Maybe I'm a sucker for theology, but the 'Redemption Maduro' practically jumped off the shelf and into my hands as I was browsing the local shop. A chocolate brown wrapper, with demure veining, is the hook for me. It turns out that the Redemption is using a San Andres, Mexican, wrapper to jacket a Nicaraguan binder and fillers. Hey, that combo sounds familiar... oh CAIN MADURO, and I love that stick!
Unlike the Cain, Redemption is not billing itself as a ligero bomb with a fratricidal reputation. However, the flavor profile is similar, minus a good deal of the spice; Predominantly earthy flavors, with hints of coffee and bitter, dark chocolate. There's a little spice in the finish, and gives the impression of being a medium-bodied cigar. After an inch or so, earth and leather flavors are the most noticeable.
All in all, the El Titan de Bronze 'Redemption Maduro' is a tasty, decently made cigar. It tasted better than the Petrus cigars (Felipe Gregorio) I had. But, I can't knock the Petrus; I know who holds the Keys to the Kingdom.
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Monday, April 5, 2010
Thursday, June 18, 2009
CAO Black Bengal
Cigars Direct sent me a load of CAO cigars, and half of them cigars I hadn't tried yet. CAO Black is one of the lines I had yet to try, so this checks off one more from the 'try' list. The 6 x 50 CAO Black Bengal is a cedar-sleeved, majestic looking cigar, akin in color to an Altadis Montecristo. At about $6 per cigar, it's not terribly expensive.
CAO cigar's Ecuadorian shade-grown Connecticut wrapper was light brown, had fine veins and an aroma of light hay and leather. This jacketed a blend of Nicaraguan, Honduran and Mexican fillers. The draw had a nice, smooth resistance to it, and the cigar burned darned near perfect.
The first 3 inches of the cigar featured the same general flavor of toasty, woody leather, with a barely perceptible spice in the finish. just a notch shy of medium bodied. Spice/black pepper flexed a bit near the nub, but not enough to make me consider calling this cigar "spicy" at all. Still, it had a little more gusto than your run of the mill Connecticut shade-grown-wrapped cigar.
Like a well-worn, comfortable pair of shoes,this cigar isn't flashy, but it'll get the job done. CAO Black, and a cup of coffee or couple fingers of a good bourbon, and you're good to go.
CAO cigar's Ecuadorian shade-grown Connecticut wrapper was light brown, had fine veins and an aroma of light hay and leather. This jacketed a blend of Nicaraguan, Honduran and Mexican fillers. The draw had a nice, smooth resistance to it, and the cigar burned darned near perfect.
The first 3 inches of the cigar featured the same general flavor of toasty, woody leather, with a barely perceptible spice in the finish. just a notch shy of medium bodied. Spice/black pepper flexed a bit near the nub, but not enough to make me consider calling this cigar "spicy" at all. Still, it had a little more gusto than your run of the mill Connecticut shade-grown-wrapped cigar.
Like a well-worn, comfortable pair of shoes,this cigar isn't flashy, but it'll get the job done. CAO Black, and a cup of coffee or couple fingers of a good bourbon, and you're good to go.
Thursday, January 10, 2008
Montecristo Dark no. 444
Montecristo Dark no. 444
$ 4.00, Size: 4", Ring:40
Mexican wrapper and binder, Honduran filler.
An orphan I got in trade, I had to do a little research to figure out what cigar this was. Montecristo is another big name in cigars, and the brand is currently distributed by tobacco behemoth Altadis.
The wrapper on this cigar was a light to medium brown, a bit toothy with a touch of oil, and fairly veiny. There was a small sunspot on the wrapper, but it wasn't a big deal. Post-punching, the draw was easygoing, and stayed that way throughout the smoke. A light grey, granular looking ash stuck for a little over an inch past a pretty sharp burn line.
Right away, the cigar was smooth and woody, with a medium body and nice plumes of smoke. Almost 2 inches in, which was third quarter for this cigar, a bold white pepper flavor joined in to ride out the duration.
This is a nice, short smoke. But for the price one would pay over the counter, a comparable cigar could be found for less money.
$ 4.00, Size: 4", Ring:40
Mexican wrapper and binder, Honduran filler.
An orphan I got in trade, I had to do a little research to figure out what cigar this was. Montecristo is another big name in cigars, and the brand is currently distributed by tobacco behemoth Altadis.
The wrapper on this cigar was a light to medium brown, a bit toothy with a touch of oil, and fairly veiny. There was a small sunspot on the wrapper, but it wasn't a big deal. Post-punching, the draw was easygoing, and stayed that way throughout the smoke. A light grey, granular looking ash stuck for a little over an inch past a pretty sharp burn line.
Right away, the cigar was smooth and woody, with a medium body and nice plumes of smoke. Almost 2 inches in, which was third quarter for this cigar, a bold white pepper flavor joined in to ride out the duration.
This is a nice, short smoke. But for the price one would pay over the counter, a comparable cigar could be found for less money.
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