(The return of the) Nestor Reserve Maduro

borndead1 · 12-24-2021, 10:06 PM

HAPPY CHRISTMAKWANZUKKAH!

These $2 torpedoes were quite the rage for a while like 10 yrs ago, and were one of my favorite smokes at one point. Then the quality took a nosedive and I stopped buying/smoking them. In fact, if I recall correctly, the last one I smoked had quite a bit of humidor time and was still nasty as f**k. But I guess I fell victim to nostalgia and grabbed a bundle of this new version when they came up on C Bid.

Visually, this new batch are already superior to the old ones in that the wrappers do not appear to be "enhanced" in any way (y'all know what I'm talking about; those wrappers were dyed somehow). This cigar is well constructed, has a nice weight in the hand, and an easy draw.

First few draws...strong tobacco flavor with an earthy/grassy flavor through the nose and on the finish. Not what one would expect from a maduro wrap cigar.

About 1" in...plain tobacco and earthy flavors are the same, but a coconut flavor has come in on the finish.

A little past the first inch, some familiar maduro flavors start coming in. The ash is almost pure white, which is surprising. Ash holding strong at over 1" before I knocked it off.

Around halfway...initial flavors have been replaced by the more typical maduro flavors of coconut/cocoa on the draw, with an anise flavor on the palate between draws. Good burn with only 1 minor correction.

A little past halfway...the anise has become quite strong in the nose exhale and on the finish, but not in a bad way. Burn is still quite good. Trying not to get too excited, but I am digging this one so far.

Toward the end...the dominant flavors and aromas have remained the same, with just a little bit of an ammonia flavor coming in. I honestly expected that, as this cigar has only been resting in the humi for a few days. I let 'er die at around 1.5".

Final thoughts...it looks like the Nestor Reserve maduro has truly returned, meeting and perhaps surpassing its former glory. To Cigarbid I go, to snag 10 bundles before they go to sh*t again! Hahahaha

G G · 12-25-2021, 07:10 AM

Great to know. I loved em too back in the day. Gotta get me some. Thanks.

12-24-2021, 10:06 PM	#1
borndead1 Ayatollah of Rock n Rolla Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Mark Location: Lancaster, CA Posts: 1,364 Trading: (7)	(The return of the) Nestor Reserve Maduro HAPPY CHRISTMAKWANZUKKAH! These $2 torpedoes were quite the rage for a while like 10 yrs ago, and were one of my favorite smokes at one point. Then the quality took a nosedive and I stopped buying/smoking them. In fact, if I recall correctly, the last one I smoked had quite a bit of humidor time and was still nasty as f*k. But I guess I fell victim to nostalgia and grabbed a bundle of this new version when they came up on C Bid. Visually, this new batch are already superior to the old ones in that the wrappers do not appear to be "enhanced" in any way (y'all know what I'm talking about; those wrappers were dyed somehow). This cigar is well constructed, has a nice weight in the hand, and an easy draw. First few draws...strong tobacco flavor with an earthy/grassy flavor through the nose and on the finish. Not what one would expect from a maduro wrap cigar. About 1" in...plain tobacco and earthy flavors are the same, but a coconut flavor has come in on the finish. A little past the first inch, some familiar maduro flavors start coming in. The ash is almost pure white, which is surprising. Ash holding strong at over 1" before I knocked it off. Around halfway...initial flavors have been replaced by the more typical maduro flavors of coconut/cocoa on the draw, with an anise flavor on the palate between draws. Good burn with only 1 minor correction. A little past halfway...the anise has become quite strong in the nose exhale and on the finish, but not in a bad way. Burn is still quite good. Trying not to get too excited, but I am digging this one so far. Toward the end...the dominant flavors and aromas have remained the same, with just a little bit of an ammonia flavor coming in. I honestly expected that, as this cigar has only been resting in the humi for a few days. I let 'er die at around 1.5". Final thoughts...it looks like the Nestor Reserve maduro has truly returned, meeting and perhaps surpassing its former glory. To Cigarbid I go, to snag 10 bundles before they go to sht again! Hahahaha __________________ None are more hopelessly enslaved than those who falsely believe they are free.

12-25-2021, 07:10 AM	#2
G G BR549 Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Greg Location: Taylor, FL. Posts: 12,730 Trading: (10)	Re: (The return of the) Nestor Reserve Maduro Great to know. I loved em too back in the day. Gotta get me some. Thanks.

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