Popular Post Puros Y Vino Posted February 4, 2015 Popular Post Share Posted February 4, 2015 Diplomaticos No 7 ReviewI had the opportunity a while back to pickup a full box of these. I finally cracked it open and took a stick down to Varadero Cuba to enjoy. This is a somewhat abbreviated review compared to the vintage RA Aristocrats one I just posted. Since I have a few more to enjoy, I thought I'd sit down and do a more relaxed review. Vitals: RG=38 Length = 6.0”Box code: JM NOUU / OCT 88CCW Link: Pre-light Notes:Smooth claro, wrapper. Firm to the touch, a very well rolled cigar. Good draw.Aroma at Cold:Mint and clove on the nose. A very fresh and floral aroma in general.Paired with Ron Santiago 11YO on the rocks. Reviewers Notes:My style of cigar reviewing is “open”. I try to jot down what I’m experiencing with every draw. When you see a “//” consider that a break in between puffs. What I leave out in fancy prose is made up with observation. Consider each segment a play by play. This style works for me. I hope you enjoy it. RS = I took a sip of Ron Santiago Rum. Sorry for the "potato cam" quality photo of the stick. The light in the cigar room and my camera didn't gel it seems. First ThirdSmooth, creamy vanilla from the onset // minty hits // smooth cigar, medium bodied // toasty tobacco // strong tobacco flavours weave in and out on subsequent draws. This is nice surprise // some sourdough // hints of sweetness on the finish // some cedar // RS // some saltiness now // a few minty draws // the third closes off with some mineraly flavours.Second ThirdNice coffee draw // grassy and herbal flavours // a chalky flavour now // the next few puffs are almost pure vanilla bliss // a salty, minty note ensues // RS // sourdough again; no complaints // toasty tobacco // minimal smoke output from this cigar thus far // smooth, dry herbal notes round out the second third.Third ThirdFloral and herbal start // the ash is light grey and firm // green tea and toasty tobacco finish // sourdough // mint // RS // salty/mineraly draw // more sourdough // toasty tobacco // dry nutmeg notes // RS // baking spice // sourdough with a sweet finish // salty, cedary notes // the profile of the cigar has increased in it’s boldness, more cedary notes // RS // toasty tobacco // earthy notes // earthier notes! // rich tobacco with a tea like finish // mint // toasty tobacco // sourdough and cedar trade off on the next two draws // mintiness lingers on the finish on the next handful of draws // some floral note // a few more minty draws // as I nub the cigar, my final puffs are floral,like a subtle perfume.FINFinal ThoughtsBeautifully balanced cigar in terms of flavours. Can’t imagine it needing any more age. These are more than ready to smoke and keeping my hands off them will be challenging! The cigar was medium bodied overall which is a good sign that the blend has survived all these years. The flavour range was robust and engaging. A very interesting smoke indeed. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Optic101 Posted February 4, 2015 Share Posted February 4, 2015 Another great review. You got nice stuff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carts Posted February 4, 2015 Share Posted February 4, 2015 Very cool stick Frank, thanks for the review. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChanceSchmerr Posted February 4, 2015 Share Posted February 4, 2015 I am green with envy. Awesome, Frank!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cottierm Posted February 4, 2015 Share Posted February 4, 2015 Lucky you Frank! And a very nice review as usual. All my best wishes, Michel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnnyC Posted February 4, 2015 Share Posted February 4, 2015 Another Outstanding review Frank. Always enjoyable to read. Keep up the good work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jvel79 Posted February 4, 2015 Share Posted February 4, 2015 Wonderful review. Thanks for sharing your experience! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CUBANO Posted February 4, 2015 Share Posted February 4, 2015 Thanks for posting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tmac77 Posted February 5, 2015 Share Posted February 5, 2015 As always a very nice review Frank. Sounds like the box was kept in excellent conditions prior to your acquisition. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
earthson Posted February 5, 2015 Share Posted February 5, 2015 Easily one of the most disturbing discontinuations in memory. Nice job! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattW Posted February 6, 2015 Share Posted February 6, 2015 Fantastic review! Hope to have the chance to try one myself if I ever stumble upon any, I do love the Diplos I've had. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CigarMike Posted February 9, 2015 Share Posted February 9, 2015 Thanks for the review! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CanuckSARTech Posted February 14, 2015 Share Posted February 14, 2015 A great review Frank. Thanks for sharing. Sounds awesome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skyfall Posted February 15, 2015 Share Posted February 15, 2015 I LOVE Dip 7's. I only have about half a box left Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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