HdM Epicure Especial TOS Sep 15: HDM Review Competition #2

[Danimalia]

Apologies for reviewing the same cigar (different specimen) for the second part of the HdM competition, but EEs are all I have.

 

Initial thoughts: This cigar feels substantial in the hand. Well-rolled and dense. Deep brown, colorado wrapper. Took to fire easily, and has a good medium draw.

First 3rd/half: Starts medium, maybe a tick lighter. Sweetness, cream, fresh tobacco. For a few puffs, the cigar gave out something unusual, an uncharacteristic, earthy note, almost mushroomy.

Middle: Retains the initial flavor elements, but now I'm also getting an aromatic, perfume flavor coming in. Semi-floral.

Finish: Though the body remains medium at most, flavor strength picks up considerably, with leather and nuttiness replacing some of the lighter, sweeter elements from the beginning and middle of the cigar. Also getting some capuccino and cinnamon notes. Eventually, the cigar becomes tarry and I let it go.

Total Smoke Time: 80 minutes

Rating: Not the best of the box, but better than my last review. A solid 90/91.

[Sean3]

Very nice review, I had one tonight myself and it was a "cracker".  I'll post a review.

[Danimalia]

 

1 hour ago, Sean3 said:

Very nice review, I had one tonight myself and it was a "cracker".  I'll post a review.

Looking forward to it, Sean. I've had a couple from this box that have been amazing.

[Smoke6]

My box is from August of last year and a 'cracker' as well!  Nice to see that the younger stock is still kicking a high gear!