ATL
BoM 10/12, 9/13, & 8/14
Antonio sent me this one to try last month. Sorry this has taken a while to post.
The construction, as with all Reinado, is fantastic. It's not as firm as the regular GER but that's to be expected with this wrapper. The cut was smooth and the draw was spot on, just a slight resistance--very good.
The first few puffs give a good bit of pepper and spice, reminds me somewhat of the JG Connecticut. This dissipates and some sweet hay and caramel begin to emerge at the end of the first third.
During the second third, the spice returns occasionally, which is good. The caramel and the hay are there but are balanced by traditional Nicaraguan flavors. There is also some nice coffee notes emerging. The burn gets a but wonky in places but it does not detract from the flavor or performance, this is to be expected with this wrapper though.
The spice returns in the final third with the caramel coming back.
Verdict: this is very good. One of the best Connecticuts I've had. Better than the JG in my opinion. Antonio has a winner on his hands here.
Thanks for sharing, Antonio.
The construction, as with all Reinado, is fantastic. It's not as firm as the regular GER but that's to be expected with this wrapper. The cut was smooth and the draw was spot on, just a slight resistance--very good.
The first few puffs give a good bit of pepper and spice, reminds me somewhat of the JG Connecticut. This dissipates and some sweet hay and caramel begin to emerge at the end of the first third.
During the second third, the spice returns occasionally, which is good. The caramel and the hay are there but are balanced by traditional Nicaraguan flavors. There is also some nice coffee notes emerging. The burn gets a but wonky in places but it does not detract from the flavor or performance, this is to be expected with this wrapper though.
The spice returns in the final third with the caramel coming back.
Verdict: this is very good. One of the best Connecticuts I've had. Better than the JG in my opinion. Antonio has a winner on his hands here.
Thanks for sharing, Antonio.
