Quick Smoke: Flor de A. Allones Library Edition
14 Nov 2009
Each Saturday and Sunday we’ll post a Quick Smoke: not quite a full review, just our brief verdict on a single cigar of “buy,†“hold,†or “sell.â€
I recently picked up this long corona (6.25 x 45) from my local tobacconist. He said it had been aging in an Old Man and the Sea limited edition book box since 2006 and, after looking over the yellowed cellophane, I was inclined to believe him. With a rough Ecuadorian Sumatra wrapper, a Connecticut broadleaf binder, and filler tobaccos from Nicaragua and Honduras, the Library Edition yields a leathery taste with spice and a bit of nutmeg. It smokes well with a finely layered white ash. Give one of these a try if you’re lucky enough to find an aging cache.
Verdict = Buy.
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What's the deal with this cigar? The only place I've ever seen it is at jr. Is it there exclusive?
I don't know for sure, but I think so.
Wish I could give you a better answer. If I come across additional info, I'll be sure to share it here.
Yes, it is a JR special and I was inclined to pull the trigger after reading about the brand in a recent catalog. From my best recollection, the brand was originally sold in Dunhill shops back in the 70's and 80's as a value-priced (and legal) alternative to their more famous habanos that stole so many hearts back in the pre-embargo days. The brand was bought by JR as Dunhill was repackaging itself about ten years ago. I have always wanted to give them a try but never felt that the flavor profile would come close enough to a Cabinetta to give it a go. Maybe I'll pick some up next time I see them.