| Origin:
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La Galana cigar manufacturer, Cologne
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| Format:
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Churchill
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| Length:
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178mm
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| Ring size:
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49 (19.5mm)
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| Tobacco origin:
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Nicaragua
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| Smoking time:
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Almost 1 hour
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| Cover color:
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Dark Colorado
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| Texture:
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soft, slightly oily wrapper, visible veins |
| Processing:
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very good |
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| Cigar, cold |
| Aroma:
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spicy, a little greasy, appetizing
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| cold draft:
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dark wood and cocoa on the palate
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| Impression:
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very attractive |
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| Cigar, burning |
| Aroma:
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Arrived quickly in the room
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| Taste:
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more masculine, spicy-earthy-balanced
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| Sustainability:
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present reverberation on the palate |
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| burn |
| Train:
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slight resistance
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| Shape:
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almost straight
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| Shape of the cone:
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very compact cylinder
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| Ash color:
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Light gray
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| Ash consistency:
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solid, sandy |
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| Smoke progression |
| First third:
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The new edition of the La Galana is not only visually convincing but also shines with a new cigar ring and is now also available in beautiful little wooden boxes containing three copies. The early, spicy and present taste is somewhat reminiscent of Cuban cigars, and is softer and more restrained than the cigars of the earlier batches. Earthy, slightly bittersweet and woody. |
| Second third:
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In the second third the smoke stabilizes with a very good draw. Slow temperature development typical of Churchill, beautiful ash appearance and pleasant in the hand. Slight increase in – almost oriental – spiciness. Earthy notes form the sensory center, flanked by some bitterness and nutty aromas.
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| Third third:
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The long last third marches behind the cigar ring, with a firm step without outbursts or quarrels. The taste remains catchy and pleases more and more. The temperature rises and the cigar becomes really juicy. Spicy and spiciness on the tongue force you to put it down late. |
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| And finally… |
| Drink recommendation:
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Madeira, old port or molasses rum
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| Situation:
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Late afternoon in the sun
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| Overall impression:
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It's at the top of its game when it comes to taste!
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