Cigar No. 2
This is a darker habano wrapper in a large toro
size. *edit* 6x56. Double cap possibly a small third cap. Visible seams and a few noticeable veins. The wrapper has tiny spots that catch the light which appear to be spots of oil soaking through the wrapper.
Pre-light draw is sweet tobacco.
Same rotating cut to slice off the cap cleanly. I slowly toasted the foot and ensured the cigar was fully lit.
From the first draw this flavor is very familiar to me, I'm almost certain that I'm smoking an Oliva V double toro.
Sweet tobacco, baking spices and a good dose of black pepper on the back of my tongue. Very good smoke output off the cigar at rest. These are one of my favorites. If this is not an Oliva V then it's a doppelgänger. All while I'm attempting this on an empty stomach!!!
Perfect burn line, plenty of spice in this jumbo firecracker. It's hard to describe the flavors on this one, my mind keeps telling me on every puff "This is an Oliva V!!!," and I like Oliva Vs.
This cigar is burning faster than the one yesterday. Nearly an inch in already. Perfect draw with just the right amount of resistance for a 60 rg cigar.
The larger ring gauge really shines in this blend. I enjoy the Oliva V No.4s but they just don't keep up with this cigar in its larger form. Even the double robusto lacks what this double toro has.
Black pepper, tangy sweet tobacco and spice on a full draw retrohale.
OK empty stomach is no more. Warmed up some breakfast casserole and ate it while enjoying the cigar.
Same set of parameters as yesterday, I set the cigar down for several minutes and came back to it. It was patiently waiting my return.
Slightly wavy burn line that self corrected. Firm pepper gray ash that held on for an 1-1/4" before falling. Nearing the end of the first third and the flavors are unchanged. Long finish on this one with a lingering spice note.
At the halfway point now, strength is full. Nico kick is in effect already. My heads light and I think my dog just called me a pu$$y. I enjoy full strength cigars and this one is not disappointing.
Nearing the final third. Fewer notes on this cigar it's just consistent Oliva V flavors.
Smoke time is already approaching two hours. Very good cigar and definitely in my wheel house. Hope my guess is right that this was an Oliva V double toro.
Thanks again Chazbo looking fwd to number 3.