I had a very busy weekend so I really didn’t have the time to set up the camera and do a video review. Instead, I had to multitask and so I smoked a Victor Sinclair Legacy Double Maduro while I was working and watching football (Go Bears!). This was the first time I ever smoked a VS Legacy Double Maduro. I received the VS cigars a few weeks ago as part of a “Power Sampler” I purchased from Thompson Cigar. It’s a pretty good deal I ordered 16 Churchill cigars for $29.99. Not bad.
The Victor Sinclair website describes these Maduro’s as:
One of the most sought after cigars for the cigar smoker. A careful blend of Nicaraguan and Dominican tobacco filler wrapped with an aged, rich, oily Maduro leaf imparts a deep, nutty tone with notes of cocoa for a satisfying full-bodied finish.
Wrapper:
Nice chocolate brown wrapper. Very pleasing to the eye.
Ash:
At first the ashes had a nice white color and looked strong. As I got through the smoke the ashes became flaky and didn’t hold long, which was a bit disappointing. Especially when they unexpectedly dropped in my lap.
Taste and Pull:
I got kind of a chocolate/ceedar taste from the cigar. The pull was very easy going and was a good smoke to have while I was multitasking.
Final Thoughts:
Overall I thought it was a good smoke. Easy to get through and nice taste. I will def smoke these again and would recommend them as well. Especially to anyone who is new to smoking.
About the author
Kerel Cooper is married and a father. By day he works as a Director of Advertising Operations with over 10 years of experience in the space. By night, Kerel video blogs about the New York Mets at On The Black. Kerel is a social media junkie, a Mets fan, Bears fan and loves cigars. The plan is to share experiences and adventures related to cigars. Follow him on Twitter @Kerel_Cooper.
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December 31st, 2011
I just smoked one of these from the same sampler…but had a different experience…the burn was quite inconsistent, requiring constant touchups…this was a real pain, but the flavor was quite nice, with chocolate and coffee throughout the entire smoke. I would buy these again in a fiver perhaps, but not a box…
January 22nd, 2012
Hmm, interesting. I just did a blog post about a Victor Sinclair 55 I smoked. Should be up over the next day or two. Have you ever smoked one of those?
February 15th, 2012
Coop,
Can’t wait to get mine…should have my sampler in a few days. I will subscribe and look forward to your reviews!
KLL
Washington, DC