Unless the cigar explodes in my face, my reaction to this blend will be similar to the reviewers that liked it. Cerberus is a mythical "hound of hades" who possessed great strength. The Cerberus features the mythical creature that the cigar is named after, instead of the face of a dog as with others in the Guardian of the Farm line. Upon first lighting the Guardian you are hit with a lot of spice that's more Indian spice than pepper. Although some say this is a toro vitola, it is finished with a well applied belicoso cap (more rounded taper at the head) and a closed foot. The one that has garnered the most attention is the Guardian of the Farm Apollo, a collaborative effort with Kyle Gellis' Warped Cigars. Miami Cigar & Company.
The other distinction is that the Cerberus uses some medio tiempo leaf in the blend. Macanudo Inspirado Brazilian Shade. It was complex and flavorful, keeping within the medium-bodied range the entire time. Macanudo Inspirado White. Caramel and earth return the party. 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. Guardian of the Farm is an amazing collab from Warped Cigars + AGANORSA. 50 … Personal Enjoyment. I smoked one last night and it had a perfect char line. It's a sure bet to make fans of Aganorsa Leaf very happy…and to garner more fans to the brand, too. Chocolate lurks beneath the other flavors, propping them up and adding depth to the flavor profile. The second half of the Guardian becomes rather silky on the palate with creamy and buttery notes. And they had so many hooks that the girl always had to lend a hand to the fumbling novice. Best tobacco in the world, BTW. )
The name Cerberus comes from Greek mythology and refers to a mythical three-headed hound that stood watch at the gates of Hades. Cerberus finished up strong with flavorful notes of earth, ciabatta, and cedar that were rounded out by a sweet and spicy finish. Brand owner Kyle Gellis owner of Warped Cigars collaborated with Max Fernandez of Casa Fernandez to create The Guardian of the Farm. Don Pepin Garcia Original. What happens when you give two young blenders unbridled access to some of the best Nicaraguan tobacco in the world? A L R. - A. R. Second Edition. The spice soon returns along with earth and a swath of fresh tobacco. E Stunner By E. Carrillo. Syncro Nicaragua Fogata. Aging Room Pura Cepa.
O Lonsdale (6″ x 44). Most screeches are not of delight. There's a richness to this first third that is remarkable. EPC Limited Edition. The First 20 Years Colorado. Three years ago Casa Fernandez (now Aganorsa Leaf) and Kyle Gellis of Warped Cigars collaborated on a blend known as the Guardian of the Farm. Xikar Humidfication. The monstrous hellhound that serves as Hades' watchdog at the gates of the Underworld, Cerberus, is the main image of the band, and with its gold color and large amount of embossing, easily stands out against the slate background of the band. Size: 5 1/4 x 50 (JJ). The ash was solid and the burn line was straight enough. White pepper and baking spices on the retrohale. AJ Fernandez Sampler. 20th Anniversary Natural. Chocolate, Salted Nuts, Floral, Black Pepper.
LFD Ligero Cabinet (Oscuro Natural). The Story: The story here dates back to IPCPR in 2016, when Warped and Aganorsa (named Casa Fernandez at the time) announced their second collaboration project that introduced Guardian of the Farm for the first time. Rocky Patel Vintage 2006 San Andreas.
A light tanned leather wrapper with plenty of veins. Black Label Trading Co. - Black Prince. Its subtle complexities and rich, silky flavor profile demand a discerning palate. Wrapper: Nicaraguan. I should mention that the spiciness is in its perfect place for my palate. It is an area which we call The Twilight Zone. " TABAQUERO BY HAMLET PAREDES. Guardian of the Farm is the second collaboration between Warped's Kyle Gellis and Max Fernandez from Aganorsa. This blend features a very new to market Corojo 2012 wrapper, a newer leaf that brings extra dimension to Corojo. 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.
So what happens when these two blend a cigar together? I expect the tornado warning siren by the second half. Tabaquero by Hamlet Paredes. 2022 sees the release of a third line in the Guardians brand: Cerberus. Is this a morning cigar? The Cerberus is becoming my soul brother. The answer is the Guardian of the Farm Apollo Selección de Warped.
I have allowed my cigars to marinate naked for 3 months. Strength has hit full at this point. PRE-LIGHT OBSERVATIONS. H Upmann 1844 Añejo. This delicious Nicaraguan puro combines an all-Nicaraguan blend of premium aged filler (Corojo '99 and Criollo '98) and binder (Corojo '99) leaves along with an amazing Nicaraguan Corojo '99 wrapper. RATING & FINAL THOUGHTS. The flavor notes are bold and easily recognizable, but not off-putting. Compared to the original Guardian of the Farm, and Nightwatch for that matter, Cerberus' band is pretty elaborate. Perdomo Lot 23 Connecticut. Each of the four sizes in the series has been named for Kyle and Max's dogs, including Apollo, JJ, Campeon, and Rambo. Steven rified ReviewerYesterdayThe Ranger.
Chocolate nuances add to the flavor sensations. And hanging off my shoulder is my 1980 Schecter fretless. Very good, Captain Nemo. It is a dimension as vast as space and as timeless as infinity. Cerberus didn't stray too far from the signature Aganorsa flavor that I have become accustomed to, and I'm sure that was by design - the biggest difference that I noticed was the added floral note and the more noticeable amount of leather from the Corojo 2012 wrapper. Never worried about tornadoes growing up in SoCal. Below this image, "Cerberus" emblazons the band in a relatively large white font, with "Guardian of the Farm" underneath it in a much smaller gold font. There is an almost ferocious elegance to the band.