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solomr2 · 05-18-2002, 08:08 AM

My local tobacconist had a handful of these left in an old box. From the yellowing celo wrappers it looked like they had some nice age on them, and there was a tiny bit of plume. I bought a handful just for the fact they were obviously aged, and was further rewarded with a cheap $3.25 price/each.

Pre-light inspection was good, firm throughout, not hard and no soft spots. This cigar had a very slick, oily, dark rich wrapper, with a little tooth. Before torching it I savored the tingle of the tobacco and noted a distinct aftertaste of almonds - never had that before. Draw was nearly perfect.

Upon lighting, it produced average smoke volume and burned a little uneven but corrected itself. Taste and body were a solid medium, with that distinct almond finish consistently throughout the cigar. There was a unique sort of complexity to this cigar, nothing overpowering, but some really interesting undertones of spice, almonds, cedar, and a very slight hint of pepper. It also had a pleasing earthy aroma to it, which further hightened the profile.

I rather enjoyed this cigar, although the almond taste was a little unusual. For the price I was especially impressed. I will likely add these to my regular rotation. Highly recommeded.

I forgot to mention, this was the Rothchild.

Edited by - solomr2 on 05/18/2002 09:11:15 AM

Edited by - solomr2 on 05/24/2002 01:04:47 AM

05-18-2002, 08:08 AM	#1
solomr2 Herf Meister Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Cone of Death & Destruction Posts: 5,324	My local tobacconist had a handful of these left in an old box. From the yellowing celo wrappers it looked like they had some nice age on them, and there was a tiny bit of plume. I bought a handful just for the fact they were obviously aged, and was further rewarded with a cheap $3.25 price/each. Pre-light inspection was good, firm throughout, not hard and no soft spots. This cigar had a very slick, oily, dark rich wrapper, with a little tooth. Before torching it I savored the tingle of the tobacco and noted a distinct aftertaste of almonds - never had that before. Draw was nearly perfect. Upon lighting, it produced average smoke volume and burned a little uneven but corrected itself. Taste and body were a solid medium, with that distinct almond finish consistently throughout the cigar. There was a unique sort of complexity to this cigar, nothing overpowering, but some really interesting undertones of spice, almonds, cedar, and a very slight hint of pepper. It also had a pleasing earthy aroma to it, which further hightened the profile. I rather enjoyed this cigar, although the almond taste was a little unusual. For the price I was especially impressed. I will likely add these to my regular rotation. Highly recommeded. I forgot to mention, this was the Rothchild. Edited by - solomr2 on 05/18/2002 09:11:15 AM Edited by - solomr2 on 05/24/2002 01:04:47 AM __________________ A broken Punch whore. Now I smoke anything I can get.