Onyx Reserve Mini Belicoso

Kreth · 03-04-2009, 07:29 PM

An Onyx Reserve Toro was the first cigar I tried back in January when I first got into this wonderful hobby. I picked up a 5er of the Mini Belicosos on cbid a while back.

Humidor time: 2 weeks

Prelight: The wrapper has a nice sheen to it, slightly oily. Prelight draw is nice, dark and a hint of sweetness. The band is a white, gold, and black.

Burn: I think I got a little sloppy toasting the foot, and I had to touch up the burn slightly after lighting. Other than that, this stick seemed to self-correct any uneven burn. Ash was nice and firm and held on for at least an inch and a half. Draw was easy, not loose, and the burn time was just a bit over 45 mins. It would have been longer but I was freezing my ass off.

Flavor: This cigar had a nice coffee flavor, with hints of earth and chocolate.

Summary: This is a very good stick, especially for the price. It's not as full-flavored as some of my other favorites, but doesn't disappoint.

Starscream · 03-04-2009, 07:37 PM

Never had the mini belicoso, but I like the Onyx Reserve line. Nice review.

Mr B · 03-04-2009, 08:14 PM

Nice review. I have heard good things about this inexpensive smoke. I always have the need for a good "less than 1 hour" smoke. I will have to give this mini-belisco a try.

Kreth · 03-04-2009, 09:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mr B

Nice review. I have heard good things about this inexpensive smoke. I always have the need for a good "less than 1 hour" smoke. I will have to give this mini-belisco a try.

They're probably actually a little more than an hour. I was just freezing my ass off at that point so I bailed...

s15driftking · 03-04-2009, 08:20 PM

very good cigar, very good review.

03-04-2009, 08:36 PM

This review is spot on. A great little inexpensive smoke.

Skywalker · 03-04-2009, 08:41 PM

Thanks for the review!!!

These are a favorite!!!

Starchild · 03-04-2009, 09:32 PM

I picked up a fiver of these and had my first one last week. Solid little smoke, especially for cold weather

Thanks for the review!

jaymz · 03-04-2009, 09:50 PM

Onyx is a great smoke, thanks for the review!

MedicCook · 03-04-2009, 10:50 PM

Nice review Jeff. I will have to try one of them.

Kreth · 03-07-2009, 10:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MedicCook

Nice review Jeff. I will have to try one of them.

I'll try to remember to throw one in my Cigar Caddy for the herf.

shvictor · 03-06-2009, 10:16 PM

I really like these as well

SmokinCozy · 03-11-2009, 08:42 PM

Nice review. I was gifted one of these and I think you were spot on.

icantbejon · 03-11-2009, 08:54 PM

The Onyx was my first smoke as well. I still have a special place in my heart for them.

s15driftking · 03-11-2009, 08:58 PM

The onyx was one of my first cigars. and still a favo! thanks for the review!

DPD6030 · 03-11-2009, 09:02 PM

My very first decent cigar I ever tried. One of my fav. especially with 1+ years of age on them.

03-04-2009, 07:29 PM	#1
Kreth Ronin smoker Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Jeff Location: Oneonta, NY Posts: 3,620 Trading: (14)	Onyx Reserve Mini Belicoso An Onyx Reserve Toro was the first cigar I tried back in January when I first got into this wonderful hobby. I picked up a 5er of the Mini Belicosos on cbid a while back. Humidor time: 2 weeks Prelight: The wrapper has a nice sheen to it, slightly oily. Prelight draw is nice, dark and a hint of sweetness. The band is a white, gold, and black. Burn: I think I got a little sloppy toasting the foot, and I had to touch up the burn slightly after lighting. Other than that, this stick seemed to self-correct any uneven burn. Ash was nice and firm and held on for at least an inch and a half. Draw was easy, not loose, and the burn time was just a bit over 45 mins. It would have been longer but I was freezing my ass off. Flavor: This cigar had a nice coffee flavor, with hints of earth and chocolate. Summary: This is a very good stick, especially for the price. It's not as full-flavored as some of my other favorites, but doesn't disappoint.

