LP #9 First Review

LostAbbott · 10-16-2011, 02:30 PM

LP #9

Country: Nicaragua
Wrapper: Connecticut Broadleaf Oscuro
Binder: Brazilian Mata Fina
Filler: Honduran and Nicaraguan
Size: Robusto 5.0 x 52 ring

Just looking at this cigar makes you want to smoke it. It has a nice mottled darkness to it. There is one vein running down this stick that I think actually makes it looks better. There is a slight tear up near the cap on the side which actually became a problem later but did not hurt the smoke too bad.

First 1/3
I cut the cap with my very sharp Kershaw Skyline and find that it is really dry which is a little strange as it has been resting in my humi for a little over a week and I am a little high at 68%. Also there was some wadded up tobacco under the cap, which I have not seen much before, probably helped the cap stay on or look plump or something. The little tear was a problem as too much of the cap came off and caused a little crack that grew as I smoked the cigar. I did not hamper anything but was a little annoying. I think I really needed to have a punch for this one as that would have kept the problem from happening in the first place. The draw was great and had a nice clean woodsy leather taste.

Toasted the foot with my single flame jet torch and immediately this thing was putting out a lot of smoke, even with the light wind outside I could see huge amounts of smoke coming off this stick. The flavor was a very clean pepper maybe white pepper with a really nice sweetness on the back end. The ash was nice white and held on till I knocked it off at about an inch and a half.

Second 1/3
The pepper has picked up and the sweetened has dropped off. What is really nice is that some leather and wood have stepped in and they are balancing the pepper really well. I really enjoy how clean the pepper flavor is here, I have smoked many “pepper bombs” and they are always either too heavy or feel muddy, not so with this stick it is so clean and flavor full, I am really enjoying it at this point.

Third 1/3
Now I am really starting to feel the nic kick in and the pepper has almost completely kicked it and I can taste a really nice spice on my lips. Unfortunately the crack on the head has gotten bigger and with the nic starting to make me a little nauseated it is time to put this stick down at about an inch left.

This was probably one of my favorite NC’s that I have smoked. Really great clean pepper flavor that does not overwhelm the palate and allows the other secondary flavors to be picked sweet, wood, leather, up and really experienced. It was also nice to see distinct sections as I smoked through this cigar. If you can find some I highly recommend you pick up at least a few. I was really impressed by the fact this cigar needed very little purging, I probably only purged three times (right after the ash fell off).

I give this a thumbs up and if my second stick is as good as this one was I think a box purchase is in my future.

dave · 10-17-2011, 10:09 AM

Very nice review and great pics. Thank you.

kelmac07 · 10-17-2011, 10:10 AM

Excellent reivew of a great stick.

Remo · 10-17-2011, 10:20 AM

Nice review, the #9's are Awesome

Blak Smyth · 10-17-2011, 10:21 AM

Great review, some great pics too.
I love this cigar, but will never smoke another on an empty stomach!

My favorite cigar so far!

LostAbbott · 10-17-2011, 10:29 AM

Thanks guys, being my first review I was not sure if it was any good or not. I think I need to pay more attention to secondary flavors next time.
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gbum · 10-17-2011, 10:31 AM

nice review there...nice pics too

10-17-2011, 10:34 AM

I have one of those on the way, your review has me very interested to try it out!

Bageland2000 · 10-17-2011, 11:05 AM

Nice first review! That picture with the mushrooms is....artistic

Blak Smyth · 10-17-2011, 11:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bageland2000

Nice first review! That picture with the mushrooms is....artistic

Agreed, I really like that one!!!

LostAbbott · 10-17-2011, 11:09 AM

Here in the northwest we get a lot of mushrooms this time of year and it was a good place to stand the stick up. Also the filtered light was great through the trees.
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SteelCityBoy · 10-17-2011, 11:28 AM

What a fantastic stick the LP9 is!!! Had my first one last week and will be salivating thinking about when I will have my next one!

Great job on the review!

falconman515 · 10-17-2011, 06:12 PM

I can't wait to get my hands on LP anything.

I've heard so many good thing about these but they are very hard to find.

INT · 10-20-2011, 07:31 AM

I think my local B&M has some in stock. I'm gonna try and grab one or two for a sampling.

Blak Smyth · 10-20-2011, 07:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by falconman515

I can't wait to get my hands on LP anything.

I've heard so many good thing about these but they are very hard to find.

Famous Smoke and CAYP have them still!

