Quick Smoke: Aging Room Small Batch M20 Fortissimo

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.”

As a bona fide, certified, and unqualified Aging Room fan, I had no doubt I’d enjoy the dark, rough-looking M20 (5.75 x 47)—even though I’m generally not inclined to Mexican wrappers. But knowing what the Aging Room crew can do with tobacco, I was optimistic. The cigar, to put it bluntly, blew me away. With an 8-year-old wrapper and Dominican filler and binder, this limited edition stick kicks off with pepper and spice, and shifts strength and flavors throughout its slender frame. With only 2,000 boxes of 10 on the market, it may not be easy to find. But don’t stop looking.

Verdict = Buy.

–George E

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