Cremo Cigars are one of the industry’s best kept secrets. I’ve reviewed more than one Cremo Cigar in the past and I have always been very satisfied with this brand in terms of construction, flavor and overall quality.
Blend Specifics:
Wrapper: Connecticut
Filler: undisclosed
Wrapper: Dominican and Nicaraguan
Size: 6 x 52
Appearance & Construction
This cigar features a light, chocolatey-brown wrapper. The band is a nice addition, with a silver, black, and creme colored color palette. The wrapper is flawless, with minimally visible veins, a soft touch, and a light oily sheen. I’m excited to light this cigar up after nearly six months sitting in my humidor.
Flavor & Smoke Characteristics
The first few puffs of this cigar reveal strong wood notes, some grass and hay, and a very slight buttery finish. Far from being a purely mild cigar, the smoke that I get off the light is a definite medium.
By about a quarter of an inch in, this cigar has pulled back considerably in body and is smoking easy, with grassy and woody notes taking center stage, while a pleasant graham cracker like flavor starts to emerge in the aroma and a light black pepper dances on my tongue.
Into the second third, the black pepper turns into a sweet and tangy note, adding nice complexity to the cigar journey. Still maintaining a mild-medium body by halfway through, the tasting notes begin to become more subtle, forcing the smoker to pay more attention.
In the final third, the cigar remains much the same, with notes of toasted bread, wood, grass, and a slight sweetness. About 1.5 hours after lighting, this cigar comes to a gentle halt. An excellent smoking experience.
Conclusion
I continue to be very impressed with offerings from Cremo Cigars. It’s a pity I can’t find them in more shops, or I would be buying them more often!
Fine Tobacco NYC recently did an event with Dominican Big Leaguer cigars and here is a review of their Habano line.
Blend Specifics
Cigar: Dominican Big Leaguer Habano
Vitola:Toro Grand Toro 6” x 54
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano
Binder: Dominican
Filler: Dominican and Nicaraguan
Appearance and Construction
The DBL Habano has a medium chocolate brown with a strong reddish tint wrapper. Color is mostly even throughout. The cigar has tight, almost invisible seams, minimal veins, and a nicely applied triple cap. Slightly oily sheen, dry satiny feel with a small amount of tooth. Nice soft sponginess and an appearance of good bunching, dense without any soft spots, it does have a light feeling in the hand.
Cold Aromas: There isn’t much smell off the wrapper, just a touch of cedar, a touch of oak, and something green, like cooked spinach or collard greens. On the foot however, there’s a nice mix of cinnamon forward, nutmeg, chocolate, a touch of black pepper, and vanilla on the settle. The cold draw presents that this cigar has a loose draw with lots of air flow, but that shouldn’t be an issue. The notes are nutmeg forward, cinnamon, dry oak, a touch of ginger, and very light notes of chocolate and coffee, and the faintest notes of a floral soapiness.
Flavor & Smoke Characteristics
First Third:The first notes are a nice deep oak, a heavy tobacco core with touches of cinnamon that appear pretty far back, and a black pepper kick on the finish. The very loose draw gives way to big plumes of smoke early on. The smoke is very light and airy. Settling in, the oak is the dominant note, accompanied with notes of cinnamon, lots of core tobacco notes, a little cedar, even less earthiness, and is rounded out with very light notes of chocolate and coffee. A not too heavy black pepper washes over on the finish. The aroma is very woodsy, with a nice cedar note and tobacco core. The ash burns to a flaky gray with some dark deposits. Burn line is pretty spot-on and close to being razor sharp. As the first third progresses through, the oak stands far out in front, while the pepper dies down and a bit of earthiness moves up. The profile is medium-full in body, medium to medium-full in strength, and medium-full in flavor. There’s also a bitter, herby, veggie flavor that comes into play, somewhere between parsley, basil, and fennel, and complements the oak nicely. The cigar has a strong emphasis on balance and there’s a nice roundedness that keeps the blend interesting. The ash holds well but one is inclined to tapping it off early due to its softness and flakiness. That roundedness is found in the slight earthiness and open airy floral notes. Very little to no spice at this point, which is still on the black pepper side. There’s also a tiny amount of saltiness, which is most noticeable in the room note.
