the privateer

True to the man's word, a parcel arrived on my doorstep the other day with
the mysterious words "Dominican Sampler" pencilled on the front. Wow, I
can't wait to get started on these things...Davidoffs, a VSG and a La Aurora
Preferido (cute one) among other goodies. A big THANK YOU to Hutch for
sending this all the way to Singapore!

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Review:
Arturo Fuente Don Carlos #4


Construction was nice...I saw "Gran Reserva" on the band and mistook it for
one, until corrected by Hutch. Lit easily and burned well despite its 7-day
journey over here. A citrusy and slightly floral aroma was evident, with
dark-chocolate undertones lingering on the palate. Unlike many Cubans with
darker, stronger tastes, this one remained very smooth in the mouth and
throat, barely requiring any drink.

Hinted at harshness near the band, but resting for 2 minutes resulted in
great change; an incredible burst of earthy tobacco punch. Is this really a
DR cigar? Strangely enough cedar started coming to the fore, with a
background of toasted nuts. Even rapid smoking to the nub never turned the
flavour....good till my burnt fingers made me drop it.

Overall: A complex, full-bodied cigar without being overly harsh. Great for
lovers of darker, richer tastes; I could make this an everyday smoke.
Hutch's attempt at convincing me that quality does sometimes lie outside
Cuba seems to be working so far!


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miss elaine eos

INFIDEL!!!

Thanks for the review.

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timl

Thanks for the review.

hutch

Thank goodness you weren't curious about Nicaraguan cigars. I woulda
been stuck

Thanks for the review !

Great reviews - keep them coming. Thanks

Demonick

bill berris

Great review - Thanks!

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