Alien13 Posted December 4, 2015 Share Posted December 4, 2015 Hey guys/gals, You may be thinking, oh another one of these threads, but I wasn't 100% sure where to express all my thoughts. So, after spending the past 3 days in the roof of my house, removing all the ripple corrugated iron of the original ceilings, I thought I deserved a nice relaxing night. Called in sick for my overnight shift (incredibly sore back), I headed outside after tea for a Bolivar Petit Corona. Got the laptop setup to catch up on some TV shows, and got myself comfy. This was the 3rd one from this box (43 days in the tupperdor), I picked one out that had a slightly lighter wrapper than the others and got to it. I'm not going to pretend to know all the flavours, but the woody, leathery, creamy smoke it produced was absolutely amazing. The first 2 from the box (feb15), were good, perhaps coming on a little strong for my new palate, but still nice. There was something different about this one. From the first puff, I knew it was going to be good. As I was smoking through it, I found myself both getting lost in the cigar at times, and lost in my shows. The flavours all blended together so well. I think the fact that I was forgetting about the cigar, to me, says just how good it was. I was able to just enjoy it without thinking "wow, that was really woody/leathery/etc". And at other times I was thinking right after each puff, I want another and another and another. But I paced myself, I didn't want to ruin the experience, and I didn't want it to end too soon. The flavour changed most in the last 1/3 with the flavours picking up, and a tingling on the lips, and I enjoyed every last bit of it. As I got to the last ~inch or so, I was getting worried. It was ending. I wasn't letting it go without a fight. With my guillotine cutter in hand, I grabbed it by the head, ever so gently. It made a decent nubbing tool, with just enough space to get my lips around. Even this didn't prolong it enough for my liking. But, I'll be damned if I didn't try. Final smoking time, 1h25m. I could have gotten another one out, but I didn't want to risk tarnishing such a perfect cigar, on a great summers night. If the rest of them follow suit, I can already tell they won't last long, but I'll try give them a little more time, maybe another at 60 days. Perhaps I should get another box to lay down while I pick off this ones brothers and sisters. Well, that's my ramblings, I hope this helps some of you to reminisce about cigars that you've had, and to maybe pick up one that you you've been saving in hopes it will get better. Tonight may be the night. Cheers, Nathan 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madandana Posted December 4, 2015 Share Posted December 4, 2015 I think they call that euphoria. Very resourceful roach clip. Thanks for sharing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fuzz Posted December 4, 2015 Share Posted December 4, 2015 Great review! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alien13 Posted December 4, 2015 Author Share Posted December 4, 2015 I think they call that euphoria. Very resourceful roach clip. Thanks for sharing. I think you're right on the mark with that! Really looking forward to the next one to see how it goes with a little more age. A cutter is really handy when you're in a bind as a lot of people have one, and it helps block some of the heat as well, but would love to test other tools and see how they go too. Great review! Thanks Fuzz, glad you enjoyed it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fumadoro Posted December 4, 2015 Share Posted December 4, 2015 A cutter is really handy when you're in a bind as a lot of people have one, and it helps block some of the heat as well, but would love to test other tools and see how they go too. Using the cutter as a heat shield and nubbing tool is incredably ingenious! I'm going to have to steal that trick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alien13 Posted December 4, 2015 Author Share Posted December 4, 2015 Using the cutter as a heat shield and nubbing tool is incredably ingenious! I'm going to have to steal that trick. Haha, give it a shot and let us know how you go. Don't get me wrong, you'll get heat because of how close the burning tobacco is to the head, but a lot better than not using it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
irratebass Posted December 4, 2015 Share Posted December 4, 2015 Excellent review, and I felt like I was right there with you. Amazing idea for the nub tool...might try a toothpick next time, but as Fumadoro mentioned it blocked the heat.....you may just be onto something here.....here's to hoping you next smoke is just as good if not better than this one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KFBR392 Posted December 4, 2015 Share Posted December 4, 2015 Sounds like the first HUHC I had. None have been the same since. Not sure why. Best cigar I've ever smoked. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wrangler Posted December 5, 2015 Share Posted December 5, 2015 Great review and I like the Cutter Idea! Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jwr0201 Posted December 5, 2015 Share Posted December 5, 2015 Nathan - very creative. Easy to tell you really did enjoy that little stick! Great to see someone that motivated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alien13 Posted December 5, 2015 Author Share Posted December 5, 2015 Excellent review, and I felt like I was right there with you. Amazing idea for the nub tool...might try a toothpick next time, but as Fumadoro mentioned it blocked the heat.....you may just be onto something here.....here's to hoping you next smoke is just as good if not better than this one. I forgot all about the toothpick idea, will have to give that a shot too. Thanks, hoping it will be another great smoke too. Sounds like the first HUHC I had. None have been the same since. Not sure why. Best cigar I've ever smoked. It's strange. I'm not sure if I'll come across another like it. Was it the cigar itself? A mix of setting, time, weather, etc? I definitely won't try and compare the next to this one, as I will probably be left wanting. Hopefully you come across another that lives up to that memory. Great review and I like the Cutter Idea! Thanks! Thanks to you, Wrangler. Hope it comes in handy one day! Nathan - very creative. Easy to tell you really did enjoy that little stick! Great to see someone that motivated. Thanks jwr0201! I didn't want to let it go to waste, and short of cutting it up and putting it in a Rollie (no thanks), this was the next best option. If only I could put this much dedication into other aspects of my life. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ErikB Posted December 5, 2015 Share Posted December 5, 2015 Great stuff. Petit coronas are my favourite vitola Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luv2fly Posted December 5, 2015 Share Posted December 5, 2015 Mine too ErikB! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alien13 Posted December 6, 2015 Author Share Posted December 6, 2015 Great stuff. Petit coronas are my favourite vitola Mine too ErikB! Hope that you both can put this into practice and get that little bit extra out of your next great smoke! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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