Second Third: The ash fell off on its own between 1.5 and 1.75 inches and started losing its even burn line but still smoking phenomenally. The coffee has also come up a bit more. The smoke is still light and airy but is becoming a bit chewier on the palate. The oak still dominates, but adding to the earthiness is an ever so slight meatiness. The finish is clean and crisp but the flavoring and feeling last long on the palate. The profile is still medium-full in body, medium to medium-full in strength, and medium-full in flavor. Saltiness is also starting to become more present. The band comes off with minimal issues and is applied with self-adhesive glue. The paper itself can be a bit tricky though. The flavor and profile are holding consistent through the second third with still an emphasis on balance. The ash is flaky but it also still holds on well.
Final Third: Transitioning from the second to final third, the spice comes back up a bit and is on both the draw and finish. Oak is still present but dropping for a more overall tobacco core taste. Salt is minimal, coffee and chocolate way down, floral notes are pretty much gone. The veggie herbal is still around a bit, though. Airflow still provides big plumes of airy smoke; a very light but creamy smoke. The finish is still crisp and short, but leaves a tingle on the tongue and the flavor is dominated by the oak and black pepper, with hints of cedar, cardamom, and a more present thick and creamy smoke. Rounding out the final third is a slight fermented pungent taste along the lines of the earthiness but slightly different and not so much yet barnyard like. The cigar is very consistent and balanced throughout and is holding firm at medium-full in body, medium to medium-full in strength but getting closer to medium-full and medium-full in flavor. Still burning fairly cool down to the nub.
Final Thoughts
When I first encountered DBL cigars I tended to shy away due to their close resemblance to LFD cigars, in terms of packaging. Though after learning more about the company and their actual closeness and working under the tutelage of LFD and Arturo Fuente cigars it became clear why that resemblance was there. Well let that be- known as a mistake on my behalf. As DBL cigars are wholly its own when it comes to blending techniques.
The Habano is an all around, suitable for any time of day smoke. A nice, crisp, clean finish, and its not overwhelming profile make it such. Good before a meal, good after just waking up and good even after a meal; it’s a very versatile cigar. Not overly complex but enough to keep things interesting throughout the duration, but the real emphasis is on smoothness and balance. The smoke is neither harsh nor bitter but does carry a slight grittiness to it, but that’s more than ok, where at times a cigar that has some grip to it is quite desirable and is ever present here.
The profile is dominantly oak, cinnamon throughout the first two thirds, and a veggie herbal-ness along the lines of basil, parsley, fennel, and oregano with touches of thyme but also not unlike a clean, crisp mint. Minor notes throughout the smoke are chocolate, coffee, some soapy floral notes, and the black pepper that’s noticeable in the first and last thirds. The ash holds on nicely throughout while the smoke is clean, plumy and slightly chewy. The draw is open fairly wide, so this is one that should be smoked slowly, as to not over heat the cigar and to catch its acute nuances that pop-up throughout the smoking session.
Similar cigars would be Puros Rocha Toro Especial, Cesar Cigars Habano, LaFlorDominicana 1994
This is a review by Charlie Freeman, a frequent Fine Tobacco NYC event guest and a personal friend of mine. Enjoy the review, and drop a comment if you have thoughts!
In New York you can find just about any kind of cigar from around the world. You can even find Cubans if you know where to look. But lately I’ve been keen to find something that can only be found in New York itself. So what better place to start than with the Montecristo New York Connoisseur Edition? As the name suggests, this is a one-of-a-kind stogie that can only be found within the one-of-a-kind city whose name it bears.
Blend Specifics
Wrapper: Ecuadorian
Binder: Nicaraguan
Filler: Dominican
Vitola: Corona Gorda, Box-pressed
Dimensions: 6 x 60
Aesthetics, Construction and Feel
Before I have a chance to grasp this 6 x 60 behemoth in my hand I find myself drawn to both its size appearance and construction. Aside from a few subtle irregularities, the New York Connoisseur Edition’s box-press construction gives it a skyscraper-like appearance, fitting in perfectly with the Freedom Tower and Empire State Building when I hold it up against the New York skyline at the Hoboken Waterfront. To top it all off, the stick is completely soft spot-free; a sign of meticulosity on the part of the makers, to whom I tip my hat.
While the wrapper is smooth and oily to the touch and contributes much to the stogie’s skyscraper aesthetic, there are also some minor caveats. The wrapper is noticeably veiny and contains a few small cracks. Hence the big question: will these minor kinks prove to be enough hinder the smoke experience? Let’s find out!
