My Uzi Weighs a Ton

10-12-2012, 02:58 PM

I saw this robusto stck while browsing for new cigars at my local brick and mortar and the name drew me in with curiosity…My Uzi Weighs a Ton!…

Produced by Drew Estates under the Subculture studios brand, with collaboration from Joya de Nicaragua..this is a very well crafted cigar, with a nice Maduro wrapper with a Connecticut binder and a mix of fillers including Brazilian Mata Fina Oscuro, Nicaraguan Seco Jalapa, Nicaraguan Viso Condega and Nicaraguan Esteli Ligero.

compared to other 5×60 robustos, this cigar is a bit heavier, so it kinda lives up to the name, the maduro wrapper features little to know no visible veins and light oil coating. the wrapper feels a bit rough, but it is very easy to light. toasting the foot of this cigar releases a sweet smell, that’s kind of earthy in tone and within the 20 minutes i could sense a very medium flavor that is subtle and spicy.

towards the middle half of the cigar is a slight hint of chocolate that to me is a nice nod to the drew estates java lines, i was very impressed with how the hint of chocolate was not enough to over power the spicy/earthy taste, but only enough to provide added flavor. near the end the taste becomes a bit bolder and more full bodied with a the spcy flavor turning to a more rich cinnamon texture with still subtle hints of chocolate.

overall i loved this cigar and recommend you look for it at your nearest Brick and Mortar store or wherever you buy online. retail price for the 5X60 for me was $9.50 plus tax.

icehog3 · 10-12-2012, 04:34 PM

Smoked one of these this Spring...bought as an obligatory "I'm smoking in your B&M so I will buy some cigars" purchase, but was pleasantly suprised. Not something I would smoke often at the price point, but a better smoke than the name suggested.

forgop · 10-13-2012, 12:45 AM

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Originally Posted by icehog3

Smoked one of these this Spring...bought as an obligatory "I'm smoking in your B&M so I will buy some cigars" purchase, but was pleasantly suprised. Not something I would smoke often at the price point, but a better smoke than the name suggested.

I've seen them go under $55/10 all the time on cigarsprintsale.com. I think they appear on the monster occasionally also.

icehog3 · 10-13-2012, 12:55 AM

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Originally Posted by forgop

I've seen them go under $55/10 all the time on cigarsprintsale.com. I think they appear on the monster occasionally also.

Definitely a lot less than I paid for a single at a B&M, Duane...but frankly, I am not terribly interested in buying 10 of these.

xFreebirdx · 10-12-2012, 05:20 PM

I love the 7x60's.

Just have to make sure to set aside enough time to smoke one.

Remo · 10-12-2012, 05:27 PM

I really like the MUWAT

poriggity · 10-12-2012, 05:31 PM

Nice review.. I guess I'm one of the only ones that thought it was pretty bland and boring, but that's the beauty of cigars

68TriShield · 10-12-2012, 06:11 PM

The couple I tried were good,not loved though.If they had a smaller cigar I might buy them occasionally.

Thanks for your thoughts.

Brlesq · 10-12-2012, 07:04 PM

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Originally Posted by 68TriShield

The couple I tried were good,not loved though.If they had a smaller cigar I might buy them occasionally.

Thanks for your thoughts.

They do make a smaller one. The MUWAT Bait Fish. 4"x44. Even better than the 60 ring size, IMHO.

Don Fernando · 10-13-2012, 02:28 AM

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Originally Posted by poriggity

Nice review.. I guess I'm one of the only ones that thought it was pretty bland and boring, but that's the beauty of cigars

I have the same opinion. Now the +11 is a different story, I like that one.

10-13-2012, 04:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Don Fernando

I have the same opinion. Now the +11 is a different story, I like that one.

Except for the bait fish, i have tried the entire MUWAT line and wanted my review to reflect the whole line, instead of just one single size, as they all seem to be the same.

T.G · 10-14-2012, 01:04 AM

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Originally Posted by backyardcigar

Except for the bait fish, i have tried the entire MUWAT line

So, you've never actually tried the Baitfish, but yet, you're an expert on it. Oh, the irony.

N2 GOLD · 10-12-2012, 06:48 PM

Thanks for the review. I have been wanting to try ony but have yet to find a single stick at the shops....

Remo · 10-12-2012, 06:50 PM

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Originally Posted by N2 GOLD

Thanks for the review. I have been wanting to try ony but have yet to find a single stick at the shops....

Oh really?

EricF · 10-12-2012, 06:52 PM

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Originally Posted by N2 GOLD

Thanks for the review. I have been wanting to try ony but have yet to find a single stick at the shops....

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Originally Posted by Remo_5_0

Oh really?

Behave Mike!!!!!

kelmac07 · 10-12-2012, 07:09 PM

And CI has an exclusive 52RG one as well Dave.

10-12-2012, 07:38 PM

5x50 is the smallest of the uzi's , the bait fish is more or less a different product from the main uzi line.

pnoon · 10-12-2012, 08:03 PM

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Originally Posted by backyardcigar

5x50 is the smallest of the uzi's , the bait fish is more or less a different product from the main uzi line.

Just a matter of semantics.
The way I look at it, MUWAT Bait Fish is part of the MUWAT line.

