12-22-2007, 01:27 AM
*with thanks to Tank!*
This was the ONE size I hadn't been able to find and try here, but Daryn went and fixed that for me . . . the bomb-happy bastige!
So here we go:
Size: 6.63 X 46
MSRP: about $9.25
Construction: Absolutely flawless, no hard or soft spots, beautiful little pigtail cap.
Pre-light Aroma: raisins & molasses & really good tobacco
Burn/Draw: Burn was razor-sharp and perfect; draw was firm but good. Smoke volume was medium and the ash held extremely well.
Overall impressions: Although this was a terrific smoke, the Fabuloso remains my favorite San Cristobal. Despite the tougher draw on that tightly rolled torp, the flavors were sweeter and spicier, with more cinnamon and raisin notes, than on the Guajiro.
This was woodier and more leathery . . . neither of those are attributes I mind, lol, they're some of my favorite flavors. However, I felt this vitola started out a bit too mild for my taste, and never quite reached the strength and intensity of the Fabuloso. GREAT cigar, nonetheless, and I'll definitely reach for one again, anytime. The spice notes picked up gradually, and the stick built to a nice leathery finish with a hint of pepper, but . . . when it comes time or opportunity (or the damn cash) to spring for a box, it'll be the torpedo I pull the trigger for.
Ratings, 1-10 Scale:
Construction: 9.5
Burn: 9.7
Draw: 8.2
Taste: 8.7
Terrific cigar, highly recommended. Not my fave in the San Cristobal line, but honestly . . . ANY of the San Cristobal vitolas gets my nod over probably 9 out of 10 cigars out there. This is an "out of the ballpark" showing from two great names in the business.
NANPâ¢
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This was the ONE size I hadn't been able to find and try here, but Daryn went and fixed that for me . . . the bomb-happy bastige!
So here we go:
Size: 6.63 X 46
MSRP: about $9.25
Construction: Absolutely flawless, no hard or soft spots, beautiful little pigtail cap.
Pre-light Aroma: raisins & molasses & really good tobacco
Burn/Draw: Burn was razor-sharp and perfect; draw was firm but good. Smoke volume was medium and the ash held extremely well.
Overall impressions: Although this was a terrific smoke, the Fabuloso remains my favorite San Cristobal. Despite the tougher draw on that tightly rolled torp, the flavors were sweeter and spicier, with more cinnamon and raisin notes, than on the Guajiro.
This was woodier and more leathery . . . neither of those are attributes I mind, lol, they're some of my favorite flavors. However, I felt this vitola started out a bit too mild for my taste, and never quite reached the strength and intensity of the Fabuloso. GREAT cigar, nonetheless, and I'll definitely reach for one again, anytime. The spice notes picked up gradually, and the stick built to a nice leathery finish with a hint of pepper, but . . . when it comes time or opportunity (or the damn cash) to spring for a box, it'll be the torpedo I pull the trigger for.
Ratings, 1-10 Scale:
Construction: 9.5
Burn: 9.7
Draw: 8.2
Taste: 8.7
Terrific cigar, highly recommended. Not my fave in the San Cristobal line, but honestly . . . ANY of the San Cristobal vitolas gets my nod over probably 9 out of 10 cigars out there. This is an "out of the ballpark" showing from two great names in the business.
NANPâ¢
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