I got 10 for $39.99.
I'll repeat that: I got 10 for $39.99.
Four measly bucks each for 10 of the best cigars Graycliff makes! And since it was a daily special, I didn't even have to pay shipping and handling. And just like the first order, they arrived quickly (ordered Thursday night; arrived Monday morning) and in great shape.
The Graycliff Profesionale is superbly constructed, with a beautiful, oily wrapper that's a little darker than the picture makes it look. It lights well, burns coolly and evenly and yields clouds of thick smoke. The flavor is complex: nutty, smoky and earthy, with hints of leather and cedar and pepper and other spices I couldn't even identify.
Despite all that, I probably shouldn't have made this plunge. This cigar is a little too full-bodied for me to be 100% enjoyable. If I had done a little more research, I probably would have realized that.
After handing a few out to friends, I still have five of these left. I think I'll let them mellow in the humidor for a few months. Maybe the flavor will settle down to something more suited for my beginner's palate.
{Edit, 18 November, 2010: I finally tried another one of these a couple of nights ago, and it was superb. Either four months in the humidor gave these babies time to settle, or my "beginner's palate" is starting to grow up. Either way, I've upped the overall score from 75 to 85 as reflected below.}
Appearance and Construction: 14/15
Flavor: 20/25
Smoking Characteristics: 21/25
Overall Impression: 30/35
Total: 85/100
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