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Sorry guys, my PC decided to shred it's primary hard drive, leaving me without my law school notes/the paper that's due in a week or the ability to post pics online.

I should be up and running again by the weekend. Sorry for the delay :/

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I got a virus on my business computer yesterday morning. HQ is still remoting in as I type this trying to get it fixed. I feel your pain.

Computer problems :td

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:tu:tu:banger

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Then just smoke the cigar (and enjoy it) and don't worry about the pics... just do the review. Kelly did a pretty good job on them anyway.

Also, that cigar should really cheer you up! :D

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I'm waiting on a 10P call from my computer guy. If that goes as I was hoping, I should be up and running tomorrow :)

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BTT 6 sent in. Sincere apologies for the egregious delay :(

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Slavic Cigar #6
************

Cigar: Mystery Cigar 6
Setting: Back deck on a 60 deg night. Soon turned to a 45deg night with rain.
Drink: Nada

Initial Impressions: Cigar is constructed very well. So dark it looks almost dyed. Medium veins, tight wrap.

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b1...usakid/254.jpg
^Evil bunny.

Cut and pre-light draw: Cut easily with my Xixar multi-tool. Draw is medium/easy with a flavor that reminds me of chewing tobacco. Noted a triple cap after cut.

Lit easily using my tri-torch.

Draw after lighting: Remains smoothe at medium/easy. Fantastic.

First Third: Clouds of smoke come from this cigar.
Peppery start, and seems to be a very strong cigar flavor wise.
Burn was uneven for 1/3.
I managed to purge this one a bit hard and ended up shooting hot ash right down my jacket :/
Pepper mellowed a bit but was still heavy at the back of my throat/tip of my tongue.
This reminds me strongly of a MOW.

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b1...usakid/256.jpg
^Dusty ash.

Second Third: Frequent purging kept this cigar tasting clean.
Pepper was still strong but no tar notes.
Cigar continued to emit tonnes and tonnes of smoke.
Ash was brown and looks dusty, this is a first for me.
Construction remained flawless.
Pepper flavor mellowed slightly. The actual flavor was hard for me to place, but suffice it to say, "pleasant."
At the end of 2/3 it dropped 10deg and started raining. Moved to covered front porch like a cat on fire.

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b1...usakid/260.jpg
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b1...usakid/262.jpg
^Good ash even after relocating to front porch.

Third Third: Very very strong nic. buzz off of this one. I mean slap you in the face buzz.
Flavor mellowed out significantly.
Ash would last for about 1.5" and would always fall off during purging. I'd since learned to dodge properly.

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b1...usakid/264.jpg

Final Impressions: This was a good cigar, though I didn't think it was anything fancy. Construction held throughout. The pepper was a bit overwhelming, but not so much that I wouldn't want to try another.
Would I buy again: If the price point was right, yes.
Would I smoke again: Absolutely.
Overall Rating With 10 the highest possible and 0 the baseline: 8.8

Final Thoughts: I'm interested to see what this cigar was. It reminded me of a MOW in looks and flavor, smoked like an Opus but didn't pick up the pepper flavor at the end like either cigar did.

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Flat4boxer Cigar #6
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Prelight

Cigar number 6 is a dark brown maduro wrapped stick. Firm to the touch and well constructed with a somewhat oily sheen. Pre-light draw is firm.

http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i2...rs2/Unk6a5.jpg

Light

Perfect draw (for me) with plenty of full flavor, full bodied goodness.

http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i2...lrs2/Unk6b.jpg

First 3rd

Great flavor!!! Not as bold as a Camacho Tripple Maduro. Nice even burn starting out. Smooth flavors are not overpowering. Slight linger on the finish with just a hint of spice and it forms a nice tight, white ash.

http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i2...lrs2/Unk6c.jpg

Second 3rd

Flavor holding steady with hints of what I'd say is cedar. Even burn continues. As a side note, I set a personal record on my hand held comunications device in Bubble Breaker at this point.

http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i2...lrs2/Unk6d.jpg

Third 3rd

More full flavor coming out....seems to be getting stronger. Perhaps it's just the length of time I've been smoking it. *shrug* Can't seem to stop puffing....I'm going to nub this thing!!!

http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i2...lrs2/Unk6e.jpg

Overall I'd give this powerhouse a 9.1/10

Would recommend this to everyone and would buy again in a heartbeat.

Thanks for reading.

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What they smoked:

http://i725.photobucket.com/albums/w...hotomyx/06.jpg

2006 Fuente Anejo

Slavac score: 8.8
Flat4boxer score: 9.1

Kelly needs to hide his credit card... these puppies aren't all that cheap.

Thoughts now that ya know?

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Hell I liked it. My local B&M has'em!

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Ooh good one! I love the Anejos, they remind me of winter time :) Which size btw?

I love this thread! Keep it up guys!

aj

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46. :d

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X 2

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Me too! This thread ROCKS!:banger

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Thanks guys!


Maybe I'll do another one after this. :)

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Will I still qualify as a newb that is eligible for BTT's at that point? :dr

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I better learn to refine my taste bugs.

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#7's in :)

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Yay!!! :D

aj

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BTT 8's in. This one's interesting as hell.