After letting this cigar sit in my humidor for a few months I finally decided it was time to pull it out, and light it up. I’ve smoked the Bones more than a few times before, but I had never really let one age. As a word of advice – I would highly recommend that you do. It is a completely different cigar after you let it age for a few months.
This is a cigar that Ricky Rodriguez, master blender of CAO cigars, sent me to give a try and that he blended himself. When I met him at NewTobaccoVillage, he helped me learn so much about not just this cigar, but all the ones he’s crafted before it. Cheers to him, but let’s get back to the Bones!
The Cigar
- Origin – Nicaragua
- Wrapper – Connecticut Broadleaf
- Binder – Connecticut Shade
- Filler – Nicaragua, Dominican Republic, Honduras
- Vitola – Toro
- Size – 6 x 52
- Strength – Medium-Full
Source: jrcigars.com
Cold Draw/First Draw
On the cold draw I tasted the fruitiness of that Connecticut Broadleaf, and what kind of reminded me of the smell of a campfire. This helped to darken the taste which was really enjoyable and surprising.
The draw was very smooth as well. When I lit up those flavors immediately hit my palette and tasted fantastic, really making me look forward to the rest of this cigar.
First Third 2/2
That juicy, fruity taste remained throughout this third. At time I could even taste and almost feel the oils on my tongue after a draw.
The campfire smokey notes from the cold draw were present as well. I had hints of cocoa throughout, and when that mixed with those fruit notes, man was it something. I truly loved the start to this cigar.
Middle Third 2/2
Nothing went away for this section, the same notes continued to present themselves. If anything, they kind of deepened as you got further down the cigar. On my exhale, I could taste notes of cinnamon hit my tongue.
End of Cigar 1.8/2
For the end of this cigar that maturation of those notes continued. That fruitiness remained, and I also had hint of leather to accompany it. This one I smoked all the way down to the nub, those flavors do not disappear!
Overall Thoughts
Overall this was one of my most enjoyable smoking experiences in recent memory. I would definitely recommend you age yours for a few months as well to really let those flavors mature. Be sure to let me know what you think of your smoke when you do.
Ratings
1/1 – Pre-Light
1/1 – Construction/Appearance
1/1 – Overall Lighting/Burn Process
5.8/6 – Smoking Experience
1/1 – Personal Enjoyment/Value
9.8/10 Overall
~ Connor Coles
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