This is the second cigar that I’m trying from Drunk Chicken Cigars and judging by the looks of this cigar it’s certainly going to be a pretty tasty cigar. With a Nicaraguan Habano wrapper (again, looks amazing) an Ecuadorian binder and filler from the Dominican it’s no wonder why I smell a terrific aroma from “Living the Dream”. When the Earthy, sweet grass, some floral notes, and that essence of rich soil hit my nose, I immediately started to salivate. Just like when you smell great food in the air and your stomach starts to growl with hunger, my palate anticipated the first puff. 

Right off the rip I picked up a burst of rich chocolate and toasted almonds. After the initial light up and getting right into the fist third, things start to smooth out and other flavor profiles enter the arena. Cinnamon, molasses, and the bakers chocolate I picked up at light up turned into a wonderful taste of cacao chips. Slight essences of floral notes and, believe it or not, some salted popcorn (no butter). The profiles swirl around like dancing sugar plums; so far so good! 

This cigar is bringing me back to those fond memories of how much I do enjoy a transition in a cigar and the transitioning of “Living the Dream” is remarkable. Sweet cream, frothy cappuccino, and some silky milk chocolate add to the mix and bring that palate of mine a lot of satisfaction. Still picking up some toasted almonds, salted popcorn, and that subtle taste of floral keep things interesting. 

Getting into the last third that nice sweetness of tobacco really corrals the remaining profiles that are swirling around. Molasses, leather and rich chocolate seems to be the key factor throughout most of this beautifully crafted cigar. It burned very well, no construction issues, right down to the nub and the aroma even had others attracted to the smell. I smoked this cigar during my part time shift at Ed Leez Tobacco, so while customers were walking in I had about five different cigar enthusiasts stop and say “That smells fantastic, what are you smoking?” I specifically enjoy the last line that is on the website because it sums it ALL up “Got 99 problems… This cigar fixes them all” 

I give this cigar 4 out of 5 pints; available sizes are a lancero (7.5 X 38) & robusto (5.5 X 50) and the prices are very reasonable $50 for a five pack or $200 for a box or perhaps your local brick n mortar might have them on the shelves, either way I can assure you that you won’t be disappointed if you were to give this cigar a try. Two out of the six cigars Drunk Chicken Cigars has to offer have been very pleasant to smoke and most certainly looking for try the next four.

Wrapper – Nicaraguan Habano

Binder – Ecuadoran

Filler – Dominican

Price – About $10.00 a stick.

Website: Drunkchickencigars.com

Rating: 4 out of 5 pints

• William O’Connor, AKA Billy Kartwheels, is the Co-Captian of the Distinguished Ruffians NY Chapter. Billy has had an interesting life, going through college, being in the Navy and living on a submarine. He has visited 48 states (hitchhiking through 35 of them) and even lived in a Hare Krishna monastery for some time. After having numerous brushes with death durring his travels he has decided it was best to take it easy and appreciate life to its fullest all while smoking a cigar at the same time.