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lilwing88
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This is the 2006 Double Robusto Cameroon by Carlito, a 5.7 x 50 stick.
This had about 2 months rest in the humi. I broke it out for a special occasion. I finally got an offer on my condo after a long frustrating process.
Pre-light: The look and feel alone on this cigar is amazing. Absolutely flawless construction. Firm to the touch. Densely packed. No visible veins or lines. Perfection.
The aromas from the wrapper are like nothing I've ever smelled before. Very fragrant, but not in an infused cigar kind of way. It kind of reminds me of that "new baseball glove" smell...... if that makes any sense.
The cap is sweet to the taste. I can tell already that I'm really gonna like this one.
Cut: Uh oh!!! I fudged the cut!!! Damn it!!!! My hands musta been shaking so bad in anticipation. Oh well, no big deal, just a little uneven. Still smoke-able.
Light: Using my Bugatti B-1 lighter, I ever so gently toast the foot. Ahhhhh, nice aromas right off the bat. First draws are smooth and savory. The flavors just wash over my tongue. Very intense to my taste buds. I'm picking up newer flavors, like honey and clover. I've never tasted these before in a cigar. The draw is perfect. The smoke out put is perfect. I've never enjoyed a cigar this quickly after first light. It usually takes at least 5 minutes for the flavors to develop on any other cigar. But this is just a bombardment of flavors right away. The honey and clover flavors are mixing with leather, coffee and chocolate. It's amazing. And this is just the first half inch, or so!!!
1st third: Have you ever eaten honey right out of the jar on a spoon? Yea? Well, same thing. It's THAT good. I'm pairing this with a glass of single malt Signatory Vintage Laphroaig 7 year. So, the flavors are really intense. The smokiness of the scotch balances well with the sweet and savory of the cigar. Burn is razor sharp. I'm very happy right now.
2nd third: Flavors are consistent, burn is consistent, smoke out put is consistent. Nothing really new to report. Just more perfection.
Last third: I get down to the labels and I encounter my first problem. A small bit of the wrapper pulls away after I remove the big label. A quick correction with the lighter and everything is back to perfection. Whew...
I nubbed this bad boy. Damn near burnt my lips trying to get every last bit of flavor out of it.
I got this as a gift, but I would definitely spend $20-$25 for another one if the occasion presented itself. This is definitely a "celebratory" or annual smoke. If I smoked one of these every day, I would lose all appreciation for the finer things in life.
So, in conclusion, whether it be your birthday, a promotion or the divorce finalization..... get one and enjoy.
This had about 2 months rest in the humi. I broke it out for a special occasion. I finally got an offer on my condo after a long frustrating process.
Pre-light: The look and feel alone on this cigar is amazing. Absolutely flawless construction. Firm to the touch. Densely packed. No visible veins or lines. Perfection.
The aromas from the wrapper are like nothing I've ever smelled before. Very fragrant, but not in an infused cigar kind of way. It kind of reminds me of that "new baseball glove" smell...... if that makes any sense.
The cap is sweet to the taste. I can tell already that I'm really gonna like this one.
Cut: Uh oh!!! I fudged the cut!!! Damn it!!!! My hands musta been shaking so bad in anticipation. Oh well, no big deal, just a little uneven. Still smoke-able.
Light: Using my Bugatti B-1 lighter, I ever so gently toast the foot. Ahhhhh, nice aromas right off the bat. First draws are smooth and savory. The flavors just wash over my tongue. Very intense to my taste buds. I'm picking up newer flavors, like honey and clover. I've never tasted these before in a cigar. The draw is perfect. The smoke out put is perfect. I've never enjoyed a cigar this quickly after first light. It usually takes at least 5 minutes for the flavors to develop on any other cigar. But this is just a bombardment of flavors right away. The honey and clover flavors are mixing with leather, coffee and chocolate. It's amazing. And this is just the first half inch, or so!!!
1st third: Have you ever eaten honey right out of the jar on a spoon? Yea? Well, same thing. It's THAT good. I'm pairing this with a glass of single malt Signatory Vintage Laphroaig 7 year. So, the flavors are really intense. The smokiness of the scotch balances well with the sweet and savory of the cigar. Burn is razor sharp. I'm very happy right now.
2nd third: Flavors are consistent, burn is consistent, smoke out put is consistent. Nothing really new to report. Just more perfection.
Last third: I get down to the labels and I encounter my first problem. A small bit of the wrapper pulls away after I remove the big label. A quick correction with the lighter and everything is back to perfection. Whew...
I nubbed this bad boy. Damn near burnt my lips trying to get every last bit of flavor out of it.
I got this as a gift, but I would definitely spend $20-$25 for another one if the occasion presented itself. This is definitely a "celebratory" or annual smoke. If I smoked one of these every day, I would lose all appreciation for the finer things in life.
So, in conclusion, whether it be your birthday, a promotion or the divorce finalization..... get one and enjoy.
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So it this a medium or full smoke?
Ozzie
As lilwing described it has a very Floral aroma and some very unique flavors, including that touch of honey. This particular stick would have to be my all time favorite "special" cigar. If there is a cigar out there that is really worth $20+... this is it.
Congrats!!
This cigar is most definitely worth the price.
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