Le bijou8/14/2023 So far the flavor profile leaves me wanting more, and wanting less. This is definitely a full body and full strength Cigar, I'm not sure it was the wisest pick for an afternoon smoke after a light lunch. Black espresso and dark chocolate are now the main notes, the spice has waned quite a bit, but remains full power on the retrohale. Shortly after the first third, the Le Bijou flavors transition into an even more deep and dark overall profile. I find this a little more appealing and refined versus the full-blown cedar type nuance, which is not a favorite of mine. The “woodsyness” is bordering on a burnt graham or bread taste. Most of the season smokers I know take the Cigar Aficionados rankings with a grain of salt, much is tainted by advertising dollars spent, but it does at least say something.Īt this point I am around 20 minutes in, the spiciness has toned down, albeit only slightly, this enables me to discern some other flavors such as cocoa, and a little bit of woodsy notes. I didn't realize it, but when checking on the blend, I noticed the Le Bijou received the #1 Cigar of 2015 award by Cigar Aficionado Magazine. Usually a cigar that starts off this spicy tends to tone down just as quickly, we'll see what happens. Immediately after toasting, the Le Bijou yields notes exactly as marketed, blasts of pepper and a spicy meatiness greet my palette, in fact I have not had a cigar this spicy in some time. This particular cigar was part of a Father's Day gift from my lovely wife. The wrapper itself is quite thick, and rustic to the touch with veins showing. The Le Bijou is a lovely appearing stick with a dark chocolate brown wrapper, two ornate bands, and an orange ribbon to complete the presentation.
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