El Original (Island Smoke Shop house blend) Maduro

12-07-2009, 05:54 PM

I bought this cigar from inmate/Island Smoke Shopkeep MaduroFan a few months ago. I was in the keys again today, but didnt get a chance to stop in to see Bill. Getting home this evening I decided to smoke this classic (received huge ratings a few years ago...) tonite.

It was really a unique flavor profile and nice draw. I tasted a lot of nutty/earthy flavors, and the burn was razor sharp. Unfortunately I was unable to take any pictures (read: was too good to go get the camera) but I really enjoyed it. There are few house blends that can compare to these beauties. If you get a chance, try one or ten of them.

Also, give old Bill (MaduroFan) a bump for tending to a great stock and sharing his products with inmates.

icehog3 · 12-08-2009, 12:27 AM

Bill is a BOTL's BOTL. Very unique cigars indeed, one of the few NCs I would smoke these days.

Emjaysmash · 12-08-2009, 12:29 AM

Great review! They sound like a must try! How would one go about finding these?

icehog3 · 12-08-2009, 12:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Emjaysmash

Great review! They sound like a must try! How would one go about finding these?

http://www.islandsmokeshop.com/

68TriShield · 12-08-2009, 06:28 AM

I agree,a very good unique tasting cigar.

Skywalker · 12-08-2009, 08:07 AM

I have one packed away! Looks like I'll have to dig it out!!!

Thank for the review!!!

bobarian · 12-08-2009, 11:14 AM

I have not had the Maduro, but the natural wrapper is quite a nice smoke. I really like the corona size.

Mr.Maduro · 12-08-2009, 12:09 PM

One of the best "House" blends out there! Bill is an awesome BOTL too!!

12-09-2009, 06:25 AM

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Originally Posted by volfan

yep, the lanceros in any wrapper are great with the claro being my personal favorite over the natural and maduro. Tom's right, a great NC worth giving a chance plus Bill is super cool to talk to.

scottie

You are a rare smoker to pick Claro over Maduro and Natural... Next time im down there I will try it just on your recomendation!!!

kelmac07 · 12-09-2009, 08:02 AM

Another maduro to try.

12-07-2009, 05:54 PM	#1
DougBushBC Guest Posts: n/a	El Original (Island Smoke Shop house blend) Maduro I bought this cigar from inmate/Island Smoke Shopkeep MaduroFan a few months ago. I was in the keys again today, but didnt get a chance to stop in to see Bill. Getting home this evening I decided to smoke this classic (received huge ratings a few years ago...) tonite. It was really a unique flavor profile and nice draw. I tasted a lot of nutty/earthy flavors, and the burn was razor sharp. Unfortunately I was unable to take any pictures (read: was too good to go get the camera) but I really enjoyed it. There are few house blends that can compare to these beauties. If you get a chance, try one or ten of them. Also, give old Bill (MaduroFan) a bump for tending to a great stock and sharing his products with inmates.

12-08-2009, 12:27 AM	#2
icehog3 Admiral Douchebag Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tom Location: Clermont, Kentucky Posts: 71,441 Trading: (60)	Re: El Original (Island Smoke Shop house blend) Ma Bill is a BOTL's BOTL. Very unique cigars indeed, one of the few NCs I would smoke these days. __________________ Thanks Dave, Julian, James, Kelly, Peter, Gerry, Dave, Mo, Frank, Týr and Mr. Mark!

12-08-2009, 12:29 AM	#3
Emjaysmash The Hebrew Hammer Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: M.J. Location: Milwaukee, WI Posts: 7,025 Trading: (76)	Re: El Original (Island Smoke Shop house blend) Ma Great review! They sound like a must try! How would one go about finding these? __________________

12-08-2009, 06:28 AM	#5
68TriShield Got Torque? Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Dave Location: Maryland Posts: 7,194 Trading: (40)	Re: El Original (Island Smoke Shop house blend) Ma I agree,a very good unique tasting cigar.

12-08-2009, 08:07 AM	#6
Skywalker BABOTL Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Dice Location: Galaxy Far Far Away Posts: 10,168 Trading: (18)	Re: El Original (Island Smoke Shop house blend) Ma I have one packed away! Looks like I'll have to dig it out!!! Thank for the review!!! __________________ Smoke what you like!!!

12-08-2009, 11:14 AM	#7
bobarian Cranky Habanophile Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Wine Country Posts: 8,869 Trading: (51)	Re: El Original (Island Smoke Shop house blend) Ma I have not had the Maduro, but the natural wrapper is quite a nice smoke. I really like the corona size.

12-08-2009, 12:09 PM	#8
Mr.Maduro In Domino Confido Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Patrick Location: La Casa del Blueface Posts: 2,905 Trading: (83)	Re: El Original (Island Smoke Shop house blend) Ma One of the best "House" blends out there! Bill is an awesome BOTL too!! __________________ "Patrick...You low-rent f#@k!!!" - MACMS (Shack V)

12-09-2009, 08:02 AM	#10
kelmac07 Resident Maduro Whore!! Join Date: Apr 2009 First Name: Mac Location: Newport News, VA Posts: 27,322 Trading: (218)	Re: El Original (Island Smoke Shop house blend) Ma Another maduro to try. __________________ Dom in the MLB thread "I could probably get you to wear a Yankee hat for a Maduro!"