The KC/DW Review Series

**ashauler** · 10-11-2008, 10:02 AM

Where in the hell are you two???? I'm jonsing for some more quality reviews.

Get your asses back on the job.

Please.

**mrtr33** · 10-11-2008, 02:30 PM

Has anyone seen KingCatfish? His profile doesn't have him logged in since September 23rd.

DeeDubya?

**DeeDubya** · 10-12-2008, 10:16 AM

[QUOTE=ashauler;117396]Where in the hell are you two???? I'm jonsing for some more quality reviews.

Get your asses back on the job.

Yeah, I think I'll email KC and shake him loose. Just reading between the lines, I think maybe a little spousal pressure in play there.

I'll smoke 7 cigars today and try to make up for lost time and post some reviews.

**ashauler** · 10-12-2008, 10:59 AM

Originally Posted by DeeDubya

Yeah, I think I'll email KC and shake him loose. Just reading between the lines, I think maybe a little spousal pressure in play there.

I'll smoke 7 cigars today and try to make up for lost time and post some reviews.

Spousal pressure is definitely a drag, right up there with purchasing bans.

7 stogies + 1 bottle of Tequila = Interesting Reviews

**DeeDubya** · 10-12-2008, 04:00 PM

Originally Posted by ashauler

Spousal pressure is definitely a drag, right up there with purchasing bans.

7 stogies + 1 bottle of Tequila = Interesting Reviews

Well yes, when I said spousal pressure, that could be budgeting, health issues, too much self-indulgence, I don't know. Like I said, just reading between the lines, I might have missed the mark so I don't want to jump to dilusions.

**DeeDubya** · 10-17-2008, 10:02 AM

On a whim I decided to try a Double Chateau last evening. Thinking that the cedar sleeve was the only real difference between it and the other Grand Reserva's, I didn't expect any surprises.

After removing the sleeve, and sniffing the length of the barrel I could really appreciate the spicey Spanish cedar influence. I have always dismissed cedar sleeves as more of a novel artsy display like any other fancy band. This time around I'm convinced that it really does impart some special flavors. I attribute this to aging. I've had this stick in the humi for some time, probably effectively doubling the time from rolling till it was smoked.

This is a lighter Connecticut shade wrapper that appears to be dry yet silky with practically no oiliness, small veins throughout, no soft spots and a firm solid roll head to toe.

Toasting produced some of the cedar and a goodly amount of bluish, thick smoke. After a few puffs of a cool blend of tobacco, cedar and toast I got a very slight metallic aftertaste. I write this off to my palate as it can be caused by some othe influence like medication (not that I am medicated), food or most likely the glass of cabernet I had with dinner. My son was on the phone waiting for me to light up (he's in Albuquerque and we often smoke a stog while we share our thoughts) so I didn't get to do my Tequila shot and properly cleanse the palate.

About midway I detected some grassy flavors but not so much to be concerned. Green grass flavors normally indicate a young (short aged) cigar and would also add some bitterness but this is not the case. It burned flawlessly with a near perfect white ash for the entire length. The strength and flavors did stack a little toward the end, but it is a fairly large vitola. I really enjoyed this cigar and intend to get a box and start to age them in the cooler for at least a year.

While not up there with the Hemingways, OpusX, Masterpiece, it is a great value at around only $4.50/stick. Just age them a little more and they are near perfect.

On a scale of 1-10 I rate this cigar 9.