Partagas Black Label Clasico - Thanks Mr. Moo

[Kennmon]

DATE: 5/21/06
REVIEWER: Kennmon
CIGAR: Partagas Black Clasico
SIZE: 5.25 x 54
ORIGIN: Mr. Maduro
WRAPPER: Connecticut
BINDER: Nicaragua
FILLER: Dominican Republic
SHAPE: Slightly oversized Robusto
AGE: Not sure.
VENDOR: Recieved in trade.
AMBIENCE: Outside, backyard on deck chair, sunny day, light wind.
BEVERAGE: none.
APPEARANCE: One of the darkest cigars ive ever smoked, slightly rough wrapper, well rolled.
PRE_LIGHT: Cap tasted like bitter coffee, pleasant taste and smell.
DRAW: Perfect. Easy with a little resistance.
FIRST_THIRD: Slightly harsh, tasted like dirt, mud, and coffee. In a good way.
SECOND_THIRD: Flavors deepened, coffee and dark caramel came thorugh, very nice.
FINAL_THIRD: Transition to strong espresso, chocolate coated espresso bean flavor.
BURN: Problems in the beginning, evened out well with the first half inch. Nice and slow.
ASH:Thick, medium grey in color. Held on for ~1.5 inches before i ashed the stick.
SMOKE: Moderate thickness, slightly dissappointing in volume and thickness.
STRENGTH: Moderate strength, tiny bit of a nicotine buzz.
FLAVOUR: Described abofe.
FINISH: Left a pleasant aftertaste.
SMOKE_TIME: 1 Hour, almost exactly.
IMPRESSION: Nice smoke, enjoyed it, good for an occasional smoke from now on.
RATING: 6 out of 10.
COMMENTS: Thanks for all the great cigars Mr. Moo, thanks for the great form review Texan_To_The_End
PICTURES: forgot to take

[Texan_To_The_End]

Originally Posted by Kennmon

DATE: 5/21/06
REVIEWER: Kennmon
CIGAR: Partagas Black Clasico
SIZE: 5.25 x 54
ORIGIN: Mr. Maduro

Wow. I'm honored to see my review form actually being used. Great review with all that info in it.

[tadams17]

Wow... Nice review.... I really like these sticks...

[stig]

I got a box of those in the coolerdor at home, great sticks.