Lotusguy Posted November 3, 2011 Share Posted November 3, 2011 My apologies for the crappy phone pictures... Smoke time: 40 minutes Very sweet and perfumy at cold Moderate box press. Wonderful construction for such a cheap smoke. Perfect draw Big volume of smoke and dead-even burn all the way 1st third: Toasted nuts and wildflowers Sweetness More floral after the first 1.5 inches. Very slight sourness creeping in – not unpleasant. The “twang” Light body, but not weak First ash after 1.5inches 2nd third: More “twang” Not much evolution but very pleasant Toasted walnuts 2nd ash past the halfway point Just a tiny bit of spiciness tingling on the lips Last third: Spiciness getting a little more pronounced Body shifting towards medium Strengthening leather aroma comes in at the last 1.5 inches – threatens to go a bit harsh Starting to burn hot at the last inch – going harsh now. Abandoned before it spoils the aroma of the first two thirds First two thirds 93, last third 84 – overall 90 This stick definitely did not mellow much with 15 years of age on it, considering that Cosacos are not strong to begin with. This box at least has major legs left! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Puros Y Vino Posted November 3, 2011 Share Posted November 3, 2011 Great review Claus! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nick17 Posted November 3, 2011 Share Posted November 3, 2011 nice review, definitely an interesting cigar i haven't had anything older then 5-7 years and would love to try something with some real age on it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lotusguy Posted November 3, 2011 Author Share Posted November 3, 2011 Thanks, guys! Oldest cigar I have had so far... How do you like my background in the first picture? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CUBANO Posted November 3, 2011 Share Posted November 3, 2011 Thanks for the review. Have some resting in the humidor from 03/2010. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bolivr Posted November 4, 2011 Share Posted November 4, 2011 Thanks, guys! Oldest cigar I have had so far... How do you like my background in the first picture? Thanks for the review Nice to know these cigars age well. Don't get much attention but I have been considering them to round out the variety in the humi. Hey, the background does look strangely familiar....I have to admit I had not realised you could drag the window down to show more shoutbox; nice tip Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
android Posted November 4, 2011 Share Posted November 4, 2011 Thanks for the review...I do enjoy the Cosacos and also the #1 very much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlexOk Posted August 28, 2012 Share Posted August 28, 2012 Ok, then I attach my Tasting just here. I hope this is not a problem. It's interesting how different our impressions are. Although only three years separate the cigars, you can get the impression that there are total different brands. Fonseca - Cosacos (Sep 2001) Optics: Colorado-colored, faint, but very fine covered. Barely veined and slightly greasy. Cold smell: The first impression on the nose is quite sweet and aromatic. Woody flavors and some resin. For this purpose an aroma which reminds of fresh fruit. The Photo was taken from my Cigar-Blog 1st third: The cigar starts flowery and sweet. The flavor reminds of incense. It's accompanied by a little bit of coffee and black tea with cream. 2nd third: In the middle it's coming to earthy tendencies. Floral, lavender, slightly tart and dry leather. 3rd third: Even towards the end remains the flowery of the Fonseca. The typical Cuban earthiness remains too. This time, however, added by butter flavoring. In the foreground, the cigar however has a strong marzipan note. Strength: As expected, a fairly mild cigar. Yet not powerless. Very balanced, despite the age. Burning / ash: Weakly pronounced firecone. Stable ash with a nice, closed surface. Slightly and evenly grained concrete gray. Conclusion: A very nice cigar with a perfect age. If you can manage to grab one: take it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charltonc Posted August 29, 2012 Share Posted August 29, 2012 I have had mixed results with this cigar. I have had some 1997s and fresh ones, mehh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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