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A lighter smoke, with just enough body. Value for money is huge - especially if you can pick these up at Spain/EU pricing. The perfect morning & coffee smoke. (I normally don't like lighter sticks but this one always hits.)
Quai d’orsay 50 from a dec.21 Box 25x
Cold draw creamy cappuccino & vanilla
Elegant, round creamy smoke from the first puff. Some caramel notes
Light - Medium body perfect for a rainy summer afternoon
Little tight on the draw first half
Second half is more compact on cocoa notes with a sweet touch, getting stronger and slightly mono taste on coffee beans.
Paired with an espresso
8/10
The stick I tried was perhaps a little fresh, but I unfortunately experienced harsh flavors that I did not expect. It was unpleasantly floral and woody.
I found this stick by chance when deciding to pop into the local wine shop. Apparently it had been sitting in their humidor for 2 years. I managed to grab one at a great price for the current market.
The flavours are phenomenal. Classic, rich Cuban tobacco taste. I describe it as a dry saltiness. Plenty of cedar on the lips and tongue on the finish too. These are exactly the tasting notes of what I want in a Cuban cigar.
Great experience, will buy a box next time I’m in London. Last 3rd has this savoury biscuity type note which i adore.
169. Quai D’Orsay No.50 (Pre-Release)
2018-09-17/ ANDREDIAS95
Gifted by my colleague Conny Ankargren, at Mellgrens Fine Tobacco.
Location: This review was made indoors in a cigar lounge.
Wrapper: Light brown, silky smooth with tiny veins.
Construction: Medium firm with a good feel.
Cold draw: Clear notes of sandalwood.
1st third: Starts with a smooth but still dry sandalwood note, a hazelnutiness with a sweet touch.
2nd third: Perfect light and smooth notes, all the way through the first and second part.
The burn: Burns fast and sharp with a stable white-ish ash.
Smoke: Voluminous white smoke with a medium heat feel on the tounge. Light draw.
3rd third: Keeps the same light wood notes from previous parts.
Conclusion: A mild bodied cigar with a mild strength profile. Perfect morning, afternoon or after dinner smoke.
Result: In my book this is an 90 point cigar.
/Cigarmaster André
Enjoyed my first Qui D'Orsey today on the zoom call with the members of Cigar Keep. This was a great morning smoke with a cup of coffee. Milder blend matched perfectly to start the day after a hearty breakfast. Fantastic construction with an even burn. Lasted about 45 minutes with great company and conversation.
