Virtuoso Cigars Connecticut Shade Robusto 7/18/15

Appearance

A little toothy & mottled. Tight seams and 1 prominent vein. Cap is a little rough around the edges.

Aroma

Hay with a sweetness on the wrapper. Sweetness at the foot.

Prelight Draw

Hay and sweetness with spice.

1st

The first few draws bring out the spice which is on the mild side like Allspice. Notes of white cedar are also noticeable. The ash is light gray and semi tight. Strength is in the medium range. The draw has been nice from the start. The burn line which is off slightly has been pretty good since lighting. Ash is getting more flaky than tight.

2nd

Ash has held on so far. Strength interestingly has gone to med/full. The spice has mellowed just a little. A very well balanced cigar so far. The finish is long and nice and balanced with the cedar on the palate and the spice on the tongue with a hint of sweetness. The spice picks up to more of a paprika at the 1/2 way point of the cigar. The burn line has fully self corrected also. The cigar produces a large amount of smoke from each draw. The strength is more on the full side at this point.

Final/3rd

The flavors have been consistent since the start providing a very enjoyable smoking experience. I highly recommend you try this cigar. This was one of the best Connecticut Shade wrapped cigars I've smoked. It's a House blend from The Smokers Hut. To get some contact Rob@TheSmokersHut.com 

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Thanks to Rob & @jthallbeck for the samples to review. 

GTO Cigars Torpedo Doble Capas 7/12/15

Appearance 

Barber Pole. Several prominent veins. Seams are fairly tight. Seems to be a little oil sheen on the Maduro portion but not the Connecticut leaf. 

Aroma 

Barnyardy on the wrapper. Barnyardy with a hint of sweetness at the foot.

Prelight Draw

Cedar with that hint of sweetness.

1st

Initial draws are a bit snug. Noticing some spice on the lips first then on the palate. Strength is on the mild side of medium to start. Ash is medium gray and flaky. Has a bit of uneven burn to start but we'll see if it corrects. So far cedar, cream & spice are the flavors. The spice is of the Pimenton(Spanish Paprika) variety. 

2nd

Burn issues continue into 2nd/3rd. The Maduro wrapper is slower burning than the rest of the cigar. The Maduro portion of the ash is tight while the Conn. Portion is flaky. Getting some cashew notes about halfway thru. Draw still a bit snug at end of 2nd.

Final/3rd

The previous flavors continue into final/3rd. Draw has loosened up now with the burn doing good as well. Setting the draw and burn issues aside, this was a pleasant cigar. I will definitely smoke it again. 

Thank you Oscar for the cigars for review.

Glandon Family Premium "Matthew" 6x56 7/10/15

Appearance 

Chocolate brown wrapper with a light sheen. Invisible seams. Mostly fine veins.

Aroma

Earthy on the wrapper. Earthy with some sweetness like molasses at the foot.

Prelight Draw

Earthy and sweet

1st

Initial puffs are earthy and woody. After the next few puffs a very mild spice appears like cinnamon. Ash is salt and pepper gray and almost flaky. Perfect draw and slightly uneven burn. Medium strength. A little over 1" in the spice goes from cinnamon to CRP(crushed red pepper). Burn line has self corrected at this point as well. The spice tapers off a little. The earthy wood & spice notes balance nicely to create a nice long finish. 

2nd

Flavors are the same to start 2nd with some nutty notes joining the mix. The nutty flavor reminds me of cashews due to the creamy texture. Strength picks up to medium+. Some cocoa powder notes have joined the mix. Draw & burn have continued to be perfect. Before the end of the 2nd/3rd the CRP comes back stronger. With it the strength goes to medium/full. 

Final/3rd

Strength is at full to start the Final/3rd. The spice tapers back again allowing the cocoa,wood & earthy notes to balance perfectly with the cinnamon note once again. Near the end the CRP comes back again. A very enjoyable complex cigar from start to finish! Wait 4 It! Wait 4 It! BOOM! Salamanca Cigar Group's Glandon Family Premium "Matthew" gets The Chairmans Buy Signal™!! GoGetchasome!! Brand owners Alan & Beth Fonseca have done it again! 

Joseph NicaVana Belicoso 1/7/15

Appearance 

Dark chocolatey with a light oil sheen. Nice tight seems. 2 prominent veins.

Aroma

Earthy and floral with light cocoa on the wrapper. Molasses, earth and chocolate at the foot.

Prelight Draw

Earthy and dark chocolate and a hint of spice on the lips.

1st

Earthy to start. The spice comes on strong after the first few puffs. It's of the CRP (crushed red pepper) variety. Draw is just a touch snug. Burn is almost perfect at the 3/4" mark. Ash is salt & pepper gray and flaky. Ash dropped at the 1 1/4" mark. At the 1 1/4" point the spice has mellowed and a floral note arrives. Actually melds nicely with the earthy base. Ash is tightening up. 

2nd

CRP spice picks up a bit at the start. There's a hint of black licorice. Wow didn't see that coming! Spice fades a bit and a nutty note appears. Draw has loosened up to perfect. Nuts, earth and dark chocolate flavors working well together almost halfway into 2nd/3rd. About 2/3's into 2nd there are some blk pepper notes but we'll overlook that! 

Final/3rd

Blk pepper faded. Strength was medium+ til now when it went to a low full. Mostly earth and nuts now. Roasted unsalted in case u were wondering. Strength is at full halfway thru. The CRP is back strong. Very flavorful complex smoke! 

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