The KC/DW Review Series

**King Catfish** · 04-04-2008, 04:55 PM

I'll smoke mine after, and compare notes with DeeDubya. I have had several of these and I love 'em. (And my wife likes the little perfectos!)

**DeeDubya** · 04-04-2008, 07:59 PM

Let me begin with the ending. I could not find a single outstanding attribute in this cigar. Having said that, I must also say that nearly everything about this cigar is good. All together, they compose a symphony of pleasure that makes it one hell of a fine smoke. No single attribute overwhelms another. One can certainly experience a "master's touch" with the 1962.

For me it was closer to medium than full bodied, but still full-flavored. I think well-balanced best describes it in one fell swoop.
The wrapper is Habano seed Criollo, buttery-smooth, oily, hardly a vein to be seen. Only a slight indication of press ridges on either side that could be felt but not seen.
It burned even and drew well. The ash had some clouds of grey, but held firm. I believe the filler tobaccos are aged Honduran which make for a creamy smooth flavor and slight hint of earthyness. Maybe a tinge of pepper toward the end. Oh yes, till the very end. A forensic arson specialist couldn't identify what was left of this stogie.
As per Ashauler's suggestion, I enjoyed it with a Samual Adams Boston. Good choice.
I believe I will be introducing a few of these to the rest of my humi clan.

On a scale of 1-10 I rate this cigar 9.3

Thanks again to KC for sending a special cigar to end the week.

**ashauler** · 04-05-2008, 08:12 AM

Excellent review!! I must say that I concur with your opinions almost exactly. This smoke is a very fine example, imho, of the med-strength yet very flavorful cigar. Might I suggest that you try the corona size. Glad you enjoyed the Sam Adams pairing as well.

**derivation** · 04-05-2008, 04:01 PM

I agree that the 1962 are excellent. I really enjoyed the one that I got.

**King Catfish** · 04-06-2008, 02:55 PM

It's going to be perhaps 2 weeks before I can squeeze in another review. Deedubya, take the helm! Perhaps someone else can jump in as well.

**DeeDubya** · 04-07-2008, 07:45 AM

Originally Posted by King Catfish

It's going to be perhaps 2 weeks before I can squeeze in another review. Deedubya, take the helm! Perhaps someone else can jump in as well.

Well I hope it's business or pleasure and not health issues or something serious. Yes, anyone else out there who would like to give their review on anything you have smoked lately, or maybe even one that we have reviewed? You might have a different opinion and that would be good. I've got a box of Gran Habano 3 Siglos Robustos coming this week and would like to hear an opinion on them.

**King Catfish** · 04-07-2008, 09:26 AM

No, nothing serious, thanks! Just going on a trout-fishing vacation, and work piled up and such.

I got a Gran Habano sampler recently; I have set aside one of each variety to review at some point. Looking forward to comparing notes with you on the 3 Siglos.

**DeeDubya** · 04-06-2008, 02:58 PM

Don Lino Africa Duma

Last evening I had pleasure of trying this cigar that I had not seen before. Thanks to KC for sending me one. KC reviewed it (post #49) and I wouldn't try to improve on that thesis of a review. Although, I can't vouch for it tasting like the road dust in Mogadishu. He gave it an 88.5 and I would have to go along with that rating.

**DeeDubya** · 04-06-2008, 07:50 PM

Oh, life is good. Thanks again to KC I had the pleasure of smoking a limited production (2000 boxes) cigar.
This is a full bodied Dominican with full flavor and is well-balanced. The filler is a combined Dominican, Peruvian and Nicarguan blend with an aged (1991) Dominican.
The wrapper is Brazilian maduro. Well rolled, good draw, no significant blemishes and very few pronounced veins.
Toasting produced that typical maduro sweetness. I could immediately detect the quality in this cigar so my expectations were high. The first half produced no pronounced flavors other than a little earthiness from the aged tobacco. The burn was even but the ash did displayed something that I had not seen before. The ash was mostly white but the few small veins were black and tended to curl and peel away from the ash. Not that it really mattered, just an observation.
Overall it presented what I think a good maduro should have, slight sweetness, a little peppery bite, good body and well-balanced, robust flavor.
The fullness and full flavor made it's apperance in the second half. It is a full bodied cigar and not for just anyone.
I fully enjoyed this cigar down to the very end. I will rank it at the top of my maduro list.

On a scale of 1-10 I will rate this cigar 9.5