Last night the neighborhood kids flooded my house with noise and hyperactivity. It was just a typical weekend night at my house, but for some reason I could not handled last night. I had to get out! All I wanted was some peace and quiet and a fine cigar. I sneaked out the back door and headed to my local B&M to watch the delayed Master's Second Round. There I fired up a 601 Blue Label robusto as I watched Gary Player's last round at Augusta. The Masters, the B&M, and the 601 Blue was the perfect escape from the neighborhood kids.

The 601 Blue Label was created by Don Pepin Garcia and is constructed with special-aged Nicaraguan long fillers. It is then finished in a dark Nicaraguan Habano wrapper, which is then box pressed into a square stick of delight. This blend of tobacco creates a powerful smoke that produces a flavorful kick. Early in the cigar, I noticed hints of leather then followed by some spice. There were undertones of toffee throughout the smoke. It lit easily and held an even burn. There was no relighting required and it was an effortless draw. It held a two inch ash before I forced it into the ashtray. I smoked the robusto (5.25 x 52) all the way to the nub. I was very impressed by the slow, even burn and the wonderful taste of this cigar. They come in a box of 20 for about $130. This smoke is not for the novice, so make sure you have a full stomach because it does pack a punch.

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