A couple weeks ago Diesel and I were involved in a trade and he felt like he got the better end of the deal, so he ran me over (like the truck that he is) with an extra 5 sticks. A fine example of what being a BOTL is all about. He wanted to know what I thought of the sticks, so I thought I would post here for everyone's benefit (since my opinion is so f'n important).
Setting: I smoked this after a light dinner on my back patio (and after smoking a Tat Noella at lunch). Little to no wind and around 68 degrees.
Construction: A well-made, lovely, dark brown, toothy wrapper. Stick feels a bit dry with some minor wrapper damage. Draw was a little too loose as I clipped a little more than usual due to my eyesight getting worse.
Smoke: I smoked this one slower than normal due to the loose draw and it lasted over an hour. A ton of smoke and great flavor. Reminds me a little of the 1964, but a little rough around the edges. Rich tobacco, spice and earth flavors complemented by that Padron maduro (only a hint of chocolate) flavor. Not heavy and sweet like a lot of other maduros.
Cliff Notes: Despite it seeming a little dry and loose, I really enjoyed this stick, medium body/full flavor. I will be getting more of these and storing them for a year or two.
Setting: I smoked this after a light dinner on my back patio (and after smoking a Tat Noella at lunch). Little to no wind and around 68 degrees.
Construction: A well-made, lovely, dark brown, toothy wrapper. Stick feels a bit dry with some minor wrapper damage. Draw was a little too loose as I clipped a little more than usual due to my eyesight getting worse.
Smoke: I smoked this one slower than normal due to the loose draw and it lasted over an hour. A ton of smoke and great flavor. Reminds me a little of the 1964, but a little rough around the edges. Rich tobacco, spice and earth flavors complemented by that Padron maduro (only a hint of chocolate) flavor. Not heavy and sweet like a lot of other maduros.
Cliff Notes: Despite it seeming a little dry and loose, I really enjoyed this stick, medium body/full flavor. I will be getting more of these and storing them for a year or two.
