Produced: June 2003
Tobacco Provence: Vuelta Abajo
Factory: Partagas
Length: 7 5/8 inches
Ring Gauge: 49
Purchased: Baranows Lounge, Melbourne, 2006.
Location: Toorak Village, Toorak
Date: July 3rd, 2006
Time: Noon Australian Eastern Standard Time
Conditions: Partly Cloudy and Brisk, 50 degrees
The Purchase
It's a cold and cloudy day in Melbourne and I decide to run out to Hawthorn to visit Baranows Lounge before we start the shopping in Toorak and South Yarra.
The Cigar!
Ramon Allones established this brand under his own name in 1845. Extremely stylish cigars, whose sizes and shapes are carefully selected to be elegant. Similar to Bolivar, these cigars are strong and pungent. They are medium to full flavoured, extremely complex with rich chocolate and leather overtones. Smooth, rich cream and peppery spice are present, with a pungent floral aroma.
Tasting Notes
I have never been overly impreseed by these cigars in the past.... but this one is a delight. Ben prepared the cigar with a cat's eye cut and I made my way to Toorak (with Leslie) to do some shopping and fire this up.
This gigantes is a very well balanced and impressive cigar. Floral, nutty and herbal flavours are present with a sweetness to it. Possibly the best Double Corona in production today. It also is very well rolled and the wrapper was oily, and somewhat spongey. The draw was perfect although the ash was very grey and spotty.
I walk along Chapel Street enjoying the smoke. The street is filled with people shopping and I'm content to stand in the cold as Leslie darts in and out of stores. The smoke last at least 2 hours and I finally decide to toss it so we can get some pasta at Cafe e Cucina.
Score: 92
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