KenyanSandBoa · 10-20-2011, 02:09 PM

Great review...these are a Top-5 smoke for me.

Quote:

Originally Posted by falconman515

I can't wait to get my hands on LP anything.

I've heard so many good thing about these but they are very hard to find.

I remember I was at an event with fellow inmate homerjay19, and Steve Saka made an appearance and mentioned that there was going to be a drop in production in the No. 9 line. I was amazed to know that the staff were able to smoke 9's all day, and then they switched to the blend that is now the Undercrown to preserve the stock that was left.

Long story short...I bought a couple boxes of LP because I need my 9's to part of a healthy, balanced diet.

OLS · 10-20-2011, 08:04 AM

It was not the nicotine that made you feel sick, it's your ashtray. Don't mess with those mushrooms...

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STEVE S · 10-20-2011, 08:17 AM

Great review of a very good cigar, I love the pictures.

ckay · 10-20-2011, 09:44 AM

Love the 9. thanks for the review

N2 GOLD · 10-20-2011, 11:28 AM

Great review, these are Awesome smokes...

10-16-2011, 02:30 PM	#1
LostAbbott Have My Own Room Join Date: Aug 2010 First Name: Mychal Location: Seattle Posts: 1,165 Trading: (23)	LP #9 First Review LP #9 Country: Nicaragua Wrapper: Connecticut Broadleaf Oscuro Binder: Brazilian Mata Fina Filler: Honduran and Nicaraguan Size: Robusto 5.0 x 52 ring Just looking at this cigar makes you want to smoke it. It has a nice mottled darkness to it. There is one vein running down this stick that I think actually makes it looks better. There is a slight tear up near the cap on the side which actually became a problem later but did not hurt the smoke too bad. First 1/3 I cut the cap with my very sharp Kershaw Skyline and find that it is really dry which is a little strange as it has been resting in my humi for a little over a week and I am a little high at 68%. Also there was some wadded up tobacco under the cap, which I have not seen much before, probably helped the cap stay on or look plump or something. The little tear was a problem as too much of the cap came off and caused a little crack that grew as I smoked the cigar. I did not hamper anything but was a little annoying. I think I really needed to have a punch for this one as that would have kept the problem from happening in the first place. The draw was great and had a nice clean woodsy leather taste. Toasted the foot with my single flame jet torch and immediately this thing was putting out a lot of smoke, even with the light wind outside I could see huge amounts of smoke coming off this stick. The flavor was a very clean pepper maybe white pepper with a really nice sweetness on the back end. The ash was nice white and held on till I knocked it off at about an inch and a half. Second 1/3 The pepper has picked up and the sweetened has dropped off. What is really nice is that some leather and wood have stepped in and they are balancing the pepper really well. I really enjoy how clean the pepper flavor is here, I have smoked many “pepper bombs” and they are always either too heavy or feel muddy, not so with this stick it is so clean and flavor full, I am really enjoying it at this point. Third 1/3 Now I am really starting to feel the nic kick in and the pepper has almost completely kicked it and I can taste a really nice spice on my lips. Unfortunately the crack on the head has gotten bigger and with the nic starting to make me a little nauseated it is time to put this stick down at about an inch left. This was probably one of my favorite NC’s that I have smoked. Really great clean pepper flavor that does not overwhelm the palate and allows the other secondary flavors to be picked sweet, wood, leather, up and really experienced. It was also nice to see distinct sections as I smoked through this cigar. If you can find some I highly recommend you pick up at least a few. I was really impressed by the fact this cigar needed very little purging, I probably only purged three times (right after the ash fell off). I give this a thumbs up and if my second stick is as good as this one was I think a box purchase is in my future. __________________ Damn I got a lot of smokes I need to try.

10-17-2011, 10:09 AM	#2
dave Have My Own Room Join Date: May 2011 First Name: Dave Location: Northern VA Posts: 1,180 Trading: (15)	Re: LP #9 First Review Very nice review and great pics. Thank you.

10-17-2011, 10:10 AM	#3
kelmac07 Resident Maduro Whore!! Join Date: Apr 2009 First Name: Mac Location: Newport News, VA Posts: 27,322 Trading: (218)	Re: LP #9 First Review Excellent reivew of a great stick. __________________ Dom in the MLB thread "I could probably get you to wear a Yankee hat for a Maduro!"

