Guest Nekhyludov Posted February 12, 2017 Share Posted February 12, 2017 Dimensions: 5" x 52 Box Code: ULA NOV 13 Box Number: 1643/2000 Purchased: November 2016; A la Civette; Paris, FR I picked up a single on my first day in Paris last fall, and smoked it while lounging on the steps outside of Shakespeare and Co. with a coffee and a tattered old copy of "A Movable Feast." It was one of the most enjoyable smoking experiences I've had in a long while. This belicoso was so remarkable, I had to stop by and pick up a box before we left. After opening four boxes (most of which appeared over-humidified, some with significant mould), I found a good looking box. Toothy, earthy colorado wrappers with a bit of visible oil. Some variation in construction though. Pre-light: This particular single has a few cosmetic flaws, but the construction feels firm and consistent. The cold draw is easy and open, and produces a fresh, sweet tobacco and precise cinnamon note, almost like the aroma of a pipe blend. First third: It takes flame readily; the draw is full, producing a good amount of cool smoke. A fine white ash follows. The combustion starts slightly uneven, but corrects itself early on. The initial flavor is full of nutmeg and cinnamon notes over a bready, brioche kind of base. My favorite aspect of this smoke might be the spicy cinnamon note that recurs in the aroma; I could linger around that days ... Second third: The sweet baking spice flavors dissipate a little, and a woody, earthy character develops. There's just a bare hint of something like peat moss in there that I can't quite put my finger on. The finish is a bit short, but never acrid. The burn requires a bit of a touch up, but I chalk that up to less-than-ideal circulation in my humidor than to any construction flaw. Final third: The sweet baking spices return, but sharper and more intense. They're something like clove and molasses now, and the aroma takes on a more pungent, leathery profile. But that sweetness is still there - definitely my favorite part. Smokes cool well past the band; hard to put down! Summary: Despite only having had a handful of these, they've become one of my favorite smokes. Although it's on the mild side of medium-bodied, it's never one-dimensional or uninteresting. The flavors and aromas are rich and evolve beautifully over the course of just less than an hour. Since I've only got a single box, I'll have to ration these; but I'm already plotting when I can dip into this box again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Realmikemeadows Posted February 12, 2017 Share Posted February 12, 2017 Great review!Sent from my Pixel XL using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
strikethebox7 Posted February 12, 2017 Share Posted February 12, 2017 Nice review! Love getting baking spice in a stick, will have to give these a trySent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheMonk Posted February 13, 2017 Share Posted February 13, 2017 Very nice review, and nice pics! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
westg Posted February 13, 2017 Share Posted February 13, 2017 great review and thanks for the pics Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
encephalization Posted February 16, 2017 Share Posted February 16, 2017 Great review, I've been wondering about these for a while. Will keep my eyes out for them!Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G891A using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lotusguy Posted February 16, 2017 Share Posted February 16, 2017 Whatever you do, inspect the box first. There is a huge percentage that had a lot of green mold everywhere. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mattb82 Posted March 14, 2017 Share Posted March 14, 2017 Nice review Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheMonk Posted March 15, 2017 Share Posted March 15, 2017 Lovely review, very good description of flavours. Do keep them coming! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blakes Posted March 15, 2017 Share Posted March 15, 2017 Nice review, I managed to get a fiver of these in a box split a while back, one of the better RE's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptainQuintero Posted May 11, 2017 Share Posted May 11, 2017 Good to hear these have come around with a bit of rest. I remember at first release these seemed very harsh and full of earth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paris1129 Posted July 3, 2017 Share Posted July 3, 2017 Awesome review! Would love to get a couple singles of these. Sounds like an amazing smoke! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
havanaclub Posted July 3, 2017 Share Posted July 3, 2017 Great review!! I believe these were the regional cigars my parents were going to pick up for me while they were in Paris. They texted me in the middle of the night just before boarding to see if I wanted them. I didn't respond until the morning. So they figured I didn't want them Are there any other QdO France regionals? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lotusguy Posted July 3, 2017 Share Posted July 3, 2017 Great review!! I believe these were the regional cigars my parents were going to pick up for me while they were in Paris. They texted me in the middle of the night just before boarding to see if I wanted them. I didn't respond until the morning. So they figured I didn't want them Are there any other QdO France regionals? Sent from my iPhone using TapatalkThere is basically one every year. Last year was Robusto Diplomaticos, this year Secretos. Check CCW. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
havanaclub Posted July 3, 2017 Share Posted July 3, 2017 There is basically one every year. Last year was Robusto Diplomaticos, this year Secretos. Check CCW. Thanks! Just checked it out. I think it was the QdO robusto diplimatico. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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