Para Japon - Review

SteveH · 06-05-2011, 08:23 PM

Gents,
Like many here, I jumped at the chance to pick up these sticks based upon their intended purpose. Hats off again to Senior Leon and Co for putting their $$ where their mouths are.

Onto the Review:

Specifics
Vitola: Robusto
Length: 5
Ring Gauge: 50
Wrapper: Nicaragua
Binder: Dominican
Filler: Brazil, Cameroon, Dominican Republic
Price: ~$9.00

Looks & Prelight:The cigar is very nicely constructed, smooth wrapper with one tiny vein. Firm and nice deep color, slightly oily. Prelight draw is pure tobacco with a slight hint of sweetness.

First Third: Draw was a dream. I gotta say I had a real hard time picking out individual flavor profiles in this one at this point....But that shouldn't be taken as a bad thing. To me, it was an overall quality tobacco flavor with maybe some underlying sweetness. The aroma was pleasing and slightly sweet.

Second Third: Draw is still perfect. Some nice toast and some wood flavors coming out. Creates lots of smoke and the aroma is still sweet. The ash just hung in there...and hung in there. Again, not tons of complexity, but to be honest for an enjoyable cigar after a long weekend of work....It was actually appreciated. I decided to pair the cigar with some 2004 Joseph Phelps Napa Syrah at this point. The combo of the wine and cigar was absolutely perfect. Neither was overpowering each other. I was really enjoying myself at this point.

Last Third: The stick began to build and pour out creamy smoke. Still the favors were mellow; but some spice came out as well as a nutty profile. The wrapper began to separate slightly - but I think that was from my chomping on it more than anything.

Final Thoughts: Honestly the first stick I've had from La Aurora that I enjoyed to the very end. While I didn't find it complex; the flavors were nice and clean...And sometimes that's just what Im after. Im writing this review about 40mins since my last puff; and the after taste is still lingering. All in all if you have the chance on a beautiful Sunday night; this might just be your stick to relax with

Drez · 06-05-2011, 08:32 PM

Very nice review steve

MurphysLaw · 06-05-2011, 08:35 PM

nice review, won 2 of these, looking forward to smoking them soon

06-05-2011, 08:40 PM

Nice review Steve!

danreeve · 06-05-2011, 08:40 PM

great review. I was hoping to read what some guys thought of this stick.

Hope you like the box and band also

Dan

SteveH · 06-05-2011, 08:48 PM

Yes, the box and band are nice. I actually think that the band would be a good one to get plastered to a lighter...I recall seeing someone who does this; it looked like they use some sort of bonding epoxy to cover a zippo with your favorite band.

MurphysLaw · 06-05-2011, 08:54 PM

Those lighters are done by a forum member, architeuthis, I've had my eye on one of his lighters for a while

Zeuceone · 06-05-2011, 09:14 PM

Great review, thanks.

76GTFan · 06-05-2011, 10:01 PM

Nice review. I like your brick setup for your coal starter.

burnem · 06-05-2011, 10:24 PM

Enjoyed your review. Wanna here how it smoked, general thoughts a about the flavor profile and a summary. I can't pick out as many flavors as some folks can. Think I'll give this a try.

TBone · 06-05-2011, 10:30 PM

Thanks for the review

06-06-2011, 01:48 PM

nice! never heard of these, thanks for the review and pics!

SteveH · 06-06-2011, 02:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 76GTFan

Nice review. I like your brick setup for your coal starter.

Hehe...That's actually a smaller part of this:

06-17-2011, 08:56 PM

Nice review. I haven't tried this one yet, but I'll pick one up and give it a shot.

