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Glad to hear you like torpedos - I didn't really think about it until the bag was packed and I saw that 4/5 were pointy, but at that point I was just worried about getting to the post office before they closed.
blind 5ers
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Okay so #1 is down. Nice fairly mellow stick. Easy draw burned nice and sharp no touch ups I was initially thinking this was a red pepper bomb but that faded into a fairly smooth and slightly creamy taste. Quite pleasant not overpowering or harsh at any point. I was freezing as I do not have an enclosed spot to smoke but that didn't take away from this. Not having a clue what it was I would certainly pick some up if I saw them.
But what is it? Oh camera dont fail me as usual.
Took a few tries but here we are. Nice I have only vever had one of these but if my memory serves I fully enjoyed it as well.
The only problem I encountered was some unraveling in the final third but that was almost certainly due to my dull cutter.
But what is it? Oh camera dont fail me as usual.
Took a few tries but here we are. Nice I have only vever had one of these but if my memory serves I fully enjoyed it as well.
The only problem I encountered was some unraveling in the final third but that was almost certainly due to my dull cutter.
Unbanded Cigar #1 Courtesy of @nic
Paired with Perrier w/lime
This cigar is about 40RG and 6” long, wrapper appears to be a dark natural. Cigar is firm, has a triple cap and the wrapper looks sharp without significant veins. There is one minor spot on the wrapper. Smells good and I can’t wait to fire it up but I have no idea what this cigar is.
I carefully clip the end and check the draw. Pre-light draw is spot on to my taste. I toast the foot which lights perfectly and give it a couple short puffs to get us started. Time is 9:00pm.
First third:
There is a solid amount of smoke coming from this stick. Initial flavors are faintly nutty and I’m not detecting any spice. Retro is smooth and I’m getting a little bit of leather. Burn on this is perfect and it has a nice white ash. The ash falls off after about an inch. Hit the floor instead of my lap so I’m pretty stoked about that.
Second third:
Flavors are still leather, nuts (almond maybe?) and no spice but I am also getting a bit of earth and the faintest hint of cedar. It is also getting a little sweeter. The burn remains clean with no touchups needed. The ash falls off on its own again so I will be ashing consistently throughout. If I remember.
Final third:
Flavors have blended a bit and have almost a creamy feel to it. Any hint of cedar is long gone and the flavors are very mellow. I am enjoying this smoke, just wish I had gone with plain water. Burn remains razor sharp throughout. Retro now reminds me vaguely of the 2012 Cojonu Broadleaf but a little bit milder.
Overall thoughts
Was a good cigar, seemed to be medium. I thoroughly enjoyed it – not going to try rating it on a scale but I would definitely smoke one again. Nubbed it at 11:00pm. Total time, 2 hours.
Nic has informed me that this is a Warped Flor del Valle.
Paired with Perrier w/lime
This cigar is about 40RG and 6” long, wrapper appears to be a dark natural. Cigar is firm, has a triple cap and the wrapper looks sharp without significant veins. There is one minor spot on the wrapper. Smells good and I can’t wait to fire it up but I have no idea what this cigar is.
I carefully clip the end and check the draw. Pre-light draw is spot on to my taste. I toast the foot which lights perfectly and give it a couple short puffs to get us started. Time is 9:00pm.
First third:
There is a solid amount of smoke coming from this stick. Initial flavors are faintly nutty and I’m not detecting any spice. Retro is smooth and I’m getting a little bit of leather. Burn on this is perfect and it has a nice white ash. The ash falls off after about an inch. Hit the floor instead of my lap so I’m pretty stoked about that.
Second third:
Flavors are still leather, nuts (almond maybe?) and no spice but I am also getting a bit of earth and the faintest hint of cedar. It is also getting a little sweeter. The burn remains clean with no touchups needed. The ash falls off on its own again so I will be ashing consistently throughout. If I remember.
Final third:
Flavors have blended a bit and have almost a creamy feel to it. Any hint of cedar is long gone and the flavors are very mellow. I am enjoying this smoke, just wish I had gone with plain water. Burn remains razor sharp throughout. Retro now reminds me vaguely of the 2012 Cojonu Broadleaf but a little bit milder.
Overall thoughts
Was a good cigar, seemed to be medium. I thoroughly enjoyed it – not going to try rating it on a scale but I would definitely smoke one again. Nubbed it at 11:00pm. Total time, 2 hours.
Nic has informed me that this is a Warped Flor del Valle.
