Cohiba Talisman LE 2017 - (Unknown Box code but was from 2017 Batch) (MPRW)

[KavalanWhisky]

Timing wise this review week couldn't have been better as I was celebrate my birthday (I won't mention how old but I'm a grandpa...) 

Challenge was what to smoke as I've been gifted these beauties from fellow BOTL 

Ended up choosing the Talisman as I've got a box but have not cracked it open as I was looking to age them and try them another time but thought might as well try and see what the hype is about.

1/3 was smooth, no freshness with this cigar but the start is very muted, not getting a lot of flavours, predominant notes of hay.  Starting similar to a fresh Siglo VI.

B

A Bit further than the 2/3 but now it's coming into it's element, first third was quite mild and good construction and smoke but not a lot going on.  This 2/3 is more stronger hay notes and now a lot of almond notes and creamy notes.

Sad times when the ash falls off...was hoping to smoke through the bands

Took to the nub as the last half of the cigar was where all the flavours were, very enjoyable and hope that my box is similar as I would say its a good smoke.

Now to factor in the price, this for me was a nice Siglo VI and so whichever is cheaper I would say go for that as the supply on these has been crazy so the price hasn't really jumped up.  I have read the 2019 are smoking better so now that I have a reference point I'll be looking to try a 2019 stick to compare.

Overall would say 89/100 as I'm factoring price of this stick as well.

[Bri Fi]

Love the pics. Nice review

[Chucko8]

Nicely done mate.