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Review Notes:
Triple Caps had their weekly get together last Friday. On the menu this week were the Padilla 1932 Toro, the Tatujae Havana Toro, and the Cohiba Maduro 5 Genios.
After I convinced Paul and myself to smoke something different than the Cohiba Siglo VI, I broke out the Padilla 1932 Toro. In tasting this stick at the beginning, medium, and end, all my palate could discern was spice, pepper, and more spice. I have only been aging this cigar for about 2 weeks in the humidor, so it still needs time to mellow. I have rated this cigar a 92 in the past, but last Friday, I’d score it about an 86. The spice was too overwhelming, and I only blame myself for jumping the gun. I’ll give the other 3 smokes another 10 – 12 months, before I decide to try them again.
My other than Siglo VI choice was the Tatujae Havana Toro. It was a behemoth of a smoke; it measured about 61/2 inches, and had a 52 ring gauge. Both this cigar and the 1932 were rolled by Don Pepin Garcia. This stick had more of the same, good construction, but to strong and to spicy. My uncle Woolsey would call it a nose burner. This cigar had been in my humidor for about a year, and even that amount of time did nothing to tame this over the top smoke. I give this a second rate 84.
Matt, was the only smart one at the table. He went with the Cohiba Maduro 5 Genios. What a great smoke! It had a nice espresso, leather, and earthy flavors. Cubans know what time it is when it comes to making cigars and the newest addition to the Cohiba line is no exception. 92 points.
This Friday, for the lucky few from the club that choose to attend, we’ll be pairing cigars with sake and sashimi. It should make for an interesting experience. If you would like to join the Triple Caps, I’ll be holding an open smoke in a couple of weeks, shoot me a message and I’ll give you the time and date. Mahalo for reading -LB
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