sucol
01-03-2005, 10:19 PM
Purchased around Christmas of 2002, the cello was removed and it was stored in a cedar tray until tonight ...
A sublime smoke. Perfect construction and appearance, with a smooth, uniform wrapper. No soft spots, sunspots, or other faults, accented by the beautiful Opus X band.
It lighted easily and smoked straight - settling down almost immediately, rich and complex, yet never harsh or hot. The finish was sublime ... and the aging seems to have removed any of teh overpowering tendancies of this great cigar.
A joy from start to finish, it was pleasant down to the band and beyond.
Here are the numbers ...
Appearance: 9/10
Construction: 9/10
Flavor: 19/20
Finish: 9/10
Smoking experience: 19/20
Aroma: 9/10
Overall impression: 19/20
Total: 93/100
A sublime smoke. Perfect construction and appearance, with a smooth, uniform wrapper. No soft spots, sunspots, or other faults, accented by the beautiful Opus X band.
It lighted easily and smoked straight - settling down almost immediately, rich and complex, yet never harsh or hot. The finish was sublime ... and the aging seems to have removed any of teh overpowering tendancies of this great cigar.
A joy from start to finish, it was pleasant down to the band and beyond.
Here are the numbers ...
Appearance: 9/10
Construction: 9/10
Flavor: 19/20
Finish: 9/10
Smoking experience: 19/20
Aroma: 9/10
Overall impression: 19/20
Total: 93/100