601 Blue Label Maduro

The Superbowl was last Sunday and what a great day to cook out and smoke a cigar. In North Carolina the weather was gorgeous and I almost didn't want to come inside to watch the superbowl. (Editor: The truth, dear readers, is that everyone inside didn't want him to come inside.)

I have been meaning to try a 601 for some time. I went to the cigar store to get a 601 oscuro but they did not have any so I picked up this one. It was a bit pricey - I paid about 8 or 9 american dollars for it or about 82,000 Indonesia Rupiahs. I actually paid in american dollars because I did not have a $82,000 Rupiah bill on me. I'm pretty sure the cigar shop would not have had a problem with me paying in Rupiahs .

On to the cigar I say. This was a gorgeous looking cigar. I liked the feel of the box-pressed in my hand. This cigar was pretty that is for sure. The draw was a little tight at first but loosened very quickly. The burn was even and consistent. The ash stayed on this baby for at least half of the cigar. The taste was great. Nut, cocoa and mocha are what I remember from tasting this one. (Editor: let it be known that Curt likes dark nuts) The flavor was fantastic. I smoked it down until my fingers burned. I think I even liked the final third of this cigar the best. This may be due to the flavors really coming out or the fact that I was on my third glass of whiskey. (Editor: Is that also your excuse for calling "Glitter" the greatest movie of this or any other century?) This was a great medium to full bodied cigar without any harshness and loads of great flavor. I am considering buying a box of these but I think I'd like to try the oscuro first. I would recommend this cigar to anyone that likes maduros.

601 Blue Labal Maduro by Don Pepin Garcia
Size: Toro (6.25" x 52 ring)
Taste: Medium
Draw: Good - a little tight but at first but loosened up quickly
Burn: Even and consistent throughout
Flavors: Roasted Nut and smooth Cocoa makes this cigar a true pleasure.
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