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Six Geese through Twelve Drummers...
I come to you, my readers, bearing gifts. Twelve days of gifts to be exact. From now until Christmas, I'll be giving 12 reviews of cigars that have been in my humidor for various amounts of time. Nothing beats the gift of one's own humidor and the treasures that lay within. So, here we go.
Previous post(s):
A Partridge in a Pear Tree - 1961 Frank Llaneza
Two Turtle Doves - Jaime Garcia Reserva Especial
Three French Hens- Ashton VSG Wizard
Four Calling Birds- Alec Bradley Black Market torpedo
Five Golden Rings- Drew Estate Liga Privada L40
On the remaining days of Christmas, my humidor gave to me...
A La Flor Dominicana Colorado Oscuro robusto
Wrapper: Ecuadoran Ligero Sumatra
Binder: Dominican Sumatra
Filler: Dominican & Nicaraguan
Time in my humidor: 5 months
You all know I couldn't do 12 days of cigars without a LFD, right? This cigar is one of five that I purchased the day it landed at Town & Country Cigars in Euless, Texas. The beautiful appearance and construction of this cigar begs to be smoked. Lush oils cover this cigar right off the shelf, age only amplifies the richness. This cigar is medium in body and strength, with a complex array of flavors on the palate ranging from dark fruit & orange peel to cedar & white pepper. Total Rating: 9.4
A Carlos Torano Vault Liga torpedo
Wrapper: Nicaraguan Shade Grown Habano
Binder: Nicaraguan Omentepe
Filler: Nicaraguan & Dominican
Time in my humidor: 2 months
This was another Town & Country purchase as soon as it was available after the 2011 IPCPR. This smoke was an incredible surprise, that definitely exceeded my expectations. The concept behind this cigar is what intrigues me most. The foundation of this cigar was developed in 2000, but apparently there was a missing link. Enter the Nicaraguan Omentepe leaf. Eureka! The Vault is born and a fantastic, rich bodied smoke with great flavor. The palate is savory and the burn is immaculate. Total Rating: 9.1
An Arturo Fuente King B
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Sungrown Rosado
Binder: Dominican
Filler: Dominican
Time in my humidor: 3 years 6 months
An instant classic as soon as it hit retailers in 2005, the Fuente King B is a great cigar that ages extremely well. I kept the cedar roll around this stick for the past few years and had at the very bottom of one of my humidors. The pre-light bouquet was enough to entice me to smoke this cigar. The burn was a little off, but the mild flavor was dead on with a nice, long peppery finish. Total Rating: 8.8
A 262 Ideology Churchill
Wrapper: Nicaraguan Habano Rosado
Binder: Nicaraguan Jalapa
Filler: Nicaraguan Ligero, Mexican Ligero (San Andreas), Dominican Republic Viso (Piloto Cubano)
Time in my humidor: 8 months
You know Clint Aaron and the guys over at 262 are some of my favorite people. I've been waiting for this smoke for a long time. This was gifted to me by Clint and I've been holding onto it for a while. I've had several Ideology cigars before, but never with much age on them. I'd really like to see how years can affect this smoke. The construction, draw, and burn are terrific and the flavors compliment the espresso that accompanied it. The finish was nice and long with the beautiful bouquet lingering for a good amount of time. Total Rating: 9.2
A Camacho Triple Maduro toro
Wrapper: Jamastran Honduran
Binder: 3 Unknown Maduro leaves
Filler: Jamastran Honduran
Time in my humidor: 1 year 3 months
What a gorgeous cigar to look at! This beaut is very dark with excellent construction and almost no visible veins. The wrapper is quite meaty, with a fantastic sweet & peppery bouquet and palate. The smoke was plentiful and the draw was a little tight, but it wasn't a total turn off. The cigar ages great, and I think another year would do some wonders. Grab it, hold onto it, and then...smoke it! Total Rating: 9.2
A Kristoff Sumatra toro
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Sumatra
Binder: Brazilian
Filler: Cuban Seed Dominican, Cuban Seed Nicaraguan
Time in my humidor: 7 months
Glenn Case and his Kristoff cigars are climbing toward the top of my list for a Go-to Smoke. This cigar is very unique with a hearty foundation of oak and smoked mesquite. Sounds like BBQ, right? Well, the complex flavors that follow and build throw that idea out of the window. Floral notes in the bouquet and sweet cinnamon & cardamon through the core, make this a very different smoke. The rustic feel and appearance takes this cigar to a classic-style level. Total Rating: 9.0
12 Drummers Drumming...
A Paul Garmirian Artisan's Passion super robusto
Wrapper: Dominican
Binder: Dominican
Filler: Dominican
Time in my humidor: 2 months
It's Paul Garmirian. Period. Ok, I should probably give you a little more than that, but its pretty self-explanatory. The nose and bouquet from the smoke is an unbelievable mixture of pepper, dark fruit, almond, and light citrus. The construction was flawless, but the draw left a little to be desired. I can't wait to see what more age will do to this smoke. Total Rating: 9.0
Well, there it is folks. 12 Days of Cigars to conclude the 2011 Holiday Season. So, to all my readers Happy Holidays, Season's Greetings and have an amazing 2012! Remember, there is nothing wrong with knowing you are the best!
Regards,
Bear
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