06-05-2011, 08:23 PM	#1
SteveH You lookin at me ? Join Date: Mar 2011 First Name: Steve Location: Wilmington, DE Posts: 336 Trading: (4)	Para Japon - Review Gents, Like many here, I jumped at the chance to pick up these sticks based upon their intended purpose. Hats off again to Senior Leon and Co for putting their $$ where their mouths are. Onto the Review: Specifics Vitola: Robusto Length: 5 Ring Gauge: 50 Wrapper: Nicaragua Binder: Dominican Filler: Brazil, Cameroon, Dominican Republic Price: ~$9.00 Looks & Prelight:The cigar is very nicely constructed, smooth wrapper with one tiny vein. Firm and nice deep color, slightly oily. Prelight draw is pure tobacco with a slight hint of sweetness. First Third: Draw was a dream. I gotta say I had a real hard time picking out individual flavor profiles in this one at this point....But that shouldn't be taken as a bad thing. To me, it was an overall quality tobacco flavor with maybe some underlying sweetness. The aroma was pleasing and slightly sweet. Second Third: Draw is still perfect. Some nice toast and some wood flavors coming out. Creates lots of smoke and the aroma is still sweet. The ash just hung in there...and hung in there. Again, not tons of complexity, but to be honest for an enjoyable cigar after a long weekend of work....It was actually appreciated. I decided to pair the cigar with some 2004 Joseph Phelps Napa Syrah at this point. The combo of the wine and cigar was absolutely perfect. Neither was overpowering each other. I was really enjoying myself at this point. Last Third: The stick began to build and pour out creamy smoke. Still the favors were mellow; but some spice came out as well as a nutty profile. The wrapper began to separate slightly - but I think that was from my chomping on it more than anything. Final Thoughts: Honestly the first stick I've had from La Aurora that I enjoyed to the very end. While I didn't find it complex; the flavors were nice and clean...And sometimes that's just what Im after. Im writing this review about 40mins since my last puff; and the after taste is still lingering. All in all if you have the chance on a beautiful Sunday night; this might just be your stick to relax with

06-05-2011, 08:32 PM	#2
Drez The Warden Join Date: Jan 2010 First Name: Frank Location: Miami, FL Posts: 3,768 Trading: (35)	Re: Para Japon - Review Very nice review steve __________________ They aren't going to multiply....burn that b!tch!

06-05-2011, 08:35 PM	#3
MurphysLaw Anything can go wrong Join Date: Dec 2010 First Name: Brian Location: SoFlo Posts: 2,823 Trading: (19)	Re: Para Japon - Review nice review, won 2 of these, looking forward to smoking them soon __________________ It's THIS easy to help our Troops.

06-05-2011, 08:40 PM	#4
Sherlockholms Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Para Japon - Review Nice review Steve!

06-05-2011, 08:40 PM	#5
danreeve Feeling at Home Join Date: Jan 2010 First Name: Dan Location: Columbus Ohio Posts: 733 Trading: (2)	Re: Para Japon - Review great review. I was hoping to read what some guys thought of this stick. Hope you like the box and band also Dan __________________ http://cigarpress.com/

06-05-2011, 08:48 PM	#6
SteveH You lookin at me ? Join Date: Mar 2011 First Name: Steve Location: Wilmington, DE Posts: 336 Trading: (4)	Re: Para Japon - Review Yes, the box and band are nice. I actually think that the band would be a good one to get plastered to a lighter...I recall seeing someone who does this; it looked like they use some sort of bonding epoxy to cover a zippo with your favorite band.

06-05-2011, 08:54 PM	#7
MurphysLaw Anything can go wrong Join Date: Dec 2010 First Name: Brian Location: SoFlo Posts: 2,823 Trading: (19)	Re: Para Japon - Review Those lighters are done by a forum member, architeuthis, I've had my eye on one of his lighters for a while __________________ It's THIS easy to help our Troops.

06-05-2011, 09:14 PM	#8
Zeuceone You're next Join Date: Dec 2010 First Name: G Location: SoCal Posts: 1,737 Trading: (16)	Re: Para Japon - Review Great review, thanks.

06-05-2011, 10:01 PM	#9
76GTFan Full Blown Section 8 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Atlanta Posts: 503 Trading: (9)	Re: Para Japon - Review Nice review. I like your brick setup for your coal starter. __________________ That you John Wayne. Is this me?

06-05-2011, 10:24 PM	#10
burnem Still Watching My Back Join Date: Mar 2011 First Name: Ernie Location: Austin, TX Posts: 76 Trading: (3)	Re: Para Japon - Review Enjoyed your review. Wanna here how it smoked, general thoughts a about the flavor profile and a summary. I can't pick out as many flavors as some folks can. Think I'll give this a try.

06-05-2011, 10:30 PM	#11
TBone Equal opportunity Bomber Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Paul Location: Virginia Posts: 2,508 Trading: (25)	Re: Para Japon - Review Thanks for the review

06-06-2011, 01:48 PM	#12
kickerb Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Para Japon - Review nice! never heard of these, thanks for the review and pics!

06-17-2011, 08:56 PM	#14
Duke9192 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Para Japon - Review Nice review. I haven't tried this one yet, but I'll pick one up and give it a shot.