RP Edge Sumatra Toro: Photo Review

DoctaJ · 06-12-2009, 11:01 AM

Appearance + Pre-Light:

Medium chocolate brown wrapper with a nice oily sheen. There was a small vein running about halfway down the cigar, but other than that was a very smooth cigar. The cigar had a sweet barnyard scent to it and the pre-light draw was perfect with earthy tones.

Location:

My usual smoking location (3rd floor apartment patio) on a some what humid day and overcast skies. There was no breeze at all and better yet, no rain which is a change of pace lately. I paired this cigar with a Sierra Nevada Pale Ale.

1st Quarter:

Starts off pretty mild (which was surprising) with just a subtle sweetness to it. It was soon joined by some subtle earthy tones as well. All in all this stick is starting off somewhat mild but the flavors are tasty.

2nd Quarter:

The same sweet/earthy flavors are there at this section of the cigar, but they are increasing in flavor a little bit. They still are somewhat subtle, but I could tell it was increasing with each puff I took. This part of the cigar was more mild/medium.

DoctaJ · 06-12-2009, 11:01 AM

3rd Quarter:

At this point of the cigar the sweetness starts to take center stage as the earthy tones start to subside. The sweetness gained some intensity here and I could start to make out the flavors of cherries. This section of the cigar is definitely a solid medium.

4th Quarter:

The cherry sweetness starts to go away and the sweetness becomes more subtle again. However, the earthy flavor has returned and now I can make out some flavors of nuts as well. All the flavors work together to make a pretty flavorful point in this cigar. Again, I would rate this section as a medium.

Conclusions:
I was actually quite surprised that this smoke was more of a medium bodied smoke. I had smoked it's cousin, the maduro, in the past and I remember that being a spice bomb. This stick had a much more subdued flavor to it, with sweetness being the predominant flavor throughout as well as earthy tones and at the end, the flavor of nuts. I wouldn't let the flavor strength fool you though, this baby was STRONG. It definitely lived up to the Edge name in that category. I had a pretty strong nicotine buzz going after finishing this one off. The smoke also had a perfect burn (strong ash throughout), perfect draw and also had billowy white smoke when I exhaled. I am usually more of a full bodied smoker, but I actually liked this cigar. Its flavors weren't in your face and were pretty flavorful. Like I said though, it does pack a punch. I also would say that this is a smoke that, with some age, could become even better. I think this would help make the flavors meld together a little more. I actually have another one from a box pass recently that I will let sit in the humidor for a while to see if this is the case .

Grade:
Appearence - 9.0
Draw/Burn - 10.0
Flavor - 8.0

Final Grade - 8.5

BigAsh · 06-12-2009, 11:08 AM

mmmmmmm..... RP Edge Sumatra.......Nice review!

06-12-2009, 12:16 PM

Thanks for the great review. Time to try one of these I believe.

s15driftking · 06-12-2009, 12:39 PM

that cigar is awesome, good review/

kelmac07 · 06-12-2009, 12:44 PM

Sweet review and great pics.

Ranger_B · 06-12-2009, 01:07 PM

I love these. I was sorry to see these go.

DoctaJ · 06-12-2009, 08:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ranger_B

I love these. I was sorry to see these go.

Yeah, what is up with RP ending this wrapper as part of the Edge line

Ratters · 06-12-2009, 06:35 PM

One of my favorite smokes. Sadly I'm down to about eight of them. Always burn perfect and taste great. Yeah, more of a medium body smoke but great flavors.

Gonesledn · 06-12-2009, 11:48 PM

my local has tons of these!

Catfish · 06-12-2009, 11:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gonesledn

my local has tons of these!

link to local, please?

DoctaJ · 06-12-2009, 11:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gonesledn

my local has tons of these!

Skywalker · 06-13-2009, 12:49 AM

OMG!!! What a great cigar!!!

Looks like you smoked the last one left!!!

BTW - I enjoyed see you pairing it with a Sierra Nevada!!!

