04-29-2009, 09:44 PM
I think I posted on here a while back that I got a deal on the 601 label from famous. 2 of the red, green, blue and black. my intention was to let the sit for a while then try them all out one day. I almost succeeded today. everyone but the red (habano). I did space them out, so I would have better judgement and here's how it goes:
Connecticut (black): Was not crazy about it for the first inch or so. Then it got a very nice mellow flavor to it. The wrapper was naturally sweet and I enjoyed it. Think Baccart if they weren't too sweet. The wrapper looked rough but yet showed some quality to it that I can't explain. It's almost as if it was meant to look beat up. Craftfully roughed up you could say. I could see this being a regular morning smoke. More full bodied than my P1's but not too strong for a morning stick.
Maduro (blue): The box pressing was nice but it burned like the leaning tower of pisa. A very nice medium bodied smoke with the traditional maduro taste. actually, i'd say mild-medium in strength. very earthy like finish.
Oscuro (green): the first 1/8 inch kicked me in the gut and then almost instantly mellowed out. the construction was flawless. Beautiful goosbumps and a perfect burn. I enjoyed the taste but cannot really describe its flavor. Just good I guess. This will be a staple in my humidor for sure. I was impressed with every aspect of it. It has a nice spice finish but not pepper, just spice. In fact, exhaling through my nose was the most pleasing on this one.
Overall I'd have to say I really was pleased with the line and if time permitted might have squeezed the red (habano) in there. But I'm glad I didn't over do it too much
My only note of concern is that each body was below what the 601 website said. I didn't find the maduro to be full bodied at all but more of a low to mid medium. The black is said to be medium to full. A solid mild is more like it. The green kicked me for an instant and then mellowed down. Full bodied? Maybe, but not the powerhouse they make it out to be. If you haven't tried them, do yourself a favor.
Connecticut (black): Was not crazy about it for the first inch or so. Then it got a very nice mellow flavor to it. The wrapper was naturally sweet and I enjoyed it. Think Baccart if they weren't too sweet. The wrapper looked rough but yet showed some quality to it that I can't explain. It's almost as if it was meant to look beat up. Craftfully roughed up you could say. I could see this being a regular morning smoke. More full bodied than my P1's but not too strong for a morning stick.
Maduro (blue): The box pressing was nice but it burned like the leaning tower of pisa. A very nice medium bodied smoke with the traditional maduro taste. actually, i'd say mild-medium in strength. very earthy like finish.
Oscuro (green): the first 1/8 inch kicked me in the gut and then almost instantly mellowed out. the construction was flawless. Beautiful goosbumps and a perfect burn. I enjoyed the taste but cannot really describe its flavor. Just good I guess. This will be a staple in my humidor for sure. I was impressed with every aspect of it. It has a nice spice finish but not pepper, just spice. In fact, exhaling through my nose was the most pleasing on this one.
Overall I'd have to say I really was pleased with the line and if time permitted might have squeezed the red (habano) in there. But I'm glad I didn't over do it too much
My only note of concern is that each body was below what the 601 website said. I didn't find the maduro to be full bodied at all but more of a low to mid medium. The black is said to be medium to full. A solid mild is more like it. The green kicked me for an instant and then mellowed down. Full bodied? Maybe, but not the powerhouse they make it out to be. If you haven't tried them, do yourself a favor.
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