DBall's Newb Blind Taste Test Thread

DBall · 09-23-2009, 10:21 AM

Flat4boxer Cigar #2

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Mystery cigar #2 is a short, maybe 4" stick. This is a very well constucted cigar with a medium dark wrapper.

Prelight

After clipping the end off, prelight draw worries me as it tastes like a Swisher Sweet and it has a firm draw.

Light

Pleasently supprised that it is not a Swisher. The draw is firm and full bodied smoke fills my mouth with a hint of spice.

First Third

There is a bit of uneven burn goin on with that bit of spicyness hanging on. Hints of leather are coming out. A medium gray ash is holding will. The spice hints are mellowing out about 1 inch into this cigar.

Second Third

Volumes of smoke are coming easy. At this point it seems to turn to a medium-full bodied smoke. Leathery notes continue with hints of some type of berry add to the complexity of this cigar. The uneven burn continues but no touch ups are needed.

Third Third

The medium-full bodied smoke becomes more steady. The hints of berry and leather mellow out. One slight touch up was needed after the long ash dropped. This is a great morning smoke with a cup of coffee.

Overall I'd give this stick a 8.9 out of 10. I would recommend this cigar and would probably buy a fiver just to have on hand.

Thanks for reading.

DBall · 09-23-2009, 10:22 AM

All the pics of the smokes are at home, so you'll have to wait till I go on lunch to post the results...

ir13 · 09-23-2009, 10:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DBall

All the pics of the smokes are at home, so you'll have to wait till I go on lunch to post the results...

Slacker

09-23-2009, 10:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ir13

Slacker

Zanaspus · 09-23-2009, 12:17 PM

Hurry! I don't know what it is, but I want some.

ir13 · 09-23-2009, 12:18 PM

wayner123 · 09-23-2009, 04:26 PM

I say Partagas Short or RASCC

Barteur · 09-23-2009, 04:35 PM

Since my two first choice are gone I will say punch petit corona.

yourchoice · 09-23-2009, 06:19 PM

I'll take a stab...Cabaiguan Guapos Junior.

ir13 · 09-23-2009, 11:36 PM

Don Lino Africa

DBall · 09-24-2009, 08:46 AM

Well... I smoked one. There were hints of goodness that I can't quite place but it was quite different than what i'm used to. At times I swear I tasted glue and it stayed fairly one dimensional to my palate. Eh... It wasn't horrible, just not my cup of tea.

5.5/10

09-24-2009, 08:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DBall

Well... I smoked one. There were hints of goodness that I can't quite place but it was quite different than what i'm used to. At times I swear I tasted glue and it stayed fairly one dimensional to my palate. Eh... It wasn't horrible, just not my cup of tea.

5.5/10

Leave the reviews to us professionals.

09-24-2009, 09:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Slavac

Leave the reviews to us professionals.

Yeah...

DBall · 09-24-2009, 09:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Slavac

Leave the reviews to us professionals.

Damned smart-assed newbs...

Flat4boxer · 09-24-2009, 09:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DBall

Damned smart-assed newbs...

We know what we're doing!!! Brad and I both nailed the first review AND the 2nd!! He was right thou, leave the tasting up to us pros. ;-p
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DBall · 09-24-2009, 09:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Flat4boxer

We know what we're doing!!! Brad and I both nailed the first review AND the 2nd!! He was right thou, leave the tasting up to us pros. ;-p
Posted via Mobile Device

Fine, fine... I'll leave you to your fun. Go smoke some cigars, then!

09-24-2009, 09:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DBall

Fine, fine... I'll leave you to your fun. Go smoke some cigars, then!

Roger.

DBall · 10-01-2009, 06:45 AM

What they smoked:

2000 Partagas de Partagas #1

Slavac score: 3.5
Flat4boxer score: 8.7

Clearly... there's something going on here with these cigars. I asked Brad how he was storing them because, while it's no secret habanos have draw issues, not EVERY one should.

Turns out his humidor is around 70% (which it far too high for habanos... NCs seem to be able to tolerate high RH a bit better).

From now on, he's gonna drybox them a bit before smoking them. That should make it a little better. A bad draw can really ruin the smoking experience...

09-23-2009, 12:17 PM	#5
Zanaspus Adjusting to the Life Join Date: Aug 2009 First Name: Tony Location: Columbus, OH Posts: 492 Trading: (3)	Re: DBall's Newb Blind Taste Test Thread Hurry! I don't know what it is, but I want some. __________________ If you're gonna be a lamb, you might as well be a sheep.