Ranger_B · 06-13-2009, 09:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gonesledn

my local has tons of these!

Where is your local? If not maybe we could work something out.

06-13-2009, 01:06 AM

One of my go to gars. Down to my last two

Gonesledn · 06-13-2009, 10:51 AM

belicosos in orland park illinois

they sell for $5.50 plus tax. they have them in toros and torps.

they have a website, but dont do orders through it, or shipping. ( i have passed their info to someone who tried)

i have no problems picking some up for you guys if you need.

Chris. · 06-13-2009, 11:13 AM

the edge cigars are good, but they will kick you in the nuts with the Nicotine! Nice review!

GTsetGO · 06-13-2009, 03:11 PM

great stick. i just can't bring myself to smoke the ones that i have sitting in my humi

Azpostal · 06-13-2009, 03:50 PM

Thanks for the review and pics.

Gonesledn · 06-14-2009, 07:16 AM

nice review with pics!

i am going to pick up some for one person that pm'd me, if anyone else would like some, let me know.

06-12-2009, 11:01 AM	#1
DoctaJ Still Watching My Back Join Date: May 2009 First Name: Jeff Location: Germantown, MD Posts: 135 Trading: (5)	RP Edge Sumatra Toro: Photo Review Appearance + Pre-Light: Medium chocolate brown wrapper with a nice oily sheen. There was a small vein running about halfway down the cigar, but other than that was a very smooth cigar. The cigar had a sweet barnyard scent to it and the pre-light draw was perfect with earthy tones. Location: My usual smoking location (3rd floor apartment patio) on a some what humid day and overcast skies. There was no breeze at all and better yet, no rain which is a change of pace lately. I paired this cigar with a Sierra Nevada Pale Ale. 1st Quarter: Starts off pretty mild (which was surprising) with just a subtle sweetness to it. It was soon joined by some subtle earthy tones as well. All in all this stick is starting off somewhat mild but the flavors are tasty. 2nd Quarter: The same sweet/earthy flavors are there at this section of the cigar, but they are increasing in flavor a little bit. They still are somewhat subtle, but I could tell it was increasing with each puff I took. This part of the cigar was more mild/medium.

06-12-2009, 11:01 AM	#2
DoctaJ Still Watching My Back Join Date: May 2009 First Name: Jeff Location: Germantown, MD Posts: 135 Trading: (5)	Re: RP Edge Sumatra Toro: Photo Review 3rd Quarter: At this point of the cigar the sweetness starts to take center stage as the earthy tones start to subside. The sweetness gained some intensity here and I could start to make out the flavors of cherries. This section of the cigar is definitely a solid medium. 4th Quarter: The cherry sweetness starts to go away and the sweetness becomes more subtle again. However, the earthy flavor has returned and now I can make out some flavors of nuts as well. All the flavors work together to make a pretty flavorful point in this cigar. Again, I would rate this section as a medium. Conclusions: I was actually quite surprised that this smoke was more of a medium bodied smoke. I had smoked it's cousin, the maduro, in the past and I remember that being a spice bomb. This stick had a much more subdued flavor to it, with sweetness being the predominant flavor throughout as well as earthy tones and at the end, the flavor of nuts. I wouldn't let the flavor strength fool you though, this baby was STRONG. It definitely lived up to the Edge name in that category. I had a pretty strong nicotine buzz going after finishing this one off. The smoke also had a perfect burn (strong ash throughout), perfect draw and also had billowy white smoke when I exhaled. I am usually more of a full bodied smoker, but I actually liked this cigar. Its flavors weren't in your face and were pretty flavorful. Like I said though, it does pack a punch. I also would say that this is a smoke that, with some age, could become even better. I think this would help make the flavors meld together a little more. I actually have another one from a box pass recently that I will let sit in the humidor for a while to see if this is the case . Grade: Appearence - 9.0 Draw/Burn - 10.0 Flavor - 8.0 Final Grade - 8.5

06-12-2009, 11:08 AM	#3
BigAsh Don't knock the Ash... Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Keith Location: Yardley, PA Posts: 5,046 Trading: (46)	Re: RP Edge Sumatra Toro: Photo Review mmmmmmm..... RP Edge Sumatra.......Nice review! __________________ Keith

06-12-2009, 12:16 PM	#4
dccraft Guest Posts: n/a	Re: RP Edge Sumatra Toro: Photo Review Thanks for the great review. Time to try one of these I believe.

