Montecristo Epic No.2 Premium Selection 2007 12/21/19

 

Appearance

A medium brown colored wrapper with a couple of prominent veins. The seams are tightly wrapped and difficult to find. There is a very light oil sheen. The filler bunch is well packed with no apparent soft spots.

Aroma

Barnyard on the wrapper. Cedar, fruit, caramel and spice at the foot.

Prelight Draw

Vanilla, macadamia nuts, dried fruit, cedar, caramel and spice.

1st

The initial draws bring notes of vanilla, almond, cedar and a mild cinnamon spice. The draw is a bit snug but not surprising given the shape of the cigar. A little bit of that “Dominican twang” joins the profile. The spice increases noticeably. The ash is light gray and stacked. The burn is off at 45*. Implementing simple physics. The ash held firm and straight until removal.

2nd

Upon inspection of the working end I find several small tunnels, one right under the binder causing the uneven burn. The flavor notes combine to create a nice overall sweetness to the cigar. Black coffee notes join the profile. The tunnel under the binder has ended. The profile remains well balanced. The ash has become flaky. The finish is long with notes of cedar, vanilla, almond, caramel, Dominican twang, black coffee and cinnamon spice.

Final/3rd

The burn has almost fully self corrected. Draw has fully opened up. Midway in the final/3rd the tunnels are gone and the burn fully self corrects. The flavorful profile continues right to the nub.

Overall

The Montecristo Epic No.2 Premium Selection 2007 provides a vey enjoyable smoking experience. A complex, well balanced and flavorful profile with a snug draw and uneven burn.

 

 

Cory’s Blend #4 12/15/19

 

Appearance

A medium brown colored wrapper with a few prominent veins. The seams are tightly wrapped and difficult to find. It has a bit of tooth and is slightly mottled. Most of the oily sheen has dissipated.

The filler bunch is well packed with no apparent soft spots.

Aroma

Cedar, tobacco and a hint of spice on the wrapper. Tobacco and a hint of spice at the foot.

Prelight Draw

Cedar and a pinch of spice

1st

The initial draws bring notes of cedar. Notes of black pepper spice join the profile. The draw is spot on. The burn is straight except for the U shape on one side. The ash is salt&pepper gray and stacked. Strength is medium+. Smoke production is at the high end of medium range. Almond notes join the profile. The ash held firm till removal.

2nd

Upon inspection of the working end I find the tiny tunnel just under the binder causing the erratic burn. Some sweet notes like honey join the profile. The sweetness fades quickly. At the midway point of the cigar the burn has fully self corrected. The finish is long with notes of cedar, almond, faint honey sweetness and a cinnamon/black pepper spice combo.

Final/3rd

The flavorful profile rolls into the final/3rd. Smoke production moves to the high range. The well balanced and flavorful profile continues right to the nub.

Overall

The Cory’s Blend #4 provides a very enjoyable smoking experience. A well balanced and flavorful profile with a perfect draw and mildly erratic burn.

Well done Cory!

Thanks again to brother Cory @Chacocll for the sample of his personally blended and rolled cigars for review.

 

 

Cory’s Blend #3 12/14/19

 

Appearance

A medium to dark brown colored wrapper with a few prominent veins. The seams are tightly wrapped, only noticeable because of the mottling. There is no visible oil sheen. The filler bunch is well packed with no apparent soft spots.

Aroma

Dry tobacco on the wrapper. Dry tobacco and spice at the foot.

Prelight Draw

Dried fruit, cedar, spice.

1st

The initial draws bring notes of cedar and a mild cinnamon spice. About a half dozen draws in the dried fruit notes begin to develop. The spice is developing as well, tasting more like paprika at this point. The ash is light gray, almost white and stacked with a little bit of flake. The draw is spot on. The burn is wavy. Strength is medium+. Smoke production is at the high range. The ash held firm and straight until removal.

2nd

Upon inspection of the working end I find a couple of tiny tunnels just under the binder causing the wavy burn. By the end of the 2nd/3rd the burn has almost fully self corrected. The finish is long with notes of cedar, dried fruit and paprika spice.

Final/3rd

The well balanced flavor profile moves unchanged into the final/3rd. The burn has fully self corrected. The flavor profile remains consistent right to the nub.

Overall

The Cory’s Blend #3 provides an enjoyable smoking experience. A well balanced and flavorful profile with a great draw and mildly erratic burn. Well done Cory!

