AKA Solace
A few weeks ago AKA Cigars released their newest blend the "Solace". This cigar
features all aged tobaccos and a Ecuadorian Connecticut wrapper and my friend
Jay at AKA sent me a few sticks to review. Since the Hybrid and Respect are two
of the finest cigars made, why would the Solace be any different. I know first
hand that if you look at the picture below and see the smooth shade-grown
Connecticut wrapper you want to think this is just another top-shelf Connecticut
cigar, but that's not the case at all. This definitely isn't your
mama's Connecticut! So, lets see how the Solace pans out.
Quick Details
Once
this cigar was unwrapped and in-hand it did look like any other top-shelf
Connecticut wrapped cigar, but from that point on nothing was ordinary about the
Solace. This stick was packed well and the cold aroma had a slight floral aroma
with hints of honey and toast mixed in. Once the end was clipped the cold draw
was free and even with notes of toast, tobacco and a touch of earth. Nice!
Once the Solace was lit, I knew I was in for a treat. The first puffs were pure sweet cream then about 1/4" into the stick hints of white pepper joined in along with a ceder like spice and then a touch of earth. By the mid-point the white pepper had transformed into black pepper adding a bit more kick to the strenght. In the final third the cream came back along with some toast and some white sugar giving the Solace a long and tasty finish right down to the nub.
Overall this was a great cigar and is now on my "to buy" list. It had all the creamy goodness of a traditional Connecticut cigar, but it had an added kick from the spice. AKA did it again with this one! If you are looking to depart from the norm, this just may be your cigar.
Appearance and construction: 19
Flavor: 19
Smoking characteristics: 19
Overall experience: 19
Purchase Price: 18
Total: 94
To read all my reviews visit dangumm.com
Quick Details
- Cigar Size: Elation 6x60
- Wrapper: 4 Year Aged Ecuadorian Connecticut
- Binder: 4 Year Aged Honduran Criollo from the Eiroa Family
- Filler: 4 and 5 Year Aged Triple Filler of Dominican and Honduran Tobaccos from the Kelner and Eiroa Families
- Price: $8.30 in boxes of 18
Once
this cigar was unwrapped and in-hand it did look like any other top-shelf
Connecticut wrapped cigar, but from that point on nothing was ordinary about the
Solace. This stick was packed well and the cold aroma had a slight floral aroma
with hints of honey and toast mixed in. Once the end was clipped the cold draw
was free and even with notes of toast, tobacco and a touch of earth. Nice!Once the Solace was lit, I knew I was in for a treat. The first puffs were pure sweet cream then about 1/4" into the stick hints of white pepper joined in along with a ceder like spice and then a touch of earth. By the mid-point the white pepper had transformed into black pepper adding a bit more kick to the strenght. In the final third the cream came back along with some toast and some white sugar giving the Solace a long and tasty finish right down to the nub.
Overall this was a great cigar and is now on my "to buy" list. It had all the creamy goodness of a traditional Connecticut cigar, but it had an added kick from the spice. AKA did it again with this one! If you are looking to depart from the norm, this just may be your cigar.
Appearance and construction: 19
Flavor: 19
Smoking characteristics: 19
Overall experience: 19
Purchase Price: 18
Total: 94
To read all my reviews visit dangumm.com
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