262 Paradigm Torpedo

Chris. · 03-13-2010, 02:28 PM

A couple small soft spots near the cap. Appearance is fantastic. Nice and dark as well. You can barely see te lines where the wrapper was rolled around the stick. It looks like it's going to blow me away on the first few puffs with spice. Prelight draw gave me a flavor similar to a chocolate covered cherry. Contrary to my initial impressions of strength, it is quite mild in strength initially. It lit easily and evenly. The excellent draw produces a good volume of smoke. The finish is light and smooth. I'm unsure of any particular flavors at 1/4". It's very mild to me so far.

Almost 2" in and no change in strength. Slight change flavor. I still cannot pinpoint the flavors.

Truthfully, I'm not impressed. I applaud the guys who created these cigars for their message to fellow BOTLs and for doing such a great job with presentation. I just feel the blend could use some tweaking to bring some flavors out more. This was on a macanudo level for me. Great construction, but too mild to enjoy. I'm going to let the other 5 in my sampler rest a few months and see if they pick up a bit. Good luck to the guys at 262 though!!

BeerAdvocate · 03-13-2010, 02:39 PM

I think this is a great cigar and would love to get some more.
Let me know if you want to trade your others!

Emjaysmash · 03-13-2010, 03:18 PM

Thanks for the review!
I need to try some of these cigars! Looks like there have been a lot of reviews for these cigars recently

Chris. · 03-13-2010, 03:41 PM

Thanks guys. I definitely intend to give these more opportunities since some of the other reviews seemed like something I would LOVE. I forgot to write what I meant for the first picture. I was very impressed with the attention to detail in the band. Where it overlaps and it glued down, they made sure to have the design continue smoothly. That's something you don't see too often.

mcmoyer · 03-13-2010, 06:52 PM

Thanks for the review!

I'm going to meet a friend for a smoke tomorrow & am taking two of these puppies along.

G G · 03-13-2010, 06:54 PM

Nice review, thanks.

kelmac07 · 03-14-2010, 05:55 AM

Thanks for the review...I have the sampler inbound.

longknocker · 03-14-2010, 06:26 AM

Great Pics & Review, Chris!

Salvelinus · 03-14-2010, 08:20 AM

thanks for the review. Really like the shot of the foot.

Chris. · 03-14-2010, 09:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kelmac07

Thanks for the review...I have the sampler inbound.

Enjoy it man! I'm not giving up on these yet! I gotta see if a little age will bring out those flavors I saw other people talking about.

03-13-2010, 02:28 PM	#1
Chris. PSHC! Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 1,842 Trading: (25)	262 Paradigm Torpedo A couple small soft spots near the cap. Appearance is fantastic. Nice and dark as well. You can barely see te lines where the wrapper was rolled around the stick. It looks like it's going to blow me away on the first few puffs with spice. Prelight draw gave me a flavor similar to a chocolate covered cherry. Contrary to my initial impressions of strength, it is quite mild in strength initially. It lit easily and evenly. The excellent draw produces a good volume of smoke. The finish is light and smooth. I'm unsure of any particular flavors at 1/4". It's very mild to me so far. Almost 2" in and no change in strength. Slight change flavor. I still cannot pinpoint the flavors. Truthfully, I'm not impressed. I applaud the guys who created these cigars for their message to fellow BOTLs and for doing such a great job with presentation. I just feel the blend could use some tweaking to bring some flavors out more. This was on a macanudo level for me. Great construction, but too mild to enjoy. I'm going to let the other 5 in my sampler rest a few months and see if they pick up a bit. Good luck to the guys at 262 though!!

03-13-2010, 02:39 PM	#2
BeerAdvocate BeerHunter Join Date: Mar 2009 First Name: Travis Location: Topeka, KS Posts: 1,912 Trading: (45)	Re: 262 Paradigm Torpedo I think this is a great cigar and would love to get some more. Let me know if you want to trade your others! __________________ *I Brew the Beer I Drink*

03-13-2010, 03:18 PM	#3
Emjaysmash The Hebrew Hammer Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: M.J. Location: Milwaukee, WI Posts: 7,025 Trading: (76)	Re: 262 Paradigm Torpedo Thanks for the review! I need to try some of these cigars! Looks like there have been a lot of reviews for these cigars recently __________________

03-13-2010, 03:41 PM	#4
Chris. PSHC! Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 1,842 Trading: (25)	Re: 262 Paradigm Torpedo Thanks guys. I definitely intend to give these more opportunities since some of the other reviews seemed like something I would LOVE. I forgot to write what I meant for the first picture. I was very impressed with the attention to detail in the band. Where it overlaps and it glued down, they made sure to have the design continue smoothly. That's something you don't see too often.

03-13-2010, 06:52 PM	#5
mcmoyer Adjusting to the Life Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Michael Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 255 Trading: (25)	Re: 262 Paradigm Torpedo Thanks for the review! I'm going to meet a friend for a smoke tomorrow & am taking two of these puppies along. __________________ Not an Aficionado...

03-13-2010, 06:54 PM	#6
G G BR549 Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Greg Location: Taylor, FL. Posts: 12,725 Trading: (10)	Re: 262 Paradigm Torpedo Nice review, thanks.

03-14-2010, 05:55 AM	#7
kelmac07 Resident Maduro Whore!! Join Date: Apr 2009 First Name: Mac Location: Newport News, VA Posts: 27,322 Trading: (218)	Re: 262 Paradigm Torpedo Thanks for the review...I have the sampler inbound. __________________ Dom in the MLB thread "I could probably get you to wear a Yankee hat for a Maduro!"

03-14-2010, 06:26 AM	#8
longknocker Postwhore Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Greg Location: Mobile, Alabama Posts: 11,162 Trading: (82)	Re: 262 Paradigm Torpedo Great Pics & Review, Chris!

03-14-2010, 08:20 AM	#9
Salvelinus Have My Own Room Join Date: Dec 2009 First Name: Brendan Location: Vermont Posts: 1,116 Trading: (12)	Re: 262 Paradigm Torpedo thanks for the review. Really like the shot of the foot.

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