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jefslat · 01-10-2024, 12:58 PM

The newest vitola from Definition Cigars is a beautiful colorado-maduro that has a silky, almost oily wrapper with some minor veins. Tonight’s beverage is a St. Arnold Tarnation, which is essentially a less intrusive Arrogant Bastard (which is my favorite non-cigar beer; the real irony being that St. Arnold’s calls it “unreasonably strong [9.0ABV], which isn’t that strong in the craft beer world).

Initial flavors are a bit odd; vegetal yet earthy. The draw is classic perfect. There are doughy notes in the early retrohale; doughy, but with a bit of spice. The ash at first is light grey and somewhat solid looking. The burn is perfect.

In the first third the vegetal notes in the flavor profile turn a bit floral without being obnoxious. The earthy notes keep it from being too floral. The ash and burn continue to be perfect, like most Definition vitolas.

During the second third, the floral notes evolve into a fig-like note. The earthy base is still supporting the evolving flavor profile. The burn and ash remain almost perfect.

Approaching the final inch the flavor profile has developed; the fig-like flavors have shifted to light cinnamon with a light fruity background over the constant earthy base. The ash and burn are still mostly flawless, with a bit of a cone to the ember.

Overall this is an excellent cigar. As a fan of Definition cigars, I can say that this one is one of their best. 9.4/10, Joe Bob says check it out.

KatDad · 02-21-2024, 02:44 AM

Nice review, Thanks!

bipolar · 02-21-2024, 05:47 AM

Great review...sounds like a must try!

gumby · 02-23-2024, 04:51 PM

A really great review, well done.
That 9% beer would kick my butt, which is wierd since 14% wine has little effect on me.

jefslat · 05-31-2024, 08:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gumby

A really great review, well done.
That 9% beer would kick my butt, which is wierd since 14% wine has little effect on me.

Wine just makes me sleepy. Also, the beer is more liquid than a glass of wine, so you get more alcohol.

01-10-2024, 12:58 PM	#1
jefslat CW WarCraft God CW Special Correspondent Editor at Large Predominant CW Ambassador Herf God Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: San Antonio de Bexar Posts: 39,110	DEFINITION GENESIS The newest vitola from Definition Cigars is a beautiful colorado-maduro that has a silky, almost oily wrapper with some minor veins. Tonight’s beverage is a St. Arnold Tarnation, which is essentially a less intrusive Arrogant Bastard (which is my favorite non-cigar beer; the real irony being that St. Arnold’s calls it “unreasonably strong [9.0ABV], which isn’t that strong in the craft beer world). Initial flavors are a bit odd; vegetal yet earthy. The draw is classic perfect. There are doughy notes in the early retrohale; doughy, but with a bit of spice. The ash at first is light grey and somewhat solid looking. The burn is perfect. In the first third the vegetal notes in the flavor profile turn a bit floral without being obnoxious. The earthy notes keep it from being too floral. The ash and burn continue to be perfect, like most Definition vitolas. During the second third, the floral notes evolve into a fig-like note. The earthy base is still supporting the evolving flavor profile. The burn and ash remain almost perfect. Approaching the final inch the flavor profile has developed; the fig-like flavors have shifted to light cinnamon with a light fruity background over the constant earthy base. The ash and burn are still mostly flawless, with a bit of a cone to the ember. Overall this is an excellent cigar. As a fan of Definition cigars, I can say that this one is one of their best. 9.4/10, Joe Bob says check it out. __________________ El Gringo permanence... El perro, el perro, es mi corazon. El gato, el gato, el gato no es bueno. El Jefe es cantante, El Jefe es muy famoso El Jefe es el hombre con el queso del diablo. El perro, el perro, nunca sin raison El gato, el gato, el gato es obseno El Jefe es caliente, El Jefe es carinoso El Jefe le da besos mejor que su esposo What Would TOJE Do? Þ £

02-21-2024, 02:44 AM	#2
KatDad Herf God Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Overland Park, Kansas Posts: 30,741	Nice review, Thanks! __________________ The power of accurate observation is commonly called cynicism by those who have not got it George Bernard Shaw The urge to save humanity is almost always a false front for the urge to rule it H. L. Mencken The welfare of humanity is always the alibi of tyrants Albert Camus The Land of the Free Because of the Brave

02-21-2024, 05:47 AM	#3
bipolar Club Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: The Free State of Georgia Posts: 2,211	Great review...sounds like a must try! __________________ When Uncle Terry’s been drinking…you don’t F with him.

02-23-2024, 04:51 PM	#4
gumby Contributing Editor MOM November 2012 Emeritus Honorary MOM November 2021 Herf God Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Republic of Texas Posts: 47,921	A really great review, well done. That 9% beer would kick my butt, which is wierd since 14% wine has little effect on me. __________________ I predict future happiness for Americans if they can prevent the government from wasting the labors of the people under the pretense of taking care of them. Thomas Jefferson

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