I SHOULD have known better; I had spent the evening before talking about cigars with perhaps one of the most knowledgeable men on the planet in regard to such things.
And perhaps I was feeling the need to impart some wisdom, however minor, of my own in the face of such expertise.
Whatever the reason, we found ourselves discussing the 'under the radar' Cuban marque, Diplomaticos.
It is supposedly aligned with the flavours of Montecristo - featuring identical sizes to the original Monte brand - and was aimed at the French market.
"Hardly anyone smokes them these days anyway," I opined to my chum. "Not a lot to them and much better things to be spending your money on."
It took just 24 hours to prove me a charlatan.
Taste testing a pair of these sticks from a recent box, I was blown away. Smooth, creamy, sweetness filled the palate with every puff, with a lingering taste of caramel on the long, soft finish.
Shows what I know. Get yourself a stick and remind yourself how good a mild cigar can be when it's flavoursome; mild these days is too often associated with blandness.
I was tasting the sticks for a forthcoming tasting article you'll be able to download here - A Tasting of Current Production Pyramides. Snappy title eh?!
So wish me luck as I descend into the tasting pit with a pair of Partagas Serie D No 2 tonight. How will they match up?
Best,
Monty.
"Taking things steady so far - major wedding at weekend which will involve multiple herfication!"
No comments:
Post a Comment