EO Panama Red blend #5

05-07-2009, 01:43 PM

Size: Torpedo 7 X 52
Wrapper: Nicaraguan Habano
Binder: Nicaraguan
Filler: Nicaraguan and Panamanian (hence Panama Red)

Pre-light: EO's "Bundle in a box" cigar, Panama Red is a medium filler budget cigar($30 for 25). I has one UGLY wrapper; splotchy, wrinkled and it looks like the roller "stretched" it to make it fit and it didn't quite work. It has a very odd aroma, I can't even begin to describe it. They claim it to be med-full, but it looks and smells light.

First impressions: Very thin and some what fragile wrapper, ash is flaky but a beautiful white. The burn so far is good, a little rocky at first, but it corrected itself quickly. Mild in body, flavors are creamy and woody.

Halftime: Still has a decent burn which I didn't expect since its medium filler. The woody flavor has moved to a spicy creamy mix. Now I'm starting to understand why they called it med-full, its moving up the scale quickly.

The finish: The burn finished even, with quite a bit of flaking. Medium-full to full bodied; spicy, creamy and damn tasty. I burned this one down to the nub.

Summary: I was a bit skeptical about this cigar, but I was very impressed. Decent construction, great flavor and for a little more than a buck a stick this ones a keeper.

The Saint's Halo Chart:
Construction: 6 halos out of 10
Flavor: 7 halos out of 10
Value: 8 halos out of 10

BlackIrish · 05-07-2009, 02:09 PM

Interesting. Thanks for the review!

05-07-2009, 02:39 PM

Thanks for the review. Sounds like you enjoyed the cigar.

DAFU · 05-11-2009, 05:35 AM

I may pick up a box just to say I have some..................

Skywalker · 05-11-2009, 01:33 PM

Thanks for the review!!!

I'm gonna have to check these out!!!

05-07-2009, 01:43 PM	#1
The Saint Guest Posts: n/a	EO Panama Red blend #5 Size: Torpedo 7 X 52 Wrapper: Nicaraguan Habano Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan and Panamanian (hence Panama Red) Pre-light: EO's "Bundle in a box" cigar, Panama Red is a medium filler budget cigar($30 for 25). I has one UGLY wrapper; splotchy, wrinkled and it looks like the roller "stretched" it to make it fit and it didn't quite work. It has a very odd aroma, I can't even begin to describe it. They claim it to be med-full, but it looks and smells light. First impressions: Very thin and some what fragile wrapper, ash is flaky but a beautiful white. The burn so far is good, a little rocky at first, but it corrected itself quickly. Mild in body, flavors are creamy and woody. Halftime: Still has a decent burn which I didn't expect since its medium filler. The woody flavor has moved to a spicy creamy mix. Now I'm starting to understand why they called it med-full, its moving up the scale quickly. The finish: The burn finished even, with quite a bit of flaking. Medium-full to full bodied; spicy, creamy and damn tasty. I burned this one down to the nub. Summary: I was a bit skeptical about this cigar, but I was very impressed. Decent construction, great flavor and for a little more than a buck a stick this ones a keeper. The Saint's Halo Chart: Construction: 6 halos out of 10 Flavor: 7 halos out of 10 Value: 8 halos out of 10

05-07-2009, 02:09 PM	#2
BlackIrish MassHole Militia Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Eddie Location: Bunker Hill Posts: 1,395 Trading: (55)	Re: EO Panama Red blend #5 Interesting. Thanks for the review! __________________

05-07-2009, 02:39 PM	#3
scooter Guest Posts: n/a	Re: EO Panama Red blend #5 Thanks for the review. Sounds like you enjoyed the cigar.

05-11-2009, 05:35 AM	#4
DAFU Duke of Prunes Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Dave Location: Duchess oven Posts: 1,453 Trading: (35)	Re: EO Panama Red blend #5 I may pick up a box just to say I have some.................. __________________ Remember there's a big difference between kneeling down and bending over: Frank Zappa(1940-1993)

05-11-2009, 01:33 PM	#5
Skywalker BABOTL Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Dice Location: Galaxy Far Far Away Posts: 10,168 Trading: (18)	Re: EO Panama Red blend #5 Thanks for the review!!! I'm gonna have to check these out!!! __________________ Smoke what you like!!!