However, I still felt that it was worth noting. Cerberus is sitting right in the medium-bodied range, and so far, has a really balanced flavor profile that is just the right amount of sweet, savory, and spicy. The photo below shows one of the bands I played with at the Phoenix Blues Society band contest. I first looked at the Guardian of the Farm line of cigars back in 2017.
Again, I have no complaints. Straight barnyard coming off the wrapper, and just hint of nuts. Designation: Top 25 of 2017 | Rank: 8. It is the middle ground between light and shadow, between science and superstition, and it lies between the pit of man's fears and the summit of his knowledge. Be sure to pick up Guardian of the Farm Cerberus in your favorite size and get a glimpse into the future of the legendary Aganorsa. At the time, it was billed as a collaboration between Kyle Gellis of Warped Cigars and Max Hernandez of Aganorsa Leaf. It is light on veins and is smooth to the touch. So, naturally, I want to stick my nose into the mix and see where I fare.
EPC Limited Edition. Montecristo Epic Vintage 12. With that said, Guardian of the Farm is a Nicaraguan puro that starts with a beautiful light brown Corojo 2012 wrapper that sits atop a Nicaraguan binder, and a blend of Nicaraguan fillers, all grown on the distinguished farms of Aganorsa. The name Cerberus comes from Greek mythology and refers to a mythical three-headed hound that stood watch at the gates of Hades. There are a few bumps along the barrel. Although Cerberus' look and feel is a big departure from what I was used to, I think it does a good job of separating itself from the original line and Nightwatch in a way that fits the idea of the cigar. Dusk by E. Carrillo. I would instead interpret it as a "hound of hades" that someone has domesticated.
Said Terence Reilly, of Aganorsa. I played my 1974 Dobro electric upright bass of which only 12 were produced. Perdomo Lot 23 Connecticut. Black pepper still rules the retrohale. The name Guardian of the Farm, along with the bulldog on the band and packaging are an homage to the American Bulldogs used to guard the AGANORSA tobacco farms in Nicaragua. My immediate thought was that this should OBVIOUSLY be a culebra…but they didn't ask me…#marketingfail. Filler: Nicaraguan Corojo '99 and Criollo '98. Binder: Nicaraguan Corojo '99. A. L. R. Special Edition.
Cigar Smoking World Championship. The character of the cigar is extremely smooth and sophisticated! Brizard & Co. Rosewood Collection. Cerberus, as the newest member of the Guardian of the Farm family, had some big shoes to fill and was able to do so by utilizing the newest innovation from world-renowned Aganorsa Leaf. Cerberus was the perfect addition to the Aganorsa portfolio and is a blend that is going to be a staple in my humidor the same way that Guardian of the Farm, and Guardian of the Farm Nightwatch are. That, my friends, is a huge disparity that one doesn't see very often.
H. Upmann Connecticut. Catch 22 Connecticut by Rocky Patel. Aganorsa Leaf Guardian of the Farm Cerberus. 10 Year Anniversary. Alex Spencer Reserve. The second band is placed just below the primary and uses red and gold declaring it as the Nightwatch and includes the Aganorsa logo in the center and the name "Aganorsa Leaf" printed on the bottom.
SIZES AND PRICING (At least a buck less online): 6 x 44 Lonsdale $9. Cerberus is a mythical "hound of hades" who possessed great strength. Catch 22 by Rocky Patel. Guardian of the Farm is a Nicaraguan puro made from 100% Aganorsa tobacco. Perdomo Double Aged Vintage. Especially if one does the right thing and dry boxes a cigar for a couple of days. The T. - The T Connecticut. Perdomo Reserve 10th Anniversary Sun Grown. The Apollo Seleccion de Warped size is a luxurious 6" x 44 lonsdale rolled to concentrate the amazing flavor characteristics of the wrapper leaf. Seleccion Oscuro by E. Carrillo. Thick rich creamy smoke. The first is a a white and gold band that declares this as the Guardian of the Farm with the Bull Dog logo centered int he middle. An unfinished foot provides a head start on the burning of the world-class wrapper leaf to further intensify the flavor. It was rightfully so named the #8 Cigar of 2017.
50 … Personal Enjoyment. Appearance and Construction. H. Upmann 1844 Classic. I have enjoyed a lot of what Warped has put out and this smoke is an addition to the portfolio that differentiates rather than homogenizes itself into the other lines. Davidoff Small Batch.
This would be a good full-strength cigar for newbies to experiment with. La Gloria Cubana Limited Edition. 50, Cerberus is blend I would recommend to anyone who enjoys any other offering from Aganorsa (or cigars from Nicaragua in general). I have been really impressed with the direction that Aganorsa has been headed over the past six or seven years, and with innovative blends like Cerberus, I expect them to continue to grow exponentially in the coming years. It has a bit of tooth to it and lots of veins crisscrossing the wrapper to add to its character. FACTORY: Tabacos Valle de Jalapa S. A.
Nut joins the mix on both flavor and aroma. I was pleasantly surprised. Sometimes, you get a surprise with a new cigar because it is complementary to one's mood and expectations. Aging Room Rare Collection. THE WHOLE MEGILLAH: "There is a fifth dimension, beyond that which is known to man. Romeo Y Julieta 1875 Reserve Maduro. Missouri Meerschaum. Seleccion de Cazador- Miami Reserva Series. In Greek mythology, Cerberus is the three-headed dog that prevents the dead from leaving the gates of the Underworld - certainly, a different direction than your typical American Bulldog, but a fitting reference, nonetheless.
There's a richness to this first third that is remarkable. Most screeches are not of delight. Winter Collection 2020. Asylum 13 Connecticut. It works well with the charred wood note. By the end of the day, unless I smoke a spectacular blend, my palate is crispy and doesn't pick up subtleties. The flavors become really pronounced at this point with earth dominating along some salinity. Davidoff Dominicana. Never worried about tornadoes growing up in SoCal. If you've never heard of them, Kyle Gellis is the owner of Warped Cigars, a small, boutique brand made in Nicaragua at the TABSA factory. I got my fiver from Atlantic Cigar and instead of paying the MSRP of $9.
The smoke is creamy and satisfying. Aladino Connecticut.
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