Zeede
07-19-2015, 06:01 PM
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Here we have another cigar that I got off CBid. The Double Nickel really should be called the Quadruple Nickel, because here are the dimensions:
5.5" x 55 rg (Paired with Zaya 12 year rum)
Clever, right? This is also the only box-pressed cigar in the blend. Let's see how it goes!
Before the flame
The wrapper is has no visible seams and no prominent veins, although there is a little discoloration on the cap and on the bottom third of the wrapper. The pre-light draw yields notes of hay, spice and a sweetness. The draw is very easy.
First third
Cream, nut and sweet are the dominant notes right out of the gate. Good smoke production. I also taste a hint of smokiness. Is it that the sweetness and smokiness are actually like a burnt sugar/caramel? Hmm...nope, the smokiness is independent of the sweetness. The spiciness on the retrohale is light-medium. I also note that the tastes really coat my mouth. 1" in and there starts to be a light lingering spiciness in my mouth.
Second third
Halfway through the cigar, the spiciness on the retrohale kicks up to a solid medium. Cream, nut, sweetness and the smokiness continue to prevail.
Final third
Nothing new here.
Total burn time: 100 minutes
Final notes
I haven't had too many box-pressed cigars, and this is definitely the largest one. It was interesting in that the corners tended to lag behind, in terms of the wrapper combustion. This is also the only vitola of 5 Vegas Gold where I got the smoky notes (I've tried three others, the Torpedo, Toro and Bullion (Gordo) and none of them had any smokiness). I also really enjoyed having the rum to sip very slowly, as a palate refresher.
Here we have another cigar that I got off CBid. The Double Nickel really should be called the Quadruple Nickel, because here are the dimensions:
5.5" x 55 rg (Paired with Zaya 12 year rum)
Clever, right? This is also the only box-pressed cigar in the blend. Let's see how it goes!
Before the flame
The wrapper is has no visible seams and no prominent veins, although there is a little discoloration on the cap and on the bottom third of the wrapper. The pre-light draw yields notes of hay, spice and a sweetness. The draw is very easy.
First third
Cream, nut and sweet are the dominant notes right out of the gate. Good smoke production. I also taste a hint of smokiness. Is it that the sweetness and smokiness are actually like a burnt sugar/caramel? Hmm...nope, the smokiness is independent of the sweetness. The spiciness on the retrohale is light-medium. I also note that the tastes really coat my mouth. 1" in and there starts to be a light lingering spiciness in my mouth.
Second third
Halfway through the cigar, the spiciness on the retrohale kicks up to a solid medium. Cream, nut, sweetness and the smokiness continue to prevail.
Final third
Nothing new here.
Total burn time: 100 minutes
Final notes
I haven't had too many box-pressed cigars, and this is definitely the largest one. It was interesting in that the corners tended to lag behind, in terms of the wrapper combustion. This is also the only vitola of 5 Vegas Gold where I got the smoky notes (I've tried three others, the Torpedo, Toro and Bullion (Gordo) and none of them had any smokiness). I also really enjoyed having the rum to sip very slowly, as a palate refresher.