Epic Maduro Gordo 6x60

[Simon Bolivar]

No offence taken 😎 No, I'm not sponsored by Boutique Smokes. I had just heard good things via Instagram and so bought a sampler.

Thanks Pandora, I think you'd be interested in another thread featuring a poll on your fav Boutique cigar
https://www.ukcigarforums.com/forum/...kes#post726821

[Pandora]

A very professional review Pandora, without meaning to give offence, are you sponsored to promote Mike's company? We have had several reviews of Boutique Cigars so far, mostly positive but you are the first to provide a link.

Glad you enjoyed it & I look fwd to reading more of your reviews in the due course.

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No offence taken 😎 No, I'm not sponsored by Boutique Smokes. I had just heard good things via Instagram and so bought a sampler.

[Simon Bolivar]

Right out of the gate, this is a powerhouse cigar that you can spend some quality time with.
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The wrapper was smooth and dark, with no major veins that left a light oiliness on my lips. I was further enticed to light up by the dark bay leaf, sweet toffee and warm cedar aromas that tantalised my nose and the sweet marshmallow flavour on the cold draw.
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The first draws were full of a deep earthiness and 90% cocoa chocolate. The earthiness warmed up through the first third and reminded me of chestnut mushrooms and warm leather. There was also a sensual oiliness to the smoke which served to heighten my enjoyment.
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As the cigar started to transition to the middle section, a rich, dark roasted coffee flavour joined the party, perfectly matching the espresso martini that I had mixed myself. The coffee notes intensified through the second third and developed into a beautifully creamy mocha chocolate. By this time the smoke itself had taken on the taste of a rich whisky double cream as I rolled it around my mouth.
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As I was savouring the thick and creamy smoke, I noticed that a hint of white pepper was starting to creep into the mix. Having finished my martini, I poured myself a generous glass of Penderyn Legend Welsh whisky. The sweetness of the whisky played very nicely off the strengthening flavours and increasing pepperiness as I reached the final third.
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At this point there was a definite change in the characteristics of the cigar. I found that it needed a bit more looking after and the oiliness that had been present became a little more secco and the aroma reminded me of my grandad's pipe tobacco. The pepperiness continued to build to a peppered steak intensity. At the end, the sweet cedar smell returned to the smoke, but the flavour remained very forthright. This was one of the strongest cigars that I have had in a long time, and one that I would very much enjoy again.
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𝐂𝐈𝐆𝐀𝐑 𝐍𝐎𝐓𝐄𝐒
Name: Epic Maduro Gordo
Length: 6"
Ring Gauge: 60
Binder: Cameroon
Filler: Dominican Republic and Nicaragua
Wrapper: Brazilian Arapiraca
Smoke Time: 2.5 hours
Sourced from: www.boutiquesmokes.co.uk
My Score: 🔥🔥🔥🔥 (out of 5)

A very professional review Pandora, without meaning to give offence, are you sponsored to promote Mike's company? We have had several reviews of Boutique Cigars so far, mostly positive but you are the first to provide a link.

Glad you enjoyed it & I look fwd to reading more of your reviews in the due course.

Sent from my H3113 using Tapatalk

[Pandora]

Right out of the gate, this is a powerhouse cigar that you can spend some quality time with.
⠀
The wrapper was smooth and dark, with no major veins that left a light oiliness on my lips. I was further enticed to light up by the dark bay leaf, sweet toffee and warm cedar aromas that tantalised my nose and the sweet marshmallow flavour on the cold draw.
⠀
The first draws were full of a deep earthiness and 90% cocoa chocolate. The earthiness warmed up through the first third and reminded me of chestnut mushrooms and warm leather. There was also a sensual oiliness to the smoke which served to heighten my enjoyment.
⠀
As the cigar started to transition to the middle section, a rich, dark roasted coffee flavour joined the party, perfectly matching the espresso martini that I had mixed myself. The coffee notes intensified through the second third and developed into a beautifully creamy mocha chocolate. By this time the smoke itself had taken on the taste of a rich whisky double cream as I rolled it around my mouth.
⠀
As I was savouring the thick and creamy smoke, I noticed that a hint of white pepper was starting to creep into the mix. Having finished my martini, I poured myself a generous glass of Penderyn Legend Welsh whisky. The sweetness of the whisky played very nicely off the strengthening flavours and increasing pepperiness as I reached the final third.
⠀
At this point there was a definite change in the characteristics of the cigar. I found that it needed a bit more looking after and the oiliness that had been present became a little more secco and the aroma reminded me of my grandad's pipe tobacco. The pepperiness continued to build to a peppered steak intensity. At the end, the sweet cedar smell returned to the smoke, but the flavour remained very forthright. This was one of the strongest cigars that I have had in a long time, and one that I would very much enjoy again.
⠀
𝐂𝐈𝐆𝐀𝐑 𝐍𝐎𝐓𝐄𝐒
Name: Epic Maduro Gordo
Length: 6"
Ring Gauge: 60
Binder: Cameroon
Filler: Dominican Republic and Nicaragua
Wrapper: Brazilian Arapiraca
Smoke Time: 2.5 hours
Sourced from: www.boutiquesmokes.co.uk
My Score: 🔥🔥🔥🔥 (out of 5)