Cigar:            Genuine Pre-Embargo Counterfeit Cuban Corona Major

Size:             45 x 5 5/8"

Country:          Nic

Wrapper:          ECSU, E

Binder:           ECSU

Filler:           Hon/Nic

Flavor Strength:  Medium

NicotineStength:  Medium

Date Received:    2004-08

Suspected Age:    1+ year

Vendor/Price:     JR / $1.44

Beverage(s):      Water

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Date:             2005-11-24, Thanksgiving

Posted to ASC:    2005-11-24

Overall:    I have smoke a lot of these, but nevered reviewed one. 

Ambience:   Fat and happy after hosting Thanksgiving for a very small family gathering.  The turkey was perfect, sister was very pregnant, and it was the brother-in-laws birthday.  In the sunroom in which the windows still leak despite two rounds of generous caulking. 

Appearance: Dark, mottled wrapper with small veins and an oily sheen.  Slightly yielding at the foot and firm at the head.  In fact the shape is a very slight pyramid. 

Cut & Prelight:   Sweet, barnyard aroma, a mixture of fermenting manure, worn leather, horseflesh, and hot alfalfa.  Cut well with a slightly resistive draw and a tingle on the lips.  Draw flavor has some pepper. 

First third:      Initially very peppery, and a little harsh.  This is a dud.  Yuck. 

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