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Paul Garmirian

Gourmet Series No. 1

Jan 13, 2025
6.8
MSRP $15
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Flavor Profile

An aggressive start filled with bold pepper and spice flavors, bolstered by a rustic barnyard hay scent from the wrapper, yet the cigar struggles to maintain interest in the later stages, culminating in a muted finish.

Flavor Profile Last Updated
May 23, 2025 at 1:08 PM

Wrapper Scent

The wrapper features an intriguing scent of barnyard hay, adding a rustic quality to the experience.

Barnyard Hay

Cold Draw

The cold draw offers a distinct salty flavor that sets an interesting tone before lighting.

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First Third

The first third opens aggressively with intense notes of pepper and spice, creating a robust smokey texture.

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Spice


1 Reviews


Gourmet Series No. 1 Jan 13, 2025 Review
6.8

OverviewThis cigar delivers a bold but monotonous experience dominated by black pepper and smokiness, with poor construction further detracting from the overall enjoyment.
Paid$33.60
AcquiredJan 13, 2025
SmokedJan 13, 2025
Start Time4:03pm
End Time5:40pm
Duration1h 37m
DrinksEspresso Martini, Coke Zero
FoodFritos

Profile

  • Wrapper: Barnyard hay aroma.
  • Cold Draw: Salty.
  • Construction: Poor, with the wrapper coming undone after cutting the cap.
  • First Two Thirds: Strong black pepper and spice dominate, with a smoky texture throughout.
  • Final Third: Not completed due to boredom and lack of engagement with the flavor profile.

Raw Notes

  • wrapper smells of barnyard hay
  • cold draw is salty
  • when i cut the cap the entire wrapper started coming undone at the top; bad construction it seems
  • initial draw kicks hard with pepper and spice
  • Not paying close attention to the cigar as I am working and talking to people
  • Smokey texture throughout
  • Black pepper throughout
  • didnt finish final third, got bored of it