As I stated earlier.. I had a Esplendido from 98 last night.. it was def top 3 smokes I have ever had.
As I said, it was from 98' and I really enjoyed this cigar. It does really developes into a complex three stage smoke as I like, and it is very Cohiba like no other all the way down to my fingers. I only smoke cubans(maybe some Padrons), and I like a good smoke and this is cetainly a pleasure. I have a box back at home fro 98' as well aging in my humi, and as OI tasted last night they are at the very tasty stage. This older one displays the Cohiba grassiness as described from some people and I have found that to pleasant as well. At first, harsh for just a second, then it becomes creamy to spicy on my palette. I cant say enough about it.. At the end of the day it is all about the you tastes, and for me this one brings it hard.. easily one of my most favorites ever. Buy a box, and dont touch it for 5-10 years.

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Originally posted by alquiva:
COHIBA ESPLENDIDO
The father of Cohibas, the big daddy and a very classy Churchill that privileges smoothness and creaminess whilst maintaining the fine equilibrium between strength and rich aroma. Heavy, spicy, almost meaty tones make this the ideal after dinner digestive cigar. Definately not a beginners cigar. Love it specially since started get it at Solocigars.com. Excellents cigars

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alquiva take you and your BS source somewhere else, I have already reported you once again, expect to be banned soon.

alquiva, say hi to your buddy camila for me.

Great read, ccsiglo - yum, think I'll have to smoke one pretty soon. I agree that this is a great cigar to put away for as long as you can.

I want to try one of these, they sound amazing. Had to settle for a box of Lanceros recently due to the price difference.

whoa there buddy! not much of a settle! I prefer the lanceros more than the esplendidos actually...

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Originally posted by jimschn:
I want to try one of these, they sound amazing. Had to settle for a box of Lanceros recently due to the price difference.

Not a bad thing to have to settle for.

Eight times out of ten, I'll reach for a Lancero if I'm going to smoke a Cohiba.

ccsigloIII-great review, really enjoyed it...and i can't wait to get my first paycheck in 1 week for my new internship...it's goin straight for 10-25 cc's (a sampler of sorts), then i can post up reviews like the big dogs!!