Flavor and Smoke Characteristics
Upon lighting up I am quite pleased to be greeted by a smooth, well-balanced draw and a fairly thick cloud of smoke; a promising sign for the long journey ahead. Unfortunately, this journey contains a few roadblocks. Starting with a sizable crack that forms on the back not long after the light-up, the New York tends to canoe, most likely due to the aforementioned minor cracks throughout the wrapper. The result is my having to manually maintain the stick by rotating it and evening it out with matches.
Additionally, the New York has to be puffed regularly, with the smoke cloud becoming thinner as the interval between puffs becomes longer. About halfway through the ash becomes noticeably uneven, limping at an angle as seen in the image. However, there is an important silver lining in this particular kink. The box-pressed construction has resulted in a sturdy stogie that holds the ash quite well, right up to the last quarter of the stick, to be precise. This feature becomes all the more significant in light of my constant rotating and maintaining of the stick.
Finally, despite the wrapper showing signs of unraveling, the final quarter makes for a good finish as the stick begins to breathe more freely.
In terms of flavor the New York Connoisseur is quite consistent with pleasantly few surprises. From draw to nub this Monte delivers a rich smoke that wets the palate and is dominated by essences of coffee and oak wood. The draw is smooth, placed in a comfortable middle ground between creamy and leathery.
The Final Verdict
First and foremost I must make one thing clear: I bought this particular stick about two weeks before finally having the opportunity to smoke it. Thus it is quite possible that the smoke could have been even better than it already was, had I smoked it at an earlier time. That being said, the Montecristo New York Connoisseur Edition is an enjoyable medium-bodied smoke that does much justice to the city for which it is named. I highly recommend this cigar for any smoker who lives in or visits the city I am proud to call my home. It will be among the highest of high notes in your New York experience.
Final Grade: A-
Tips for a Perfect Smoke Experience
When smoking a creamy and oaky stogie such as this, one should never do so without a cappuccino in the opposite hand.
A good way to bring out the coffee flavor more is to counteract it with something sweet. To take a culinary queue from our good friends the French, place a grape on top of a cracker adorned with brie cheese and enjoy the ride.
Update: we’ve created a top-three list of our favorite cigars from Montecristo. You can see it here.
On Thursday, October 30th, New York City cigar and spirits aficionados are invited to the biggest Halloween pairing in recent history, hosted at the world-famous Carnegie Club. The event will feature whiskey and cocktails from Bulleit, cigars from Cesar Cigars, live music from Drew Nugent & The Midnight Society, raffles, a Roaring 20’s costume party, and more! This is a must-attend event for those who like to celebrate in style.
Guests will enjoy:
One glass Bulleit Bourbon
One Bulleit Rye cocktail
Choice of Cesar Cigars Habano or Maduro
Live Jazz from Drew Nugent & The Midnight Society
1920’s inspired costume contest!
Dress code: Business casual OR 1920’s style gangster/flapper costumes encouraged but not required.
Ticket price: $30 online, $40 at door
Jazz
Drew Nugent & The Midnight Society
Led by the accomplished pianist, trumpeter and singer, Drew Nugent, the band has been together for almost five years now. It has made quite a name for itself on the East Coast as one of the leading ensembles in the jazz vein for traditional, or HOT, jazz. This is what one could call the original jazz music. It lasted in popularity from roughly 1897- 1935 and was sadly thrown by the wayside in the wake of the swing music surge. The height of this musical phenomenon took place in the 1920s. The Jazz Age. For decades this music lie dormant, but here, almost 100 years later, Drew Nugent and the Midnight Society play these tunes as if they were written yesterday. Some even were! That’s because Drew Nugent himself, is a song writer in this style of music, and from time to time you will catch him and the boys playing one of Nugent’s own works.
The Midnight Society ensemble ranges in sizes from a trio to a 10 piece orchestra, maybe more if the occasion calls for it.
Though relatively new to the New York City market, Cesar Cigars, a Dominican puro blended by master blender Cesar Espinal, has made waves in the Miami cigar market for ultra-high quality construction, beautiful presentation, and an obsession with high quality tobaccos. This cigar was personally selected by Fine Tobacco NYC Tobacconist David Alicea for this special event.
