Lost And Found One Night Stand
Discover a cigar whose provenance remains a secret. The flavours include notes of leather and a warm hint of Christmas spices. Let yourself be intoxicated by its seductive flavours.
Fancy a one-night stand? At Blue Smoke we're more into long-term relationships, but when the opportunity arises for a little cigar disgression, we're always up for it.
Visually, the maduro cape is taut. The ribs are present to the touch without being too prominent, and the filling is uniform.
A cold draw that is surprisingly supple given the apparent hardness of the cigar. However, this time the punch won't be enough, as the cigar quickly softens as it warms up, and a straight cut will be needed to develop all the aromas.
Tasting note
Notes
Once lit, the first puffs release atypical scents of exotic spices, cinnamon bark and curry. Try a chai latte or Christmas tea, the perfect accompaniment.
After the first third, we take advantage of a small tea refill to degas the module, which has accumulated a little bitterness. This proved to be a great success and the tasting continued with softer, more pleasant notes of cedar.
This passing love affair lasted just over an hour, during which we enjoyed the winter flavours and lights of the city. Time for one last kiss goodbye, and then it was time to say goodbye.
Pairing
As for the pairing, this one-night tasting can be extended with a hot Chai tea accompanied by a slice of orange or dried orange peel. Here's why:
In this flavoursome cigar, we found notes of spices, including pepper and cinnamon.
The latter blends perfectly with the orange, and its sweetness counterbalances the orange. balances the acidity of the fruit. Add a nice slice of orange to infuse in your chai tea to create an idyllic harmony.