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Blind review #2
Bubb warned me to smoke this on a full stomach, so I did... This stick is a bit spongier than the first one but still firm for the most part, and appears to be very well constructed. The wrapper and foot have a barnyard/hay smell, but honestly, those are the only things I ever smell when I sniff a cigar. Cold draw is very open, but with no noticeable flavors.
1/3 - I can tell right away that this is going to be a strong smoke, and the draw is very easy. Ash falls early, right after that pic was taken. Retrohale has a bite to it and the smoke has a spicy sweet aroma, but I'm not picking up any flavors other than "cigar", so I turn to the flavor wheel for help. This one is really hard to place; if I had to pick something from the wheel, I'd say "mineral".
2/3 - For a short while there I pick up what seems like a light pepper taste, but even that's hard to detect - it's a good smoke and it's burning well, but I just can't put my finger on it...
3/3 - Still a pretty straightforward smoke - pleasant, but it's 1-dimensional to me. Struggling to detect something for the review and thinking back to how easy the first blind review was, for a minute I think I notice bergamot - but that's gotta be in my head, courtesy of that cup of tea I had with the first review. As soon as I think it, it's gone, and it goes back to the original profile.
At about an inch to go, it's refusing to stay lit, although the draw has stayed wide open the entire time. Burn time 2 hours.
I'm kinda disappointed with myself for this one - after that first review, I looked online and found that my review was pretty consistent with what the experts were saying, which felt pretty damn good. But this time, I just couldn't place that main flavor. As a result, I really have nothing to base my guess on except the strength of the smoke, so if I had to guess something it would be an LFD...?
Bubb warned me to smoke this on a full stomach, so I did... This stick is a bit spongier than the first one but still firm for the most part, and appears to be very well constructed. The wrapper and foot have a barnyard/hay smell, but honestly, those are the only things I ever smell when I sniff a cigar. Cold draw is very open, but with no noticeable flavors.
1/3 - I can tell right away that this is going to be a strong smoke, and the draw is very easy. Ash falls early, right after that pic was taken. Retrohale has a bite to it and the smoke has a spicy sweet aroma, but I'm not picking up any flavors other than "cigar", so I turn to the flavor wheel for help. This one is really hard to place; if I had to pick something from the wheel, I'd say "mineral".
2/3 - For a short while there I pick up what seems like a light pepper taste, but even that's hard to detect - it's a good smoke and it's burning well, but I just can't put my finger on it...
3/3 - Still a pretty straightforward smoke - pleasant, but it's 1-dimensional to me. Struggling to detect something for the review and thinking back to how easy the first blind review was, for a minute I think I notice bergamot - but that's gotta be in my head, courtesy of that cup of tea I had with the first review. As soon as I think it, it's gone, and it goes back to the original profile.
At about an inch to go, it's refusing to stay lit, although the draw has stayed wide open the entire time. Burn time 2 hours.
I'm kinda disappointed with myself for this one - after that first review, I looked online and found that my review was pretty consistent with what the experts were saying, which felt pretty damn good. But this time, I just couldn't place that main flavor. As a result, I really have nothing to base my guess on except the strength of the smoke, so if I had to guess something it would be an LFD...?
Did you get my letter. Well if not this was a My Father by Jamie Garcia last time I had one it nearly put me down.
Is it too late to get in on this?
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Now I'm kicking myself even harder - I've smoked enough of those that I should have recognized it!
It's never too late, you just need to wait for someone else to post up that they want to play.
Enjoy brother!
Unbanded Cigar #2 Courtesy of @nic
Paired with Perrier w/lime
This cigar is a robusto, about 48RG and 5.25” long and a darker wrapper. The cigar is triple capped and looks good, fairly firm with just a little give. Smells good but I don’t notice anything other than tobacco.
I clip the end and check the draw. Pre-light draw is a little tight but well within my preference. Glad I clipped it instead of using a punch. I toast the foot give it a couple short puffs and we are off! Time is 9:33pm.
First third:
There is a ton of smoke coming from this stick. Initial flavors are leather, spice and I’m picking up a hint of something on the retro that I can’t quite place. It feels familiar, if I had to guess what it was Crowned Heads would be my first thought. I’m getting some earth flavors as it progresses. The ash is bright white and the burn line looks good. I am enjoying this stick. Feels like it’s a med-full which is right in my wheelhouse. Ash doesn’t last long and falls off after about 1.5 inches.
Second third:
Flavors are still leather, pepper and earth with a hint of raisins giving it a little sweetness. The burn is still good and no touchups have been needed. I am starting to think this might be stronger than originally thought.
