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Cigar Review from
CigarCyclopedia.com |
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Written by Rich
Perelman |
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Friday, February
15, 2008 |
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SOMETHING OLD, SOMETHING NEW |
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Fundacion Ancestral – Vuelta Abajo 1940:
[Costa Rica: available in 4 sizes]
The different cigars developed by Vogel are named for
specific seeds, and the names are specific to the area
and year when they were grown in Cuba. The Vuelta Abajo
1940 model was delightful with a spicy and peppery aroma
and a perfect draw and burn. |
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The taste was
demure, with a toasty flavor that was astonishingly
smooth and quite unique, with a slightly sweet, medium
finish that offered just a hint of sweetness. Perfectly
balanced, this is a full-bodied cigar that has perfect
balance. |
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There is a peppery
tone that enters the picture towards the end, but is
never bitter or overpowering. This is an excellent
daytime cigar as its flavors aren’t so intense, but are
always interesting.
Overall grade: A-: Excellent. |
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Fundacion Ancestral – Pinar del Rio 1941:
[Costa Rica: available in 4 sizes]
The Pinar del Rio 1941 blend is medium-to-full in body
and has a spicy aroma and showcases a spicy taste right
from the beginning. |
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There’s an element
of sweetness as well and the spiciness never becomes
irritating or tiring. These elements settle down in the
second half into more of a balance that’s quite nice and
even mellow. It’s impressive and different and shows a
consistency in approach that’s different and subtle. |
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Like all of the
Fundacion Ancestral lines, distributed by Arango Cigar
Co. of Northbrook, Illinois, these cigars aren’t cheap
with suggested retail prices of $11.40 to $11.85 each.
But this is a unique blend that not quite like anything
else you’ve tried.
Overall grade: A: Exceptional. |
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Fundacion
Ancestral – Artesima 1944:
[Costa Rica: available in 4 sizes]
There’s no doubt that this is the lightest of the three
Fundacion Ancestral blends and is medium in body. It has
a spicy and an engaging flavor that shows a spark of
fruit-like tang with a moderately spicy finish. |
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It’s very well
constructed and burns very well. The flavor moves toward
the peppery side in the second half, but is never bitter
and stays lights and easy to smoke. |
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The tart flavor contrasts perfectly with the spicy aroma for a
really interesting experience.
Overall grade: A-: Excellent. |
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With nearly 1,100 national brands on the U.S. market in 2008,
who needs new ones? But both the Arganese and Fundacion
Ancestral brands feature unique approaches to flavor and balance
that make them welcome additions. |
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~ Rich Perelman |
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"Ancestral Cuban seeds grow the world's finest cigars™" |
Tabacos
de la Cordillera™
Santa Marta de Puriscal
Costa Rica, Central America |
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