Popular Post poolmar Posted October 13, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted October 13, 2019 This is my second from this cab, i had one when i first got it maybe 6 months ago but was not impressed ..it was bitter with a ashy /dirty effect on the palette..it was young and needed to go back. the wrapper has a nice oily sheen and showing some good health stored at 65% so the dry draw tasted really nice ...no hint of ammonia..but to be fair there wasnt any when i got the box so alls good there the burn started off rather pissed ...might of been my lighting technique though there is no bitterness this time the tannins seem to of converted into a sweet note which is nice some earthiness a touch of spice through the nose but nothing uncomfortable not a bad start compared to my first from the box..massive improvement...time is great to cigars as we all know. first third conclusion - there is bloody burn issue where its burning on one side so i have to pinch the Channel where the burn is ..i can now get a decent draw..i hope it doesnt last otherwise it out the window! flavour wise the sweetness is there with an underlying biscuit character...thats about it and the ash is flakey..very flakey second third - still has sweetness which with the biscuit nature is its only saving grace...cant say i am over impressed again the burn is evening out now ..i am not retouching it..i want to see its powers of recovery but i am sad to say the flavour has become bitter and dirty..i wont continus with this ..this will go away and not see light again for another 5 years clearly not ready 85 points so poured a lovely bumbu rum instead not every cigar is a winner and this isnt today for me...but i am sure in 5 years time maybe 3...it will be a different animal. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheMonk Posted October 14, 2019 Share Posted October 14, 2019 Very nice review and pics, shame the stick didn't live up! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randolph Posted October 10, 2020 Share Posted October 10, 2020 2019 JLNo2 are pretty good in my opinion. Far better than 2018. I’ve had one of my 2019 box and keeping them by for special occasions. A medium to full flavour smoke. My box of 2018 were dreadful - box of 25 and two thirds tunnelled. I wonder what made the 2019 so much better than the 2018. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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