Cueto - Diademas (Feb 2008)

[AlexOk]

This custom rolled Habano has still a special feature. Nino, who gave me the cigar at the last pharmacy smoke has provided it with his private Anila. He asked me for my impressions. And I am happy to describe my impressions here.

RG: 55

Length: 233 mm

Longfiller, Totalmenta a Mano

Optics

Like any other Diademas this one seems very elegant to me. Although with a ring gauge of 55 is it not really thin and with a length of 233 mm anything but short but the ratio between length and diameter produced this with me.

The cigar has a perfect colorado colored wrapper. This is remarkable, because for a cigar of this size an extra large wrapper is required. It has a very fine texture and fine, barely visible veins on. With its silky sheen and slightly greasy impression this great Perfecto looks extremely seductive.

Coldsmell

Primary strikes me a pronounced smell of spanish cedar and sandalwood. This impression is enhanced by aromatic scent of roses. This creates almost a serious impression. Scents of vanilla, butter and raisins mitigate this again. This results in a harmonious overall odor.

1st third

The first impression is very round and smooth. Mild woody with a slight hint of honey. Serve with the aromas of walnut and almond, which underline the beautiful autumnal enjoyment.

2nd third

In the middle section, the cigar remains perfectly round and extremely complex. After the rather mild starting, it becomes stronger and spicy. The woody flavors come to the fore and are complemented by floral aromas of garden herbs. The spicy flavors recall here fern leaves and dried oregano.

3rd third

Toward the end, this is custom rolled Habano once again more complex. It is difficult for me to identify specific flavors. So far, woody flavors were dominant. Now occur aromas of leather in the foreground. Overall, the cigar is spicy, but slightly sweet at the same time. The result is a delicious field of tension. The final is finally introduced by aromas of black pepper and sweetened black tea.

Thank you Nino for this excelent cigar.

[Nino]

Sure thing Alex, my pleasure !

Happy you liked it and thank you for the detailed review, great reading !

Now - like all good shoemakers, I provide shoes for all and walk barefooted myself ...

Believe it or not, I still haven't had the time to smoke this Diadema myself after giving a few away in Switzerland, Belgium and to you.

Hope I find the time for it next week before leaving for Havana again.

[melies]

Looks great! thanks for the review.