I do believe this was genuine. As near as I can figure that was the famed trademark triple cap, which I understand is now being copied by Non-Cuban cigar manufacturers. It came from one of the reliable sources that I have had the good fortune to make the acquaintance of in years gone by on "another web site."
It was a dark wrapper, although perhaps not maduro dark, and the measurement was 7 3/8 x 51 (approximate ring gauge) and had a very singular flavor profile, but quite unique and pleasing. It came across as a cigar tasting mostly of very dark earth and a chocolate layer cake without the frosting, somewhat burnt and occasionally hitting on a rich, creamy sweet, although still "dark" earthy note.
This cigar smoked from 1609 hours until 1746 hours with excellent construction and a good draw until about two thirds of the way through when it got a bit tough. It is a somewhat humid 86 degrees up here, and although the humidity in Desk Top II was an "almost perfect for Cuban" 63% the heat of the day caused it to burn hot towards the end and mess with the draw. It didn't mess with the flavor, and like most genuine Cubans, especially of a large size, it packed quite a kick. Must've been in Desk Top II for about two years, and I'm glad I waited that long.
Can't beat those Cuban cigars. Occasionally equal yes, but never beat 'em, not on the whole.
:duh:
igsfly: :duh:
It was a dark wrapper, although perhaps not maduro dark, and the measurement was 7 3/8 x 51 (approximate ring gauge) and had a very singular flavor profile, but quite unique and pleasing. It came across as a cigar tasting mostly of very dark earth and a chocolate layer cake without the frosting, somewhat burnt and occasionally hitting on a rich, creamy sweet, although still "dark" earthy note.
This cigar smoked from 1609 hours until 1746 hours with excellent construction and a good draw until about two thirds of the way through when it got a bit tough. It is a somewhat humid 86 degrees up here, and although the humidity in Desk Top II was an "almost perfect for Cuban" 63% the heat of the day caused it to burn hot towards the end and mess with the draw. It didn't mess with the flavor, and like most genuine Cubans, especially of a large size, it packed quite a kick. Must've been in Desk Top II for about two years, and I'm glad I waited that long.
Can't beat those Cuban cigars. Occasionally equal yes, but never beat 'em, not on the whole.
:duh:
igsfly: :duh: