Recently split a bundle of Johnny-O's Factory Esquisitos (5 5/8 X 46) dark perfecto, and after smoking one ROTT am beginning to regret not keeping them all! They smelled fantastic upon arrival offering an earthy peatiness aroma. The wrapper presents a rich oily dark brown leaf, not wanting to say mocha in color as I didn't taste any mocha flavor. There was a unique sweet tobacco flavor that carried throughout, and was very tasty on the lips. Found it medium to full with a great spice of the earthy peatiness aroma on the outer palate. Received Saturday, and dry-boxed for 12hrs at approx 30% Rh. The draw was a bit tight, and required a few relights. Around the last 3rd I had to trim the foot due to the oil build-up, but I love when a cigar is rich with oils. No bitterness at all. Will dry-box for at least 18hrs next time. The ash was a very dark gray. I attribute these factors to the cigars being fresh. With 12-15 months rest I expect the draw to open more and the tobaccos and oils to meld very nicely. Think its a great cigar ROTT and look forward to enjoying a couple more before putting to rest.
A few months ago I did a "Weight of the Smoke" experiment inspired by a scene from the movie "Smoke" and Sir Walter Raleigh. Thought it would be interesting to weigh a fresh cigar and then compare the weight in 12-15 months.
Johnny-O's Factory Esquisitos (5 5/8 X 46) dark perfecto
Total Weight: 8.91 grams
Nub, Cut & 2nd Trim: 2.20
Ash: 1.10
The Weight of the Smoke: 5.61 grams (62.96%)