Monday, July 11 2011
Among the cigars I got to smoke this weekend were a La Gloria Cubana Wavell. I hadn't had one in quite a while, and I had just received a sampler of new EPC Carrillo cigars, so I thought it would be good to go back to one of Ernesto's classics and compare. I really enjoyed this cigar. It had a rich woody character, excellent balance, a dash of spice, and burned beautifully. Although Senor Carrillo moved on two years ago to start his new venture, the Wavell is still a well made and dependable medium-bodied smoke.
The next cigar I had was a La Flor Dominicana 2000 No.1 that I got in a La Flor Dominicana 2000 Test Flight sampler. I'm down to only a couple of sizes now, and frankly I thought this line extension would be better. They're not bad, just not great. However, so far, the No.1 has been the best of the bunch The construction is excellent with a semi- box-pressed shape, and the flavors were that of dark tobacco, sweet cedar, and notes of espresso in the later stages. The aroma was also well worth noting. I'm now looking more forward to the next one.
I also had a Cohiba Black
Robusto. I'm a huge fan of this
blend for it's rich taste, creaminess, excellent balance, and naturally sweet character. Plus, the ebony-hued wrappers are gorgeous. Unfortunately, these are not sold at Famous, but I still recommend it, especially if you already enjoy the
Cohiba Red Dot cigars in the
Cameroon wrappers. I smoked most of it outside and finished it off watching the Phillies game in the house (
see photo).
Finally, I had a Gran Habano No.1 Robusto from a box I split with one of my office buddies. Since I discovered these a while back, they have become one of my all-time favorite morning cigars. They have a very smooth, creamy and nutty taste that's great with coffee. The Connecticut wrappers are sweet in flavor and aroma, but extremely delicate. Don't even try to remove the band until you're really close to burning it.
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