The construction, roll, and presentation of the stick were great! The first third opened with notes of earth, wood, and leather. This stick leaned towards the heavier side, with richer and darker flavors. It would pair well with a creamy, sweet coffee or something similar. The sweetness would perfectly complement the rich notes of the cigar. The smoke output was impressive, creating a “smoke show,” and the draw was just right—not too tight, not too loose. The only downside was a slight run on the burn, but it self-corrected and didn’t detract from the experience. This stick is absolutely in my wheelhouse.
The 601 Oscuro Green is generally considered the strongest of the 601 series. Blended by Erik Espinosa and made at AJ Fernandez’s San Lotano factory in Nicaragua, the blend features all Nicaraguan tobaccos, with a Nicaraguan Habano Oscuro wrapper.
Wrapper: Nicaragua (Habano Oscuro)
Binder: Nicaragua
Fillers: Nicaragua
Vitola: La Fuerza (robusto extra)/ Size: 5 1/2″x54
Country of Origin: Nicaragua/Factory: Tabacalera AJ Fernandez Cigars de Nicaragua
Milk Chocolate- Barnyard- Nutella
Cool Mint- Spice
Wood- Earth- Leather- Expresso- Dry like a Dry Champagne for example- Milk Chocolate comes in after a few inches then progresses to a Dark Chocolate.
The second third was Mushroom/ Vegetal at first then progressed to Wood- Leather- Coffee- Dark Chocolate
The second third was Mushroom/ Vegetal at first then progressed to Wood- Leather- Coffee- Dark Chocolate.
Wood- Bitters- Leather- Earth and Dark Chocolate.