Augustus, who reigned from 31 BC – 14 AD, had to fight for his throne. His long rule saw a huge expansion in the Roman Empire and the beginnings of a dynasty that, over the next century, would transform Rome, for better and worse. He formed a strategic alliance with Marc Antony, a successful and ambitious general, defeating their enemies in Rome and chasing the survivors to Greece, where they finished them off in two of the bloodiest battles in Roman history. Augustus’ goal during his reign was to attempt to make Rome as systematic, organized, and peaceful as he could, and this showed when at his deathbed he said “The Battle is Not Over,” a famous quote which has been inscribed in Italian on the inside the lid of this stunning Connecticut cigar box.
This light wrappered stick is one of, if not , the smoothest cigar you will experience. Notes evolve from a cedar, hay cream with light floral appearances, and occasional pops of a slight cinnamon nuttiness. – El Septimo
Bought from: Luxury Cigar Company
Information:
Wrapper: Connecticut Seed
Binder: Undisclosed
Filler: Undisclosed
Origin: Unknown
Factory: Unknown
Aging (if any): 6 months since purchase
Single (MSRP): $10
Box (MSRP): $200
Availability: General Release
Size: 5 x 52
Band/Packaging:
El Septimo never misses on their packaging. This one boasts a combination of periwinkle, gold, and black to compliment an image of Augustus Caesar. Stated on the band is “Aged 5 years” indicating this blend contains aged tobaccos. The foot band further accentuates the royal-esq band and states this blend as part of the Emperor’s Collection. The box is coated in a periwinkle and pictures a statue head of Emperor Augustus Caesar with the Latin “SPQR” (Senātus Populusque Rōmānus) inscribed on each side along with its emblem.
THE REVIEW
Wrapper: Minimal veins, very smooth
Construction: Packed well, no soft spots
Cold draw: On the snug side but should be okay, grassy and woody
First third:
Red pepper off the bat and right up front, cracker, light wood, hay, light hazelnut, creamy
Retro:
Woody, hay, light pepper, creamy
Second third:
Hay, nutty, light wood, creamy, milk chocolate toward the end
Burn:
Wavy but no touch ups needed
Smoke:
Wispy and light but plenty of it
Final third:
Milk chocolate, light wood, coffee, cracker
Retro:
Black pepper stings the nostrils
Duration: 1 hour and 13 minutes
Conclusion:
After I was blasted in the face with red pepper on light up, notes of cracker and light wood entered with some hay in the background. This stayed for the first inch or so as red pepper dominated the profile. After an inch the red pepper died off and a creamy light hazelnut smoothly entered the mix. On the retro I get mostly wood and hay with a little bit of that red pepper, and a creamy aftertaste. As the second third begins the flavor profile remains the same of hay, light wood, creamy, and a little bit of nuts. Toward the end of the second third a milk chocolate enters which is a nice addition to the fairly light and monotonous profile. The draw at this point tightened up a bit, which is unfortunate, but loosened up again as the final third begins. Now the milk chocolate is at the forefront complimented by light wood, coffee and cracker notes. The retro on the final third is one I wish I had not done.. Black pepper and lots of it. Burn time ended at 1 hour and 13 minutes, which seems to be about what I get from standard robustos. Majority of this blend was rather uninteresting and extremely light on the palate, with the second third having me fight to pick out the notes. The final third picked this blend up but only up to a final rating of an 84. If you like light mild Connecticut’s then this would be one to try, but if you prefer anything more than a Medium minus cigar, you may be left disappointed.
Result: 84
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