MOFOH - Second time - Blew my freaking mind

[rondogg]

Woah woah woah

 

So I didn't know what I was in for - New years day normalcy Jan 2, I had the stick lying around for maybe 5 months of so and I was like, "oh well, I think it's aged enough, let's light 'er up" in Chiang Mai, with a beautiful mountain backdrop.

Few observations I read on the forum :

1. If you smoke them too fast - they taste different, it's a sipper not a chugger 

2. The price, taste, value for money is amazing - simply impressed 

Onto the tasting notes:

First Third are earthy tones such as moss or compost, which are typical of medium-bodied cigars. No spiciness, perhaps hints of cinnamon, setting the stage for a complex flavor profile.

The second third, the flavors intertwine. I detected woody notes like cedar accompanied by a nuttiness reminiscent of walnuts. I tasted sweeter elements hints of vanilla or caramel, adding a delightful contrast to the earthy notes.

In the final third of the cigar, I found sweetness evolving into a darker profile, hints of molasses. The earthy notes might evolved into a more leathery quality with fruity undertones and hint of citrus, adding a fresh dimension to the experience.

I would age further to 1 yr for the rest I have in the stash - my own 2 cents , that's my subjective take to myself , wonder how they taste in 2 or 3 yrs if anyone has experience, let me know.

[ha_banos]

Thanks for the review!

I've smoked one of these. Last month. I see where you're coming from. I think I mostly agree, to a large degree. Although I'd verbalise with a difference in intensity I think. Totally a pleasant and smooth cigar. This bit is spot on for me too. Easy to retrohale throughout, a big and important aspect for me. Those first earthy/leaher/tobacco notes were up front albeit very muted/light. Not much other aroma or flavour there. Took till the last third for me to get some change that did bring in a little sweetness and some more flavours/aroma. This is how i wish it had started out! I've got a few more from a split that I'm very curious to get to but it will take time as the weather's not so conducive to cigars at the moment 😭 And I've got some Ninfas on the way 😁

I'm very intrigued by Rob's comments about keep improving.

 

 

[rondogg]

@El Presidente, is there a sweet spot you think is great for aging? 1+ year ? 6+ months - I'd be curious to hear.

[El Presidente]

2 hours ago, rondogg said:

@El Presidente, is there a sweet spot you think is great for aging? 1+ year ? 6+ months - I'd be curious to hear.

We are guessing. 

They are a 50% better cigar 60 days down the track. We saw the same evolution during pre production. The Canonazo sees the same time requirement. 

0ur pre production examples are still improving at a significant rate. They are 9 months (Spada Gorda) and 12 months (Canonazo).

We don't know where the peak will be. 

[rondogg]

Well, into the humidors they go. Really excited, thank you.