Final third:
Flavors are largely consistent throughout. Had to touch up the cigar once, it might have self-corrected but I didn’t wait to see. Retro is creamy with a hint of pepper. The flavors have increased and blended throughout and are very pleasant. Called it at 11:48PM, 2 hours and 15 minutes.
Overall thoughts
Was a good cigar, seemed to be medium-full. I enjoyed this cigar and might have to track down another one after it has been identified.
Last couple of pics don't want to upload for me right now.
Paired with Perrier w/lime
This cigar is a robusto, about 48RG and 5.25” long and a darker wrapper. The cigar is triple capped and looks good, fairly firm with just a little give. Smells good but I don’t notice anything other than tobacco.
I clip the end and check the draw. Pre-light draw is a little tight but well within my preference. Glad I clipped it instead of using a punch. I toast the foot give it a couple short puffs and we are off! Time is 9:33pm.
First third:
There is a ton of smoke coming from this stick. Initial flavors are leather, spice and I’m picking up a hint of something on the retro that I can’t quite place. It feels familiar, if I had to guess what it was Crowned Heads would be my first thought. I’m getting some earth flavors as it progresses. The ash is bright white and the burn line looks good. I am enjoying this stick. Feels like it’s a med-full which is right in my wheelhouse. Ash doesn’t last long and falls off after about 1.5 inches.
Second third:
Flavors are still leather, pepper and earth with a hint of raisins giving it a little sweetness. The burn is still good and no touchups have been needed. I am starting to think this might be stronger than originally thought.
Final third:
Flavors are largely consistent throughout. Had to touch up the cigar once, it might have self-corrected but I didn’t wait to see. Retro is creamy with a hint of pepper. The flavors have increased and blended throughout and are very pleasant. Called it at 11:48PM, 2 hours and 15 minutes.
Overall thoughts
Was a good cigar, seemed to be medium-full. I enjoyed this cigar and might have to track down another one after it has been identified.
Last couple of pics don't want to upload for me right now.
Just going to preface by saying this was a lot of fun and plan on doing this again in the near future! Now for the reviews!
Thanks for the sticks @navyvet !
#1 - El Baton
Right off the the bat it has a nice tobacco flavor with a good sweetness and a hint of cocoa. On my first retro I got a bit of spice but overall a not much spice otherwise. Sweetness stays with and a leathery cocoa combo takes up the overall front of the first third with a lingering hint of spice. On the second third I get some nice cedar flavors playing with the cocoa and leathery notes. A bit of slight pepper coming in and out but overall not spicy, just a sweet smoke. Through the last third I just get a nice balance of the cedar, leather and cocoa all taking a turn as the main note till the nub.
#2 - Padron
First coming in with a nice cocoa and spice blend with a bit of an earthy/leathery undertone. The earthy/leathery notes seem to take the main profile with a bit of spice and some toasted flavors. Going into the second third the toasted earthy leathery notes continue with a bit of sweetness. A nice sweet/spicy retro and get an almost chocolate cake like taste from the end of the second third going into the last third. The earthy leathery flavors seem to really kick up in a nice rich smoke with a bit of lingering spiciness on the lips to the finish.
#3 - Aging Room
At first light there is a nice spicy draw with good earthy tones. Definitely a nice tobacco taste and nice sweet/spicy dance in my mouth progresses on the first third. I could not quite place something I was getting from it, but it was a good flavor. Then going into the second third some nice leathery notes take on with the sweet and spicy earthy smoke all blending well with a bit of coffee presence as well. I definitely get a bit of cocoa in and out throughout and it starts taking over a bit towards the last third. I really start getting a nice cedar flavor with a nice sweet chocolately retro. The earthy, cocoa and spicy blend finish of well with a bit of leather. Towards the very end, all the spice went away and it seemed like I was basically smoking chocolate cake. The flavor definitely lingered in my mouth for sometime after the smoke.
#4 - JFR
Man, when i first lit this up... boy it had a spicy kick to it, so much that I actually sneezed when I sniffed it before lighting. At first the flavors seemed very complex and were blending so well I couldn't quite pick up any specific notes. I started getting some leather and coffee notes with a bit of a cocoa presence as well. When I retro'd WHEW! That was spicy... Towards the end of the first third I think I was getting a bit of fruity flavors but couldn't quite place it. Into the second third I was really enjoying a sweet creamy and spicy spice with some continued flavors I couldn't quite put my tongue on what it was. I got some toasted notes and think the fruity notes I was getting were berry like, but not quite sure mixed well with some cocoa notes. On the final third all the spices went away and was enjoying it very much so with a nice sweet toasted creamy caramel'y cocoa flavor profile. Towards the very end I got a bit of the spices back and a hint of something possibly nutmeg'y and possibly even a citrus note at the nub. Overall very good, but very confusing for my pallet!
