Diesel shorty

Don Fernando · 10-22-2010, 12:32 PM

When I first smoked the Diesel Unholy Cocktail I fell in love with these tasty full flavored, full bodied yet friendly priced cigars made by A.J. Fernandez so when this limited edition Shorty, especially made for reality TV star Shorty Rossi, came on the market I was intrigued and I needed to try them. Unfortunately they aren't available on the Dutch market, just like any other A.J. Fernandez blend, but a friend of mine got his hands on a box and gave me one at a herf we had last summer.

The shorty is a type of cigar made popular by Sam Leccia with his 'invention' of the nub, short and fat. This shorty is a 4½x60 cigar with a nice dark and oily wrapper with a few tough looking veins. This cigar looks bad ass due to that and the triple cap. The cigar has, just like most limited editions, a double band. The construction feels good but the predraw is loose. I taste a spicy and peppery tobacco flavor and I smell a barnyard aroma.

I get a lot of pepper with some coffee and after half an inch I taste wood with pepper, but the pepper isn't as overpowering as in the beginning.

After an inch and a half I also get some sticky chocolate with the wood and pepper. The pepper gains some strength again. The chocolate quickly disappears and is replaced with a little sweetness.

Even though this is only a 4½ inch cigar, it still lasted me almost an hour and a half. I got a lot of thick white smoke. The draw is good and the salt & pepper colored ash is firm. The burn is ok, I had to correct it a few times. This cigar is full bodied and full flavored, a little stronger than the Diesel Unholy Cocktail.

Would I buy this cigar again? I liked the Diesel Unholy Cocktail better, that will be my next box purchase and I'll leave the Shorty to those that love the big ring cigars, 60 is too much for me.

Appearance: 8 / 10
Construction: 7 / 10
Draw: 7 / 10
Burn: 7 / 10
Smoke & ash: 8 / 10
Aroma first part: 7 / 10
Aroma second part: 7 / 10
Aroma third part: 7 / 10

kelmac07 · 10-22-2010, 03:01 PM

Another superb review Ferdie!!

bscottskangum · 10-22-2010, 03:03 PM

Thanks for the review

BigAsh · 10-22-2010, 03:06 PM

just got one of these as a MAW.....looking forward to trying....thanks Ferdie

KenyanSandBoa · 10-22-2010, 03:11 PM

Great review Ferdie.

I noticed the loose draw on these as well. It's a good smoke, but I'm with you as well, with a preference for the Unholy Cocktail.

Adriftpanda · 10-22-2010, 05:28 PM

Nice review Ferdie.

I have to admit, I was not fond of the Diesel, I thought it was absolute crap, but the Shorty was different. I thought it had much more flavors and just an overall better smoke than the Diesel.

BTcigars · 10-22-2010, 08:03 PM

Good review, I just received one of these in a bomb and am really looking forward to trying it.

Louistogies · 10-22-2010, 09:06 PM

I bought a box not to long ago. Thanks for the review.

papichulo · 11-07-2010, 08:40 AM

Great job Ferdie!!!

Knip23 · 11-23-2010, 01:49 PM

Great Job Ferdie! I think im going to have to try this one, im a Fan of the 60 Ring Gauge.

Ratters · 11-23-2010, 07:47 PM

I thought the shorty tasted better too, but like Ferdi, I just don't like 60 ring gauge cigars.

KillerCelt · 11-25-2010, 10:09 PM

This is an extremely detailed review! A+++ job!