03-04-2009, 07:37 PM	#2
Starscream Knowhutimean, Vern? Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Andy Location: In a little town somewhere in the USA Posts: 10,237 Trading: (4)	Re: Onyx Reserve Mini Belicoso Never had the mini belicoso, but I like the Onyx Reserve line. Nice review. __________________ Insert quote here.

03-04-2009, 08:14 PM	#3
Mr B Livin' in a Van.... Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: North Bay Area, CA Posts: 3,233 Trading: (79)	Re: Onyx Reserve Mini Belicoso Nice review. I have heard good things about this inexpensive smoke. I always have the need for a good "less than 1 hour" smoke. I will have to give this mini-belisco a try.

03-04-2009, 08:20 PM	#5
s15driftking Go Browns! Join Date: Nov 2008 First Name: Bobby Location: Columbus Ohio Posts: 2,763 Trading: (16)	Re: Onyx Reserve Mini Belicoso very good cigar, very good review. __________________ diamonds/guns

03-04-2009, 08:36 PM	#6
dccraft Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Onyx Reserve Mini Belicoso This review is spot on. A great little inexpensive smoke.

03-04-2009, 08:41 PM	#7
Skywalker BABOTL Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Dice Location: Galaxy Far Far Away Posts: 10,168 Trading: (18)	Re: Onyx Reserve Mini Belicoso Thanks for the review!!! These are a favorite!!! __________________ Smoke what you like!!!

03-04-2009, 09:32 PM	#8
Starchild SERENITY NOW! Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Andre Location: Fernandina Beach, Fl Posts: 553 Trading: (11)	Re: Onyx Reserve Mini Belicoso I picked up a fiver of these and had my first one last week. Solid little smoke, especially for cold weather Thanks for the review! __________________ Everywhere is walking distance if you have the time - Steven Wright

03-04-2009, 09:50 PM	#9
jaymz God of Preservation Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: North of Miami Posts: 253 Trading: (17)	Re: Onyx Reserve Mini Belicoso Onyx is a great smoke, thanks for the review!

03-04-2009, 10:50 PM	#10
MedicCook Mila smoked my cigar Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Ryan Location: Schaghticoke, NY Posts: 10,946 Trading: (7)	Re: Onyx Reserve Mini Belicoso Nice review Jeff. I will have to try one of them.

03-06-2009, 10:16 PM	#12
shvictor Instigator Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Steve Location: Lathrop, CA Posts: 2,846 Trading: (40)	Re: Onyx Reserve Mini Belicoso I really like these as well __________________

03-11-2009, 08:42 PM	#13
SmokinCozy I don't smoke that Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Craig Location: Los Angeles Posts: 562 Trading: (47)	Re: Onyx Reserve Mini Belicoso Nice review. I was gifted one of these and I think you were spot on. __________________ And how is education supposed to make me feel smarter? Besides, every time I learn something new, it pushes some old stuff out of my brain..

03-11-2009, 08:54 PM	#14
icantbejon Have My Own Room Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Jon Location: Chester, VA Posts: 1,219 Trading: (10)	Re: Onyx Reserve Mini Belicoso The Onyx was my first smoke as well. I still have a special place in my heart for them. __________________ "Learn to pay attention. Life is hard.....it's even more challenging when you're stupid."

03-11-2009, 08:58 PM	#15
s15driftking Go Browns! Join Date: Nov 2008 First Name: Bobby Location: Columbus Ohio Posts: 2,763 Trading: (16)	Re: Onyx Reserve Mini Belicoso The onyx was one of my first cigars. and still a favo! thanks for the review! __________________ diamonds/guns

03-11-2009, 09:02 PM	#16
DPD6030 Shepard of the sheeple Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Andrew Location: The Mitten Posts: 7,166 Trading: (151)	Re: Onyx Reserve Mini Belicoso My very first decent cigar I ever tried. One of my fav. especially with 1+ years of age on them.