I had been given a few of these to try when I was at E.L.V.I.S. a couple weeks ago. I had a pc there, and a few others that snuck into my traveldor and found their way back to MN with me.
I smoked one of them a couple evening ago and promised Andy I'd write a review.
Upon first examination, the cigar was quite well made. No overly firm nor soft spots. Nice uniform dark brown color. Very few thin veins.
I clipped the cigar and took a few draws from it. It drew perfectly. Not too loose, nor too tight. Barring any unforseen issues, I knew this one would smoke well. I didn't get a lot of taste from the prelite draw, but I don't always get much there.
I toasted the foot and got it burning. The first few puffs were very nice. I picked up a bit of a spice blast (but not quite as much as I remember with the pc). It was very earthy and rich to me. Definitely a combo that I like.
As I smoked the flavor did not change a lot, but I'm not someone who needs an ever changing profile and complexity with a cigar. At about the halfway point, I do remember distinctly picking up a faint sweetness to it.
The burn was near perfect, and it only ashed twice through the length of the whole cigar. I smoked it until my fingers were getting warm.
It was a very nice cigar and something that is definitely worthy of being in a regular rotation for me. I'll prolly pick up some pcs when my budget is more healthy, as that's what I smoke most of.
:-)
Keep up the good work Andy!!!
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Nice review, you have peaked my interest. I tried the link and searching for it as well. I am trying to find if there is a B&M in my area that carries these cigars, but to no avail so far....any thoughts???
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I just got these in, there are only 2 shops so far that have ordered this cigar.
Main Street Cigar in Maryland, has the Goviado Blue (Conn Wrapper) and it is in stock.
Vino100/Tinderbox in Geneva IL, just ordered the Goviado Black (Habano Wrapper) and they should be receiving them within a Week.
Andy
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