10-17-2011, 10:20 AM	#4
Remo C.I.A Join Date: Feb 2011 First Name: Mike Location: Palm Harbor, Florida Posts: 12,597 Trading: (122)	Re: LP #9 First Review Nice review, the #9's are Awesome __________________

10-17-2011, 10:21 AM	#5
Blak Smyth Think Blue! Join Date: Jun 2011 First Name: SD Location: THE WOOD Posts: 8,486 Trading: (52)	Re: LP #9 First Review Great review, some great pics too. I love this cigar, but will never smoke another on an empty stomach! My favorite cigar so far! __________________ SUPPORT OUR TROOPS Last edited by Blak Smyth; 10-17-2011 at 10:35 AM.

10-17-2011, 10:29 AM	#6
LostAbbott Have My Own Room Join Date: Aug 2010 First Name: Mychal Location: Seattle Posts: 1,165 Trading: (23)	Re: LP #9 First Review Thanks guys, being my first review I was not sure if it was any good or not. I think I need to pay more attention to secondary flavors next time. Posted via Mobile Device

10-17-2011, 10:31 AM	#7
gbum Feeling at Home Join Date: Jul 2009 First Name: Asyraf Location: Cyberjaya-Malaysia Posts: 772 Trading: (0)	Re: LP #9 First Review nice review there...nice pics too __________________ http://mrgbum.wordpress.com

10-17-2011, 10:34 AM	#8
Lonely Raven Guest Posts: n/a	Re: LP #9 First Review I have one of those on the way, your review has me very interested to try it out!

10-17-2011, 11:05 AM	#9
Bageland2000 On another adventure Join Date: Jan 2011 First Name: Andrew Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 352 Trading: (2)	Re: LP #9 First Review Nice first review! That picture with the mushrooms is....artistic __________________ Favorites: Arturo Fuente Sun Grown Rosado, Oliva Serie V, CAO La Traviata/Brazilia, Perdomo 10th An. Champagne

10-17-2011, 11:09 AM	#11
LostAbbott Have My Own Room Join Date: Aug 2010 First Name: Mychal Location: Seattle Posts: 1,165 Trading: (23)	Re: LP #9 First Review Here in the northwest we get a lot of mushrooms this time of year and it was a good place to stand the stick up. Also the filtered light was great through the trees. Posted via Mobile Device

10-17-2011, 11:28 AM	#12
SteelCityBoy 7th Heaven Will Commeth!! Join Date: Sep 2011 First Name: Ken Location: * THE WOOD * -Cigar Zombies- Posts: 1,236 Trading: (21)	Re: LP #9 First Review What a fantastic stick the LP9 is!!! Had my first one last week and will be salivating thinking about when I will have my next one! Great job on the review! __________________ It's Just THIS Easy To Help Out The Troops

10-17-2011, 06:12 PM	#13
falconman515 Central Cali Cigar Crew Join Date: Jul 2011 First Name: Chris Location: Fresno, CA. Posts: 660 Trading: (35)	Re: LP #9 First Review I can't wait to get my hands on LP anything. I've heard so many good thing about these but they are very hard to find.

10-20-2011, 07:31 AM	#14
INT Adjusting to the Life Join Date: Aug 2011 Posts: 354 Trading: (0)	Re: LP #9 First Review I think my local B&M has some in stock. I'm gonna try and grab one or two for a sampling. __________________ *Convenerunt Disperdere*

10-20-2011, 08:04 AM	#17
OLS Suck It Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Brad Location: TN Posts: 7,912 Trading: (19)	Re: LP #9 First Review It was not the nicotine that made you feel sick, it's your ashtray. Don't mess with those mushrooms... [quote=LostAbbott;1442528] QUOTE]

10-20-2011, 08:17 AM	#18
STEVE S Have My Own Room Join Date: Jan 2010 First Name: Steve Location: Coconut Creek, Fl. Posts: 1,092 Trading: (1)	Re: LP #9 First Review Great review of a very good cigar, I love the pictures. __________________ Smoking cigars is a hobby and a great way to pass the time of day!

10-20-2011, 09:44 AM	#19
ckay Still Watching My Back Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 71 Trading: (0)	Re: LP #9 First Review Love the 9. thanks for the review

10-20-2011, 11:28 AM	#20
N2 GOLD MIND OVER MATTER... Join Date: Feb 2011 First Name: RICO Location: So. CAL 33° 44' 44" N / 117° 52' 0" W Posts: 2,330 Trading: (1)	Re: LP #9 First Review Great review, these are Awesome smokes... __________________ When I want your opinion, I'll give it to ya.