Where it all began

The H. Upmann Magnum 54 was on my mind as I walked to my usual lounge of choice.

Yet upon entering the shop, I naturally scrolled through the collection.

When I saw the yellow band of the Trinidad, I remembered how I fell in love with the short thin Trinidad Reyes.

Today I knew I wanted a larger smoke. I therefore gazed upon its larger sibling, the Trinidad Media Luna.

Letting the fates decide, I asked the sommelier which out of the two (H. Upmann Magnum 54 or the Trinidad Media Luna) I should smoke.

As fate would have it, he ushered for the Trinidad - I obliged.

Cigar in hand, I sat by the window. It had been a rainy start to the year in London, but this past Saturday the sun shined upon us.

The Trinidad Media Luna

Even in my hand, the cigar felt nothing like its smaller thinner sibling. In comparison, it felt rather ordinary?

As I smoked it, the experience was, much like its appearance, much less sensational.

Sharp senses would be able to establish the kinship between the Reyes and the Media Luna.

But they are totally different smokes.

The Media Luna smoke had a level of density to it, but it was not one unified ensemble like the Reyes; rather it was separated into groups of smoke… much like militias attempting to work together whilst adhering to different codes of conduct - it was not quite harmonious, but respectable nevertheless.

Hints of oak notes lingered in the background - steadily, never attention grabbing.

But one thing was undeniable. Nicotine. And plenty of it.

What the Media Luna lacks in aesthetics, it certainly makes up for in utility. It is by no means a large cigar, but it certainly competes against those in heavier weight categories for punching power.

Personally, it is not a cigar I will hurry to reach for again anytime soon. Nevertheless it holds its place in the cigar universe for good reason and remains a quality smoke. I would recommend you try it - especially if militias and nicotine sound appealing to you.

Size truly does matter, because it has a direct impact on the experience, notably on the way the tobacco expresses itself.

If you want to know what your preferences are, you can use the Vitola guide to understand how the shape and size of cigars effect the experience.

Cigars, much like any good art form, imitate life - as vast and unique as life is, there is similarly a cigar that reflects that reality.

I strongly implore all cigar lovers to venture out into the universe of experience.

As one cannot truly theorise a cigar into understanding - preference is ultimately earned through ash.

What cigars did you smoke this week? Have you had much experience with the Trinidad line?

I would love to hear from you.

Until next time.

Yours truly,
The Cigar Lover

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