TexAg Posted May 25, 2012 Share Posted May 25, 2012 Pre-Light: Construction of this cigar is excellent, despite the crack in the head of the cigar. Wasn't a problem after I clipped the head off for the pre-light draw. Aroma at cold shows sweet tobacco with a slight cedar smell. Also hints of sweetness through the foot. Draw is perfect with just a little resistance, nowhere near a wind tunnel. Cold draw shows sweetness along with the cedar notes. Opening: Right of the bat, smoothness and a sort of chocolate flavor come into play. Tons of smoke with a long finish on the palate. Right at the end of the finish, slight cedar comes out. 1st Third: Through the first third, I can tell that this cigar has some youth to it. Slight bit of ammonia in the finish. Has gotten sweeter since lighting. Medium bodied throughout. The sweetness is mostly attributed to the dark chocolate brown wrapper. Great stick, I can't wait to see what else it has in store. 2nd Third: Continuing on, I noticed a smoother texture coming out, much smoother than the start or even the first third. Then a new flavor appeared out of the blue, a slightly floral/fruity flavor that intensified through the end of this third and continues to intensify as I get into the final inch or so of this stick. Much better than the first one out of the box. Final Third: Through this final third, I could tell that this cigar is still very young and needs to sit for a little while. That being said, this cigar was absolutely amazing! I did not want this to end, but it had to. Hopefully in a year or so, this stick will be one that I will love even more. Pure chocolate and sweet tobacco. Cedar faded away during this third and I could sense a harshness coming on when I decided to put this one down. Great cigar. 93/100 easily. Images included below: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brazoseagle Posted May 25, 2012 Share Posted May 25, 2012 Great Review. I have given this cigar several attempts. I have not liked this stick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mk05 Posted May 25, 2012 Share Posted May 25, 2012 I have gotten through many boxes of this. Favorite of this year. Very bright citrus. Will evolve beautifully as the tannins fade. You seem to lop off a bunch, try it again with just the tip off and see if you experience a difference. I think you'll find the piramide shape does wonders to changing the flavors! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Styler Posted May 25, 2012 Share Posted May 25, 2012 Yeah, that's quite the haircut you've given that stick! I've not tried one of these yet, I've never been a huge Hoyo fan but I may have to find one or two singles. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scdalak Posted May 25, 2012 Share Posted May 25, 2012 Great Review. I have given this cigar several attempts. I have not liked this stick. +1 on that David, I just cant warm up to it.... Been on my 2012 dissapointment list... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chr0nic Posted May 25, 2012 Share Posted May 25, 2012 Through this final third, I could tell that this cigar is still very young and needs to sit for a little while. I'm kind of hoping this part is correct; I had one the other day and can't say I enjoyed it a lot... It was okay, but nowhere near as good as I expected it to be. Last 3rd, for me, was terrible. I'm still rather new to the 'tastes' of Cubans, however this was the first CC I've had where I decided to let them sit rather than smoke them all up immediately. Nice review! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
isa Posted May 25, 2012 Share Posted May 25, 2012 Nice review there, thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maverickdrinker Posted May 25, 2012 Share Posted May 25, 2012 Nice review. You've given me hope that my remaining four will develop into something good. Thanks for sharing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
celtmick1984 Posted April 11, 2013 Share Posted April 11, 2013 Enjoyed those I had immensely, although I also got a creamy/floral/citris quality out of it in points, with a little buttery and shortbread note coming and going; will check in with an update on these in the next few weeks, time permitting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jabuan Posted May 8, 2013 Share Posted May 8, 2013 looking forward to this. picked up 5. one of my first habano purchases. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dangolf18 Posted May 8, 2013 Share Posted May 8, 2013 I need to give these another try. The one that I had was pretty bland and unidimensional. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LDOG Posted May 10, 2013 Share Posted May 10, 2013 Got 7 left in a box. Nothing incredibly special, but decent smoke. Am leaving the rest for another year though to see if age will make them stand out. Sent from my GT-N7100 using Tapatalk 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michaelhealy Posted June 12, 2013 Share Posted June 12, 2013 will pick up a couple of singles and give them a try. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ramon_cojones Posted June 12, 2013 Share Posted June 12, 2013 interesting about the shape, don't find anything different about pyramids except that i don't gravitate towards them (except the p1) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dimmers Posted June 12, 2013 Share Posted June 12, 2013 Nice review. I'm also a fan on the Short Hoyo. The wrappers on mine are as dark as yours. However had a single from a LCDH a while ago with what appeared to be a much lighter wrapper, and it didn't have any of those sweet notes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jasonjv Posted June 26, 2013 Share Posted June 26, 2013 Great review. One of my favorites ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mychetboy Posted July 12, 2013 Share Posted July 12, 2013 Great review, but I have must a bad box. They look and smell amazing, but 3/3 so far have been plugged beyond smokable. I hope and pray that the roller had a bad few and that my remaining are better. Cheers for those whom have the good ones! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dangolf18 Posted July 12, 2013 Share Posted July 12, 2013 Didn't care for this cigar to say the least. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ericdmd Posted October 14, 2013 Share Posted October 14, 2013 Very good read and great photos keep it up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
habanolover Posted September 11, 2014 Share Posted September 11, 2014 Hi fellas/ ladies, Anybody smoking these? If so, what's the latest...have they incubated well and turned the corner to greatness or just a dog rocket? Thanks... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Optic101 Posted September 12, 2014 Share Posted September 12, 2014 Have a box and they are great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maplepie Posted September 14, 2014 Share Posted September 14, 2014 Went through 2 boxes of these (price-wise, phenomenal) due to the reward value of my dollar. Will absolutely not buy them here. I remember paying $35 in a BnM for one of these before... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CdnLimitada Posted September 17, 2014 Share Posted September 17, 2014 Just had another one of these on my birthday a few days ago. Really nice cigar. I need to grab a couple boxes to put away. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Optic101 Posted September 17, 2014 Share Posted September 17, 2014 Just had another one of these on my birthday a few days ago. Really nice cigar. I need to grab a couple boxes to put away.Happy Birthday.Like them a lot. Just got another box in a trade. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nick2021 Posted September 17, 2014 Share Posted September 17, 2014 I do enjoy these, have high hopes for them too down the road---- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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