herfdog
I am no rocket surgeon
The seven deadly sins are cigars from 1996 that has been agremented with fantastic artworks.
This specific sin is the "lust" but any of the seven deadly sins are the same cigar, with different artwork.
But is it worthy of being placed in the herfadore? or is it yet another dog rocket? Who better than a dog to recognize dog rockets? Let's try it out.
Their age is quickly visible from the super yellow cellophane.
The silky wrapper seems like it was stretched, likely a sign of age. It is coffee colored with small veins.
There are two bands, the "Erté" band, and a "1996" band underneat. Both are red with gold lettering.
For the nose, the wrapper have aromas of hay that's been aged, with subtil sugary scent.
To light this stogie we went the Gordon Mott technique with 3 matches and the uncut cigar.
Sadly this means there's no pre-draw.
The stick lighted rather fast compared to the average stogie, and was then cut with a double guillotine: a swift, precise cut that was easily done.
The first draw had some bitterness that then revealed woods and some sweetness.
That sweetness will not stay during the first third that shows a lot of peppery spices and wood. At that point, the finish has hints of grilled espresso and is rather dry.
Retrohaling is surprisingly light.
The draw is a bit tighter than necessary but nothing bad. The ash is solid, very compact. It is pale grey. The burn is very regular.
During the second third there is less spices and the now more prevalent wood has grilled flavors to it. The finish is longer and evolved with burnt almonds.
At that point we can see that the pale grey ash turns beige as the cigar burns. The demarcation line remains super thin which is a sign of well aged tobacco.
The burn keeps being regular but isn't straight anymore. It will remain like that until the end.
The last third had about no spices, and more almonds and wood. At this point something interesting happenned, the finish becomes longer and flavors similar to what you'd get from some whiskeys or scotches erupted from it, and the retro. Strange as this cigar was paired with coffee.
The spices would come back and the finish reduce when nearing the nub.
At no point there was a particular nicotine rush.
Overall, this cigar is not the best out there, but it is a great experience with its 19 years of age. Think of it, this cigar could vote in most states.
It is a cigar that would pair very well with scotches or whiskeys. It is not the most subtle nor the most flavorful, but definitely something interesting to smoke without requiring much attention. Plus, its artwork and age will spark some conversation.
This is a cigar that I will enjoy smoking again, and so should you.
This specific sin is the "lust" but any of the seven deadly sins are the same cigar, with different artwork.
But is it worthy of being placed in the herfadore? or is it yet another dog rocket? Who better than a dog to recognize dog rockets? Let's try it out.
Their age is quickly visible from the super yellow cellophane.
The silky wrapper seems like it was stretched, likely a sign of age. It is coffee colored with small veins.
There are two bands, the "Erté" band, and a "1996" band underneat. Both are red with gold lettering.
For the nose, the wrapper have aromas of hay that's been aged, with subtil sugary scent.
To light this stogie we went the Gordon Mott technique with 3 matches and the uncut cigar.
Sadly this means there's no pre-draw.
The stick lighted rather fast compared to the average stogie, and was then cut with a double guillotine: a swift, precise cut that was easily done.
The first draw had some bitterness that then revealed woods and some sweetness.
That sweetness will not stay during the first third that shows a lot of peppery spices and wood. At that point, the finish has hints of grilled espresso and is rather dry.
Retrohaling is surprisingly light.
The draw is a bit tighter than necessary but nothing bad. The ash is solid, very compact. It is pale grey. The burn is very regular.
During the second third there is less spices and the now more prevalent wood has grilled flavors to it. The finish is longer and evolved with burnt almonds.
At that point we can see that the pale grey ash turns beige as the cigar burns. The demarcation line remains super thin which is a sign of well aged tobacco.
The burn keeps being regular but isn't straight anymore. It will remain like that until the end.
The last third had about no spices, and more almonds and wood. At this point something interesting happenned, the finish becomes longer and flavors similar to what you'd get from some whiskeys or scotches erupted from it, and the retro. Strange as this cigar was paired with coffee.
The spices would come back and the finish reduce when nearing the nub.
At no point there was a particular nicotine rush.
Overall, this cigar is not the best out there, but it is a great experience with its 19 years of age. Think of it, this cigar could vote in most states.
It is a cigar that would pair very well with scotches or whiskeys. It is not the most subtle nor the most flavorful, but definitely something interesting to smoke without requiring much attention. Plus, its artwork and age will spark some conversation.
This is a cigar that I will enjoy smoking again, and so should you.
This dog says: Herf Approved.
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