09-23-2009, 12:18 PM	#6
ir13 PSHC - T1nyH@ Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: South Carolina Posts: 1,440 Trading: (44)	Re: DBall's Newb Blind Taste Test Thread __________________

09-23-2009, 04:26 PM	#7
wayner123 Country Gentleman Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Deltona, FL Posts: 2,351 Trading: (159)	Re: DBall's Newb Blind Taste Test Thread I say Partagas Short or RASCC __________________ 'It is an honor for a man to keep aloof from strife; But every fool will be quarrelling.'

09-23-2009, 04:35 PM	#8
Barteur Golf is life Join Date: Feb 2009 First Name: Eric Location: Montreal Posts: 724 Trading: (18)	Re: DBall's Newb Blind Taste Test Thread Since my two first choice are gone I will say punch petit corona. __________________

09-23-2009, 06:19 PM	#9
yourchoice Down the stretch Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Joel Location: South Jersey Posts: 4,106 Trading: (36)	Re: DBall's Newb Blind Taste Test Thread I'll take a stab...Cabaiguan Guapos Junior.

09-23-2009, 10:21 AM	#1
DBall Cigar Jesus Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Dan Location: Rochester, NY Posts: 3,781 Trading: (46)	Re: DBall's Newb Blind Taste Test Thread Flat4boxer Cigar #2 **************************************** Mystery cigar #2 is a short, maybe 4" stick. This is a very well constucted cigar with a medium dark wrapper. Prelight After clipping the end off, prelight draw worries me as it tastes like a Swisher Sweet and it has a firm draw. Light Pleasently supprised that it is not a Swisher. The draw is firm and full bodied smoke fills my mouth with a hint of spice. First Third There is a bit of uneven burn goin on with that bit of spicyness hanging on. Hints of leather are coming out. A medium gray ash is holding will. The spice hints are mellowing out about 1 inch into this cigar. Second Third Volumes of smoke are coming easy. At this point it seems to turn to a medium-full bodied smoke. Leathery notes continue with hints of some type of berry add to the complexity of this cigar. The uneven burn continues but no touch ups are needed. Third Third** The medium-full bodied smoke becomes more steady. The hints of berry and leather mellow out. One slight touch up was needed after the long ash dropped. This is a great morning smoke with a cup of coffee. Overall I'd give this stick a 8.9 out of 10. I would recommend this cigar and would probably buy a fiver just to have on hand. Thanks for reading. __________________ --------Dan--------- My Music \| My Videos

09-23-2009, 10:22 AM	#2
DBall Cigar Jesus Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Dan Location: Rochester, NY Posts: 3,781 Trading: (46)	Re: DBall's Newb Blind Taste Test Thread All the pics of the smokes are at home, so you'll have to wait till I go on lunch to post the results... __________________ --------Dan--------- My Music \| My Videos

09-23-2009, 11:36 PM	#10
ir13 PSHC - T1nyH@ Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: South Carolina Posts: 1,440 Trading: (44)	Re: DBall's Newb Blind Taste Test Thread Don Lino Africa __________________

09-24-2009, 08:46 AM	#11
DBall Cigar Jesus Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Dan Location: Rochester, NY Posts: 3,781 Trading: (46)	Re: DBall's Newb Blind Taste Test Thread Well... I smoked one. There were hints of goodness that I can't quite place but it was quite different than what i'm used to. At times I swear I tasted glue and it stayed fairly one dimensional to my palate. Eh... It wasn't horrible, just not my cup of tea. 5.5/10 __________________ --------Dan--------- My Music \| My Videos

10-01-2009, 06:45 AM	#18
DBall Cigar Jesus Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Dan Location: Rochester, NY Posts: 3,781 Trading: (46)	Re: DBall's Newb Blind Taste Test Thread What they smoked: 2000 Partagas de Partagas #1 Slavac score: 3.5 Flat4boxer score: 8.7 Clearly... there's something going on here with these cigars. I asked Brad how he was storing them because, while it's no secret habanos have draw issues, not EVERY one should. Turns out his humidor is around 70% (which it far too high for habanos... NCs seem to be able to tolerate high RH a bit better). From now on, he's gonna drybox them a bit before smoking them. That should make it a little better. A bad draw can really ruin the smoking experience... __________________ --------Dan--------- My Music \| My Videos

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