I am always optimistic about trying new cigars. Every time I light a new one, I think, oh wow, this is going to be great. I have just discovered a new favorite. Then a few puffs later I think, uh oh, this isn't going as well as I thought it would, it's just okay, etc., and by the time it's down to the last third I am thinking I just gotta chuck this thing.
I decided Sunday was a good day to try one of a 5-pack of 858 SGs I got in a trade. (Why the hell would anyone ever offer these in a trade???) The last time I smoked an 858 SG, a few months ago, I thought it was one of the best cigars I ever had. As I lit this one Sunday, I was thinking maybe I am not really in the mood for this today. I had not smoked anything the day before and this would be my first and only cigar for the day. Then I am thinking, well, I don't think this is living up to my expectations. Sometimes the second time is like that.
Only thing is, the damn thing just kept getting better and better and when I am down to the last third it is just about as good a cigars get. Never got bitter or harsh. I start wondering if maybe I should just let the fire die down a little and chew it up and swallow it. I felt that way last week about the Diamond Crown Maximus Robusto, except that it was tasty and spicy as hell from the very first puff and just never quit.
What a great cigar does is keep getting better and better until a great smoking experience finally comes to an end because there just isn't enough left to smoke.
I must admit this Amazon I am loving on my patio right now with a nice glass of port, listening to a too rare summer rain, has been wonderful so far. It's at the half way point. We'll see.
