Ashauler, those were some fine smokes. I enjoyed both very much. As for determining which was the more expensive, I will have to take a shot in the dark.
These both sat in my humi for a while, about a week, at a nice 62 to 65%.
#1
Natural wrapper robusto, 5x50. Very firm and well consructed. Some veins, not shiny.
The cut, separated the ring a little, but it re-adhered with a little moisture no problem. Pre light draw - a bit on the tight side, but still good. Alert - spice detected pre light.
I lit it with the toast and blow method, completely glowing foot before the first draw. Spicy!Toasty spice from the git-go. Wow, a bit of burn on the nose. Oil around the ember. A great ligero kick, the aroma was just fantastic. Spicy white pepper, toasty flavors, maybe caramel. Occasionally a slighly sweet flavor, but very subtle. Clean finish in the first half. Wrapper split slightly, but not a catastrophe. Burn was a little uneven, but never got out of control. Not favoring one side, just had kind of a jagged edge. Ash was a darker shade of grey, with a white center. Last half, strong ligero scent, peppery notes abound, with coffee flavors.
Some people would consider this cigar as harsh, but I really enjoyed it. The spicy taste and aroma was just kick ass. It had some nose burn and when I inadvertantly inhaled a wisp, it about knocked me out. I nubbed the hell out of it.
#2
5 1/4 x 50 robusto. Darker wrapper, but not a maduro, I don't think. Some light spots,veins, but well constructed. Nice and firm. Smells good, hint of chocolate. Toothy wrapper, some goose-bumps.
The cut, ring separated a bit, but stuck back on with moisture. Pre light draw, nice and easy.
Lit with the same method as on #1. First puff, I was rewarded with a ton of smooth white smoke. Lots of flavor, rich earthy toasty flavors. Mottled grey ash. The burn was uneven throughout the smoke, the cone was off-center, but it never got silly with a canoe or anything, and no tunneling. Huge smoke volume, this baby filled my garage with smoke. Every draw resulted in lots of smoke. The smoke was very creamy, big fat smoke rings, and what a great flavor. Rich, nutty, smooth. Easy on the nose, no choke on the slight inhale. Leathery notes at the end, delicious, I did not want it to end. Nubbed the hell out of it.
This was a very well balanced smoke. Great full taste.
I would buy both of these, I enjoyed them both immensely.
As for guessing the price that is difficult. Both cigars had great attributes. I guess #2 is the higher priced one.
Thanks again Jamie, I enjoyed them both.
Jeff
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