For tonight's meeting, we got our gentlemanly mitts on a Rocky Patel Olde World Reserve Maduro toro, box pressed to perfection.  Before we even clipped the cap, the aroma of a very dark chocolate or espresso and subtle wood notes left our mouths salivating.  Without surprise, the pre draw was an excellent mix of the aforementioned tones, including a nice undertone of pepper.

The first draws were literally effortless.  It was clear to us that the makers knew exactly how to roll this beauty.  The cigar produced a very noticeable caramel/espresso flavor, intertwined with a subtle Sandalwood aftertaste in its very abundant, creamy smoke.

The second third of the cigar was just a bit heavier on the draw, while the pepper and coffee flavors increased quite a bit.  Even the wood flavor kicked up a notch to almost a cedar note.

The last portion of the cigar was nothing less than phenomenal.  The spicy pepper and coffee hit is climactic point, while staying incredibly creamy and smooth to the very last puff.

Throughout the night, the gentlemen sipped on a Kona Pipeline Porter, an excellent beer brewed with coffee beans.  During this time, the Rocky Patel brought out all the hidden spices brewed within the beer that you wouldn't necessarily taste by itself, and the beer definitely brought much emphasis to the coffee and smoothness of the cigar.

All in all, the Olde World Reserve, paired with something as simple as the Kona Pipeline Porter, is enough to consider this cigar as one of our favorites, as well as a gem waiting to be discovered by the working class man or woman.  

For our second Gentleman’s club meeting we indulged in a La Aroma De Cuba Mi Amor.

The pre-draw was smooth with an alluring hint of coco and cedar. The first third was a light creamy smoke, with hints of biter chocolate, spicy pepper, and an end note of leather.  We paired our cigar tasting with a white Russian.  The Cigar brought out the coffee in the Kahlua.   The cream in the white Russian brought out an exceptional creaminess in the smoke, making it noticeably sweeter.  This made for a delightful dessert treat.

The second third of the cigar brought on a more robust pepper and spice taste. Toward the end of the second third the spicy notes gave way to a black coffee taste with a more reserved hint of spice. At this stage the pairing brought out a surprising mocha taste in the cigar.

The final third tail end featured a return to the beginning notes featuring cocoa and cedar. The final draws were reminiscent of a chocolate covered coffee bean, ending in a chili cocoa finish, which was exceptional on the taste buds. If you are craving a good cigar instead of a dessert, then look no further than the La Aroma De Cuba Mi Amor.