TBoner Posted May 29, 2007 Share Posted May 29, 2007 Rock Hill Farms – late 90s edition (gold chain, etc.) Appearance: Orange-copper with rich golden caramel hues. Unbelievable legs – the best I’ve ever seen. Nose: Corn husk and vanilla at first. Disappointing. Then: Demerara sugar, cotton candy, marzipan, leather, and candy corn in a single brilliant second wave. Wow. This is only my second pour of RHF, and the first was at the end of a very long night. I don’t remember the nose at all, but this is outstanding. The hint of leather keeps the scent from becoming cloying. Flavor: Toothache sweet butterscotch and honey on the front of the palate. A whiff of smoke, then leather and a hint of tobacco. Walnuts and wood round it out. This is not nearly as earthy as some other BT bourbons, and I really like it. Mid-afternoon it’s a bit much, but after dinner, I think it would be great. Finish: Long and sweet. Alcohol lingers a bit, but the marvelous butterscotch overwhelms it. All in all, a sweet bourbon that I wouldn’t want just any time, but which I would only ever drink neat. I really enjoy the richness of this, but it isn’t as complex as I’d expected. That’s not a knock on it, but it does reflect my love of rye and spice. Rocky Patel The Edge Toro – Natural Appearance: Smooth, lightly veined, dark caramel wrapper. No flaws. Aroma: Chocolate and nougat, earthy depth. A bit of hay, a lot of leather. Pre-light draw: More hay, wood and leather, some vanilla. Bourbonlike. Taste: Creamy café mocha, a touch of pepper, maybe some nuts. The chocolate is big and rich, but not too sweet. Leather and sweat push through, as well. The draw on this is a bit tight, which prevents the flavors from being as focused as they could be. It does do a nice job of drawing the leather and smoke out of the whiskey, and balancing the sweetness of RHF at the same time. It’s a nice pairing. Finish: Rich, bitter chocolate. Soft caramel. Light salt and pepper pushing the other flavors forward. Lingering. I’ve had this cigar many times, and this is the first time I have found a tight draw (I even dryboxed it since it was stored too humid at the store). The salt character is not something I’d picked up on before, but it is a welcome addition as it adds to the balancing effect this cigar has on the bourbon. I’d think it might pair even better with a well-aged rum for this reason. But the light smokiness of RHF does good things for the cigar, too. Ah, heck, it’s whiskey and a cigar. Rarely has any combination thereof led me astray. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jwrussell Posted May 29, 2007 Share Posted May 29, 2007 Very nice review. I've enjoyed the Edges I've had, never have had Rock Hill though. I've found I have to let anything (from the store or shipped) sit for about 2 weeks if I really want it to acclimate to the humidity I keep my cigars at. Of course it is always possible you just got a cigar that was rolled a tad too tight. Hand made products and all that.Again, great review. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrinkyBanjo Posted May 30, 2007 Share Posted May 30, 2007 A local spot by me has "The Edge" for about $5. Sounds like I need to try one. Also gives me a good reason to have a pour of RHF! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jwrussell Posted May 30, 2007 Share Posted May 30, 2007 That's a decent price. Enjoy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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