05 Anejo Shark

[Headley]

Easy review:

Shark, GGGOOOOOOODDDDD!

It's one of prettiest cigars you'll ever look at but it also warns "Don't relax too much".

Wonderful dark tobacco pre-light that was just smooth and satisfying right away.  Beautiful to watch the cigar burn in that suare shape like a champ.  Lit easier than I expected.  Smoked like a really refined but powerful smoke.  I could feel that "Anejo" buzzzz pretty early on.  The cigar just kept that up the whole time.  A truly wonderful smoking experience.  They may be part hype but we can all agree that the moment and experience can add alot to a cigar.  This cigar brings the moment and makes the experience.  I might use that in my sig line.

I have to admit, I don't care much for Anejos OTT.  I've given most of mine a year to rest.  This year has been exclusively a Shark hunt and boy am I glad I've been fortunate enough to grab nearly 2 full boxes with a chance for another Tuesday.  If they are anywhere near this one from last year then I can't wait to smoke these next year.

[Frogman]

Wow two boxes, good hunting. Did anyone else notice that 2006 boxes are slightly larger than the 2005's?

Smoked the Cameroon shark earlier tonight, and it was unbelievable.

[JoeBob]

That's my kind of review.
It's also EXACTLY how I feel about the '05 55's.
I'm down to 3 of them, and hate it. Really going to miss those little guys!
Hopefully Father's Day '07 brings a new shipment.

[bartok]

I have to admit, I don't care much for Anejos OTT.  I've given most of mine a year to rest.

I'm with you on this one.  OTT, these things are just way too harsh for me.  It takes at least a year for them to mellow out enough to find those background flavors.

[Cigar Penguin]

If Anejos are going to be purchased via singles here,I usually get over 20 at both release times throughout the year and sit them till the next year,at which time I smoke the previous year and stash the new stuff.....it just tastes better.
I never had one older then a year but from what I heard they age well and after 3yrs it tastes like new,same stregnth but more refined.

Thanks for the review,one of my favs.

[Parkster]

Shaaaaaaaark = gooooooooooood

 

Nuff said.