LasciviousXXX Blind Review Thread
 

I won Tyr's 2nd Anniversary contest and received 5 blind beauties for review. This is my first one:

I picked # 4 for the review:
http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-..._6058058_n.jpg

This was about a 44 x 5.5" triple capped cigar. Had a nice light wrapper that was silky smooth. It was lightly box pressed.

1st Third: When I lit this up, I knew it was heavy on the nicotine as my lips were getting numb right away. This cigar had a distinct floral flavor profile with just a touch of cedar. It burned perfectly and produced a lot of smoke. I wouldn't call the smoke heavy but there was a lot of it.

2nd Third: The floral qualities stayed in the forefront and some cinnamon and ashy flavors came in as well. The smoke became a little more creamy at this point.

3rd Third: The strength kicked up a notch. Some more woodsy flavors came out and it was not quite as floral. At this point, I was sure this cigar had some age on it as I did not get any "young" or ammonia flavors at all. The burn remained perfect as did the flavor.

Final Verdict: I enjoyed this cigar to the point that I would buy a box or 2. The flavors remind me me a bit of a Montecristo but not quite. This was a 4-star winner. If the other 4 are half this good, I'll be one happy camper!

Thanks Tyr and what did I smoke baybeee!

MCS

Re: LasciviousXXX Blind Review Thread
 

nice review, be curious to find out what it was

Re: LasciviousXXX Blind Review Thread
 

A Boli CE? With some age they can be amazing.

Re: LasciviousXXX Blind Review Thread
 

I recently had an HdM Regalos that was similar. The size is about right, and the change from floral to woodsy was in line with what I experienced.

Nice job, Scott!

Re: LasciviousXXX Blind Review Thread
 

Excellent!!! Glad you enjoyed the smoke Scott. These are excellent cigars that are, unfortunately, no longer in production.

What he smoked:

A 2000 Punch Black Prince




http://i122.photobucket.com/albums/o...s/c39063ef.jpg


These cigars were discontinued in 2002 much to the dismay of many seasoned cigar smokers. The flavors are very tasty and I agree with you, the strength kicks up a notch or two in the last 1/3 of the cigar.

This smoke holds a special place in my heart as well. It was one of the most memorable cigars I smoked this year. Not for the flavor or taste but because this box belonged to one of our brothers who recently passed away, TOJE (Steve Faccenda). I felt it only appropriate to carry on his legacy of generosity by gifting a cigar from this box to another brother. I will admit to tearing up a bit when I smoked the first cigar out of this box in his honor. Scott, tonight you did his memory proud by unknowingly enjoying this cigar in his honor, and I will again admit to tearing up a bit. He was a good man and he would have wanted you to enjoy this. Thank you for being a part of this with me.

I'm glad you enjoyed the cigar and can't wait for the other reviews :tu

Re: LasciviousXXX Blind Review Thread
 

Wow! That was an honor! I knew this had to be something out of the ordinary since it tasted a bit like some cigars I've had and yet was different. Thanks so much the opportunity to smoke a rare cigar with some great history to it.

MCS

Re: LasciviousXXX Blind Review Thread
 

Well done, gentlemen!!! :tu

Re: LasciviousXXX Blind Review Thread
 

My pleasure good sir! I'm glad you enjoyed it. I am a big fan of the Black Prince as well. I only wish they hadn't discontinued them.

Re: LasciviousXXX Blind Review Thread
 

that is an awesome smoke for a blind review.

great job everyone involved

Re: LasciviousXXX Blind Review Thread
 

Boli CE was my first guess too. I have some '98s that are very nice.

But the Black Prince sure sounds like a winner!

Re: LasciviousXXX Blind Review Thread
 

And nice Guitar BTW.. Jackson?

Re: LasciviousXXX Blind Review Thread
 

Very cool guys! Great review.

Re: LasciviousXXX Blind Review Thread
 

It's actually a St Blues. It was a prototype for a guitar they never carried. I've been trying to get the action right on it for 3 years!

MCS

Re: LasciviousXXX Blind Review Thread
 

Hey bro! If you smoke #1 today it'll be like we are virtually Herf'in together :D I'm having the same one tonite :tu

Re: LasciviousXXX Blind Review Thread
 

#1 it is!

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-..._4269600_n.jpg

This was a robusto size cigar with a light wrapper.

