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What a fantastic cigar. I’m so impressed at how much oil the wrapper of this long-discontinued Cuban Dom Perignon has retained over the decades. And it’s just as rich in flavor as it is in appearance. The draw is flawless, finessing the palate with unmistakable impressions of …
This is a 30-year-old marvel. It’s the second one I have smoked, the second 1492 I have scored 99 points, and this one somehow seems even better than the first. The brownish-red wrapper is laced with dark swirls of oil. The performance is perfect, with a solid draw and even …
Like Dunhill Selección Don Candidos and Don Alfredos, the Flor del Punto line was discontinued in the 1980s after the Dunhill brand was created. It’s really amazing how much refined, nutty character has developed in this large, toro-sized cigar, which bursts with rich layers of …
It’s not surprising that nearly 30 years in a wooden 50-count cabinet has made the first puffs of this cigar quite cedary, but the heavy woodiness dissipates for a smoke that begins floral before taking a distinctly fruity turn, showing lots of dried cherry and stewed raspberry. …
This rich, dark and perfectly crafted pirámide was a powerhouse when it hit the market, and eight years of age have done nothing to temper its intensity. Soon after its fat foot glows red from the lighter, it delivers big opening notes of wet leather, black peppercorns and Earl …
This well-aged robusto has near-perfect construction, and a wrapper that eagerly takes the flame and begins delivering serious flavor. The taste is smooth and well rounded after so many years in the humidor. It’s medium in body and extremely rich, with a considerably nutty …
The silky, dark wrapper on this old Bolivar captivated me, from its supple feel to the markings left by 26 years of being crammed in a dress box next to other Belicosos just like it. The cigar swallowed the flame from my wooden match, showing a mellow, earthy character that …
When I lit up this cigar I felt spoiled. It burned perfectly, with an easy draw, and despite being only a modest corona size, it had an elegant, balanced profile that made me not want to put it down. It showed just the right amount of cinnamon and nutmeg character, not too …
From the first production run of the OpusX line, and it’s amazing how much oil continues to seep through the wrapper, which is still silky and supple after 26 years. Equally amazing is the amount of flavor left in this cigar. It starts slow and cedary, and stays that way for …
Cuba has many forgotten sizes in its vast portfolio of brands, among them this glorious Bolivar. Just shy of six inches long, it’s a slim, elegant size with a 44 ring gauge. This version, taken from a cabinet of 50, is wonderfully nutty and earthy, the flavors building ever so …
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