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Ross · 04-07-2002, 08:34 AM

This beautiful vitola was gifted to me by our

mentor Dan B. Thanks Dan. He indicated to me he didn't know what it was except it was an ISOM. Now I gotsta know!

A long tapered figurado shape with excellent construction and nice even veining on wrapper. Not knowing what to expect and knowing some ISOMs can be a tight draw, I clipped the end generously. No need. This bugger drew very well! I'm not good at finding all the subtle flavors other find. Maybe I tasted cedar, but it was the earthy Cuban taste and smell I love. It burned very even and hads lots of wonderful smelling smoke. Since I loved this one, I decided to smoke the second one after dinner. Armed with a cup of fresh ground and fresh brewed French Roast, I clipped the second one a little more conservatively. No problem. Drew very well indeed - not tight and not loose. Again that wonderful aroma and a finish like pepper on my lips. Two in one night is a little much, but if I ever find out what these were, I might try that again.

Everyone who thinks it's TOJE's problem, say "aye"

04-07-2002, 08:34 AM	#1
Ross Club Member Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Cadillac, MI Posts: 1,087	This beautiful vitola was gifted to me by our mentor Dan B. Thanks Dan. He indicated to me he didn't know what it was except it was an ISOM. Now I gotsta know! A long tapered figurado shape with excellent construction and nice even veining on wrapper. Not knowing what to expect and knowing some ISOMs can be a tight draw, I clipped the end generously. No need. This bugger drew very well! I'm not good at finding all the subtle flavors other find. Maybe I tasted cedar, but it was the earthy Cuban taste and smell I love. It burned very even and hads lots of wonderful smelling smoke. Since I loved this one, I decided to smoke the second one after dinner. Armed with a cup of fresh ground and fresh brewed French Roast, I clipped the second one a little more conservatively. No problem. Drew very well indeed - not tight and not loose. Again that wonderful aroma and a finish like pepper on my lips. Two in one night is a little much, but if I ever find out what these were, I might try that again. Everyone who thinks it's TOJE's problem, say "aye" __________________ My current rotation: Most Perdomo, Oliva O, G and V, most CAO, Nub 464 maduro, Nub 464 Habano, a box or two of 5-Vegas, a couple boxes of ERdM Robusto Largo, Some AF Hemingway SS and some others I can't remember. It's a well-stocked Delta-T.