#5 - La Historia
Right off the bat, it had a great cedar flavor with a creamy texture and had some nutty notes as well. At one point I felt like I was smoking some toasted almonds, but delicious all the same. Some subtle cocoa notes with the toasted nutty presence was prominent through the first third with a bit of a wine taste towards the end of it and something else I could not quite place. Into the second third, it had a great wine/cedar combination I was enjoying very much as well as some notes of coffee and leather that were briefly present. It started with a bit of a grape'y flavor and then got hit with a nice sweet fruity blast that I couldn't quite pin point. The overall blend of the wine/cedar and nutty flavors played very well with some cocoa coming and going throughout. Towards the end of the second third I started getting sort of a toasted marshmallow flavor, and once the last third started all the flavors began to blend very well with a bit of caramel notes towards the end.
Thanks for the sticks @navyvet !
#1 - El Baton
Right off the the bat it has a nice tobacco flavor with a good sweetness and a hint of cocoa. On my first retro I got a bit of spice but overall a not much spice otherwise. Sweetness stays with and a leathery cocoa combo takes up the overall front of the first third with a lingering hint of spice. On the second third I get some nice cedar flavors playing with the cocoa and leathery notes. A bit of slight pepper coming in and out but overall not spicy, just a sweet smoke. Through the last third I just get a nice balance of the cedar, leather and cocoa all taking a turn as the main note till the nub.
#2 - Padron
First coming in with a nice cocoa and spice blend with a bit of an earthy/leathery undertone. The earthy/leathery notes seem to take the main profile with a bit of spice and some toasted flavors. Going into the second third the toasted earthy leathery notes continue with a bit of sweetness. A nice sweet/spicy retro and get an almost chocolate cake like taste from the end of the second third going into the last third. The earthy leathery flavors seem to really kick up in a nice rich smoke with a bit of lingering spiciness on the lips to the finish.
#3 - Aging Room
At first light there is a nice spicy draw with good earthy tones. Definitely a nice tobacco taste and nice sweet/spicy dance in my mouth progresses on the first third. I could not quite place something I was getting from it, but it was a good flavor. Then going into the second third some nice leathery notes take on with the sweet and spicy earthy smoke all blending well with a bit of coffee presence as well. I definitely get a bit of cocoa in and out throughout and it starts taking over a bit towards the last third. I really start getting a nice cedar flavor with a nice sweet chocolately retro. The earthy, cocoa and spicy blend finish of well with a bit of leather. Towards the very end, all the spice went away and it seemed like I was basically smoking chocolate cake. The flavor definitely lingered in my mouth for sometime after the smoke.
#4 - JFR
Man, when i first lit this up... boy it had a spicy kick to it, so much that I actually sneezed when I sniffed it before lighting. At first the flavors seemed very complex and were blending so well I couldn't quite pick up any specific notes. I started getting some leather and coffee notes with a bit of a cocoa presence as well. When I retro'd WHEW! That was spicy... Towards the end of the first third I think I was getting a bit of fruity flavors but couldn't quite place it. Into the second third I was really enjoying a sweet creamy and spicy spice with some continued flavors I couldn't quite put my tongue on what it was. I got some toasted notes and think the fruity notes I was getting were berry like, but not quite sure mixed well with some cocoa notes. On the final third all the spices went away and was enjoying it very much so with a nice sweet toasted creamy caramel'y cocoa flavor profile. Towards the very end I got a bit of the spices back and a hint of something possibly nutmeg'y and possibly even a citrus note at the nub. Overall very good, but very confusing for my pallet!
#5 - La Historia
Right off the bat, it had a great cedar flavor with a creamy texture and had some nutty notes as well. At one point I felt like I was smoking some toasted almonds, but delicious all the same. Some subtle cocoa notes with the toasted nutty presence was prominent through the first third with a bit of a wine taste towards the end of it and something else I could not quite place. Into the second third, it had a great wine/cedar combination I was enjoying very much as well as some notes of coffee and leather that were briefly present. It started with a bit of a grape'y flavor and then got hit with a nice sweet fruity blast that I couldn't quite pin point. The overall blend of the wine/cedar and nutty flavors played very well with some cocoa coming and going throughout. Towards the end of the second third I started getting sort of a toasted marshmallow flavor, and once the last third started all the flavors began to blend very well with a bit of caramel notes towards the end.
