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| This is basically the perfect box of Monte no.2s, but only 2 years old (FEB12) - tried one a year ago and they were not ready then so I put them away until now... are they ready or do they need another couple of years? You tell me! |
Cohiba Clubs: as pictured in the recent "google + hangout", these tiny cigarillos will reward you on a 10min coffee break as long as you puff softly and slowly. Anything else and you will burn your tongue. They definitely have the flavour profile of their big brothers
Por Larranaga Panatelas: also pictured in the hangout. Unusual "Veguerito" vitola standing 12.7cm tall but only at a 37 ring gauge - very handy for a 30-40min time out. From a nice box where all of them have lovely wrappers. The last time i had one of these they had machine-made short filler, but are now fully hand rolled in accordance with Habanos change in policy a few years back.
Cuaba Exclusivos: last of the 2008 box and need to be smoked now. Mild cigar for a lazy weekend afternoon, with a drink of your choosing (preferably alcoholic).
Juan Lopez no.1: 2010 box of Corona Gordas ("fat coronas" ie 14.3cm x 46rg) which started out sweet cream cedar and quickly moved on. I am hoping that by now they have acquired the richness and subtlety that only age can bring.
Montecristo no.2: All hail "the" classic piramide that is perhaps the defining statement of not only the vitola (format) but also the marca (brand). Relatively full in body and rich in character, it has all the trademark Montecristo flavours (if you crossed a no.4, no.5 and Edmundo you'd end up with this). Set aside 1h30 and enjoy... if you can wait, forget it at the bottom of your humidor for a couple more years
