A trip in Russia?

08-09-2011, 08:01 PM

After a day at the musée des Beaux-Arts in Ottawa to see the exhibit about Caravaggio, I was looking for something earthmoving. I searched throughout my almost dead stash and found a stick that scared me for the longest time. There was a time when I was avoiding strong stogies and the things a read about the El Cobre cigars were scaring meh. Not that it was a gorilla finger but rather that it was very full bodied. Today, I was in a mood for this.

The « bague » is inspiring, it makes the cigar glued in my hands and if I had any doubts about I smoked it or not are now gone. The foot is cracked slightly but I know it’ll be gone is soon as I « enflamme » it. The construction is not as good as I would like, it seems like the stick has gooseflesh. There is almost no veins at all along it’s length. The pre-light tasted of Cherry Blossom and light tobak. As I lit the foot, I could hear the sweet sound of « crépillement » the tobak makes as the fire starts consuming it. I could smell burnt mashmallows. First draw is fully throttled by the power of pepper! It stays in my « narines » for several seconds. It is followed by baked bread. The pepper goes to the « arrière scène » right away. The draw is slightly tight but agreable. Now here is the image that defines perfectly what I was experiencing : I am a cigar (yes I am), trapped in a spanish cedar humidor, my foot burried in freshly moved earth. A cedar forest surrounding me, enveloping me. A very poetic debut. The consumption is even atm. As I smoked throughout the first « tiers » I can see how white the ashes are. There is a good contrast between it and the darkness of the unburn wrapper. It is as if the cigar is transforming itself into a bone. This stick is full of images so far.

The second « tiers » starts off with a blast for strong that my eyes were watering. I could feel the pepper lingering in my nose. There is still a resillient ghost of wood but it is very faint. While I sailed the second third, I had the impression of playing « roulette russe ». One puff was mellow and woody and the next was pepper. By the end of it, the baked bread was back but I kept watching my back for Dr. Pepper.

The last « tiers » was as « imprévisible » as the second one. I started getting some burn problems but it was mainly caused by the humidity in Gatineau. With a bit more than an inch left, the El Cobre started to get bitter and I bedded it in my ashtray for it to die there. I was done.

Short story, the cigar was a « pure délice ». Always taking me to beautiful scenery. I definitely want more of these to smoke weekly. Try ‘em out, it is worth it.

Thanks again for reading me.

Skywalker · 08-10-2011, 12:02 PM

I've always have been a little frightened of these, as well!

Thanks for the Review!!!

Subvet642 · 08-10-2011, 12:22 PM

That was the most poetic review I've ever read; well done!

Glyveth · 08-10-2011, 12:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Subvet642

That was the most poetic review I've ever read; well done!

Be careful how much praise, cuz I gotta live with him afterwards!

Don't mention Braveheart either.. Lord!!

@ Patrick - Well done anyway, babycakes!

Subvet642 · 08-10-2011, 01:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Glyveth

Be careful how much praise, cuz I gotta live with him afterwards!

Don't mention Braveheart either.. Lord!!

@ Patrick - Well done anyway, babycakes!

Babycakes??? Priceless! Can we get a mod to change his username?

Glyveth · 08-10-2011, 01:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Subvet642

Babycakes??? Priceless! Can we get a mod to change his username?

Pfft, It is but one of many names... All awesome of course!

Subvet642 · 08-10-2011, 01:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Glyveth

Pfft, It is but one of many names... All awesome of course!

Well, since you brought it up, what are they? You've just gotta tell us now.

Glyveth · 08-10-2011, 01:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Subvet642

Well, since you brought it up, what are they? You've just gotta tell us now.

Oh I'm sure I can spice up my posts with pet names for Patrick over my stay here.

So feel free to stalk

08-10-2011, 08:52 PM

Now why are we discussing my pet names, Chatton?

T.G · 08-10-2011, 09:58 PM

Nice review too, thanks for posting it.