Right on man! I think you did very well. I think mine will be just like this.
Here we go!
Blind 5er:
#1
Pre Light/Cut: Sweet wood, cedar, musk. Clean tightly wrapped, dark caramel in color. Firm but also spongy. Good amount of long thin veins. Clean double cap?
Cut/Pre Light Draw: Shitty cut but it held up. Rich caramel and light wood. Simple.
Light: First couple puffs, this is going to be good. It tastes very familiar. The semi tight draw is near perfect but it doesn't feel familiar.
1/3: Smoke production is semi low. Sweet tobacco, earth, pine. The draw is getting a little tighter, semi difficult to keep smoke volume up. Caldwell is that you? I really feel like I've had this before, why can't I pin it down? Smoke is creamy and thin when I'm able to produce enough. More wood, earth, and tobacco. Very linear right meow, not in a bad way though.
Moving towards the end of the 1/3. Draw has loosened up a little. Woah there's the buzz, may be puffing too quickly. Hay, oak?, tobacco, leather.
2/3: Ash fell immediately as I start the 2/3. Same flavors, maybe a little honey now? Yes now cream, more leather, very light espresso. I must have had this or something from the same brand. The draw is no longer an issue, producing decent volume of creamy smoke. Almond, walnut for sure, little bit of hay.
First retro, oww virgin sinuses. Took that one straight to the dome piece, not doing that again lol. I taste more sweet tobacco now though, some bread now too.
Finishing 2/3 and no change. Burn line has been slightly wonky but holding true. Second inch or so of ash falls perfectly, smoke production has increased.
3/3: Hay, smoky wood, more nuts. Flavors are getting more harsh. Had to slow down half way through 3/3. Smoke was getting too hot and harsh. It ended up going out.
I enjoyed this. My palate was a little better than I thought it was. Enjoyed a grape Hi Chew right after. Thanks @Cricken !
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Blind 5er:
#1
Pre Light/Cut: Sweet wood, cedar, musk. Clean tightly wrapped, dark caramel in color. Firm but also spongy. Good amount of long thin veins. Clean double cap?
Cut/Pre Light Draw: Shitty cut but it held up. Rich caramel and light wood. Simple.
Light: First couple puffs, this is going to be good. It tastes very familiar. The semi tight draw is near perfect but it doesn't feel familiar.
1/3: Smoke production is semi low. Sweet tobacco, earth, pine. The draw is getting a little tighter, semi difficult to keep smoke volume up. Caldwell is that you? I really feel like I've had this before, why can't I pin it down? Smoke is creamy and thin when I'm able to produce enough. More wood, earth, and tobacco. Very linear right meow, not in a bad way though.
Moving towards the end of the 1/3. Draw has loosened up a little. Woah there's the buzz, may be puffing too quickly. Hay, oak?, tobacco, leather.
2/3: Ash fell immediately as I start the 2/3. Same flavors, maybe a little honey now? Yes now cream, more leather, very light espresso. I must have had this or something from the same brand. The draw is no longer an issue, producing decent volume of creamy smoke. Almond, walnut for sure, little bit of hay.
First retro, oww virgin sinuses. Took that one straight to the dome piece, not doing that again lol. I taste more sweet tobacco now though, some bread now too.
Finishing 2/3 and no change. Burn line has been slightly wonky but holding true. Second inch or so of ash falls perfectly, smoke production has increased.
3/3: Hay, smoky wood, more nuts. Flavors are getting more harsh. Had to slow down half way through 3/3. Smoke was getting too hot and harsh. It ended up going out.
I enjoyed this. My palate was a little better than I thought it was. Enjoyed a grape Hi Chew right after. Thanks @Cricken !
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Lol! Don't give up. It's a great way to enjoy more of the essence of the stick. Some are definitely stronger than others though. I retroed a 601 Oscuro one night right off the bat & choked & coughed so hard I thought I was going to die. That thing burned like a MFer. It happens...
Haha well I definitely was able to taste more after I recovered so I understand why everyone does it. I will try again soon lol.
Cigar #1: 6”ish 48-50 ring
Pre-light
Dark, mottled, oilly, many little veins running about. Nice pig tail cap and shaggy foot. Smells like spiced chocolate and dark, loom earth. Absolutely no give to this cigar, it feels like a piece of wood. Visually, it’s a striking cigar.
