JKim
10-15-2008, 09:12 AM
I posted this review on 1/24/2007
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Last week, I pulled a Anejo #55 out of the Coolerdor with intentions to smoke soon. The coolerdor stays steady at 70% RH between 55 and 65 degrees F now in the winter. I had picked these up on December 22 at a local B&M.
I let it rest in my desktop humidor at about 65% 68F for a week waiting for the right time to smoke. Today was one of those days, I was working from home, the sun was shining, but a little chilly. I decided to pair up the Anejo with some black coffee at about 4 PM today.
Arturo Fuente Reserva 55 Anejo
Construction: After removing the cedar, I found the Anejo very veiny but consistent in shape. The cap construction is almost a perfect swirl.
Pre-light draw - slightly on the tight side, but not so much that you have to work to pull air through.
Pre-light taste - Little cinnamon spice.
http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y184/khubli/Anejo/Anejo1.jpg
http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y184/khubli/Anejo/Anejo2.jpg
http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y184/khubli/Anejo/Anejo3.jpg
After toasting the foot I torched at 4:30 PM. There is not much flavor, just a touch of spice with a very smooth draw. The triple cap had a vein on the edge of it which I found a little distracting. I picked up a few hints of grass/straw flavors.
http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y184/khubli/Anejo/Anejo4.jpg
First 1/3rd, Medium body with subtle Maduro flavors. A subtle nut flavor, subtle spice, subtle sweetness. The cigar burns with a very tight white ash and even burn. I noticed a slight floral bouquet 1/3rd into the smoke.
http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y184/khubli/Anejo/Anejo5.jpg
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Last week, I pulled a Anejo #55 out of the Coolerdor with intentions to smoke soon. The coolerdor stays steady at 70% RH between 55 and 65 degrees F now in the winter. I had picked these up on December 22 at a local B&M.
I let it rest in my desktop humidor at about 65% 68F for a week waiting for the right time to smoke. Today was one of those days, I was working from home, the sun was shining, but a little chilly. I decided to pair up the Anejo with some black coffee at about 4 PM today.
Arturo Fuente Reserva 55 Anejo
Construction: After removing the cedar, I found the Anejo very veiny but consistent in shape. The cap construction is almost a perfect swirl.
Pre-light draw - slightly on the tight side, but not so much that you have to work to pull air through.
Pre-light taste - Little cinnamon spice.
http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y184/khubli/Anejo/Anejo1.jpg
http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y184/khubli/Anejo/Anejo2.jpg
http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y184/khubli/Anejo/Anejo3.jpg
After toasting the foot I torched at 4:30 PM. There is not much flavor, just a touch of spice with a very smooth draw. The triple cap had a vein on the edge of it which I found a little distracting. I picked up a few hints of grass/straw flavors.
http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y184/khubli/Anejo/Anejo4.jpg
First 1/3rd, Medium body with subtle Maduro flavors. A subtle nut flavor, subtle spice, subtle sweetness. The cigar burns with a very tight white ash and even burn. I noticed a slight floral bouquet 1/3rd into the smoke.
http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y184/khubli/Anejo/Anejo5.jpg