Mark on Mark challenge! - Page 2

SmokeyJoe · 09-29-2009, 10:23 PM

Go, marky mark!

smokin5 · 09-30-2009, 10:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Mark

Well done! Glad you enjoyed it!

It was....

dun dun dun

a Padilla Limitado Edicion Especial 2006

-Mark

a.k.a Padilla Obsidian. Only comes in the Belicoso vitola.
Damm good smoke for the money.

Wolfgang · 09-30-2009, 10:55 PM

I think i haveone more in the humi. time to dig out some old stock.

Mark · 09-30-2009, 11:32 PM

Cigar #2 is a 6x50 torpedo with a gorgeous dark brown wrapper, meticulously applied. Looks like a sungrown wrapper, but theres no way really to tell.

Pre-light scent is very sweet and fruity. Draw is average and tastes of dry tobacco. Let's get goin!

First impressions: Bit of pepper, cedar, bit spicy. Evokes the beginning of a DPG Cuban Classic. Not a huge amount of smoke, but enough. Definitely tastes Nicaraguan, but not necessarily a puro. Probably though.

First third: First things first - there is frustratingly little smoke. I have to take two puffs to get a good mouthful of smoke, and even then its only average. The humi is at 63%, so it should be smoking fine. Better than this, at least. The flavor hasn't changed much since the first few puffs. Spice has dropped off. Solid medium body smoke (when I get a good bit of smoke in my mouth, at least). Bright white ash.

Just re-clipped, MUCH better. Billowing white smoke.

Half: Straight tobacco, white pepper, light soft cheese (yes, cheese). Still mellowing.

Two Thirds: I was expecting the stick to pick up a bit, but no dice. Still mellowing out. Not a lot of flavors popping in and out. The stick so far is very one-dimensional.

Last Bit: Starting to pick up a bit, but not enough to keep my attention. I let this one die with dignity with about an inch left. Not worth nubbin.

Overall, this stick had good flavor, but not a lot of it and not complex enough to keep me interested throughout. If the price point was good I would maybe buy a fiver of these and see how they do with a bit of age, but its definitely not going to be in the regular rotation for me.

Construction: 10/10
Flavor: 12/20
Ash/Burn: 4/5
Overall: 7/10

Prediction: DPG Blue

Whats the word, Mark?

DBall · 10-01-2009, 07:19 AM

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Starscream · 10-01-2009, 08:16 AM

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HK3- · 10-01-2009, 08:40 AM

Great thread!

I really enjoy following these!

Wolfgang · 10-01-2009, 10:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mark

Cigar #2 is a 6x50 torpedo with a gorgeous dark brown wrapper, meticulously applied. Looks like a sungrown wrapper, but theres no way really to tell.

Pre-light scent is very sweet and fruity. Draw is average and tastes of dry tobacco. Let's get goin!

First impressions: Bit of pepper, cedar, bit spicy. Evokes the beginning of a DPG Cuban Classic. Not a huge amount of smoke, but enough. Definitely tastes Nicaraguan, but not necessarily a puro. Probably though.

First third: First things first - there is frustratingly little smoke. I have to take two puffs to get a good mouthful of smoke, and even then its only average. The humi is at 63%, so it should be smoking fine. Better than this, at least. The flavor hasn't changed much since the first few puffs. Spice has dropped off. Solid medium body smoke (when I get a good bit of smoke in my mouth, at least). Bright white ash.

Just re-clipped, MUCH better. Billowing white smoke.

Half: Straight tobacco, white pepper, light soft cheese (yes, cheese). Still mellowing.

Two Thirds: I was expecting the stick to pick up a bit, but no dice. Still mellowing out. Not a lot of flavors popping in and out. The stick so far is very one-dimensional.

Last Bit: Starting to pick up a bit, but not enough to keep my attention. I let this one die with dignity with about an inch left. Not worth nubbin.

Overall, this stick had good flavor, but not a lot of it and not complex enough to keep me interested throughout. If the price point was good I would maybe buy a fiver of these and see how they do with a bit of age, but its definitely not going to be in the regular rotation for me.

