Pappy Van Winkle's Family Reserve Barrel Fermented
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Cigar:
Pappy Van Winkle's Family Reserve Barrel Fermented
Specifications:
Purchase date: 2023
Country of Origin: Nicaragua
Wrapper Color: Maduro
Wrapper type: Mexican San Andreas Maduro and USA Kentucky
Filler: Nicaragua
Binder: Nicaragua
Vitola: Toro (6x54)
Manufacturer: Drew Estate Tobacco Company
Distributor: Drew Estate Tobacco Company
Factory: Drew Estate Tobacco Company Esteli, Nicaragua
Humidimeter: 68 %
Current Production: Yes
Price: $16
Environment:
Temperature: 34 degrees
Humidity: 79%
Wind: N/A
Setting: My regular spot in the little, outdoor smoke shack.
Paired with: Iced coffee
Pre-smoke Comments:
A smooth, oily, somewhat veiny, invisible seams, fairly attractive wrapper with a medium textured, long cap. Had a firm bunch, easy cold draw tasting heavily of charred wood
Smoke/Burn Comments:
An even burn, flat coal, and a bright, white, typical structure ash.
About a third of the way in, the wrapper did peel very slightly near the middle, but was not a problem.
Draw/Smoke comments:
Perfect draw, excellent smoke volume, smooth, cool smoke and a very fragrant, strong aroma of charred wood and tobacco.
Flavor/Taste Comments:
Mild strength, generous richness, body and flavor, of perfectly balanced charred wood and tobacco.
Finish/Aftertaste Comments:
Medium strength, medium length, tobacco and charred wood finish/aftertaste.
Summary Comments:
Of overall great character and quality, with a fairly impressive final score of 93 out of 100.
Category Scores:
Appearance/Construction____13___ 15
Burn____13___15
Draw___10___10
Smoke volume ___10___10
Smoke character _5____5
Aroma____5__5
Flavor/Strength___14____15
Finish/Aftertaste____9____10
Summary___14____15
TOTAL_____93___ 100