Hi
Delta1 and I were involved in a conversation about the strange cigar taste descriptions in a different post. He said he has a properly cared for cigar that tastes like dust (not just a hint, glimmer or even a fair amount of dust 😁😁😁) and offered to give me one to illustrate his point. Now unlike some other taate descriptions, I believe it is possible one might have an idea about the taste of dust. Yes I have experienced similar things(strong unexpected flavors) . For example, I smoked a Triple Maduro Camacho (first release) that tasted like butter,full on dominant flavor. Never had that experience before or after with two +decades of cigar smoking and a number of Triple Maduros,it was a very unique experience. Delta1 says this one is strong with dust. Granted I do not expect pure dust to blow me away(Now that I have had time to think about it, I have tasted what I think is dust like flavor in a cigar before but not as the dominant flavor.), so we made this exchange more interesting and agreed to trade a reasonably priced fiver. I am very happy and should have known when delta1 said only/strictly a fiver he would cheat. Cheat he did in a very nice, generous and thoughtful way. Here is what was delivered today...
Crystal Baller Surrogates
LaPalina Red Label
LaAurora Untamed
My Father Centurion
San Lotano Oval Connecticut
Casa Magna Oscuro
Unknown label
The dusty cigar.
Two packs 1.25 oz Pacific Gold Beef Jerky
He was very specific five and only five plus the dusty cigar. namely (Drum Roll)Torano Tribute.. I have not smoked it yet, but knowing that Torano has not been what it was,delta1 is probably right.
Best
Q
PS To delta1 I kept it reasonable as requested. I will say two of the cigars sent have 10-13 years on them,so I cheated a little as well..