Brand: Onyx
Line: Onyx Reserve
Length x Ring Gauge: 6 x 50 (toro)
Country of Origin: Dominican Republic (Filler: Dominican Republic, Nicaragua, Peru; Binder: Dominican Republic; Wrapper: USA/ Connecticut Broadleaf)
Strength: Full Bodied
Date: December, 2002 (first time); January 2011 (latest)
Much like the group Onyx, this cigar is dark (maduro wrap), full bodied and packs a punch (SLAM). This full bodied cigar is an ideal winter cigar and (according to my palate), can go great with beer. This is my staple winter cigar in New York City. I recall smoking this brand in pool halls (when we were allowed), cigar bars and huddled around heating lamps. From this cigar brand, I prefer either the toro or the belicoso. The robusto version kinda heats up a little too quickly making the smoke uncomfortable.
Combining the best fillers from three countries with the extra rich Connecticut Broadleaf (giving it is characteristic maduro appearance), it packs a bit of a punch. It is consistent in flavor, taste and aroma. It is safe to say (after smoking these every winter for the past 9 years), that about 1 in 10 would be either too loose or too tight. Aside from the 1 in 10 miss in construction, it is a fine cigar.
As a full bodied cigar that is near and dear to my heart, I would rate this as an 8/10
Hmm...I've been keeping an eye out for this smoke ever since you mentioned it way back when but I haven't seen it in the shops I've visited. Grab one for me, willya? I'll trade you.
ReplyDeleteabsolutely! I have a couple in the ol' humidor.
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