Soundwave13
BoM Feb 2010
I just finished a Macanudo 1968 robusto that I had purchased as part of a three-pack promotion.
First impressions were that it was well made (no surprise there). It was firm, but 'gave' some when pinched, no soft spots or loosness about it. Though it had some prominant veins, there were no gaps and the wrapper had a silky smooth texture that fortold a pleasant experience awaited.
Once I had shaved the cap, it had a very nice draw and tasted like sweet chocolate.
I gave it an even light & it poured out rich volumes of white smoke leaving a light & flakey grey ash. The first third tasted rich with refined ghirardelli bittersweet chocolate with a little light pepper. I could already taste some 'mac-like' flavors peeking through though. Decent start.
At about the 2/3 point it started to mellow out and it gave a sudden taste change to a raisin/citrus-like quality.
I was reminded of the Don Lino Africa: chocolate-covered pears. This fruity taste developed & seemingly replaced the strength as the stick approached the label. I wish all labels removed so easily - pealed off without a mark or sign of glue.
A couple of random observations: the ash only ever held for about an inch before flaking off; the burn only went askew once having a sharp burn line; It started to get resinous and kept going out in the final third.
If you like the Africa's and Macanudo, but want something with a bit more body, I would recomend giving this a try. For me, however, the fact that it lost strength and gained a citrus flavor (not entirely unpleasant), was enough that I probably won't revisit this line.
I'll give the other two sticks away.
Good cigar, just not for me.
I would expect an 88 rating (though for me I would put it in the 84-86 range).
My current favorite is the Tat J21.
I hope this is usefull to someone.
(& I appologise for lack of format)
AJ
First impressions were that it was well made (no surprise there). It was firm, but 'gave' some when pinched, no soft spots or loosness about it. Though it had some prominant veins, there were no gaps and the wrapper had a silky smooth texture that fortold a pleasant experience awaited.
Once I had shaved the cap, it had a very nice draw and tasted like sweet chocolate.
I gave it an even light & it poured out rich volumes of white smoke leaving a light & flakey grey ash. The first third tasted rich with refined ghirardelli bittersweet chocolate with a little light pepper. I could already taste some 'mac-like' flavors peeking through though. Decent start.
At about the 2/3 point it started to mellow out and it gave a sudden taste change to a raisin/citrus-like quality.
I was reminded of the Don Lino Africa: chocolate-covered pears. This fruity taste developed & seemingly replaced the strength as the stick approached the label. I wish all labels removed so easily - pealed off without a mark or sign of glue.
A couple of random observations: the ash only ever held for about an inch before flaking off; the burn only went askew once having a sharp burn line; It started to get resinous and kept going out in the final third.
If you like the Africa's and Macanudo, but want something with a bit more body, I would recomend giving this a try. For me, however, the fact that it lost strength and gained a citrus flavor (not entirely unpleasant), was enough that I probably won't revisit this line.
I'll give the other two sticks away.
Good cigar, just not for me.
I would expect an 88 rating (though for me I would put it in the 84-86 range).
My current favorite is the Tat J21.
I hope this is usefull to someone.
(& I appologise for lack of format)
AJ