Construction: 10/10
Flavor: 12/20
Ash/Burn: 4/5
Overall: 7/10

Prediction: DPG Blue

Whats the word, Mark?

The Description was right on but the guess was far off.

You smoked an Oliva V Maduro

Mine will probably have to wait till tomorrow. Maybe tonight, we'll see

kenstogie · 10-01-2009, 11:13 AM

I love blind trade reviews.

Mark · 10-01-2009, 11:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Wolfgang

The Description was right on but the guess was far off.

You smoked an Oliva V Maduro

Mine will probably have to wait till tomorrow. Maybe tonight, we'll see

Wow! I've got one of these resting that I bought maybe a year ago. Looks like its staying on the bottom of the pile for a couple more years

I'm really surprised. I've had a number of V's and come to expect so much more flavor!

Lovin' this! Next smoke may be tonight, maybe tomorrow.

Mark · 10-02-2009, 12:14 AM

Cigar #3

Cigar 3 is a medium brown toro (6.5-7x50-52) with a decently applied wrapper and cap. There is one large vein and a couple of bubbles in the seam, and the cap is a bit funky, but still looks good. Just from the looks of it, my off the bat guess on country of origin is Cuba.

Pre-Light: Sweet scent. Easy draw and mild tobacco with a bit of citrus.

First Impresssions: I'm gonna say its almost definitely cuban tobacco. Medium body. One overriding flavor, but I can't quite pin it down. I'll work on it and get back to you around the one third mark

One-Third: That flavor is still there, I still haven't nailed it down. I'm thinking something meaty. I am watching Californication, which is an awesome show - thought you might like to know that. Anyway back to flavors. The stick evokes a PSD #4 from what I remember of it. Takes a few puffs to get a good amount of smoke. There is a bit of leather, a bit of cuban twang, burnt toast. Check back in a few.

Half: Couple of wrapper issues, but nothing beyond repair. There is a kindof pretzel flavor mixing in with the aforementioned others. Definitely nuanced and complex. So far so good!

Two-Thirds: Dark cocoa popping in over the burnt toast and leather. There is a tiny little bit of...anisette?

Final Thoughts: This cigar was phenomenal. Tons of flavor, but never overpowering. I would definitely buy a box of these. I can't imagine they get worse with age, either

Although I would say this already has a bit of age on it...

Construction: 7/10
Flavor: 18/20
Ash/Burn: 4/5
Overall: 9/10

Prediction: Partagas Lusitania

How did I do?

-Mark

Wolfgang · 10-02-2009, 10:24 PM

From your description i thought it was cuban too. I was pretty convinced it was a Partagas 898 from 98' BUT it was actually a

ROCKY PATEL OSG

Mark · 10-03-2009, 01:42 AM

No freakin way!

10-03-2009, 05:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Mark

No freakin way!

Wolfgang · 10-03-2009, 11:58 AM

Yes FREAKIN' Way! lol.

09-29-2009, 10:23 PM	#21
SmokeyJoe Chief Wannastogie Lounge Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Joe Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 3,163 Trading: (28)	Re: Mark on Mark challenge! Go, marky mark! __________________ "I intend to smoke a good cigar to the glory of God..." ~ Charles H. Spurgeon, British Baptist preacher

09-30-2009, 10:55 PM	#23
Wolfgang Back from the dead Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Tampa, Fl Posts: 2,541 Trading: (14)	Re: Mark on Mark challenge! I think i haveone more in the humi. time to dig out some old stock. __________________ You probably wont remember that test you failed, but you'll never forget the girl you were with the night before, when you decided not to study.

