The Cohiba Experience

I Had the pleasure of trying a Cohiba Corona, Ring gauge 49 and a length of 6" As I removed this slightly oily cigar from it's wrapper, I slowly ran it under my nose and inhaled deeply to get the natural aromatics that you can only get instantly as you fist remove it, a very woodsy, earthy aroma filled my nasal cavity. I gave my usual V-Cut on the cap and brought it to life with my triple torch, as it began it's awakening glow I knew it was ready for me to breathe life into it, As I know that was the original purpose for it's creation.

As I began to take puff after slow puff of this attractive stick, and began to wonder if the rollers of this fine mixture of tobacco ever thought of the enjoyment that this would bring to whoever lit it for the first time. Woodsy and toasty notes encircled the interior of my mouth, and my palate felt nothing but smoothness, no bite or harshness at all. An even burn from beginning to end. A very smooth smoke.

I paired this w/a glass of my favorite Christian Brothers Brandy, a perfect match for many cigars, I reccomend it highly. It wasn't my usual length of the smoke I am used to, as I choose Churchills for most of my regular smokes. This short Corona lasted about 45 min., as I smoked it down to the very nub. All in all, I rate this Cohiba a 9.2 on a scale of 1-10.

Whether you receive one from the Domincan Republic via your local tobacconist, or you're on a cruise ship and are lucky enough to have a real Cuban, either one, your enjoyment will be guaranteed.

Vengeance Maduro Ligero

A few days ago I had the pleasure of smoking a Vengeance Maduro Ligero 6" by 60 ring gauge! Wow, what a smoke! A dark, oily maduro wrapper, with a blend of Dominican/Honduran Ligero Filler. I sat out on my back deck, sun waning in a crystal blue sky, a glass of Christian Brothers Brandy VS by my side, and this beautiful dark stick in my hand. I slowly ran it under my nose and inhaled the sweet coffee scent of this well bodied cigar. A quick V-cut on the end, my triple torch heating the end at proper distance as not to burn, then it comes to life. the first puff was so rich, coffee/espresso notes. The ring gauge was fantastic, a full 2 hour enjoyable smoke, right to the nub! Throughout the smoke was many hints of chocolate, and ending with a peppery/spicy ligero high that is like no other! A smoke Highly recommended by me, not for the faint of heart, Very Bold, very full bodied. A MUST for all experienced Cigar smokers.