A trip in Russia?

08-09-2011, 09:01 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, 01:02 PM

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

Thanks for the Review!!!

Subvet642 · 08-10-2011, 01:22 PM

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

Glyveth · 08-10-2011, 01:34 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, 02:00 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, 02:12 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!

08-10-2011, 09:52 PM

Now why are we discussing my pet names, Chatton?

Subvet642 · 08-11-2011, 07:03 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, 11:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Subvet642

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

08-11-2011, 04:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Subvet642

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

Tried it, didnt end well

Subvet642 · 08-22-2011, 11:24 AM

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Originally Posted by pgagnon

Tried it, didnt end well

I thought that's what "Chatton" meant.

T.G · 08-10-2011, 10:58 PM

Nice review too, thanks for posting it.

08-09-2011, 09:01 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, 01:02 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, 01:22 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, 09:52 PM	#7
pgagnon Guest Posts: n/a	Re: A trip in Russia? Now why are we discussing my pet names, Chatton?

08-10-2011, 10:58 PM	#12
T.G Grrrrrr Join Date: Mar 2009 First Name: The Other Adam Posts: 15,557 Trading: (37)	Re: A trip in Russia? Nice review too, thanks for posting it.