Graycliff Double Espresso
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Tony (sightunseen) gifted me a Double Espresso. Here's my mini review
Pre-light aroma was hearty, the wrapper was very natural in appearance. Veiny and slightly wrinkled, which you don't see on a lot of cigars. I think sometimes people focus more on looks than flavor and this is a great example. It didn't look super pretty but damn, well, you'll see.
Pre-light aroma was very smooth in the nose. I picked up a smell that most Habano wrappers have, similar to the smell of a Tat Red or Black
The light up gave a perfect draw and great flavor. The bitter chocolate and coffee bean flavors really erupted at this point and stayed strong through the whole experience. The body was very full from the light up and thru the finish. There was no build of strength, it was strong out of the gate and stayed that way. Much like a Diesel or LHCOF.
The burn got a little hot in the final third, even when I really paced myself and made an effort to let it cool. I think that I see this more with a robusto than any other stick, maybe it's just me.
The stick was one dimensional but I actually like that for the most part. I'm not in to a stick that has a taste of raisins or black licorice for 3 puffs and then changes. I want a good solid experience and this was it.
I think that this stick, as well as the G2 Turbo are my favorite Graycliffs so far. I have smoked the 1666, the Turbo, and the Double Espresso and I would rank this right next to the Turbo in strength. They say this is the strongest stick they make but I think the Turbo is stronger, even though it starts out milder.
I really liked this stick and I thank Tony for kickin down some love in order to keep my pimp hand strong. Keep it real Tony!
Pre-light aroma was hearty, the wrapper was very natural in appearance. Veiny and slightly wrinkled, which you don't see on a lot of cigars. I think sometimes people focus more on looks than flavor and this is a great example. It didn't look super pretty but damn, well, you'll see.
Pre-light aroma was very smooth in the nose. I picked up a smell that most Habano wrappers have, similar to the smell of a Tat Red or Black
The light up gave a perfect draw and great flavor. The bitter chocolate and coffee bean flavors really erupted at this point and stayed strong through the whole experience. The body was very full from the light up and thru the finish. There was no build of strength, it was strong out of the gate and stayed that way. Much like a Diesel or LHCOF.
The burn got a little hot in the final third, even when I really paced myself and made an effort to let it cool. I think that I see this more with a robusto than any other stick, maybe it's just me.
The stick was one dimensional but I actually like that for the most part. I'm not in to a stick that has a taste of raisins or black licorice for 3 puffs and then changes. I want a good solid experience and this was it.
I think that this stick, as well as the G2 Turbo are my favorite Graycliffs so far. I have smoked the 1666, the Turbo, and the Double Espresso and I would rank this right next to the Turbo in strength. They say this is the strongest stick they make but I think the Turbo is stronger, even though it starts out milder.
I really liked this stick and I thank Tony for kickin down some love in order to keep my pimp hand strong. Keep it real Tony!
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"tasted like a dog rocket rolled in espresso.". HAHA. Seriously, I know a lot of guys like em, and I think maybe I got one a little too fresh. Mine had a bitter ammonia taste throughout that made it unenjoyable.
Nice review of the DE. I had one a few days ago in the morning. It's fuller than I usually like for a morning smoke, but it's so smooth that I enjoyed the hell out of it. My only complaint is that it only comes in one size.