09-30-2009, 11:32 PM	#24
Mark Tarheel. Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Mark Location: Chapel Hill, NC Posts: 407 Trading: (1)	Re: Mark on Mark challenge! Cigar #2 is a 6x50 torpedo with a gorgeous dark brown wrapper, meticulously applied. Looks like a sungrown wrapper, but theres no way really to tell. Pre-light scent is very sweet and fruity. Draw is average and tastes of dry tobacco. Let's get goin! First impressions: Bit of pepper, cedar, bit spicy. Evokes the beginning of a DPG Cuban Classic. Not a huge amount of smoke, but enough. Definitely tastes Nicaraguan, but not necessarily a puro. Probably though. First third: First things first - there is frustratingly little smoke. I have to take two puffs to get a good mouthful of smoke, and even then its only average. The humi is at 63%, so it should be smoking fine. Better than this, at least. The flavor hasn't changed much since the first few puffs. Spice has dropped off. Solid medium body smoke (when I get a good bit of smoke in my mouth, at least). Bright white ash. Just re-clipped, MUCH better. Billowing white smoke. Half: Straight tobacco, white pepper, light soft cheese (yes, cheese). Still mellowing. Two Thirds: I was expecting the stick to pick up a bit, but no dice. Still mellowing out. Not a lot of flavors popping in and out. The stick so far is very one-dimensional. Last Bit: Starting to pick up a bit, but not enough to keep my attention. I let this one die with dignity with about an inch left. Not worth nubbin. Overall, this stick had good flavor, but not a lot of it and not complex enough to keep me interested throughout. If the price point was good I would maybe buy a fiver of these and see how they do with a bit of age, but its definitely not going to be in the regular rotation for me. Construction: 10/10 Flavor: 12/20 Ash/Burn: 4/5 Overall: 7/10 Prediction: DPG Blue Whats the word, Mark?

10-01-2009, 07:19 AM	#25
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10-01-2009, 08:40 AM	#27
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10-01-2009, 11:13 AM	#29
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10-02-2009, 12:14 AM	#31
Mark Tarheel. Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Mark Location: Chapel Hill, NC Posts: 407 Trading: (1)	Re: Mark on Mark challenge! Cigar #3 Cigar 3 is a medium brown toro (6.5-7x50-52) with a decently applied wrapper and cap. There is one large vein and a couple of bubbles in the seam, and the cap is a bit funky, but still looks good. Just from the looks of it, my off the bat guess on country of origin is Cuba. Pre-Light: Sweet scent. Easy draw and mild tobacco with a bit of citrus. First Impresssions: I'm gonna say its almost definitely cuban tobacco. Medium body. One overriding flavor, but I can't quite pin it down. I'll work on it and get back to you around the one third mark One-Third: That flavor is still there, I still haven't nailed it down. I'm thinking something meaty. I am watching Californication, which is an awesome show - thought you might like to know that. Anyway back to flavors. The stick evokes a PSD #4 from what I remember of it. Takes a few puffs to get a good amount of smoke. There is a bit of leather, a bit of cuban twang, burnt toast. Check back in a few. Half: Couple of wrapper issues, but nothing beyond repair. There is a kindof pretzel flavor mixing in with the aforementioned others. Definitely nuanced and complex. So far so good! Two-Thirds: Dark cocoa popping in over the burnt toast and leather. There is a tiny little bit of...anisette? Final Thoughts: This cigar was phenomenal. Tons of flavor, but never overpowering. I would definitely buy a box of these. I can't imagine they get worse with age, either Although I would say this already has a bit of age on it... Construction: 7/10 Flavor: 18/20 Ash/Burn: 4/5 Overall: 9/10 Prediction: Partagas Lusitania How did I do? -Mark

10-02-2009, 10:24 PM	#32
Wolfgang Back from the dead Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Tampa, Fl Posts: 2,541 Trading: (14)	Re: Mark on Mark challenge! From your description i thought it was cuban too. I was pretty convinced it was a Partagas 898 from 98' BUT it was actually a ROCKY PATEL OSG __________________ You probably wont remember that test you failed, but you'll never forget the girl you were with the night before, when you decided not to study.

10-03-2009, 01:42 AM	#33
Mark Tarheel. Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Mark Location: Chapel Hill, NC Posts: 407 Trading: (1)	Re: Mark on Mark challenge! No freakin way!

10-03-2009, 11:58 AM	#35
Wolfgang Back from the dead Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Tampa, Fl Posts: 2,541 Trading: (14)	Re: Mark on Mark challenge! Yes FREAKIN' Way! lol. __________________ You probably wont remember that test you failed, but you'll never forget the girl you were with the night before, when you decided not to study.