06-12-2009, 12:39 PM	#5
s15driftking Go Browns! Join Date: Nov 2008 First Name: Bobby Location: Columbus Ohio Posts: 2,763 Trading: (16)	Re: RP Edge Sumatra Toro: Photo Review that cigar is awesome, good review/ __________________ diamonds/guns

06-12-2009, 12:44 PM	#6
kelmac07 Resident Maduro Whore!! Join Date: Apr 2009 First Name: Mac Location: Newport News, VA Posts: 27,322 Trading: (218)	Re: RP Edge Sumatra Toro: Photo Review Sweet review and great pics.

06-12-2009, 01:07 PM	#7
Ranger_B Have My Own Room Join Date: Apr 2009 First Name: Frank Location: North Carolina Posts: 1,321 Trading: (31)	Re: RP Edge Sumatra Toro: Photo Review I love these. I was sorry to see these go.

06-12-2009, 06:35 PM	#9
Ratters Have My Own Room Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 1,848 Trading: (2)	Re: RP Edge Sumatra Toro: Photo Review One of my favorite smokes. Sadly I'm down to about eight of them. Always burn perfect and taste great. Yeah, more of a medium body smoke but great flavors.

06-12-2009, 11:48 PM	#10
Gonesledn making trails Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Wes Location: South Burbs Chicago Posts: 547 Trading: (31)	Re: RP Edge Sumatra Toro: Photo Review my local has tons of these!

06-13-2009, 12:49 AM	#13
Skywalker BABOTL Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Dice Location: Galaxy Far Far Away Posts: 10,168 Trading: (18)	Re: RP Edge Sumatra Toro: Photo Review OMG!!! What a great cigar!!! Looks like you smoked the last one left!!! BTW - I enjoyed see you pairing it with a Sierra Nevada!!! __________________ Smoke what you like!!!

06-13-2009, 01:06 AM	#15
m69c44 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: RP Edge Sumatra Toro: Photo Review One of my go to gars. Down to my last two

06-13-2009, 10:51 AM	#16
Gonesledn making trails Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Wes Location: South Burbs Chicago Posts: 547 Trading: (31)	Re: RP Edge Sumatra Toro: Photo Review belicosos in orland park illinois they sell for $5.50 plus tax. they have them in toros and torps. they have a website, but dont do orders through it, or shipping. ( i have passed their info to someone who tried) i have no problems picking some up for you guys if you need.

06-13-2009, 11:13 AM	#17
Chris. PSHC! Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 1,842 Trading: (25)	Re: RP Edge Sumatra Toro: Photo Review the edge cigars are good, but they will kick you in the nuts with the Nicotine! Nice review! __________________

06-13-2009, 03:11 PM	#18
GTsetGO those were the droids Join Date: Nov 2008 First Name: Rob Location: Newport News, VA Posts: 1,686 Trading: (5)	Re: RP Edge Sumatra Toro: Photo Review great stick. i just can't bring myself to smoke the ones that i have sitting in my humi __________________ Modded Mustangs

06-13-2009, 03:50 PM	#19
Azpostal Feeling at Home Join Date: Jun 2009 First Name: Don Location: Arizona Posts: 511 Trading: (9)	Re: RP Edge Sumatra Toro: Photo Review Thanks for the review and pics.

06-14-2009, 07:16 AM	#20
Gonesledn making trails Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Wes Location: South Burbs Chicago Posts: 547 Trading: (31)	Re: RP Edge Sumatra Toro: Photo Review nice review with pics! i am going to pick up some for one person that pm'd me, if anyone else would like some, let me know.