AF Anejo virgin no more

RevSmoke · 12-30-2008, 02:20 PM

OK, I have had a couple AF Anejos given to me as gifts a while back, but I never smoked them. I was waiting for a special occasion. Thought about buying some this "Anejo season," but not sure that I'd like them, I didn't buy any. My first 1/2 dozen Opus, back in the'90s were serious disappointments - lack of flavor and serious burn issues - so, another expensive wild card fom AF was something I wasn't really keen on throwing money at - especially since they run near $20 a stick. Yes, I am a bit of a tightwad with what little expendable income I do have. (yeah, I know, the MSRP is about $8 for a 50, but where do you find that? And, I am still not one to part with that much $$ unless it is a stick I am absolutely in love with.)

Anyway, Hotreds had given me a "50" a while back - say March or April???

On Sunday, the Lions set a new record of 0-16, and the boys wanted to go bowling, so I hooked up with Tim (14holestogie) and decided to meet him there to watch the Dolophin/Jets game and to keep an eye on my boys.

What to smoke? My first AF Anejo - the 50 gifted to me by Hotreds.

This was impeccably crafted, beautiful to look at, and firm throughout. This has a slight sweetness in the mouth, what are these wrappers aged in? Snip & light. Wow, this is almost a full-bodied stick. Serious amounts of wonderfully rich, sweet, and slightly spicey smoke. The ash was perfect ash - a whitey/tighty that held for a bit over half the stick till it dropped withou my even noticing.

The flavors were wonderful and the aroma was pleasant - tasted of white chocolate, cinnamon, and leather. There was a spiciness that faded in and out - and the flavors got richer and deeper as it developed.

Thanks Hugh, for a great cigar.

I will have to wait till I can find these sometime when my expendable cash flow situation is better. For that to happen though, it usually means a funeral or two. So, I think I can go without these for a while.

I still have another one, a longer one, sitting in the humidor. Will save that for another special occasion.

At least now I know what the hype is all about.

I have a couple Opus sitting in the humidor too, may have to visit them again. Maybe the bugs that were in the early versions have been worked out since then.

12-30-2008, 02:20 PM	#1
RevSmoke Ain't Never Gonna Leave Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Todd Location: Northcentral woods of Wisconsin Posts: 6,848 Trading: (51)	AF Anejo virgin no more OK, I have had a couple AF Anejos given to me as gifts a while back, but I never smoked them. I was waiting for a special occasion. Thought about buying some this "Anejo season," but not sure that I'd like them, I didn't buy any. My first 1/2 dozen Opus, back in the'90s were serious disappointments - lack of flavor and serious burn issues - so, another expensive wild card fom AF was something I wasn't really keen on throwing money at - especially since they run near $20 a stick. Yes, I am a bit of a tightwad with what little expendable income I do have. (yeah, I know, the MSRP is about $8 for a 50, but where do you find that? And, I am still not one to part with that much $$ unless it is a stick I am absolutely in love with.) Anyway, Hotreds had given me a "50" a while back - say March or April??? On Sunday, the Lions set a new record of 0-16, and the boys wanted to go bowling, so I hooked up with Tim (14holestogie) and decided to meet him there to watch the Dolophin/Jets game and to keep an eye on my boys. What to smoke? My first AF Anejo - the 50 gifted to me by Hotreds. This was impeccably crafted, beautiful to look at, and firm throughout. This has a slight sweetness in the mouth, what are these wrappers aged in? Snip & light. Wow, this is almost a full-bodied stick. Serious amounts of wonderfully rich, sweet, and slightly spicey smoke. The ash was perfect ash - a whitey/tighty that held for a bit over half the stick till it dropped withou my even noticing. The flavors were wonderful and the aroma was pleasant - tasted of white chocolate, cinnamon, and leather. There was a spiciness that faded in and out - and the flavors got richer and deeper as it developed. Thanks Hugh, for a great cigar. I will have to wait till I can find these sometime when my expendable cash flow situation is better. For that to happen though, it usually means a funeral or two. So, I think I can go without these for a while. I still have another one, a longer one, sitting in the humidor. Will save that for another special occasion. At least now I know what the hype is all about. I have a couple Opus sitting in the humidor too, may have to visit them again. Maybe the bugs that were in the early versions have been worked out since then. __________________ Todd__ "Smoke what you like, and enjoy it!"