Brick House Maduro

 

The cigar I sampled on Wednesday was different than my prior types.  Previously, in the time I have been part of the group, I have tried three different cigars.... one only a single time, one three times, and the rest of the time has been spent with the Perdomo cigar I had found to be pleasant.  

But, I felt a need to TRY a different cigar this past Wednesday.  As I drove to the cigar shoppe I already had plans to try to be "daring" and try something new.  But, the reality is that I have had that aspiration most drives to visit the shoppe, but would simply fall back to the Perdomo as it felt safe and comfortable.  

But, this past Wednesday, I stuck to my resolve.  Actually, that is a fib.  As I walked from my vehicle the block or so to the shop, I had began to vacillate in my conviction to be "experimental" and to try something new.  As I stepped inside, I had already changed my mind and was walking to the cabinet/humidor where the Perdomos resided.  Lo-and-behold..... the Perdomo box was EMPTY.  The last one had been sold.  So, the decision was made FOR ME.

It took me ~20 minutes of hemming-and-hawing to finally select the Brick House Maduro I indulged in.  I had no idea what to expect.  

I was very pleasantly surprised.  It was more pipe tobacco like in its creamier texture.  I found that extremely pleasant.  It sported an easy, comfortable draw which was also nice.  Unlike pipe tobaccos, which have a rich, diverse array of flavors, cigars are significantly more muted and often single noted in terms of flavor.  But, this Brick House Maduro, while still limited in flavors and still muted (like every cigar I have had).... it was a bit broader and I could taste a (muted) cocoa flavor and a (muted) nutty flavor which further added to the enjoyment.  The cigar was a larger gauge than I have had before as well.  It was a 6.25 X 60. 

Overall, I think this will become my cigar of choice when I go to the Retiree's Cigar Group... at least until I find they are out-of-stock, and my hand is forced to select another.  But, it was enjoyable.  I am looking forward to being able to be back with the official group come July too.  That will be even better! 

Still..... it is NOT a pipe.  It is PERHAPS the reason while I do not feel at risk for "falling off the wagon" currently by going to the shoppe.  I am not sure.  If I were to have a pipe, I do think the potential to "fall off the wagon" would be very significant.

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