Spirits Selection
Bulleit Bourbon
Bulleit Rye
*By signing up for this event, you give FineTobaccoNYC permission to send future cigar event invites via email.
FineTobaccoNY, would like to introduce an event created by Sonja Smith, David Alicea and Eric Driscoll of Liquid Tastings Events, and invite you to an exciting Wine, Distillery, Food Tasting and Live Music Event on Saturday, November 1, 2014.
This is a one day, two-part tasting in Westhampton NY at one of New York’s best kept secrets at Westhampton Fine Wine and LiV Vodka Distillery. Food pairings by popular 5 star restaurant, Starr Boggs! Flamingo/Latin Guitarist Virtuoso and World Renowned musician, Gyorgy Lakatose will be our Special Musical Guest. Vegas de Santiago Cigars of Costa Rica will provide a complimentary cigar for you to enjoy in private smoking areas.
This all-inclusive event will also cover private bus transportation departing NYC at 9:30 AM by bus in front of the Victory Theater on 42nd Street in Times Square, or you may simply drive and receive a $10 discount. Tickets are limited, so please be sure to reserve no later than Friday, October 31st. Please see complete details.
For additional information, please contact Sonia, David and Eric directly at liquidtastingsherf@gmail.com.
Below is another guest review by Charlie Freeman, a NYC based cigar enthusiast who works at Ash Cigars on Washington St. in Hoboken
It’s a windy Monday afternoon at Ash Fine Cigars in Hoboken as I start my closing shift. One of my two bosses, a full-blooded Cuban-American, is in the mood to smoke and asks me to join him. As an extra incentive, he offers me whatever cigar in the shop I choose on the house. The decision requires little to no thought. I immediately go for a cigar that, substance aside, is positively Cuban: The Padron 1926 Anniversario No. 2 Maduro.
Blend Specifics
Wrapper: Esteli, Nicaraguan Maduro Binder: Esteli, Nicaragua Filler: Esteli, Nicaragua Dimensions: 5 ½ x 52 Vitola: Belicoso
Appearance, Construction and Feel
First and foremost, this stogie bears the name Padron, a name which guarantees consistent precision and beauty in the construction. Thus not surprisingly, the construction of this cigar is impeccable. Yet the ’26 No. 2 itself takes the appearance & construction aspect and kicks it up a notch. Though the wrapper is rather rough, there are practically no veins visible on it and there isn’t a single soft spot to be found on this box-pressed beauty. The absence of soft spots in particular is a very good sign; guaranteeing that the stogie is fully packed and therefore won’t burn out or canoe as easily. What is also worth noting is how the stick holds up after being cut: after being dealt a swift V-cut, there is not a single scar to be found outside the cut itself; it’s as if the nub was never touched. This should be good.
Smoke and the Flavor
Armed with a piece of cedar wood as my torch, I light up and quickly find the draw to have such low resistance that it is almost transparent. This causes me to wonder for a split second if I had suddenly forgotten how to puff a cigar. However, my confidence in my long-term memory is just as quickly restored as I am greeted by a thick, smooth and aromatic cloud of smoke. While it’s important for a cigar to breathe freely, a certain amount of resistance in the draw is needed in order to create the sensation that guarantees that the stogie is indeed being puffed. For good or for bad, this is the first time that I’ve had this kind of experience with a premium cigar.
Flavor: another key aspect in which the No. 2 Maduro takes Padron’s excellence to the next level. The unusually natural sensations and accents of wood that are typical of a Padron cigar are ever-present, of course. But this little gem has another peculiar note within the mix: a slight sweet sensation that is somewhere between raspberry and cherry. These two opposing forces balance each other out for the entire length of the cigar, making for a well-balanced and most enjoyable smoke.
The Final Verdict
I prefer to give the bad news first, so here it is: I found the draw to be subtle to a fault, which keeps it from earning an A+. However, it should be noted that you can’t knock something until you try it. Hence I encourage you, the reader, to smoke it yourself and give your own verdict, for not every smoking experience is exactly the same. That being said, let’s hear the good news: This cigar defines excellence in all other conceivable aspects; construction, flavor, aesthetics, aroma, you name it. You know a cigar is good when you end up smoking it all the way to the nub, despite your burned fingertips, with the ash still holding on all the while. I used to be all about the Padron 1964 Anniversarios. But as great as they always will be, I have since found a new favorite Padron.
