cigar review
BRAND: Tabacos de la Cordillera
NAME: Cumbres Silver
TYPE: Torpedo
LENGTH/RING GAUGE: 6 x 52
WRAPPER: Costa Rica (Habano #50)
DATE OF PURCHASE: 5/2/2006
DATE OF RATING: 7/31/2007
TIME IN HUMIDOR (MONTHS): 15.2
LOOK AND FEEL: 89
FLAVOR AND AROMA: 90
BURN: 88
OVERALL SCORE: 89.0
AGING POTENTIAL SCORE: B = this cigar should age well over the first 5 years and is likely to develop further complexity and nuances
STORAGE CONDITIONS: After 15.2 months resting in my humidor, I am ready to give this cigar its fourth and final review in this series.
These cigars have been gently removed from their cello restraints and placed in an Elie Bleu humidor at about 70%RH and 69-73 degrees F.
These cigars have been gently removed from their cello restraints and placed in an Elie Bleu humidor at about 70%RH and 69-73 degrees F.
TASTING NOTES: This cigar is a Costa Rican puro, made in the mountainous region of Puriscal by Tabacos de la Cordillera. The Cumbres line comes in the Gold, Silver and Emerald, with the Silver being the most full-bodied and full-flavored.
The aging on this cigar has dulled the luster of the wrapper leaf. What used to look pristine and as close to perfection as anything I’ve ever seen, is now slightly mottled and a shade or two darker.
After neatly clipping the cap with my Palió cutter, I set the foot to light with my Blazer Pocket torch, easily one of the best torch lighters, dollar-for-dollar. The initial third of the smoke was ripe with licorice, grass and a healthy dose of bittersweetness.
This is a familiar characteristic that I have experienced with the other cigars in this line. I have found that either you love this taste profile, or hate it. I happen to love it.
What was really unusual was the burn, which presented with a very blistered wrapper edge and a dark, nearly charcoal black ash.
By the halfway mark, the smoke is still exuding grass and licorice flavors, with a bit of smoked wood and an herbal sweetness also making appearances.
This cigar shows signs that it will continue to age successfully. With plenty of horsepower still existent at 15.2 months, I have no doubt that this cigar will age well over the next 5 years.
The major test for this cigar will continue to be its unusual taste profile. I hope that people will give this cigar a chance because it is truly unique. These are cigars that I always have around my humidors, and one of my favorites from Tabacos de la Cordillera.
I continue to recommend the Cumbres Silver to those with an experienced palate. This is a medium-full body and flavor smoke.
~Doc
The aging on this cigar has dulled the luster of the wrapper leaf. What used to look pristine and as close to perfection as anything I’ve ever seen, is now slightly mottled and a shade or two darker.
After neatly clipping the cap with my Palió cutter, I set the foot to light with my Blazer Pocket torch, easily one of the best torch lighters, dollar-for-dollar. The initial third of the smoke was ripe with licorice, grass and a healthy dose of bittersweetness.
This is a familiar characteristic that I have experienced with the other cigars in this line. I have found that either you love this taste profile, or hate it. I happen to love it.
What was really unusual was the burn, which presented with a very blistered wrapper edge and a dark, nearly charcoal black ash.
By the halfway mark, the smoke is still exuding grass and licorice flavors, with a bit of smoked wood and an herbal sweetness also making appearances.
This cigar shows signs that it will continue to age successfully. With plenty of horsepower still existent at 15.2 months, I have no doubt that this cigar will age well over the next 5 years.
The major test for this cigar will continue to be its unusual taste profile. I hope that people will give this cigar a chance because it is truly unique. These are cigars that I always have around my humidors, and one of my favorites from Tabacos de la Cordillera.
I continue to recommend the Cumbres Silver to those with an experienced palate. This is a medium-full body and flavor smoke.
~Doc
Tabacos de la Cordillera: Cumbres de Puriscal, Silver Torpedo
Wednesday, August 1, 2007