1st Third: Large volume of smoke. Flavors included some floral, cedar, and a dash of spice. There was another flavor that I couldn't pin down til closer to the end. Burn was spot-on. I would describe this as a hearty medium-bodied smoke.

2nd Third: The most prominent change in flavor was the introduction of some sweetness in the form of burnt marshmallow. Everything else stayed steady and good. The mystery flavor was still there and starting to make me think.

Last Third: Eureka!! I got it! Cloves baybeee! The mystery flavor was definitely cloves. Not the overpowering clove flavor you get from a clove cigarette but a much more subdued and enjoyable addition to a great cigar.

This was obviously a winner. I have no idea what I smoked as I haven't had anything like it.


MCS

Re: LasciviousXXX Blind Review Thread
 

Now THAT sounds like an awesome smoke.. burnt marshmallow? Damn...

Re: LasciviousXXX Blind Review Thread
 

Oh Scott.... I freakin' LOVE your review of this cigar :tu

Ok, what he really smoked:

http://i122.photobucket.com/albums/o...s/ce278fa5.jpg



A 1986 PSD4

I too get marshmallow flavors and cedar flavors throughout. I also find a light subtle leather flavor with that added bit of spice that you mentioned. I absolutely adore these smokes. This is why we age PSD4's as no matter how good they are fresh, they are nowhere near these babies!

http://i122.photobucket.com/albums/o...s/7fcabeae.jpg

Re: LasciviousXXX Blind Review Thread
 

Wow!! A 1986!:dr Great Review!:tu

Re: LasciviousXXX Blind Review Thread
 

I wish i had your guys palates. Makes me bummed I missed out on box of Black Prince last year.

Re: LasciviousXXX Blind Review Thread
 

wow what a great cigar

another great review

Re: LasciviousXXX Blind Review Thread
 

You have spoiled me! I've had a few PSD4's but this one was a home run! 3 more to go. What does XXX have in store for me next??


MCS

Re: LasciviousXXX Blind Review Thread
 

So happy you enjoyed it brother and glad we got to virtua-HERF :tu

I have had the good fortune of smoking some great PSD4's from the 90's thanks to some great BOTL's here and its been a lot of fun to compare fresh, aged and vintage PSD4's and see how they mature over time. Great little experiment.

Can't wait for your next review bro :tu

Re: LasciviousXXX Blind Review Thread
 

This thread is a blast to follow. Thank you Tyr and Scott!

Re: LasciviousXXX Blind Review Thread
 

1986 PSD4, I am beyond jealous. Wow...

Re: LasciviousXXX Blind Review Thread
 

You and I both...

I can't wait to see what's next here... damn.

Re: LasciviousXXX Blind Review Thread
 

(popcorn smiley)

Re: LasciviousXXX Blind Review Thread
 

This is a great thread!! :tu

Re: LasciviousXXX Blind Review Thread
 

:tpd:

Re: LasciviousXXX Blind Review Thread
 

Blind review threads are always entertaining. Thanks guys.

Re: LasciviousXXX Blind Review Thread
 

Wow, an 86 PSD4? One of these is def top 5 on my bucket list :)

Great reviews so far!

aj

Re: LasciviousXXX Blind Review Thread
 

Where's the rest? :D

Re: LasciviousXXX Blind Review Thread
 

Maybe the same place this one is:

http://www.cigarasylum.com/vb/showpo...5&postcount=65

:r :r :r

Re: LasciviousXXX Blind Review Thread
 

I've been having some sinus issues of late. I'm feeling pretty good today. Maybe tonight.....


MCS

Re: LasciviousXXX Blind Review Thread
 

Great thread fellas! :tu

Love watching these blind reviews unfold, especially when they are involving some very nice sticks! :dr:dr

Re: LasciviousXXX Blind Review Thread
 

I knew some smartass would bring that up... hahahaha... :r

I could smoke it today, but Dom's off to Epic, so we won't know what it is for a while. The suspense may kill me...

Re: LasciviousXXX Blind Review Thread
 

We do have computers in the South. And there will be a few at EPIC. Smoke it now!!

Re: LasciviousXXX Blind Review Thread
 

Alright... once I get back from that gym, that'll be my cigar.

Re: LasciviousXXX Blind Review Thread
 

I swear, you guys should go into advertising, every time I come to this forum I want to buy a different cigar (or box). I guess PSD4 is going on the list.................