Subvet642 · 08-11-2011, 06:03 AM

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Originally Posted by pgagnon

Now why are we discussing my pet names, Chatton?

P*ssycat.That's a good one, too!

Glyveth · 08-11-2011, 10:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Subvet642

P*ssycat.That's a good one, too!

08-11-2011, 03:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Subvet642

P*ssycat.That's a good one, too!

Tried it, didnt end well

Subvet642 · 08-22-2011, 10:24 AM

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Originally Posted by pgagnon

Tried it, didnt end well

I thought that's what "Chatton" meant.

08-09-2011, 08:01 PM	#1
pgagnon Guest Posts: n/a	A trip in Russia? After a day at the musée des Beaux-Arts in Ottawa to see the exhibit about Caravaggio, I was looking for something earthmoving. I searched throughout my almost dead stash and found a stick that scared me for the longest time. There was a time when I was avoiding strong stogies and the things a read about the El Cobre cigars were scaring meh. Not that it was a gorilla finger but rather that it was very full bodied. Today, I was in a mood for this. The « bague » is inspiring, it makes the cigar glued in my hands and if I had any doubts about I smoked it or not are now gone. The foot is cracked slightly but I know it’ll be gone is soon as I « enflamme » it. The construction is not as good as I would like, it seems like the stick has gooseflesh. There is almost no veins at all along it’s length. The pre-light tasted of Cherry Blossom and light tobak. As I lit the foot, I could hear the sweet sound of « crépillement » the tobak makes as the fire starts consuming it. I could smell burnt mashmallows. First draw is fully throttled by the power of pepper! It stays in my « narines » for several seconds. It is followed by baked bread. The pepper goes to the « arrière scène » right away. The draw is slightly tight but agreable. Now here is the image that defines perfectly what I was experiencing : I am a cigar (yes I am), trapped in a spanish cedar humidor, my foot burried in freshly moved earth. A cedar forest surrounding me, enveloping me. A very poetic debut. The consumption is even atm. As I smoked throughout the first « tiers » I can see how white the ashes are. There is a good contrast between it and the darkness of the unburn wrapper. It is as if the cigar is transforming itself into a bone. This stick is full of images so far. The second « tiers » starts off with a blast for strong that my eyes were watering. I could feel the pepper lingering in my nose. There is still a resillient ghost of wood but it is very faint. While I sailed the second third, I had the impression of playing « roulette russe ». One puff was mellow and woody and the next was pepper. By the end of it, the baked bread was back but I kept watching my back for Dr. Pepper. The last « tiers » was as « imprévisible » as the second one. I started getting some burn problems but it was mainly caused by the humidity in Gatineau. With a bit more than an inch left, the El Cobre started to get bitter and I bedded it in my ashtray for it to die there. I was done. Short story, the cigar was a « pure délice ». Always taking me to beautiful scenery. I definitely want more of these to smoke weekly. Try ‘em out, it is worth it. Thanks again for reading me.

08-10-2011, 12:02 PM	#2
Skywalker BABOTL Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Dice Location: Galaxy Far Far Away Posts: 10,168 Trading: (18)	Re: A trip in Russia? I've always have been a little frightened of these, as well! Thanks for the Review!!! __________________ Smoke what you like!!!

08-10-2011, 12:22 PM	#3
Subvet642 Bilge Rat Join Date: Nov 2009 First Name: Darren Location: Torpedo Room Bilge Posts: 2,997 Trading: (13)	Re: A trip in Russia? That was the most poetic review I've ever read; well done! __________________ *"Man's mind is his basic tool of survival. Life is given to him, survival is not." -John Galt*

08-10-2011, 08:52 PM	#9
pgagnon Guest Posts: n/a	Re: A trip in Russia? Now why are we discussing my pet names, Chatton?

08-10-2011, 09:58 PM	#10
T.G Grrrrrr Join Date: Mar 2009 First Name: The Other Adam Posts: 15,545 Trading: (37)	Re: A trip in Russia? Nice review too, thanks for posting it.