Another big Thank You to brother Cory @Chacocll for the sample of his personally hand rolled cigars for review.

 

 

Plasencia Reserva Original Robusto 12/8/19

 

Appearance

A light to medium brown colored wrapper with a couple of prominent veins. The seams are tightly wrapped and difficult to find. It has a very light oil sheen. The filler bunch is well packed with no apparent soft spots.

Aroma

Cedar on the wrapper. Cedar, dried fruit and spice at the foot.

Prelight Draw

Cedar, raisin, dried fruit

1st

The initial draws bring notes of cedar and a mild spice. The draw is effortless. The burn has a slight wave. Strength starts out mild/med. The ash is salt&pepper gray and tight. The spice which has been building in intensity pauses while a creamy texture washes over the palate. Smoke production is at the medium range. The spice returns about a 1/2” later. Near the end of the 1st/3rd the ash begins to flake quite a bit. The ash holds firm and straight until removal.

2nd
The strength moves to a solid medium. A dark espresso note joins the profile. The finish is long with notes of cedar espresso and paprika spice.

Final/3rd

The burn has fully self corrected. The flavor profile remains consistent right to the nub.

Overall

The Plasencia Reserva Original Robusto provides an enjoyable smoking experience. A well balanced and flavorful profile with an effortless draw and mildly erratic burn.

A 100% organic cigar definitely worth a try.

 

 

DBL Cigars Extra Viejo Maduro Robusto 12/7/19

 

Appearance

The dark brown colored wrapper has a couple of thin veins. The seams are tightly wrapped and difficult to find. It has a square box pressed shape. It’s one of those cigars that feels more oily than it looks. The filler bunch is well packed but has a soft spot right behind the primary band. Despite a few imperfections in the wrapper leaf, it’s a good looking cigar.

Aroma

Earth, cedar and spice on the wrapper. Earth, dried fruit, molasses and spice at the foot.

Prelight Draw

Earth, dried fruit, molasses and spice.

1st

The initial draws bring notes of cedar and earth with a hint of spice. The flavor has a bit of “Dominican twang”. The draw is just right. The burn is a bit wavy. The ash is light gray and stacked. The ash dropped at about 1”. Smoke production is at the high range. Strength is medium. The spice which is a cinnamon/crushed red pepper combo is increasing in intensity as the cigar burns.

2nd

The burn has gotten more wavy. Upon inspection of the working end I find 3 tiny tunnels causing the uneven burn. Dried fruit notes join the profile. The finish is long with notes of cedar, earth, dried fruit and crushed red pepper spice.

Final/3rd

The burn has fully self corrected. Faint chocolate notes join the profile. Strength moves to medium+.

Overall

The DBL Cigars Extra Viejo Maduro Robusto provides an enjoyable smoking experience. A complex, well balanced and flavorful profile with a perfect draw and mildly erratic burn.

Definitely a cigar to try.

 

 

BrickHouse Ciento por Ciento TAA Toro Extra 12/1/19

 

Appearance
A medium brown colored wrapper with a few prominent veins. The seams are tightly wrapped. There is a very light oil sheen on the wrapper leaf. The filler bunch is well packed with no apparent soft spots.

Aroma

Earth, cedar, tobacco and spice on the wrapper. Molasses, cedar, graham cracker and spice at the foot.

Prelight Draw
Molasses, cedar, raisin, earth and spice.

1st
The initial draws bring notes of cedar and cinnamon spice. The draw is perfect. The burn starts out slightly wavy but is self correcting as I puff. The ash is light gray and stacked on one side and tight on the other. The ash is starting to lean to one side. Peanut notes join the profile with a floral note alongside. The ash though looking very suspect held on till I removed it.

2nd
Upon inspection of the working end I find a large(1/4” diameter) tunnel which is the cause of the erratic burn. Strength & body start at medium. The ash is beginning to bloom on 1 side. Smoke production is at the medium range. The floral note has faded. Just past the midway point there is a sour/metallic note that fades just as quickly. The finish is long with notes of cedar, peanuts, coffee and warm cinnamon spice.

Final/3rd
The profile continues unchanged into the final/3rd. The sour/metallic note has returned. Strength is at medium+. The profile remains consistent right to the nub.

Overall

The BrickHouse Ciento por Ciento TAA Toro Extra provides an enjoyable smoking experience. A well balanced and flavorful profile with a perfect draw and erratic burn.

