I used to pay $10.00 to $15.00 each for these. They were aged in cognac barrels and sealed in glass tubes. The distributing company that once sold this brand went out of business. They are now sold by TNT Cigars and cost around $5.00 each. Anyway, it had a wonderful sweet smell before lighting. The wrapper was creamy and rough. No large veins, it just was not smooth. Upon lighting the taste was as sweet as the smell. It was mellow with a touch of the cognac and cream. It produced a lot of thick white smoke. The draw was just right. It was consistent throughout the smoke. The burn was not even, but there was nothing wrong it. It lasted forever. I need to see if they make it in a shorter version.Saturday, January 31, 2009
Warmed Up Today
01-31-09, It warmed up enough today to get out in the yard and do some work. We had a high of about 68. I took advantage of the weather and enjoyed a cigar. I fired up a La Diva.
I used to pay $10.00 to $15.00 each for these. They were aged in cognac barrels and sealed in glass tubes. The distributing company that once sold this brand went out of business. They are now sold by TNT Cigars and cost around $5.00 each. Anyway, it had a wonderful sweet smell before lighting. The wrapper was creamy and rough. No large veins, it just was not smooth. Upon lighting the taste was as sweet as the smell. It was mellow with a touch of the cognac and cream. It produced a lot of thick white smoke. The draw was just right. It was consistent throughout the smoke. The burn was not even, but there was nothing wrong it. It lasted forever. I need to see if they make it in a shorter version.
I used to pay $10.00 to $15.00 each for these. They were aged in cognac barrels and sealed in glass tubes. The distributing company that once sold this brand went out of business. They are now sold by TNT Cigars and cost around $5.00 each. Anyway, it had a wonderful sweet smell before lighting. The wrapper was creamy and rough. No large veins, it just was not smooth. Upon lighting the taste was as sweet as the smell. It was mellow with a touch of the cognac and cream. It produced a lot of thick white smoke. The draw was just right. It was consistent throughout the smoke. The burn was not even, but there was nothing wrong it. It lasted forever. I need to see if they make it in a shorter version.
Friday, January 30, 2009
Too Cold to Smoke
01-30-09, It has been pretty cold this month here in Louisiana and I find it hard to get out in the cold these days. I actually love the cold weather, but this has been a different year. Tomorrow is supposed to be nice with a high of around 64, so I will get out in the yard. I will pick out a good stick to enjoy while I ride around on the lawn tractor rounding up leaves. I have a La Diva, a cognac cured cigar about a 6.5x50 that I got from TNT Cigars. These are very tasty and mild. The last one I smoked lasted a good 50 minutes. I can't wait.
Friday, January 2, 2009
First Cigar of 2009
01-01-2009, My first cigar of the year was an Arturo Fuente Hemingway Signature Maduro. I had it in my humidor for almost 10 months. It was a very beautiful wrapper; dark, oily, and flawless. It lit very easily and produced a very tasty smoke. The smoke was plentiful and white. It did not burn very even, but it was a good smoke, easy draw, and I decided not to mess with the burn, no touch-up. It had a medium to full flavor. There were hints of leather and wood. It was a cool smoke up to the end. I took it to the end as far as I could. I enjoyed every minute this fine stick provided. It was a very good way to start the new year off.
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