Los Blancos Nine

Adriftpanda · 08-28-2010, 05:52 AM

This cigar was given to me by SterlingCigarMan today at Tower Pipes and Cigars. Andy had asked me to do a review for it, figured I have no life so what the hell.

Size: 5 x 50
Wrapper: Nicaraguan Habano Corojo Oscuro
Binder: Nicaragua
Filler: Nicaragua

First couple puffs on this cigar, I expected a full pow kick in the nuts spice since it is triple ligero, but NO, not at all. Getting some nice dense smoke. It's got some semi sweet tobacco flavor to it, leaving my tongue a little tingly. I would almost go as far as saying, syrup like sweet. Nose exhale, getting a very nice little subtle spice. I'm loving the fact, that this is not an overpowering spice kick ligero smoke.

As the 2/3rd starts off, starting to pick up on some rich coffee flavors, nose exhale and getting that nice little spice to it. I could see smoking this cigar with a nice stout! Getting a nice chocolate taste. No real soft spots, getting a pretty even burn, although the ash doesn't hold worth a damn.

As the final third begins, I'm starting to feel it a little. Son of a biscuit just kinda snuck up on me. I really don't want to say this, but it really taste like a Viaje Skull and Bones to me. Yes, I said it. The peppery flavor does kick up a notch but not to that kick your nuts notch, but it's a very pleasant pepper taste.

Overall, it was a nice cigar. Not sure on the price but I wouldn't expect it to be more than $10. Is it worth a try? YES, go out and try to find them. I'm generally a slow smoker, but this cigar burnt pretty fast.

jonumberone · 08-28-2010, 07:07 AM

Great review Huy.

You really nailed the syrup sweet and not kick you in the nuts spice.

I grabbed 2 5er's of the Toro and payed $7 a stick.

kelmac07 · 08-28-2010, 09:13 AM

Nice review Huy!!

08-28-2010, 09:23 AM

Nice review Huy.

pektel · 08-28-2010, 09:27 AM

Nice review Huy!

TripleF · 08-28-2010, 09:30 AM

I had one last week and was impressed!!

Great review Huy!!

08-28-2010, 10:59 AM

Thanks for the review brother, Happy to meet you in person, and glad you liked the cigar. It retails in CA for around $8.??.

T.G · 08-28-2010, 01:11 PM

Andy gave me one of these yesterday also, which I smoked at Tower, and I'd have to pretty much agree with Huy's review. Very nice cigar. When I got down to the last 1" or so of the cigar, I was kind of bummed that I was reaching the end of such a nice cigar.

NCRadioMan · 08-28-2010, 01:13 PM

Los Blancos should get rid of their other cigars and just focus on this one. It is the most unlike any of their others, thank God.

09-19-2010, 01:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Adriftpanda

Overall, it was a nice cigar. Not sure on the price but I wouldn't expect it to be more than $10. Is it worth a try? YES, go out and try to find them. I'm generally a slow smoker, but this cigar burnt pretty fast.

Thanks for reviewing the NINE. I am glad you enjoyed our cigar.

The MSRP on the NINE is $6.93 - $9.75 depending on the state.

Adriftpanda · 09-19-2010, 02:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SterlingCigarMan

Thanks for reviewing the NINE. I am glad you enjoyed our cigar.

The MSRP on the NINE is $6.93 - $9.75 depending on the state.

It's doing well at the shop Andy. Everyone that has tried it, has been extremely impressed with it. I recommend that stick to pretty much everyone that comes in, wanting to try a new stick.

mosesbotbol · 09-29-2010, 12:47 PM

Here's another review on this cigar from me:

Appearance: Dark brown with an oily sheen. Nice spring with a perfect cap. Has a barn yard and tobacco smell. Well bunched and cut perfect.

Initial taste of fresh leather, and hay. Ash is mature and a bone white with a clean aftertaste. The cigar becomes a tad vegetal after a few puffs.

Mid point is straight tobacco with some leathery hints. Very full bodied and bit strong. Clean after taste persists.

Very slow burning cigar with good combustion. A solid cigar that I would not recommend for the beginner due its power. Nice smoke.