 

 

Perdomo ESV Regente Maduro Robusto 11/30/19

 

Appearance

A dark chocolate colored wrapper with a couple of thin veins. The seams are tightly wrapped and difficult to find. It has an oily sheen and a bit of tooth. The filler bunch is well packed with no apparent soft spots.

Aroma

Earth, dark chocolate, cedar and spice on the wrapper. Cedar, earth, dark chocolate and spice at the foot.

Prelight Draw

Cedar, earth, espresso, dark chocolate, plum and a mild spice.

1st

The initial draws bring notes of earth, cedar and a hint of spice. The draw is effortless. The burn has a slight wave but self corrects immediately. Espresso notes join the profile along with a pinch black pepper spice. Smoke production is off the charts. Strength is at medium+. The ash is medium gray and stacked. The ash was looking suspect but held firm and straight until removal.

2nd

The black pepper spice has faded. The dark chocolate and sweet plum notes are a nice addition. The spice is more like nutmeg. The finish is long with notes of cedar, earth, espresso, dark chocolate, plum and nutmeg spice. The body is full and rich. Strength is med/full.

Final/3rd
The complex, well balanced and flavorful profile rolls into the final/3rd. The blend is perfect as it creates plenty of salivation. The delicious profile continues right to the nub.

Overall

The Perdomo ESV Regente Maduro provides a very enjoyable smoking experience. A complex, well balanced and flavorful profile with an effortless draw and great burn.

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Perdomo ESV Regente Sungrown 11/29/19

 

Appearance

A dark brown colored wrapper with a couple of prominent veins. The seams are tightly wrapped. The wrapper leaf has a nice oily sheen. The filler bunch is well packed with no apparent soft spots.

Aroma

Earth, cedar, molasses and a hint of spice on the wrapper. Cedar, dried fruit and spice at the foot.

Prelight

Cedar, molasses, espresso and spice.

1st

The initial draws bring notes of cedar and earth with a mild cinnamon spice. The ash is medium gray and tight. The draw is perfect while the burn is a bit wonky. The ash dropped just before the end of the 1st/3rd.

2nd

Upon inspection of the working end I find a wide tunnel on the faster burning side which is the cause of the erratic burn. The burn has fully self corrected a 1/4” into the 2nd/3rd. Espresso notes join the profile. Strength is medium+. Smoke production is at the high range. Flavors are well balanced. The finish is long with notes of cedar, earth, espresso and paprika spice.

Final/3rd

What started as a mild cinnamon spice has evolved to a paprika spice. The flavorful profile remains consistent right to the nub.

Overall

The Perdomo ESV Regente Sungrown provides a very enjoyable smoking experience. A complex, well balanced and flavorful profile with a perfect draw and mildly erratic burn.

Well done Nick @PerdomoCigars

 

 

Plasencia Cosecha 146 Robusto 11/28/19

 

Appearance

A milk chocolate colored wrapper with a few thin veins. The seams are tightly wrapped and difficult to find. The wrapper leaf has a very oily sheen. The filler bunch is well packed with no apparent soft spots.

Aroma

Cedar, dried fruit, tobacco and spice on the wrapper. Cedar, spice, moist fruit at the foot.

Prelight Draw
Cedar, dried fruit, black licorice, light roast coffee and spice.

1st
The initial draws bring notes of cedar and a hint of spice. The draw is effortless. Smoke production is already at the high end of medium range. The burn is a bit wavy at 1/2” in. There is a mint like note joining the profile. The ash is medium gray and stacked. Strength starts out medium. Dried fruit notes join the profile and are more noticeable on the finish. The burn has almost fully self corrected. The ash holds firm and straight until removal.

2nd
The flavor remains consistent past the midway point of the cigar. Toast notes join the profile. The ash tightens up in the 2nd/3rd. The finish is long with notes of cedar, mint, dried fruit, toast, a pinch of vanilla and crushed red pepper spice. The burn got off about 10* but with the help of simple physics is almost fully self corrected by the end of the 2nd/3rd.

Final/3rd

The complex, well balanced and flavorful profile rolls into the final/3rd. The smoke production is at the high range. Strength moves to medium+. The flavorful profile continues right to the nub.

Overall

The Plasencia Cosecha 146 Robusto provides a very enjoyable smoking experience. A complex, well balanced and flavorful profile with an effortless draw and mildly erratic burn.