10-22-2010, 12:32 PM	#1
Don Fernando Postwhore Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Ferdinand Location: Singapore Posts: 10,070 Trading: (29)	Diesel shorty When I first smoked the Diesel Unholy Cocktail I fell in love with these tasty full flavored, full bodied yet friendly priced cigars made by A.J. Fernandez so when this limited edition Shorty, especially made for reality TV star Shorty Rossi, came on the market I was intrigued and I needed to try them. Unfortunately they aren't available on the Dutch market, just like any other A.J. Fernandez blend, but a friend of mine got his hands on a box and gave me one at a herf we had last summer. The shorty is a type of cigar made popular by Sam Leccia with his 'invention' of the nub, short and fat. This shorty is a 4½x60 cigar with a nice dark and oily wrapper with a few tough looking veins. This cigar looks bad ass due to that and the triple cap. The cigar has, just like most limited editions, a double band. The construction feels good but the predraw is loose. I taste a spicy and peppery tobacco flavor and I smell a barnyard aroma. I get a lot of pepper with some coffee and after half an inch I taste wood with pepper, but the pepper isn't as overpowering as in the beginning. After an inch and a half I also get some sticky chocolate with the wood and pepper. The pepper gains some strength again. The chocolate quickly disappears and is replaced with a little sweetness. Even though this is only a 4½ inch cigar, it still lasted me almost an hour and a half. I got a lot of thick white smoke. The draw is good and the salt & pepper colored ash is firm. The burn is ok, I had to correct it a few times. This cigar is full bodied and full flavored, a little stronger than the Diesel Unholy Cocktail. Would I buy this cigar again? I liked the Diesel Unholy Cocktail better, that will be my next box purchase and I'll leave the Shorty to those that love the big ring cigars, 60 is too much for me. Appearance: 8 / 10 Construction: 7 / 10 Draw: 7 / 10 Burn: 7 / 10 Smoke & ash: 8 / 10 Aroma first part: 7 / 10 Aroma second part: 7 / 10 Aroma third part: 7 / 10 __________________ check out my reviews on my blog.

10-22-2010, 03:01 PM	#2
kelmac07 Resident Maduro Whore!! Join Date: Apr 2009 First Name: Mac Location: Newport News, VA Posts: 27,322 Trading: (218)	Re: Diesel shorty Another superb review Ferdie!! __________________ Dom in the MLB thread "I could probably get you to wear a Yankee hat for a Maduro!"

10-22-2010, 03:03 PM	#3
bscottskangum Oh yeah, I'm awesome! Join Date: Jan 2010 First Name: Barry Location: Hampton, VA Posts: 681 Trading: (11)	Re: Diesel shorty Thanks for the review

10-22-2010, 03:06 PM	#4
BigAsh Don't knock the Ash... Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Keith Location: Yardley, PA Posts: 5,046 Trading: (46)	Re: Diesel shorty just got one of these as a MAW.....looking forward to trying....thanks Ferdie __________________ Keith

10-22-2010, 03:11 PM	#5
KenyanSandBoa The Nightman Cometh... Join Date: Jan 2010 First Name: Jim Location: Massholia Posts: 1,463 Trading: (74)	Re: Diesel shorty Great review Ferdie. I noticed the loose draw on these as well. It's a good smoke, but I'm with you as well, with a preference for the Unholy Cocktail. __________________ I hope you brought a change of clothes because your eyes are about to piss tears.

10-22-2010, 05:28 PM	#6
Adriftpanda Peter's Daddy Join Date: May 2009 First Name: Huy Location: No one wants me Posts: 10,313 Trading: (74)	Re: Diesel shorty Nice review Ferdie. I have to admit, I was not fond of the Diesel, I thought it was absolute crap, but the Shorty was different. I thought it had much more flavors and just an overall better smoke than the Diesel.

10-22-2010, 08:03 PM	#7
BTcigars Adjusting to the Life Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Sacramento CA Posts: 486 Trading: (1)	Re: Diesel shorty Good review, I just received one of these in a bomb and am really looking forward to trying it. __________________ Be sure to chek out my blog.

10-22-2010, 09:06 PM	#8
Louistogies Area Fumado Join Date: Oct 2010 First Name: Louis Location: CA Posts: 474 Trading: (26)	Re: Diesel shorty I bought a box not to long ago. Thanks for the review.

11-07-2010, 08:40 AM	#9
papichulo Diablo Canoso Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Burque Posts: 344 Trading: (2)	Re: Diesel shorty Great job Ferdie!!! __________________ it is all about the onion

11-23-2010, 01:49 PM	#10
Knip23 Keep It Simple Join Date: Dec 2009 First Name: Destrey Location: Ft. Polk/ Leesville Posts: 545 Trading: (10)	Re: Diesel shorty Great Job Ferdie! I think im going to have to try this one, im a Fan of the 60 Ring Gauge. __________________ Leave No Cigar unsmoked!

11-23-2010, 07:47 PM	#11
Ratters Have My Own Room Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 1,848 Trading: (2)	Re: Diesel shorty I thought the shorty tasted better too, but like Ferdi, I just don't like 60 ring gauge cigars.

11-25-2010, 10:09 PM	#12
KillerCelt Alliteration is key Join Date: Nov 2010 First Name: Adam Location: Rochester, NY Posts: 71 Trading: (1)	Re: Diesel shorty This is an extremely detailed review! A+++ job! __________________ -Adam