7-20-4 cigar

[Langod]

History Lesson first:
Twins Smoke Shop in Londonderry (and Hooksett) New Hampshire has brought back the 7-20-4 cigar, originally produced by the R.G. Sullivan company of Manchester, NH. R.G. Sullivan was the largest maker of 10-cent cigars in America, producing more than 54 million cigars a year in the early years of the 1900s from its seven-story factory and warehouse at 175 Canal Street in Manchester. 350 cigar rollers were employed making the famed 7-20-4 in 1910 and the brand was produced from 1875 until finally closing up shop in 1963. (The 7-20-4 building still stands in Manchester.)


Review
Date: 9/16/09
Cigar: K.A. Kendall's 7-20-4 (Manufactured for Twins Smoke Shop, Londonderry & Merrimack, NH.)
Price: $6.75
Size: 5 x 46
Shape: Corona with pig tail
Wrapper: Brazilian Mata Fina
Filler: 3 different fillers, not specified
Binder: Columbian
Flavor: Medium bodied
Beverage with cigar: Iced Tea


Appearance: medium-dark brown wrapper, slightly oily, with prominent veins.
Pre-Light: mild leathery smell. Good firm feel, no noticeable soft spots.
Clip: Very easy straight cut (Palio), no mashing or stray tobacco, or loosened wrapper.
Draw: medium
1/3: After initial light, strong, somewhat spicy with noticeable coffee/tea notes.
2/3: Initial strong coffee/tea has mellowed, but with a hint of baking chocolate now coming through making it mildly bitter, but in an enjoyable way.
3/3: The flavors have now faded a bit into a leafy, burnt coffee note. Very slight hint of honey(!) when I press some smoke thorough my nose.
Burn: Excellent! Seriously one of the best, most even burns of any cigar I've had.
Ash: would only hold on to about 1/2" But to me that's not a problem since I usually knock it off before 1" anyway.
Strength: medium-mild, very little nicotine effect.
Finish: The basic cigar flavor lingered several hours as a pleasant after-taste.
Time: I smoked very leisurely while reading a book, took about 60 minutes. Could probably be smoked in 30-45 if desired.
Impression: Nice, pleasant smoke, with great flavor for it's price point!

Comments: This is the second one of these I've smoked. I highly recommend them as they are a pleasant, easy smoke with lots of flavor. At $6.75 they are a bargain. Kurt Kendall, the owner of Twins Smoke Shop did a great job bringing an old cigar brand back to life.


BTW: I am not employed by Twins nor do I have any interest in the business, except as a customer.

[kelmac07]

Nice review! Thanks for sharing!!

Nice review and pics!

[tuxpuff]

Thanks for the review and pics!

[BlackIrish]

Kick ass review, Jim! Glad to see you back.

[poriggity]

Great Review! I bought 10 of these from a friend that frequents the Twins Smoke Shop. I smoked through that 10 with a quickness, and want more. They are GOOOOD! Nice review.
Scott

The shop I work at is the exclusive distributor for CA of this cigar. I found it OK. I'll be curious to try it in a year or so.

ive heard NOTHING negative about these smokes...everyone who has had them tends to say ''GO GET SOME!!!!'' so this being the 5th or 6th time ive heard this...i think its getting close to trigger pulling time

[Salvelinus]

Stopped into twins this weekend on the way to Boston. Picked up one of these along with a bunch of other smokes. I met a couple of buddies, gave them their choice of cigars (all were similarly priced) and I decided to light the 7-20-4 up. It was the unanimous favorite in the group. Stopping to get more when I head back down this week.

[BeerAdvocate]

This was my favorite cigar to come out in 2009. I love them!!!!

[issues]

Thanks for the review Jim, they sound excellent!!!

I may have to try one of these some time, as my son's birthday is 7-20-2004.

Where can I find them?

[BlackIrish]

Originally Posted by Wanger

I may have to try one of these some time, as my son's birthday is 7-20-2004.

Where can I find them?

You can go to the source: http://twinsmokeshop.com/7204.html

New Havana also carries them. https://www.newhavanacigars.com/K_A_...s_com_s/75.htm

[Goldie]

Nice review Jim, those are good looking cigars.

[chachee52]

I must say that we are lucky to have these guys right in our back door!! The first time Jim gave me one to try i was impressed!!! My sister bought me a sample box, unknowing what it actually was, best gift she ever bought me!!!

[Smokin Gator]

Thanks for the review. I will have to check these out.