Another fine smoke from the folks at @PlasenciaCigars

 

 

 

 

Plasencia Alma Del Fuego Toro 11/24/19

Appearance

A dark brown colored wrapper with a slightly reddish hue and a couple of prominent veins. The seams are tightly wrapped and difficult to find. It has a light oil sheen. The filler bunch is well packed with no apparent soft spots.

Aroma

Earth and cedar on the wrapper. Closed foot.

Prelight Draw
Earth, cedar, walnuts, wheat toast and cinnamon spice.

1st
The initial draws bring notes of cedar and a little sugary sweetness. There is also a salty note that comes and goes quickly. There is a very distant spice joining the profile. The ash is light gray and stacked. The draw is a tick on the snug side. The burn is slightly wavy. This cigar won’t be winning any long ash contests as the first 1” of ash just dropped on the deck. Espresso notes join the profile. The 2nd inch of ash held firm and straight until removal.

2nd
Upon inspection of the working end I find a couple of tiny tunnels which are causing the uneven burn. The draw has opened up nicely. Nutty notes like walnut have joined the profile along with dried fruit notes. So far the blend is complex, well balanced and flavorful. The cinnamon spice increases from distant/mild at the start to a warm cinnamon at this point almost midway through the cigar. The finish is long with notes of cedar, earth, espresso, dried fruit, walnut and warm cinnamon spice. Strength & body are med/full. Smoke production is at the high end of medium range.

Final/3rd
The burn has fully self corrected. The complex, well balanced and flavorful profile continues deep into the final/3rd. Flavorful right to the nub.

Overall

The Plasencia Alma Del Fuego Toro provides a very enjoyable smoking experience. A complex, well balanced and flavorful profile with a perfect draw after it opened up and an erratic burn until the
final/3rd.

Another delicious and quality smoke from @PlasenciaCigars

 

 

Rocky Patel ALR 2nd Edition Toro 11/23/19

 

Appearance

A dark brown colored wrapper with very fine veins. The seams are tightly wrapped. It has a very light oil sheen. The filler bunch is well packed with no apparent soft spots.

Aroma

Earth, cedar and spice on the wrapper. Earth, cedar, dark red fruit and spice at the foot.

Prelight Draw

Earth, dried red fruit, espresso, mild cinnamon spice.

1st

The initial draws bring notes of earth and cedar. After the next group of draws I find a leathery texture wrapped around a cinnamon spice. The ash is salt&pepper gray and stacked. The draw and burn are spot on. Strength is medium. Smoke production is at the low end of medium range. Toasty notes join the profile. The ash held firm and straight until removal.

2nd

The burn has become a bit wavy. Dried red fruit notes join the profile. The finish is long with notes of earth, cedar, toast, dried red fruit and mild cinnamon spice all wrapped in a leathery texture. Draw is now effortless. Smoke production is at the high range. Strength moves to medium+.

Final/3rd

The well balanced and flavorful profile rolls into the final/3rd. A pinch of black pepper spice joins the profile. The profile remains consistent right to the nub.

Overall

The Rocky Patel ALR 2nd Edition Toro provides an enjoyable smoking experience. A well balanced and flavorful profile with a great draw and mildly erratic burn. Definitely a cigar to try.

 

 

Jas Sum Kral Toothpick 2.0 Maduro Robusto 11/17/19

Appearance

A dark chocolate colored wrapper with a bit of mottling and a couple of prominent veins. The seams are tightly wrapped. There is a nice oily sheen. The filler bunch is well packed with no apparent soft spots.

Aroma

Earth, cocoa powder and cedar on the wrapper. Chocolate, earth and cedar at the foot.

Prelight Draw

Earth, dried fruit, licorice, cocoa powder and bakers chocolate.

1st

The initial draws bring notes of earth and cedar. The draw is effortless. The ash is light gray, stacked and flaky. A very faint spice joins the profile. Strength is at medium. Smoke production is at the high end of medium range. The burn is wavy. The ash had to be removed early as it was looking very suspect.

2nd

The flavor profile is very well balanced and rich. Smoke production is at the high range now, with smoke billowing off the cigar in between draws. Cocoa powder notes are more evident on the finish but are noticeable on each draw as well. The finish is long with notes of earth, cedar, cocoa powder, bakers chocolate and cinnamon spice.

Final/3rd

The flavorful profile moves unchanged into the final/3rd. The profile remains consistent right to the nub.

Overall

The Jas Sum Kral Toothpick 2.0 Maduro Robusto provides an enjoyable smoking experience. A well balanced and flavorful profile with an effortless draw and mildly erratic burn.