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A TASTING OF VINTAGE CIGARS

98 DAVIDOFF DOM PERIGNON (CIRCA 1988) What a fantastic cigar. I’m so impressed at how much oil the wrapper of this long-discontinued Cuban Dom Perignon has retained over the decades. And it’s just as rich in flavor as it is in appearance. The draw is flawless, finessing the palate with unmistakable impressions of nutmeg and cinnamon that are brought together by a creamy layer of chocolate that seems to last forever on the finish. One of the true greats with so much to offer. —Marvin R. Shanken 96 ARTURO FUENTE DON CARLOS EDICIÓN DE ANIVERSARIO ROBUSTO (2006) This was released to mark 30 years of the Don Carlos brand, only it has a Dominican OpusX wrapper on it rather than Cameroon. It’s become magic. Baking spices abound with cinnamon, ground ginger, nutmeg and…

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Cigar Aficionado (Digital) - 1 Issue, November/December 2022

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