DaBear · 10-12-2012, 09:28 PM

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Originally Posted by pnoon

Just a matter of semantics.
The way I look at it, MUWAT Bait Fish is part of the MUWAT line.

Same here. Just like the La Sirena A's are still a La Sirena despite a tweaked blend and different wrapper.

From my talks with those in the business(which are few and far between, so take my word with a grain of salt) most blends are tweaked slightly from size to size, and this is the same sort of deal. Where it is different is with the new +11s(the 5x52 MUWATs), where the blend had a fairly large overhaul.

the jiggler · 10-12-2012, 10:44 PM

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Originally Posted by backyardcigar

5x50 is the smallest of the uzi's , the bait fish is more or less a different product from the main uzi line.

+11

10-12-2012, 02:58 PM	#1
backyardcigar Guest Posts: n/a	My Uzi Weighs a Ton I saw this robusto stck while browsing for new cigars at my local brick and mortar and the name drew me in with curiosity…My Uzi Weighs a Ton!… Produced by Drew Estates under the Subculture studios brand, with collaboration from Joya de Nicaragua..this is a very well crafted cigar, with a nice Maduro wrapper with a Connecticut binder and a mix of fillers including Brazilian Mata Fina Oscuro, Nicaraguan Seco Jalapa, Nicaraguan Viso Condega and Nicaraguan Esteli Ligero. compared to other 5×60 robustos, this cigar is a bit heavier, so it kinda lives up to the name, the maduro wrapper features little to know no visible veins and light oil coating. the wrapper feels a bit rough, but it is very easy to light. toasting the foot of this cigar releases a sweet smell, that’s kind of earthy in tone and within the 20 minutes i could sense a very medium flavor that is subtle and spicy. towards the middle half of the cigar is a slight hint of chocolate that to me is a nice nod to the drew estates java lines, i was very impressed with how the hint of chocolate was not enough to over power the spicy/earthy taste, but only enough to provide added flavor. near the end the taste becomes a bit bolder and more full bodied with a the spcy flavor turning to a more rich cinnamon texture with still subtle hints of chocolate. overall i loved this cigar and recommend you look for it at your nearest Brick and Mortar store or wherever you buy online. retail price for the 5X60 for me was $9.50 plus tax.

10-12-2012, 04:34 PM	#2
icehog3 Admiral Douchebag Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tom Location: Clermont, Kentucky Posts: 71,304 Trading: (60)	Re: My Uzi Weighs a Ton Smoked one of these this Spring...bought as an obligatory "I'm smoking in your B&M so I will buy some cigars" purchase, but was pleasantly suprised. Not something I would smoke often at the price point, but a better smoke than the name suggested. __________________ Thanks Dave, Julian, James, Kelly, Peter, Gerry, Dave, Mo, Frank, Týr and Mr. Mark!

10-12-2012, 05:20 PM	#5
xFreebirdx Patriot Guard Rider Join Date: Feb 2012 First Name: Eddie Location: Landrum, SC Posts: 201 Trading: (2)	Re: My Uzi Weighs a Ton I love the 7x60's. Just have to make sure to set aside enough time to smoke one. __________________ Veteran: ★US ARMY 78 - 81★.......★Patriot Guard Rider ID#45266 07/06/06★

10-12-2012, 05:27 PM	#6
Remo C.I.A Join Date: Feb 2011 First Name: Mike Location: Palm Harbor, Florida Posts: 12,597 Trading: (122)	Re: My Uzi Weighs a Ton I really like the MUWAT __________________

10-12-2012, 05:31 PM	#7
poriggity Cigar Zombie Fo Life! Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Scott Location: Lake Arrowhead, Ca Posts: 806 Trading: (13)	Re: My Uzi Weighs a Ton Nice review.. I guess I'm one of the only ones that thought it was pretty bland and boring, but that's the beauty of cigars __________________ Bearded Dad Blog

10-12-2012, 06:11 PM	#8
68TriShield Got Torque? Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Dave Location: Maryland Posts: 7,194 Trading: (40)	Re: My Uzi Weighs a Ton The couple I tried were good,not loved though.If they had a smaller cigar I might buy them occasionally. Thanks for your thoughts.

10-12-2012, 06:48 PM	#13
N2 GOLD MIND OVER MATTER... Join Date: Feb 2011 First Name: RICO Location: So. CAL 33° 44' 44" N / 117° 52' 0" W Posts: 2,330 Trading: (1)	Re: My Uzi Weighs a Ton Thanks for the review. I have been wanting to try ony but have yet to find a single stick at the shops.... __________________ When I want your opinion, I'll give it to ya.

10-12-2012, 07:09 PM	#16
kelmac07 Resident Maduro Whore!! Join Date: Apr 2009 First Name: Mac Location: Newport News, VA Posts: 27,322 Trading: (218)	Re: My Uzi Weighs a Ton And CI has an exclusive 52RG one as well Dave. __________________ Dom in the MLB thread "I could probably get you to wear a Yankee hat for a Maduro!"

10-12-2012, 07:38 PM	#17
backyardcigar Guest Posts: n/a	Re: My Uzi Weighs a Ton 5x50 is the smallest of the uzi's , the bait fish is more or less a different product from the main uzi line.