262 Paradigm box press

loki · 02-17-2011, 02:43 PM

This is my first time smoking this particular cigar and i'm normally wary of new, small companies as previous experience has shown that they are not worth the price. The specifics of this cigar:
Wrapper: Brazilian
Binder: Honduran
Filler: Seco, Ligero – Nicaragua
Cubito – Cuban Seed – Columbia
Strength: Medium to Full

pre light:
a little bit of a barnyard smell to it, nice smooth wrapper, little bit of tingle on the tongue when you touch the cut end to your tongue.

initial light to first 1/4 of the cigar:
no spice like I was expecting just smooth rich tobacco taste flooding your taste buds with a bit of an orange note on the finish to awaken your mouth. the draw is bang on, the ash holding nicely. On the inhale there is a wonderfully light flavor dancing around my mouth that I just can't place...it's bit of a sweet spice to it

second 1/4:
the cigar changed to earthy tobacco and coca tones now but still a lightness to the finish which is refreshing. just a faint hint of spice is starting to creep into the cigar, not enough to ruin it but enough to keep you entertained, to me the spice is a welcome visitor. the cigar has settled into a nice medium smoke

third 1/4:
i had to let the cigar sit for a few minutes because the manager of the shop i'm smoking at now and I needed to go on a snack run to the market up the street. The cigar came right back with the same flavors that i've been picking up throughout the cigar but with just a bit more spice then before.

fourth 1/4:
down to the last 2" or so now and this cigar is really good. It's never had a down turn to it, it's been flavorful and complex throughout. the same notes of coca and tobacco the entire time with a slight spice here and there Really a good cigar and I really enjoy it.

check out www.smoketherevolution.com for where to find them or order. i know I will be

jdawg · 02-17-2011, 02:45 PM

Nice review! I have yet to try these, but I am intrigued though.

BeerAdvocate · 02-17-2011, 03:54 PM

These really are great cigars that dont get much press. Everyone should try them!

Bunker · 02-17-2011, 05:06 PM

I have had one sitting in my humi for about a month now.

It might not last the weekend.

kelmac07 · 02-17-2011, 07:37 PM

These are mighty tasty!!

pennjones · 02-17-2011, 08:46 PM

Yeah I smoked one of these at hunting camp this past November and it blew me away. Thanks for reminding me, I need to pick more of these up now!

TBone · 02-17-2011, 09:17 PM

Thanks for the review...sounds like something I might try.

02-17-2011, 02:43 PM	#1
loki H.A.T.E Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Pittsburgh pa Posts: 1,484 Trading: (7)	262 Paradigm box press This is my first time smoking this particular cigar and i'm normally wary of new, small companies as previous experience has shown that they are not worth the price. The specifics of this cigar: Wrapper: Brazilian Binder: Honduran Filler: Seco, Ligero – Nicaragua Cubito – Cuban Seed – Columbia Strength: Medium to Full pre light: a little bit of a barnyard smell to it, nice smooth wrapper, little bit of tingle on the tongue when you touch the cut end to your tongue. initial light to first 1/4 of the cigar: no spice like I was expecting just smooth rich tobacco taste flooding your taste buds with a bit of an orange note on the finish to awaken your mouth. the draw is bang on, the ash holding nicely. On the inhale there is a wonderfully light flavor dancing around my mouth that I just can't place...it's bit of a sweet spice to it second 1/4: the cigar changed to earthy tobacco and coca tones now but still a lightness to the finish which is refreshing. just a faint hint of spice is starting to creep into the cigar, not enough to ruin it but enough to keep you entertained, to me the spice is a welcome visitor. the cigar has settled into a nice medium smoke third 1/4: i had to let the cigar sit for a few minutes because the manager of the shop i'm smoking at now and I needed to go on a snack run to the market up the street. The cigar came right back with the same flavors that i've been picking up throughout the cigar but with just a bit more spice then before. fourth 1/4: down to the last 2" or so now and this cigar is really good. It's never had a down turn to it, it's been flavorful and complex throughout. the same notes of coca and tobacco the entire time with a slight spice here and there Really a good cigar and I really enjoy it. check out www.smoketherevolution.com for where to find them or order. i know I will be

02-17-2011, 02:45 PM	#2
jdawg Still Watching My Back Join Date: Feb 2011 First Name: Jerry Location: Chicago area Posts: 215 Trading: (2)	Re: 262 Paradigm box press Nice review! I have yet to try these, but I am intrigued though.

02-17-2011, 03:54 PM	#3
BeerAdvocate BeerHunter Join Date: Mar 2009 First Name: Travis Location: Topeka, KS Posts: 1,912 Trading: (45)	Re: 262 Paradigm box press These really are great cigars that dont get much press. Everyone should try them! __________________ *I Brew the Beer I Drink*

02-17-2011, 05:06 PM	#4
Bunker New hardware installed. Join Date: Sep 2010 First Name: Rick Location: Moonbatachusetts Posts: 950 Trading: (18)	Re: 262 Paradigm box press I have had one sitting in my humi for about a month now. It might not last the weekend. __________________ "Good is good, even if no one is doing it - and wrong is wrong, even if everyone is doing it."

02-17-2011, 07:37 PM	#5
kelmac07 Resident Maduro Whore!! Join Date: Apr 2009 First Name: Mac Location: Newport News, VA Posts: 27,322 Trading: (218)	Re: 262 Paradigm box press These are mighty tasty!! __________________ Dom in the MLB thread "I could probably get you to wear a Yankee hat for a Maduro!"

02-17-2011, 08:46 PM	#6
pennjones amateur afficionado! Join Date: Feb 2009 First Name: Brad Location: Sarasota, FL Posts: 267 Trading: (12)	Re: 262 Paradigm box press Yeah I smoked one of these at hunting camp this past November and it blew me away. Thanks for reminding me, I need to pick more of these up now!

02-17-2011, 09:17 PM	#7
TBone Equal opportunity Bomber Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Paul Location: Virginia Posts: 2,508 Trading: (25)	Re: 262 Paradigm box press Thanks for the review...sounds like something I might try.