Guardian of the Farm Nightwatch

NCRadioMan · 01-31-2020, 04:06 PM

Guardian of the Farm Nightwatch

Wrapper: Nicaraguan Shade Grown Corojo Maduro
Binder: Nicaragua
Filler: Nicaragua
Length: 6″
Ring Gauge: 44
Size: Lonsdale (Orpheus)

I'll start with the fact that I am a big fan of the original and am not a big maduro fan. However, this new corojo maduro version of GotF has instantly become a favorite! While I have had each size a few times, I really prefer the Orpheus. (lonsdale) The original blend was a collaboration with Warped Cigars & Aganorsa, but this one is solely the work of Max Fernandez of Aganorsa Leaf.

Construction is flawless. The dark, chocolate brown wrapper glistens and the closed foot begs to be lit. And it exudes a luscious, dark tobacco aroma. Dry draw is tasty! On the light, slight sweetness with a pronounced maduro flavor but a bit different as Aganorsa is the only company using a shade-grown corojo maduro. Hints of chocolate, and at times vanilla with a slight edge of spice. Smooth as smooth can be. The medium finish leaves you wanting more.

Like I said, it's become an instant favorite.

The Poet · 01-31-2020, 05:29 PM

Thanks for the review, and good to see you back here.

gomeitsmybday · 01-31-2020, 09:15 PM

Excellent review!! Very accurate description of the profile too imo. I've smoked 2 of the Nightwatches out of a box I have and I was really impressed with it as well, so much so that I'd like to give the box a bit of a nap to see how it performs down the road.
I also think the wrapper gives the blend a nice, darker twist on the original Guardian blend. I know they use that wrapper on a few other cigars now...the only one I can remember atm is that Lunatic perfecto, I forget the exact name. But I certainly plan to check that one out as well.

Thanks for the review!!

longknocker · 02-01-2020, 06:25 AM

Great Review, Greg!

elderboy02 · 02-01-2020, 10:10 AM

Sounds like I need to check it out. Thanks Greg!

icehog3 · 02-01-2020, 10:35 AM

Sounds like you found another gem, Greg.

J.Caprell · 02-01-2020, 11:21 AM

Thanks for the review! Sounds like I need to pick some up next time.

01-31-2020, 04:06 PM	#1
NCRadioMan Chutney Lovebusciut Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Chutney Location: On the shores of Loch Shiel Posts: 4,277 Trading: (66)	Guardian of the Farm Nightwatch Guardian of the Farm Nightwatch Wrapper: Nicaraguan Shade Grown Corojo Maduro Binder: Nicaragua Filler: Nicaragua Length: 6″ Ring Gauge: 44 Size: Lonsdale (Orpheus) I'll start with the fact that I am a big fan of the original and am not a big maduro fan. However, this new corojo maduro version of GotF has instantly become a favorite! While I have had each size a few times, I really prefer the Orpheus. (lonsdale) The original blend was a collaboration with Warped Cigars & Aganorsa, but this one is solely the work of Max Fernandez of Aganorsa Leaf. Construction is flawless. The dark, chocolate brown wrapper glistens and the closed foot begs to be lit. And it exudes a luscious, dark tobacco aroma. Dry draw is tasty! On the light, slight sweetness with a pronounced maduro flavor but a bit different as Aganorsa is the only company using a shade-grown corojo maduro. Hints of chocolate, and at times vanilla with a slight edge of spice. Smooth as smooth can be. The medium finish leaves you wanting more. Like I said, it's become an instant favorite.

01-31-2020, 05:29 PM	#2
The Poet Il megglior fabbro Join Date: Jun 2009 First Name: Thomas Location: Hickory, NC Posts: 8,420 Trading: (2)	Re: Guardian of the Farm Nightwatch Thanks for the review, and good to see you back here. __________________ Ninety percent of everything is crap - Theodore Sturgeon.

01-31-2020, 09:15 PM	#3
gomeitsmybday Feeling at Home Join Date: Aug 2018 First Name: Michael Location: Columbus, Ohio Posts: 945 Trading: (5)	Re: Guardian of the Farm Nightwatch Excellent review!! Very accurate description of the profile too imo. I've smoked 2 of the Nightwatches out of a box I have and I was really impressed with it as well, so much so that I'd like to give the box a bit of a nap to see how it performs down the road. I also think the wrapper gives the blend a nice, darker twist on the original Guardian blend. I know they use that wrapper on a few other cigars now...the only one I can remember atm is that Lunatic perfecto, I forget the exact name. But I certainly plan to check that one out as well. Thanks for the review!!

02-01-2020, 06:25 AM	#4
longknocker Postwhore Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Greg Location: Mobile, Alabama Posts: 11,162 Trading: (82)	Re: Guardian of the Farm Nightwatch Great Review, Greg!

02-01-2020, 10:10 AM	#5
elderboy02 Lets Go Buckeyes! Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Dan Location: Cincinnati, OH Posts: 12,508 Trading: (133)	Re: Guardian of the Farm Nightwatch Sounds like I need to check it out. Thanks Greg!

02-01-2020, 10:35 AM	#6
icehog3 Admiral Douchebag Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tom Location: Clermont, Kentucky Posts: 71,305 Trading: (60)	Re: Guardian of the Farm Nightwatch Sounds like you found another gem, Greg. __________________ Thanks Dave, Julian, James, Kelly, Peter, Gerry, Dave, Mo, Frank, Týr and Mr. Mark!

02-01-2020, 11:21 AM	#7
J.Caprell That bearded brewer Join Date: Nov 2019 First Name: Josh Location: Greenville, Sc USA Posts: 33 Trading: (1)	Re: Guardian of the Farm Nightwatch Thanks for the review! Sounds like I need to pick some up next time.