Taboo Exotic Blend II (maduro)

kaisersozei · 06-22-2009, 02:16 PM

I haven’t seen this particular marca reviewed on CA, and Moe’s thread compelled me to reprint my review from the BTT PIF thread a few weeks back.

I felt like a good maduro this afternoon, so I lit up this Taboo blend and was not disappointed.

Robusto: 5 ½ x 50, dark, almost oscuro wrapper. Thick broadleaf, couple minor veins, with a heavy chocolate pre-light aroma and draw.

Right off the bat, this cigar had a nice, typical maduro profile and was very complex: spicy, burnt cocoa, cedar and a fruity raisin. The finish was mocha coffee and stayed consistent throughout the smoke. About halfway I got a yeasty-bread that I usually find in Honduran blends, with an underlying sweetness and some pepper. As I neared the nub, the pepper picked up.

The draw was perfect, but the burn was ragged and required a few touch-ups. Put out reams of blue smoke. Full bodied & flavorful, but a medium on the strength scale.

Although this is a nic puro, I found it to be very similar to a Punch or HdM, except I didn’t get the cherry notes that the HdM Maduro line (1066, Dark Sumatra,) typically bring. I originally smoked this one unbanded and was pleased to learn it was a Taboo. These are a great deal at $3.50/stick, but after Rob’s discounts & coupons they’re a steal!

Thanks to StarChild for sending me this cigar!

Azpostal · 06-22-2009, 02:27 PM

Thanks for the review and pics.

kelmac07 · 06-22-2009, 02:50 PM

Great review and pics Gerard!!

06-22-2009, 02:16 PM	#1
kaisersozei The Homebrew Hammer Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Gerard Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 3,183 Trading: (40)	Taboo Exotic Blend II (maduro) I haven’t seen this particular marca reviewed on CA, and Moe’s thread compelled me to reprint my review from the BTT PIF thread a few weeks back. I felt like a good maduro this afternoon, so I lit up this Taboo blend and was not disappointed. Robusto: 5 ½ x 50, dark, almost oscuro wrapper. Thick broadleaf, couple minor veins, with a heavy chocolate pre-light aroma and draw. Right off the bat, this cigar had a nice, typical maduro profile and was very complex: spicy, burnt cocoa, cedar and a fruity raisin. The finish was mocha coffee and stayed consistent throughout the smoke. About halfway I got a yeasty-bread that I usually find in Honduran blends, with an underlying sweetness and some pepper. As I neared the nub, the pepper picked up. The draw was perfect, but the burn was ragged and required a few touch-ups. Put out reams of blue smoke. Full bodied & flavorful, but a medium on the strength scale. Although this is a nic puro, I found it to be very similar to a Punch or HdM, except I didn’t get the cherry notes that the HdM Maduro line (1066, Dark Sumatra,) typically bring. I originally smoked this one unbanded and was pleased to learn it was a Taboo. These are a great deal at $3.50/stick, but after Rob’s discounts & coupons they’re a steal! Thanks to StarChild for sending me this cigar! __________________

06-22-2009, 02:27 PM	#2
Azpostal Feeling at Home Join Date: Jun 2009 First Name: Don Location: Arizona Posts: 511 Trading: (9)	Re: Taboo Exotic Blend II (maduro) Thanks for the review and pics.

06-22-2009, 02:50 PM	#3
kelmac07 Resident Maduro Whore!! Join Date: Apr 2009 First Name: Mac Location: Newport News, VA Posts: 27,322 Trading: (218)	Re: Taboo Exotic Blend II (maduro) Great review and pics Gerard!!