Final Grade: A
Tips for a Perfect Smoke Experience
No drink required for optimum enjoyment. You can easily enjoy this smoke without having to worry about a dry pallet, thanks in no small part to the subtle draw.
However, pairing this beautiful belicoso with some red wine and some rainbow cookies is no sin either.
The following review is another from Charlie Freeman, a New York City-based cigar enthusiast who, in his relatively short smoking career, has demonstrated an amazing ability to discern quality product and help others find the perfect cigar for them. You can read his first review of the Padron 1964 Anniversario Diplomatico Maduro here. You can also read my review of the Rocky Patel Vintage 1990 here.
It’s a pleasantly mild Friday evening. I recline into one of the many comfy chairs at Cigar Inn’s brand new Upper East Side location on 334 East 73rd, coming face to nub with a cigar that has proved itself to be a most polarizing blend. The Rocky Patel Vintage 1990 line has garnered both love and contempt among cigar smokers with very little middle ground. Our own Matthias Clock knows of this story firsthand, having reviewed the ’90 Churchill years before. So why review it again? Because the Vintage 1990 is like a great mystery; it’s an unusual cigar that rightfully deserves to be looked at from more than just one angle. Thus, I’m taking on the Rocky Patel Vintage 1990 Torpedo this evening.
Upon removing this handsome medium-bodied stogie from the cellophane I am immediately struck by the precision of its box-pressed construction. There are almost no detectible flaws in its shape. The edges are so pronounced that I’m almost afraid to touch it, lest I get my fingers cut. I also find that this torpedo is packed to the brim. This stick has no flexibility whatsoever, being able to hold its form no matter what. So what does this entail for the smoke experience? Let’s find out.
The Smoke and Its Flavor
And we’re off! The first couple of puffs come easily enough, with some thick smoke to match. Unfortunately, this easy puffing does not last very long. Soon enough, the draw becomes gradually more resistant and constricted. This makes puffing a more laborious process as the smoke clouds get thinner.
All the while I find my every other thought being centered around whether or not the stogie is going to go out. Not exactly the kind of thing you want to be thinking about when you’re trying to relax. Fortunately, the draw begins to breathe much more freely as I approach the nub, ensuring an easy and comfortable finish.
While the draw leaves much to be desired, the flavor is a worthy consolation. Upon lighting up, I am greeted by a lovely touch of cinnamon, which stays at the forefront for the first few puffs.
In the main section the cinnamon takes a back seat to another, more earthy taste that I can’t quite put my finger on. I continue to the last quarter of the stick and I’m still trying to figure out this mysterious flavor. Even in hindsight I haven’t a clue what that flavor was, except that it drew a picture of hickory wood in my mind with every puff.
The Final Verdict
At the end of the day, I can easily see why the ’90 has garnered such mixed reactions in the market. The draw was a noticeable struggle, and I also lost part of the wrapper on the nub. Yet, the flavor was quite satisfying. And unlike with the ’90 Churchill, the ’90 Torpedo’s flavor didn’t change based on how quickly or slowly it was smoked, and its structural integrity held throughout, allowing for the Torpedo to be enjoyed in its entirety. Thus, the final verdict is as follows: If you like a hard draw and an earthy flavor and are willing to put up with losing part of the wrapper because of how hard you have to puff, this is the cigar for you. As for me, I don’t always smoke the Rocky Patel Vintage 1990. But when I do, I prefer the Torpedo.
Final Grade: B+
Tips for a Perfect Smoke Experience
No medium to full-bodied cigar is complete without dark chocolate and a cup of coffee, and the Vintage 1990 Torpedo is no exception.
Order of Procedure: 2-3 puffs, one bite-sized piece, one sip of coffee
Espresso in particular will do the trick best.
As with the ’90 Churchill, don’t take any chances. You are advised to smoke this torpedo slowly and fully to get the best flavor.
This cigar review is a guest post by Charlie Freeman, a good friend of mine from my college days. Charlie is an avid cigar smoker and also works at Ash Fine Cigars in Hoboken, NJ.
Up for review on this sunny Tuesday afternoon is a cigar that is turning twenty this year. It is a line that has consistently scored between 90 to 93 points in Cigar Aficionado magazine ratings; it has constantly earned a high place in the CA’s top 25 Cigars of the Year list; and for all these reasons and more, it is a personal favorite of yours truly. Bearing a name that has become synonymous with precision, tradition and all-around excellence, the Padron 1964 Anniversary Series cigar line has rightly taken on a life and legend of its own.
