Warlock Short Belicoso Review

Ashcan Bill · 04-12-2016, 11:46 PM

It’s been a seriously long time since I’ve done a review. So I'm going to toss one out there just because. Now I generally hang out on the Habanos section. This is a cigar that's a little out of my wheelhouse, but someone threw one my way and I’m curious enough to give it a go.

It’s a Warlock. A short and fat thing from Nicaragua, though it's not a puro. I seldom smoke short fat things. A robusto is pretty much my limit on the fat side. This sucker has a 60 ring gauge.

I don't know that anything called a Warlock would be my first choice either, but it's good to break out of the rut once in a while. And I do like Nicaraguan tobacco.

The construction seems pretty decent. It’s a belicoso, albeit a short and fat one. Snipping the foot reveals a pretty good draw so away we go. The sun is down so it’s just me, my coffee and the Warlock under a clear half moon evening.

I’m about a third through it now. Good draw. Even trouble free burn. I give it an A on construction. Not much flavor though. I like ‘em to bite back a bit, and the Warlock seems to have left it’s teeth at home. This is a milder cigar. More vegetative in taste. No, grassy. This is definitely a fresh grass tasting smoke. Haven’t smoked anything like this in a long long time. The ash is hanging like a trooper.

Looks like the vegetative grass flavor is in it for the long haul. Not at all what I would expect from Nicaguan tobacco. It produces copious smoke and the burn and draw are near perfect. Just a bit one dimensional and mild compared to what I usually light up. This would be a great smoke for anyone trying to learn how to nose exhale. There’s no harshness at all in this thing. It finally did a self ash around the halfway point.

Well, it never really changed from what I’ve already written. The flavors did become a little more pronounced near the end. The wrapper has imparted a bit of pepper on the ol’ lips, and it did develop a little sweetness. It’s mild and smooth. Grassy and a good smoke producer. I never had to touch it up - it burned even with a great draw all the way. If you prefer them on the mild side you could do worse than the Warlock. I’d classify it a breakfast cigar. Not at all what I expected, which was actually a good thing. Sometimes you need to take a side road along the journey.

Chainsaw13 · 04-13-2016, 07:16 AM

Interesting. I would expect with a name like Warlock, it would pack a bit of a punch. Nicely done review though.

irratebass · 04-13-2016, 07:30 AM

I've only had one Warlock, when I was in FL 3yrs ago and really liked it.....we sell them , but I haven't had one since.....hmmm

Tio Gato · 06-09-2016, 11:51 AM

Warlocks are on same for 24 hour only at Holts. Got this in their e-mail blast. 40 to 60 bucks a box.

oldforge · 07-07-2016, 07:51 AM

I tried the sampler from Holts. Probably the best size was the torpedo (larger size).

These are decent yard gars--but definitely one-dimensional.

04-12-2016, 11:46 PM	#1
Ashcan Bill Ol' Dude Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Bill Location: Henderson, NV Posts: 1,901 Trading: (6)	Warlock Short Belicoso Review It’s been a seriously long time since I’ve done a review. So I'm going to toss one out there just because. Now I generally hang out on the Habanos section. This is a cigar that's a little out of my wheelhouse, but someone threw one my way and I’m curious enough to give it a go. It’s a Warlock. A short and fat thing from Nicaragua, though it's not a puro. I seldom smoke short fat things. A robusto is pretty much my limit on the fat side. This sucker has a 60 ring gauge. I don't know that anything called a Warlock would be my first choice either, but it's good to break out of the rut once in a while. And I do like Nicaraguan tobacco. The construction seems pretty decent. It’s a belicoso, albeit a short and fat one. Snipping the foot reveals a pretty good draw so away we go. The sun is down so it’s just me, my coffee and the Warlock under a clear half moon evening. I’m about a third through it now. Good draw. Even trouble free burn. I give it an A on construction. Not much flavor though. I like ‘em to bite back a bit, and the Warlock seems to have left it’s teeth at home. This is a milder cigar. More vegetative in taste. No, grassy. This is definitely a fresh grass tasting smoke. Haven’t smoked anything like this in a long long time. The ash is hanging like a trooper. Looks like the vegetative grass flavor is in it for the long haul. Not at all what I would expect from Nicaguan tobacco. It produces copious smoke and the burn and draw are near perfect. Just a bit one dimensional and mild compared to what I usually light up. This would be a great smoke for anyone trying to learn how to nose exhale. There’s no harshness at all in this thing. It finally did a self ash around the halfway point. Well, it never really changed from what I’ve already written. The flavors did become a little more pronounced near the end. The wrapper has imparted a bit of pepper on the ol’ lips, and it did develop a little sweetness. It’s mild and smooth. Grassy and a good smoke producer. I never had to touch it up - it burned even with a great draw all the way. If you prefer them on the mild side you could do worse than the Warlock. I’d classify it a breakfast cigar. Not at all what I expected, which was actually a good thing. Sometimes you need to take a side road along the journey.

04-13-2016, 07:16 AM	#2
Chainsaw13 Møøse bites can be nasty Join Date: Jan 2010 First Name: Bob Location: The Enchanted Mitten Posts: 7,198 Trading: (96)	Re: Warlock Short Belicoso Review Interesting. I would expect with a name like Warlock, it would pack a bit of a punch. Nicely done review though. __________________ My neighbor came by my house this morning at 2AM, pounding on the door. Good thing I was still up playing the drums.

04-13-2016, 07:30 AM	#3
irratebass EMPEROR TOMPKINS Join Date: Aug 2011 First Name: Mickey Location: Mooresville, Indiana Posts: 8,313 Trading: (48)	Re: Warlock Short Belicoso Review I've only had one Warlock, when I was in FL 3yrs ago and really liked it.....we sell them , but I haven't had one since.....hmmm __________________

06-09-2016, 11:51 AM	#4
Tio Gato Uncle Kitty Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Jeff Location: Casa Grande, AZ Posts: 2,075 Trading: (11)	Re: Warlock Short Belicoso Review Warlocks are on same for 24 hour only at Holts. Got this in their e-mail blast. 40 to 60 bucks a box. __________________ "You stink like cigars Uncle Kitty!" Said my Boo age 3. "Kid, take care of your family and the hell with anyone else" My Grandpa Bubba.

07-07-2016, 07:51 AM	#5
oldforge Still Watching My Back Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Porcupine Quillage, CT Posts: 248 Trading: (0)	Re: Warlock Short Belicoso Review I tried the sampler from Holts. Probably the best size was the torpedo (larger size). These are decent yard gars--but definitely one-dimensional.