Some cigars are much more than just a cigar. There are special instances that turn a really good cigar into an incomparable moment in time. And as we learned last time, a distinctive cigar can turn an unspectacular occasion into a special hour. But aside from that, there is also another kind of cigar – those treasures that we have set aside for exquisite moments. Often these are various precious items that have been stored for a longer or shorter period of time. However, every passionado has at least one cigar in their humidor for which they know a very particular occasion will be required in order to reverently consign this delicacy to a flame.
I’d like to invite you to enjoy with me one of the highest rated cigars of all time. This masterpiece is from the house of Ernesto Perez-Carrillo and the showpiece of Ernesto’s life’s work. It is well known to most people and goes by the resounding name of Pledge Prequel.
This box-pressed Robusto in the classic format of 127 x 19.8 | 5 x 50 received the highest scores from all the renowned trade magazines – and not only from Cigar Journal. Admittedly, this cigar is usually regularly available. But I want to tell you this time what makes it special in general; I want to invite you to experience this with me. And I would like to tell you how it happened that this cigar became my companion for all those moments that take our breath away.