First Third
Draw is on the tight side, but I’m going to give it some time. While sitting on the ashtray, it gives off smoke like a Drew Estates cigar. The draw has opened up almost immediately, and the smoke production has really gone full force.
Chocolate, coffee, and black compost. There is a little dark fruit, cherries or plum. There’s the tiniest hint of pepper, but only on the retro, and even then, only when I’m really looking for it. At this point, I consider this a solid medium body smoke.
Second Third
The chocolate has tapered off just a bit. Wood, think old oak barrel and charred wood has joined in. A bit of bitterness as well. All the other flavors from the first third remain. A bit more pepper in the retro, but it’s still very faint. Mid way through this third a purge was needed. That brought it right back to where we started this third. Strength is a solid medium +.
Just before the beginning of this third, the draw tightened up again. This time I ran a poker through it. Smoke output, while resting is still at very much Drew Estate levels, however when I actually take a puff, I’m struggling to get much from it. Frustrating.
Final Third
Red pepper is starting to show up, mostly in the retro. Otherwise, just as the previous two thirds, the flavors have been mostly consistent. Another purge was needed. Strength has picked up, nearing full body.
The burn has been ragged, but like Chip I don’t wait for a self correction, I torch it back into shape. I don’t much care, so long as it doesn’t get out of hand, and it never did.
Guess
This cigar looked familiar to me as soon as I saw it, but I couldn’t place it. Nearing the end of the first third, it came to me: Kristoff Maduro Ligero. I burned up a couple of boxes of the various Kristoff releases when they first hit the market, but I haven’t had one since.
Answer
Esteban Carreras Chupacabra maduro, I assume in the toro size. I’ve never heard of this brand. This wasn’t a bad cigar, but not one I’m likely to buy again. If I had some sitting in the humidor, they would make a fine cigar to smoke when otherwise distracted - yard cigar, brewing cigar, fence fixing cigar, you get the idea.
Thanks Chip. More coming soon.
Pre-light
Dark, mottled, oilly, many little veins running about. Nice pig tail cap and shaggy foot. Smells like spiced chocolate and dark, loom earth. Absolutely no give to this cigar, it feels like a piece of wood. Visually, it’s a striking cigar.
First Third
Draw is on the tight side, but I’m going to give it some time. While sitting on the ashtray, it gives off smoke like a Drew Estates cigar. The draw has opened up almost immediately, and the smoke production has really gone full force.
Chocolate, coffee, and black compost. There is a little dark fruit, cherries or plum. There’s the tiniest hint of pepper, but only on the retro, and even then, only when I’m really looking for it. At this point, I consider this a solid medium body smoke.
Second Third
The chocolate has tapered off just a bit. Wood, think old oak barrel and charred wood has joined in. A bit of bitterness as well. All the other flavors from the first third remain. A bit more pepper in the retro, but it’s still very faint. Mid way through this third a purge was needed. That brought it right back to where we started this third. Strength is a solid medium +.
Just before the beginning of this third, the draw tightened up again. This time I ran a poker through it. Smoke output, while resting is still at very much Drew Estate levels, however when I actually take a puff, I’m struggling to get much from it. Frustrating.
Final Third
Red pepper is starting to show up, mostly in the retro. Otherwise, just as the previous two thirds, the flavors have been mostly consistent. Another purge was needed. Strength has picked up, nearing full body.
The burn has been ragged, but like Chip I don’t wait for a self correction, I torch it back into shape. I don’t much care, so long as it doesn’t get out of hand, and it never did.
Guess
This cigar looked familiar to me as soon as I saw it, but I couldn’t place it. Nearing the end of the first third, it came to me: Kristoff Maduro Ligero. I burned up a couple of boxes of the various Kristoff releases when they first hit the market, but I haven’t had one since.
Answer
Esteban Carreras Chupacabra maduro, I assume in the toro size. I’ve never heard of this brand. This wasn’t a bad cigar, but not one I’m likely to buy again. If I had some sitting in the humidor, they would make a fine cigar to smoke when otherwise distracted - yard cigar, brewing cigar, fence fixing cigar, you get the idea.
Thanks Chip. More coming soon.
Well done on the review @HollyVVOOD !
Since I didn't make it very easy for you to find the answers to just one of the cigars without ruining the whole 5er, want me to spill the beans? Or do you want to go through all 5 first?
Since I didn't make it very easy for you to find the answers to just one of the cigars without ruining the whole 5er, want me to spill the beans? Or do you want to go through all 5 first?
Thank you! Umm go ahead and spill the beans, I'm very curious haha.
#1 was a CYB Corona Real