THEMISCHMAN
SGT Hulka
Ok, BOTL. It would have to happen sooner or later, so here is my cigar reviewing debut.
Cigar: Long Live The King, Double Wide Churchill (6x52) from Small Batch's Robutoish Mix
Leaf stats:
Capa: Corojo Dominicano - 2008
Banda: Corojo Dominicano - 2009
Tripa: Corojo Ligero Dominicano 50% - 2006
Tripa: Viso Pelo De Oro Peruano 10% - 2008
Tripa: Habano Ligero Nicaraguense 40% - 2007
Smoke Time: Just under two hours. 2220-0010; That's 10:20pm to 12:10am for you civilian types.
Wrapper: Beautifully colored with a minor amount of tooth, seams are barely visible but tight, nice looking pig tail cap, medium veins but no big deal.
Appearance: Slightly lumpy and bumpy, very rustic, I like it. Long Live The King is packed to the gills with tobacco, very tight solid stick. I can't stop admiring the sheer beauty of this stick!
Equipment: Palio cutter, Ronson single flame, shitty fake leather love seat, water.
Pre-light ritual: I wet the cap slightly with my lips and taste the wrapper, I get a sweet tobacco and then a peppery burn like a muted jalapeño sting, nice. I smell foot and get sweet tobacco and earthiness, maybe a slight bit of honey but it's faint. I clip the cap so as not to disturb the tobacco beneath.
Pre-draw: Honey sweetness morphs to a sweet tea flavor.
Band: It is an exquisite example of artistry; very well done Robert. The band came off effortlessly and was nice enough to leave the wrapper intact. I love it when it does that.
1st third: I immediately get fresh cut grass and black pepper on retro. So far the ash is grayish white and tight. One inch in and cedar joins the party with herbal type aromatics on the retro. The ash is holding like a champ but I tap it to so as not to wear it, it is like it's glued on and doesn't want to come off. I suddenly get a smoky BBQ type flavor that is very pleasant. To me it seems to be at the higher end of Medium-Full. I ate dinner about four hours ago and I can feel it in the gut, I probably should have had more chicken piccata. Oh well, the show must go on. The smoke is smooth and creamy for a good finish, not showing a sign of burning hot. One slight touch up but nothing major.
2nd third: I cleanse the palate with a sip of water and it starts with a strong dose of what tastes like a salted caramel, wow. Cedar is still hanging around. It still has a pleasant salty element mixed with a toasted bread note. There is a peppery flavor leaning towards white pepper on the retro. I'm getting what seems like a subtle citrus note. I don't know if this is the definition of a flavor bomb but I'm enjoying actually being able to articulate the nuances of the tobacco. The flavors come and go. It's giving me the flavors of what I feel is very well grown and processed tobacco. The burn is behaving nicely only one more minor touch up just to keep things on an even keel. The cap starts to come loose but that is more from my slobber than it is from the construction (gross; I know).
Final third: The flavors have remained the same. This is not a bad thing but I just don't have anything specific jumping out at me. My palate is still novice but I have been noticing an ability to recognize a flavor here and there as of late. I'm still getting the cedar and also a bit of leather. I do notice the finish lasting a little longer. I'm enjoying watching the family of Geckos that live on the roof of the porch on the back of my building. They are making short work of the bugs that cruise around the fluorescent light. One just snagged a huge moth. Fuck you, Mothra. They have been my trusty smoking companions. I'll end my review here and finish enjoying what's left of this lovely cigar.
Final thoughts: Long Live The King was and is a great smoke I would highly recommend to anyone. It is clear that a lot of passion was put into this blend. It provided me a generous amount of flavor and enjoyment. I have only had this cigar for the better part of a week and I think it will get exponentially better the more time it has to rest. For me I feel it stayed at the upper side of Medium-Full but that is only my amateur opinion. The construction was wonderful and it had an excellent draw from start to finish. All in all, I see what the hype of these cigars is all about and I'm a believer.
Cigar: Long Live The King, Double Wide Churchill (6x52) from Small Batch's Robutoish Mix
Leaf stats:
Capa: Corojo Dominicano - 2008
Banda: Corojo Dominicano - 2009
Tripa: Corojo Ligero Dominicano 50% - 2006
Tripa: Viso Pelo De Oro Peruano 10% - 2008
Tripa: Habano Ligero Nicaraguense 40% - 2007
Smoke Time: Just under two hours. 2220-0010; That's 10:20pm to 12:10am for you civilian types.
Wrapper: Beautifully colored with a minor amount of tooth, seams are barely visible but tight, nice looking pig tail cap, medium veins but no big deal.
Appearance: Slightly lumpy and bumpy, very rustic, I like it. Long Live The King is packed to the gills with tobacco, very tight solid stick. I can't stop admiring the sheer beauty of this stick!
Equipment: Palio cutter, Ronson single flame, shitty fake leather love seat, water.
Pre-light ritual: I wet the cap slightly with my lips and taste the wrapper, I get a sweet tobacco and then a peppery burn like a muted jalapeño sting, nice. I smell foot and get sweet tobacco and earthiness, maybe a slight bit of honey but it's faint. I clip the cap so as not to disturb the tobacco beneath.
Pre-draw: Honey sweetness morphs to a sweet tea flavor.
Band: It is an exquisite example of artistry; very well done Robert. The band came off effortlessly and was nice enough to leave the wrapper intact. I love it when it does that.
1st third: I immediately get fresh cut grass and black pepper on retro. So far the ash is grayish white and tight. One inch in and cedar joins the party with herbal type aromatics on the retro. The ash is holding like a champ but I tap it to so as not to wear it, it is like it's glued on and doesn't want to come off. I suddenly get a smoky BBQ type flavor that is very pleasant. To me it seems to be at the higher end of Medium-Full. I ate dinner about four hours ago and I can feel it in the gut, I probably should have had more chicken piccata. Oh well, the show must go on. The smoke is smooth and creamy for a good finish, not showing a sign of burning hot. One slight touch up but nothing major.
2nd third: I cleanse the palate with a sip of water and it starts with a strong dose of what tastes like a salted caramel, wow. Cedar is still hanging around. It still has a pleasant salty element mixed with a toasted bread note. There is a peppery flavor leaning towards white pepper on the retro. I'm getting what seems like a subtle citrus note. I don't know if this is the definition of a flavor bomb but I'm enjoying actually being able to articulate the nuances of the tobacco. The flavors come and go. It's giving me the flavors of what I feel is very well grown and processed tobacco. The burn is behaving nicely only one more minor touch up just to keep things on an even keel. The cap starts to come loose but that is more from my slobber than it is from the construction (gross; I know).
Final third: The flavors have remained the same. This is not a bad thing but I just don't have anything specific jumping out at me. My palate is still novice but I have been noticing an ability to recognize a flavor here and there as of late. I'm still getting the cedar and also a bit of leather. I do notice the finish lasting a little longer. I'm enjoying watching the family of Geckos that live on the roof of the porch on the back of my building. They are making short work of the bugs that cruise around the fluorescent light. One just snagged a huge moth. Fuck you, Mothra. They have been my trusty smoking companions. I'll end my review here and finish enjoying what's left of this lovely cigar.
Final thoughts: Long Live The King was and is a great smoke I would highly recommend to anyone. It is clear that a lot of passion was put into this blend. It provided me a generous amount of flavor and enjoyment. I have only had this cigar for the better part of a week and I think it will get exponentially better the more time it has to rest. For me I feel it stayed at the upper side of Medium-Full but that is only my amateur opinion. The construction was wonderful and it had an excellent draw from start to finish. All in all, I see what the hype of these cigars is all about and I'm a believer.
