Blind Taste Test Cigar # 1

6 inches 50/46 ring size
Toro or Grand Corona
Wrapper natural with some spots and blemishes but firm rough around the edges soso construction.
Pre draw firm draw hints of spice almost ginger taste.
1/3 ok smoke leather earthy no surprises thought it would have had more of a spice taste from the pre draw.
1/2 really just tobacco taste its a smoke started to taste like and ashtray starting to be a let me down.
Last third same as the rest wasn't that stunning.
I enjoyed this with Iced coffee made with fresh ground dark roast starbucks coffee beans

Not horrible but wasn't as good as #2.
will up date when I get the revel of the mystery cigar....

Blind Taste Test Cigar # 2

Robusto in size 5X50
Habano/Cojonu wraper
 Veinny toothy wrapper Well built firm stick Pre draw nice clean draw earthy cedar. First light creamy mellow relaxing aroma very enjoyable. Second third like the first good smoke not much change here would have expected some spice so I think I will rule out a Peppin stick. Last third earthy creamy nutty good all around smoke. Had some burn issues but touched up nice.

                                                   

I enjoyed this with Brown Angel

Brewed by:
Clown Shoes visit their website
Massachusetts, United States
Style | ABV
American Brown Ale |  7.00% ABV

 

The smoke B Kind of one dimensional but good smoke. I would say it was a CAO Gold

The Beer B+ good not over powering with hops like some Micro Brew Brown Ales.

Can't wait to find out what this is I nubbed this one I made for a great combo on a hot summer night.









The mystery cigar is 

Gran Habano Vintage 2002 Robusto

Cigar Size: 5.0" x 50

The 90-rated Corojo #5 remains the bread and butter of Gran Habano.
This gem of the industry delivers bold, Cuban-esque flavors in droves
thoughout the slow-burning, medium to full-bodied smoke. But the beauty
behind this cigar is the Nicaraguan-grown Corojo wrapper, cultivated in 2002.
Indeed, this dark and alluring wrapper was cultivated 7 years ago and set to
rest in cedar for a day like today. When draped around the bold blend of Nicaraguan
and Dominican Habano-seed long-fillers, good things happen. Expect all the rich n’ creamy
Cuban-esque goodness – including coffee, nuts, and earth – tamed by the well-aged Corojo leaf.
The smoke is still strong and complex, but mellow in character....it’s good.

 So I wasn't too far off with my review of this cigar I think that is one point for me and two more mystery cigars left to review..

Blind Taste Test

I decided to do a blind cigar taste test with some people on the CBid boards. Some people may review cigars better than others; this isn't a place only for those people who can write good reviews. It is a place to share your experience of this unknown cigar not influenced by the brand. Some things you may want to comment on are appearance, smell, ash, size, shape, taste, your setting Got my end of the trade today. Let the Games begin!?!?!

Little Havana Overruns ''Small Batch''

Perla Length: 4.25 Ring: 40

Country of Origin: USA
Strength: Full
Wrapper: Habano
Binder: Nicaraguan
Filler: Nicaraguan
Place of purchase: Holts

I am going to do  an experiment I bought this bundle of value cigars because it peeked my interest. They lead you to believe they are made by Don Pepin in Little Havana they very well maybe made there and they are a small batch smoke full bodied now sounds like Tatuaje seconds but none of the sizes match any Tatuaje out there. 

So here is the plan smoke some now box them for six months test again then test them at a year and see if they get any better.

First impressions lack luster at best not much flavor. Not good not bad yard gars at best at this point but I hope to change that.

I’m always hearing about people ageing their smokes 1, 2, even 5 years So lets if these cigars will age and become a better smoke.  Check back in six months and we'll see how these are doing in round 2....

 


APPEARANCE:  dark-brown Habano wrapper solid stick
CONSTRUCTION: very good
DRAW: Good   

PRELIGHT: Sweet Fruity                                     
AROMA: ok
FLAVOR: not much
DOMINANT FLAVORS: hint of leather, earth, a little pepper not much
STRENGHT: Medium to full
SMOKING TIME: 30 minutes
GENERAL IMPRESSION: ok

Appearance 8

Construction 9

Flavor 4

Value 6

Overall Experience 5

The New Java Mint

Drew Estate and Rocky Patel  is debuting Java Mint this next flavor in the Java line in Vegas and the IPCPR. Got the word  a certain smoke shop in the Philly area has them already. Like most I started with flavored like the Java Latte don't get me wrong still a great smoke it's a staple in my flavored humidor always have a few on hand. I will be making my way there this week to pick up a few and maybe do a group tasting with some friends and we can see what the buzz is about.
Java Mint features a Brazilian maduro wrapper, and will come in five box-pressed shapes: Corona – 5×42, Robusto – 5 ½x50, Toro – 6×50, The 58 – 5×58 and Petite Corona – 4 1/2×38. The cigars will be priced between $5.50 and $8.00 at retail, and comes in a box of 24.

La Flor Dominicana Double Ligero DL600

Country of Origin: Dominican Republic
Strength: Full
Wrapper: Ecuadorian
Binder: Dominican
Filler: Dominican

#600

Length: 5.25

Ring: 52

I'm not one for the connoisseur reviews but pre light draw you could taste hints of chocolate always a good sign to me this is going to be a great smoke.

First third  great draw great flavor tight ash that held on for almost half the cigar.

Second third smooth full body experience would go as far as say creamy enjoyment.

Final third as with the rest of the cigar it finish as well as it started creamy smooth slight hint of pepper.  

Defiantly a Nubber you won't want it to end.

Appearance: B+ Nothing to write home about but very understated

Construction: A+ Couldn't say a bad thing

Flavor: A+ Great smoke start to finish

Value: B  Reasonably priced good cigar

Overall Experience: A

Would I buy a box, fiver, single, or pass:

Box for the right price and I can find plenty good deals for them on line and B&M. 

So do your self a favor pick up a fiver or couple of singles and judge for yourself.