Blend Specifics
Wrapper: Esteli, Nicaraguan Maduro
Binder: Esteli, Nicaragua
Filler: Esteli, Nicaragua
Vitola: Double Corona Box-pressed
Size: 7” x 50
Appearance & Construction
As is the standard for all Padron Cigar, the ’64 Diplomatico is blessed with a brilliant appearance; carefully box-pressed in accordance with Cuban tradition, and beautifully adorned with a wrapper whose perfection lies in the subtle irregularities of its structure, giving it a truly natural appearance that no cigar smoker of any caliber can resist.
Smoke and Flavor Characteristics
Upon lighting up, I am greeted by a slightly thin, yet smooth smoke. The smoothness of the smoke induces a feeling of relaxation and comfort. At the same time, the subtle thinness of the smoke leaves me wanting more with every puff. This brilliantly complex smoke remains consistent throughout the length of the cigar.
The flavor can be summed up in two simple words: dark, and natural. From beginning to end the Diplomatico’s flavor is everything its exterior appearance suggests, with unusually natural sensations of nutmeg and wood at the forefront and the occasional note of coffee subtly working its way into the mix.
After a lovely hour and a half, the Diplomatico is on its last puffs, with the spicy sensation that is typical of Nicaraguan tobacco dominating the final moments.
The Final Verdict
While I am used to a Padron being a slightly thicker smoke than what was presented, the Diplomatico still remains a winner in every sense of the word. It is a delicious, brilliantly constructed cigar that holds its form and doesn’t canoe, ensuring that whoever smokes it will be able to enjoy what’s happening around him without having to worry about manually maintaining the integrity of the cigar. Without a doubt, the Padron family has scored yet another home run with the ’64 Anniversary Diplomatico.
Final Grade: A-
Tips for a Perfect Smoke Experience
Complement this dark and earthy cigar with a rich cup of coffee (no sugar, cream is optional) and a bar of Hershey’s Special Dark Chocolate.
The other day I was going to meet up with David and a few other friends at Cigar Inn’s new 73rd street location and I wanted to bring a drink that didn’t break the bank (which, let’s be honest, is already broken).
So I stopped by Park Avenue Spirits, my absolute favorite liquor store in NYC, and picked up the Tomatin 12 Year Highland Scotch. For $32, it was as low as I would go. As I mention below, for the price, this is a good everyday scotch for those times when you want to sip on something but don’t necessarily want to drain your top shelf.
Product Information
Spirit Type: Highland Single Malt Scotch
Producer: Tomatin Distilelry
Website: http://www.tomatin.com/
Age: 12 Years
ABV: 43% ABV
Nose
Sherry, floral (rose), vanilla, citrus, and a pinch of alcohol fumes.
Taste
Not incredibly complex, but enjoyable all the same. Notes of caramel, vanilla, citrus, and faint apple.
Finish
Here’s where the “you get what you pay for” aspect comes in. The finish, though pleasant, is medium in length and has a real alcohol ring to it. Right in the center of the tongue, the burn is most present.
Conclusion
For the price, I give this a buy rating. It is a good introduction to Highland scotch, though it certainly won’t completely satisfy the avid scotch drinker.
That was the first thought that came to mind when I sat down for a rooftop dram of this marvelous straight-rye blend. I’ve been drinking the DoubleRye from the HighWest Distillery on and off again now for about a year. It’s just one of those whiskies that keeps you coming back again and again.
HighWestDoubleRye is unique among rye whiskey in that in is actually a blend of two rye whiskies, a 2 and a 16 year. The result is a rye experience that switches back and forth between ultra smooth and kick in the pants spice.
Spices and more spices. As other reviewers have noted, there are some really interesting gin notes, notably a subtle evergreen smell along with some oak.
Taste
The DoubleRye opens up very smooth with vanilla and caramel and transforms in a moment to a flavor bomb of rye spices, confectionary spices, and an interesting mix of botanicals. Lots of character!
Finish
The finish is long and satisfying, leaving a lingering taste of orange peel and rye spice across the tongue. Really enjoyable.
Conclusion
This really isn’t a rye whiskey that any American whiskey sipper can afford to miss. For just $35 a bottle, it’s a standard on my shelf for the foreseeable future.
