Reviewing the Gods?, God of Fire 2006 Double Robusto

[Cigar Man Andy]

Well it took a lot time between the ears for me to pull out one of these beauties to smoke. But I did. It is sometimes a hard decision to smoke a cigar that is as pricey and hard to find as the God of Fire. But I made the choice to treat myself last night, and I thought that I would share it with you.


Country: Dominican Republic
Length/Ring: 5 .7 x 50
Shape: Robusto Perejo
Wrapper: Cameroon wrapper
Strength: Full

[SIZE=3]"Cigars are meant to be smoked"[/SIZE]

I like this quote, and so it is. I pulled this attractive red tube out of the humidor, pulled off the top and removed this jewel from it's sheath. The presentation of this cigar is a work of art with an artistic band rapped around a beautiful smooth wrapper of mocha color. The cap was perfect and looking at the foot, you can see the oils present that glistened as the camera flashed.

I used a double guillotine cutter for a nice straight cut. It had a sweet, easy pre light draw. I toasted with a double torch, but light with a match. My first taste of this legendary cigar was amazing. A large cloud of deep colored smoke and an earthy flavor.

As I puffed slowly on this stick, I saw a beautiful light gray ash and a true even burn. The flavor was earthy, yet sweet like molasses. Half way through the first third, it was becoming complex loosing the sweetness and taking on a leathery flavor. About 20-25 minutes into the smoke, I was into the second part of my journey. Still complex flavor getting a slight nutty flavor. It took close to 45 minutes to get to the last third, but was worth the wait. This is the part of the smoke that was incredible. It kept getting better. Still strong with an good even bun and now the nutty flavor was joined by a woody, almost oak flavor. I don't drink any more, but I could see how this cigar could be complimented by a nice Chardonnay, or an aged Cognac. I chose coffee, which worked out great. I hated to put it down, but my fingers were burning.

All and all, this cigar was worth every penny. In my opinion, I can't believe that I am going to say this, I liked it better than Opus X.

Now I need to try the 2007, damn it! Well I guess it will have to wait until I go back to work. At least I have a couple more of the 06 in the humi. LOL

[JCK]

Andy.. Thanks for the great review. I've been sitting on one or two of these for awhile. I forget that I have them from time to time. I'll keep you drink recommendations in line when I light one of these up. Any Scotch pairing come to mind?

[Cigar Man Andy]

Originally Posted by JCK

Andy.. Thanks for the great review. I've been sitting on one or two of these for awhile. I forget that I have them from time to time. I'll keep you drink recommendations in line when I light one of these up. Any Scotch pairing come to mind?

Single malt. Try Glenfiddich.

[J.Lazy]

Originally Posted by JCK

I forget that I have them from time to time.

wow, i wake up every morning drooling knowing that i have one in my humi!!

[JCK]

I bury mine on purpose so I can forget about them! I'm tortured enough in life, no reason for me to torture myself :]

[RicoPuro]

Sounds like you had a heck of a good time with this smoke. I haven't had the pleasure of trying one of these, hard to come by cigars. Thanks for a thorough review, great pictorial as well.

Cheers to you,

Jorge

[madurolover]

Nice review Andy. I have been looking for one of these with no luck yet.

[heavyd]

The Devil site has several lots of these up for auction right now, which is unusual. I think I'll grab me some. Great cigars, even at $20 each, in my opinion.

[Nocturnus]

I got one of this sitting and waiting for my bday in March. Can't wait.

[BlewSmoke.com]

WOW..what timing. I just bought a box of these a few weeks ago and smoked the first one on Monday. Your review brought me right back to that moment. Thanks for the great remembrance.

[gboyet93]

Andy, very nice. How would you compare the God of Fire to the Joya De Nicaragua Antano? I have a magnum 660 that I am dry boxing for tonight.

[scottw]

great review brother! I might have to revisit C-bid and grab some.

[baddddmonkey]

I have one of these bad boys sitting in my humidor. I'm excited to smoke it, but I need to wait until it warms up outside before I can smoke it. I'm sure by March or April it will be smoked down to the nub!

[Cigar Man Andy]

Originally Posted by gboyet93

Andy, very nice. How would you compare the God of Fire to the Joya De Nicaragua Antano? I have a magnum 660 that I am dry boxing for tonight.

Two completely different smokes. The JdNA is a very spicy, peppery cigar and the GOF is a sweet, earthy, nutty and woody stick. Both are excellent though on a scale from 1-10, the JdNA is a solid 8, the GOF is a knocked out of the park 11. I'm still reeling.

Originally Posted by madurolover

Nice review Andy. I have been looking for one of these with no luck yet.

Here they areand here is a link.

If you only want one or two of the three, and I suggest two, let me know and I will trade you for the other, or buy one... But you must try these guys.

[gboyet93]

I will have to try a GOF one day. For some reason, it is just hard for me to spend that much money on a cigar, and then smoke it. For Christmas I was given 2 Padrons 1926 40th Anniversary, and I feel bad for thinking about smoking them.

Originally Posted by Cigar Man Andy

Two completely different smokes. The JdNA is a very spicy, peppery cigar and the GOF is a sweet, earthy, nutty and woody stick. Both are excellent though on a scale from 1-10, the JdNA is a solid 8, the GOF is a knocked out of the park 11. I'm still reeling.





Here they areand here is a link.

If you only want one or two of the three, and I suggest two, let me know and I will trade you for the other, or buy one... But you must try these guys.