Reviewer #1
Things have been rather hectic lately but I was looking forward to reviewing the third cigar in our blind taste test. Initial appearance of the cigar is that of a rough light brown (claro) wrapper that exhibited a slight tooth. There were some spots of green on the wrapper and the triple cap was barely noticeable. One of the caps almost looked candela. Inspecting the foot reveals a good bunching and the draw was perfect as expected.
The first third of the cigar was all wood and leather. There are lots of dry grass mixed in. Rather one dimensional through to the second third. I know this flavor profile. I just can't put my finger on it quite yet. The cigar emits wisps of wonderful blue smoke. The gray, mottled ash is tight and holds on for a good two inches. The burn ring was tight and even signifying age. After studying the ash and burn ring, I'm beginning to think this cigar is from '98 or '99.
The final third is more of the same except there is a creaminess that sets in. The strength was never there so I'd categorize this as a rather mild cigar. While not the most complex cigar, I could see smoking this after breakfast with coffee. Not one of my favorites but a decent cigar nonetheless. I paired this cigar with a bottle of ice cold Coke.
I know I've had this cigar profile before but it's tough to pinpoint. The wood, leather, cream and dried grass profile is reminiscent of a Veguero yet my mind wants to say it's an ERdM. Therfore, my guess would be a Veguero mareva from '98 or '99.
Reviewer #2
Cigar is dry looking, firm and light in color. Prelite is wood and tobacco.
Cigar starts woody/cedar with plenty of smoke. Near the end of this third a little peppery spice comes through.
The second third starts right where the first third left off, cedar and spice. The strenghth is just shy of medium. At the half way point it is leather and salty
The final third is more of the same leather and spice with a woody undertone. A good cigar that never seemed to fully come to life, probably an 07 or 08. I think these will age into a much better smoke.
Sancho Panza Non Plus 07. Rate it an 85
Reviewer #3
Very nice looking stick here. Nice slightly toothy light wrapper with a tint of green. The well constructed tripple cap cut very nicely. Predraw was a little tight but nice taste of cedar an nut.
Lit right up. Nice firm draw with plenty of smoke. Leather and cedar with a slight nutty taste. First half was very well balanced. As was very nice dark to light marble like look with speckles all over it. Could this be plume? Held on til the half way point.
The second half picked up quite nicely with pepper and leather. Nut taste got a little deeper maybe some dark chocolate hints there. Took it to the nub.
I would put this at about a 92.5.
My guess: Sanch Panza Non Plus
Things have been rather hectic lately but I was looking forward to reviewing the third cigar in our blind taste test. Initial appearance of the cigar is that of a rough light brown (claro) wrapper that exhibited a slight tooth. There were some spots of green on the wrapper and the triple cap was barely noticeable. One of the caps almost looked candela. Inspecting the foot reveals a good bunching and the draw was perfect as expected.
The first third of the cigar was all wood and leather. There are lots of dry grass mixed in. Rather one dimensional through to the second third. I know this flavor profile. I just can't put my finger on it quite yet. The cigar emits wisps of wonderful blue smoke. The gray, mottled ash is tight and holds on for a good two inches. The burn ring was tight and even signifying age. After studying the ash and burn ring, I'm beginning to think this cigar is from '98 or '99.
The final third is more of the same except there is a creaminess that sets in. The strength was never there so I'd categorize this as a rather mild cigar. While not the most complex cigar, I could see smoking this after breakfast with coffee. Not one of my favorites but a decent cigar nonetheless. I paired this cigar with a bottle of ice cold Coke.
I know I've had this cigar profile before but it's tough to pinpoint. The wood, leather, cream and dried grass profile is reminiscent of a Veguero yet my mind wants to say it's an ERdM. Therfore, my guess would be a Veguero mareva from '98 or '99.
Reviewer #2
Cigar is dry looking, firm and light in color. Prelite is wood and tobacco.
Cigar starts woody/cedar with plenty of smoke. Near the end of this third a little peppery spice comes through.
The second third starts right where the first third left off, cedar and spice. The strenghth is just shy of medium. At the half way point it is leather and salty
The final third is more of the same leather and spice with a woody undertone. A good cigar that never seemed to fully come to life, probably an 07 or 08. I think these will age into a much better smoke.
Sancho Panza Non Plus 07. Rate it an 85
Reviewer #3
Very nice looking stick here. Nice slightly toothy light wrapper with a tint of green. The well constructed tripple cap cut very nicely. Predraw was a little tight but nice taste of cedar an nut.
Lit right up. Nice firm draw with plenty of smoke. Leather and cedar with a slight nutty taste. First half was very well balanced. As was very nice dark to light marble like look with speckles all over it. Could this be plume? Held on til the half way point.
The second half picked up quite nicely with pepper and leather. Nut taste got a little deeper maybe some dark chocolate hints there. Took it to the nub.
I would put this at about a 92.5.
My guess: Sanch Panza Non Plus