Re: LasciviousXXX Blind Review Thread
 

Did you ever get a chance to smoke the others bro?

Re: LasciviousXXX Blind Review Thread
 

My cigar bar went non-smoking, I haven't had a cigar since early December. been smoking a pipe in the car. I'm looking for a new place that allows cigars so I can finish this up. They are still there in the top of my favorite desktop humi!


MCS

Re: LasciviousXXX Blind Review Thread
 

WHAT!!!! That's horrible man! How does a cigar bar go non-smoking? That's like a BBQ joint going all vegan. Blasphemy!

Sorry you haven't had a cigar in so long Scott. Hopefully you can find another place and remedy that soon :tu

Re: LasciviousXXX Blind Review Thread
 

After a long hiatus, I am back! It's about 65 degrees today. Very windy so I ended up in the garage.

http://a4.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphot..._6701998_n.jpg

I popped the triple cap off of #5 today. This is about a 42x5.5'' cigar with a beautiful light wrapper. The first thing I noticed about this cigar was that it was quite heavy for a corona. This became a bit of an issue.

First Third: This baby was plugged! I cut it a second time and did some of my famous massage technique but it really didn't open up much. It made me remember that I need to get a draw poker! I got my longest needle and did enough work to get some smoke out of it. The smoke I could get was very creamy and sweet. This was what I would call a "velvety" smoke. Heavy smoke, long finish, velvety! There were some floral qualities and I could get the sense that this was well-aged. It's amazing how much a Cuban cigar can change with age. There's nothing else like it.

Second Third: More massaging and more poking. It had a noticable plugged spot about an inch from the cap. I didn't get much of a flavor change. Some very light cedar notes started chiming in. The problem was that it actually became more plugged as I smoked. I was puffing hard to get very little. My massaging eventually broke the wrapper and it became a bit of a slapstick routine to keep it together. The smoke I got was good. Real good.

Last Third: I didn't make it. Sorry about that, Tyr. I think they may have rolled a rock into this one!

I can say that I probably gave up on a wonderful and well-aged cigar. I am shopping for a draw poker right now!


MCS

Re: LasciviousXXX Blind Review Thread
 

Aw bummer!!! Sorry about the plugged smoke brother! There's nothing worse. It really is too bad as this is what you smoked:

5th Anniversary Vegas Robaina Familiar from the Box

http://i122.photobucket.com/albums/o...s/4c4bdcf7.jpg

http://i122.photobucket.com/albums/o...s/77f50dee.jpg


These cigars have a wonderful flavor! Rich and creamy with a not so subtle flavor of vintage tobacco reminiscent of the Cubatobacco days. I am really sorry that this one was plugged bro as these are some of my favorite Robaina's.

Love these reviews Scott! You're getting close to the end brother :tu

Re: LasciviousXXX Blind Review Thread
 

Damn! Some great cigars in this, Tyr!

Re: LasciviousXXX Blind Review Thread
 

Awesome thread! :tu
Posted via Mobile Device

Re: LasciviousXXX Blind Review Thread
 

Only #2 and #3 left to go :)

I love this thread btw

Re: LasciviousXXX Blind Review Thread
 

:banger Wow how did I miss this thread!

Re: LasciviousXXX Blind Review Thread
 

I'm baaaaack!

Okay, #2 was set on fire today:

http://a7.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphot..._6452630_n.jpg

This one had a strong cedar prelight aroma. I'm into woodsy cigars, so I was excited.

First Third: This one is probably the strongest of the four I've smoked. The prelight cedar was certainly present when I started smoking. The cedar overtones had some oak and ashy flavors with it. The nicotine was in full effect on this cigar.

Second Third: A little more mellow at this point. The flavor profile didn't change much. It seemed to get a little sweeter at this point. This cigar produces a ton of smoke!

Last Third: The strength picked up again here. It might be because I was smoking faster than usual since it was so good. The flavor profile remained consistent throughout. While this wasn't the most complex smoke of the bunch, it is one of my favorites due to the strong woodsy flavor.

MCS

Re: LasciviousXXX Blind Review Thread
 

what an amazing thread. A real eye opener and heartfelt.

Re: LasciviousXXX Blind Review Thread
 

Thanks for the reviews, Scott and Tyr.:tu
This is an entertaining thread.