Friday, February 19, 2010

Tasting Batch IV



In case you haven't got 'em, the next batch is ready at Sam's hideout.

The cigars are (in order of size):
  • Cohiba - Clubs (cigarillos)
  • Partagas - Princess
  • La Flor de Cano - Selectos
  • Partagas - Serie D no4
  • Saint Luis Rey - Serie A
(Joel & Zach get Arturo Fuentes instead of Serie D no4s)


I love these Cohiba Clubs cigarillos, just what the doctor ordered to go with coffee or whenever, they get you addicted to nice flavour in a short fix (made from cuttings of premium Cohiba cigars so top quality tobacco). The Princess you have tried before. The Selectos are actually non-premium cigars, made for cuban market rather than export - cheaper, looser construction etc - but as you will find nice enjoyable flavour; perhaps 'cos they are aged (i don't know how much but i'm guessing by flavour a good few years).

The Partagas Serie D no 4 is one of the top selling cubans out there, typical Partagas flavours in a heavy-medium body Robusto - great cigar (see if you recognise the affinity with smaller Princesses from same brand). Finally, the Saint Luis Rey Serie A is a Corona Gorda (one of my favourite vitolas ie sizes) from a smaller production brand known for its woody-sweet smooth flavours.

Enjoy smoking these babies - put some reviews up or even short comments so I know what you think.





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