Had to drive to the airport during rushour today so I smoked 1 1/2 cigars. The first, a RJ ** EL from a wonderful brother here and the 2nd, a 3 y/o Coro. The ** was surprisingly good! I hated the Hermosos released over the last 2 years but this little guy shocked me completely. The burn was horendous (sp?) but I'll chalk that up to the EL wrapper + an open car window blowing on one side. Prelight was spiced fruit, initial was minimal EL flavor with tobacco & mild fruit with another unknown sweetness wrapped up in the mix. The mid to finish built with more fruit and really pleased. Not too tannic and didnt seem to be too much cigar for just water.
The Coro was just what an early 03 Coro should be, minimal grass & more beans. It's a shame really as I am not much of a fan of the beanyness. I like the grassy barnyard Cohiba essence and really am lost on the cocoa and vanilla flavors. Oh well, I'm trying some 92 & possibly 93s next week hopefully so we'll see what I think of em than.
Merry Chrismakah