08-28-2010, 05:52 AM	#1
Adriftpanda Peter's Daddy Join Date: May 2009 First Name: Huy Location: No one wants me Posts: 10,313 Trading: (74)	Los Blancos Nine This cigar was given to me by SterlingCigarMan today at Tower Pipes and Cigars. Andy had asked me to do a review for it, figured I have no life so what the hell. Size: 5 x 50 Wrapper: Nicaraguan Habano Corojo Oscuro Binder: Nicaragua Filler: Nicaragua First couple puffs on this cigar, I expected a full pow kick in the nuts spice since it is triple ligero, but NO, not at all. Getting some nice dense smoke. It's got some semi sweet tobacco flavor to it, leaving my tongue a little tingly. I would almost go as far as saying, syrup like sweet. Nose exhale, getting a very nice little subtle spice. I'm loving the fact, that this is not an overpowering spice kick ligero smoke. As the 2/3rd starts off, starting to pick up on some rich coffee flavors, nose exhale and getting that nice little spice to it. I could see smoking this cigar with a nice stout! Getting a nice chocolate taste. No real soft spots, getting a pretty even burn, although the ash doesn't hold worth a damn. As the final third begins, I'm starting to feel it a little. Son of a biscuit just kinda snuck up on me. I really don't want to say this, but it really taste like a Viaje Skull and Bones to me. Yes, I said it. The peppery flavor does kick up a notch but not to that kick your nuts notch, but it's a very pleasant pepper taste. Overall, it was a nice cigar. Not sure on the price but I wouldn't expect it to be more than $10. Is it worth a try? YES, go out and try to find them. I'm generally a slow smoker, but this cigar burnt pretty fast. __________________ Who eats plantains when they can eat placenta.

08-28-2010, 07:07 AM	#2
jonumberone Raw Dog Join Date: Jun 2010 First Name: Dom Location: Exit 8A Posts: 6,484 Trading: (62)	Re: Los Blancos Nine Great review Huy. You really nailed the syrup sweet and not kick you in the nuts spice. I grabbed 2 5er's of the Toro and payed $7 a stick. __________________ Sex junkie looking for a dealer

08-28-2010, 09:13 AM	#3
kelmac07 Resident Maduro Whore!! Join Date: Apr 2009 First Name: Mac Location: Newport News, VA Posts: 27,322 Trading: (218)	Re: Los Blancos Nine Nice review Huy!! __________________ Dom in the MLB thread "I could probably get you to wear a Yankee hat for a Maduro!"

08-28-2010, 09:23 AM	#4
mariogolbee Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Los Blancos Nine Nice review Huy.

08-28-2010, 09:27 AM	#5
pektel I'm nuts for the place Join Date: Jul 2010 First Name: Peter Location: Grand Rapids, MN Posts: 4,320 Trading: (28)	Re: Los Blancos Nine Nice review Huy! __________________ The problem is not the problem. The problem is your ATTITUDE about the problem.

08-28-2010, 09:30 AM	#6
TripleF 11/11/11 EPIC IV Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Scott Location: Clearwater, FL Posts: 5,626 Trading: (176)	Re: Los Blancos Nine I had one last week and was impressed!! Great review Huy!! __________________ Cool Cigar Shirts, Stickers & More

08-28-2010, 10:59 AM	#7
SterlingCigarMan Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Los Blancos Nine Thanks for the review brother, Happy to meet you in person, and glad you liked the cigar. It retails in CA for around $8.??.

08-28-2010, 01:11 PM	#8
T.G Grrrrrr Join Date: Mar 2009 First Name: The Other Adam Posts: 15,557 Trading: (37)	Re: Los Blancos Nine Andy gave me one of these yesterday also, which I smoked at Tower, and I'd have to pretty much agree with Huy's review. Very nice cigar. When I got down to the last 1" or so of the cigar, I was kind of bummed that I was reaching the end of such a nice cigar.

08-28-2010, 01:13 PM	#9
NCRadioMan Chutney Lovebusciut Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Chutney Location: On the shores of Loch Shiel Posts: 4,277 Trading: (66)	Re: Los Blancos Nine Los Blancos should get rid of their other cigars and just focus on this one. It is the most unlike any of their others, thank God. __________________ The path to loyalty is trust.

09-29-2010, 12:47 PM	#12
mosesbotbol That's a Corgi Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Moses Location: Boston Posts: 6,171 Trading: (6)	Re: Los Blancos Nine Here's another review on this cigar from me: Appearance: Dark brown with an oily sheen. Nice spring with a perfect cap. Has a barn yard and tobacco smell. Well bunched and cut perfect. Initial taste of fresh leather, and hay. Ash is mature and a bone white with a clean aftertaste. The cigar becomes a tad vegetal after a few puffs. Mid point is straight tobacco with some leathery hints. Very full bodied and bit strong. Clean after taste persists. Very slow burning cigar with good combustion. A solid cigar that I would not recommend for the beginner due its power. Nice smoke. __________________ Port Wine & Claret \| British Cars \| Welsh Corgi's