Aquitane Anthropology

Porch Dweller · 11-17-2013, 01:18 PM

My first review. No pic's; sorry, dropped the ball on that one.

Cigar: Romacraft Cromagnon Aquitane Anthropology, quite possibly the most polysyllabic cigar name ever.

Paired with a cup of coffee.

Size: Grand Corona, 5 3/4 x 46
Wrapper: Ecuador Habano Ligero
Binder: Cameroon
Filler: Nicaragua
Price: approx. $8

Appearance: rustic with some veins, but smooth and silky at the same time. Brown with just a hint of red. No band, which doesn't bother me in the least (Roma has now started putting bands on their cigars). I wouldn't knock a cigar for it's band anyway; it's all about the flavors for me.

Construction: very well constructed, no soft or hard spots. I was smoking outside; weather was humid and breezy. This necessitated one touch-up on the burn. Other than that it burned evenly for the most part, self-correcting any unevenness that occurred.

First 1/3: cedar, mild pepper, earth, slight cocoa. I get a little touch of citrus every now and then. I've read other reviews that find this to be a very peppery cigar but that wasn't my experience. The pepper was nicely in balance with the other flavors.

Second 1/3: pepper and cedar more subdued. The cocoa becomes more pronounced along with coffee and a wonderful buttery creaminess.

Last 1/3: mild pepper and cedar returned, along with some oak. Still getting the cocoa, coffee, and cream.

Closing thoughts: I really enjoyed this cigar and will definitely be buying more. I go back and forth between this and the "regular" Cromagnon version which has a Connecticut Maduro wrapper. Both are great smokes that will always have a spot in my collection.

kelmac07 · 11-17-2013, 01:22 PM

Nice review of a great stick James.

MUNKY · 11-18-2013, 03:23 PM

Spot on, great review.

MarkinAZ · 11-24-2013, 01:27 AM

Thanks for the great review James. The Aquitane Anthropology and EMH are both on my future "to try" list

Weelok · 11-24-2013, 01:56 AM

Nice review and I need to pick up a few of these as well as the regular Cromagnum's. When I tried them, they were a few cigars deep and while I enjoyed them, my palate was a bit whacked so tasting notes were useless but it shows how good they are that I liked them as a third and fourth cigar. Can't wait to try them as a first.

Sweet_Leaf_PDX · 11-24-2013, 03:09 AM

Excellent review. I get many of the same impressions that you noted when smoking this. It is definitely a favorite of mine. I can't really decide if I like this or the maduro Cromagnon version better, but luckily I don't really have to choose and can just smoke both

11-17-2013, 01:18 PM	#1
Porch Dweller Life is for living Join Date: Oct 2012 First Name: James Location: Mississippi Gulf Coast Posts: 8,399 Trading: (24)	Aquitane Anthropology My first review. No pic's; sorry, dropped the ball on that one. Cigar: Romacraft Cromagnon Aquitane Anthropology, quite possibly the most polysyllabic cigar name ever. Paired with a cup of coffee. Size: Grand Corona, 5 3/4 x 46 Wrapper: Ecuador Habano Ligero Binder: Cameroon Filler: Nicaragua Price: approx. $8 Appearance: rustic with some veins, but smooth and silky at the same time. Brown with just a hint of red. No band, which doesn't bother me in the least (Roma has now started putting bands on their cigars). I wouldn't knock a cigar for it's band anyway; it's all about the flavors for me. Construction: very well constructed, no soft or hard spots. I was smoking outside; weather was humid and breezy. This necessitated one touch-up on the burn. Other than that it burned evenly for the most part, self-correcting any unevenness that occurred. First 1/3: cedar, mild pepper, earth, slight cocoa. I get a little touch of citrus every now and then. I've read other reviews that find this to be a very peppery cigar but that wasn't my experience. The pepper was nicely in balance with the other flavors. Second 1/3: pepper and cedar more subdued. The cocoa becomes more pronounced along with coffee and a wonderful buttery creaminess. Last 1/3: mild pepper and cedar returned, along with some oak. Still getting the cocoa, coffee, and cream. Closing thoughts: I really enjoyed this cigar and will definitely be buying more. I go back and forth between this and the "regular" Cromagnon version which has a Connecticut Maduro wrapper. Both are great smokes that will always have a spot in my collection. __________________ A 1911 in the hand is faster than 911 on the phone

11-17-2013, 01:22 PM	#2
kelmac07 Resident Maduro Whore!! Join Date: Apr 2009 First Name: Mac Location: Newport News, VA Posts: 27,322 Trading: (218)	Re: Aquitane Anthropology Nice review of a great stick James. __________________ Dom in the MLB thread "I could probably get you to wear a Yankee hat for a Maduro!"

11-18-2013, 03:23 PM	#3
MUNKY Resident Pig Hunter Join Date: May 2013 First Name: Brandon Location: Pearland, TX Posts: 1,169 Trading: (19)	Re: Aquitane Anthropology Spot on, great review. __________________ Proud member of the GMCGTPWHAFA

11-24-2013, 01:27 AM	#4
MarkinAZ Formerly MarkinOR Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Mark Location: Sun City West, AZ Posts: 6,221 Trading: (40)	Re: Aquitane Anthropology Thanks for the great review James. The Aquitane Anthropology and EMH are both on my future "to try" list __________________ "Don't worry, God will work out His plan for your life..." Psalm 138 8

11-24-2013, 01:56 AM	#5
Weelok I'm nuts for the place Join Date: Jul 2011 First Name: Dave Location: Reno, NV Posts: 4,087 Trading: (21)	Re: Aquitane Anthropology Nice review and I need to pick up a few of these as well as the regular Cromagnum's. When I tried them, they were a few cigars deep and while I enjoyed them, my palate was a bit whacked so tasting notes were useless but it shows how good they are that I liked them as a third and fourth cigar. Can't wait to try them as a first.

11-24-2013, 03:09 AM	#6
Sweet_Leaf_PDX Feeling at Home Join Date: May 2013 First Name: Jason Location: Portland, OR Posts: 605 Trading: (11)	Re: Aquitane Anthropology Excellent review. I get many of the same impressions that you noted when smoking this. It is definitely a favorite of mine. I can't really decide if I like this or the maduro Cromagnon version better, but luckily I don't really have to choose and can just smoke both