Okay okay, thank you. Seriously, thank you. Thank you. Sit down, please. Sir, please stop crying. Thank you. Alright… I’m glad you all missed me so much, but this spy conference isn’t going to start itself. While The Boss (Agent 15) was busy showing you all his Top 10 targets from 2008, I was on a critical mission. “Critical” in that I was only equipped with one pair of underwear.  I found myself in a strange and unforgiving place, “home” is what I like to call it. Ma’am, in the blue bonnet, keep working on your disguises, I’ve already used that one. Spy HQ decided to allow me to work from home during the holidays.

I was told this target was a Maduro. I’m not sure what actually caused it to become so mad… A local shop was harboring this cigar and was fairly easy to take down. After cutting it and lighting it on fire, here’s what it had to tell me:

Name: Romeo y Julieta Reserve Maduro

Size: 6″ x 50 (Toro)

Wrapper: Connecticut Broadleaf

Binder: Nicaragua

Filler: Dom. Rep., Peru, Nicaragua

Strength: Smurfs with tanks (Full)

Appearance

This target is wrapped in a dark cloak of Maduro-ishness. Dark, oily with a sheen. A couple of small veins running the length. Somewhat spongy. Nice looking cigar! The band is black and silver, simple but elegant. Much like myself. Agent Poopface, that wasn’t a joke sir…

Smoking Characteristics

Draw is a bit tight, getting some flaking tobacco on the tongue after cutting (guillotine). Plenty of smoke. Creamy mouth-feel. Target refused to speak a few times and required several re-lights. Ash is a black and grey marble color. Fantastic!

Flavor

Lots and lots of different flavors going on here. Complex, earthy. Lots of dark chocolate, coffee, nutty, sweet natural Maduro. Finish is excellent for such a complex smoke. Reminds me of the Onyx Reserve (Maduro).

Overall Impressions

I can do a good Agent 15 impression. “Agent 6, grow up and stop pouting when I ask you to go on a mission!” I can’t do any celebrities though. Oh, I really enjoy the RyJ brand, specifically this target. I taste something new in this cigar every time I smoke it. If you enjoy Maduro-wrapped cigars, acquire. Thank you all for attending this conference, except the guy in the third row who is snoring loudly.

Total Points: 92

Agent Tip #12: Plan dental work around your missions, numbed drooling in front of a target will compromise your location.