Diesel unholy cocktail

Don Fernando · 02-05-2010, 04:54 AM

The Diesel Unholy Cocktail is a Nicaraguan cigar that only comes in a 5 x 56 torpedo. The unholy cocktail has a Pennsylvania broadleaf maduro wrapper with some veins that give it character. The cigar comes packed in cellophane and once you take it out of its coat, you can smell a mixture of wood, hay and barnyard aromas. The construction feels good and the band is simple but that's the way I like it. The predraw is just fine and leaves a cedar flavor on my palate and pepper on my lips.

I can taste a full coffee flavor with some wood. It's all spicy, not a pepper of herbal spice though. The coffee slowly turns into a mix of terroir flavors, coffee and wood. After a centimeter the wood gets a bit stronger and I can even taste some liquorices on the background although that flavor disappears after just a puff or two. The texture is quite dry.

After an inch I notice that the coffee disappears and that the wood is slowly becoming the dominant flavor. The dryness turns into a creamy texture. I also get some nutty flavors, it reminds me of almond. The flavors are very consistent. At the end I get a bit of chocolate as a supporting flavor.

I don't get Diesel fumes, but I do get a lot of medium thick smoke from this cigar and the draw is fine. I had some problems getting the cigar to burn right, but once that problem was solved the burn was great. The firm as is a bit salt & pepper colored. I would rate this full bodied, full flavored. I only get a small flame while purging, that must mean that there isn't a lot of built up of nicotine.

Now the name "Diesel Unholy Cocktail" didn't make me want to get up from my chair, run to the local B&M or pull out the creditcard and order it online, but once you get passed the name you'll find a cigar that is definitely worth smoking, especially for the price. Hell, even if they doubled the price, you would still get value for money.

Would I buy this cigar again? Hell yeah!! AJ Fernandez did it again, another cigar I highly recommend.

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

Kreth · 02-05-2010, 05:40 AM

Nice review, Ferdie. I think Fernandez is the poor man's DPG. His blends are consistently good, but you can find them all pretty reasonably priced.
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issues · 02-05-2010, 07:50 AM

Excellent review, I love these things!!!

G G · 02-05-2010, 07:52 AM

Very good Ferdie.

NickyTeen · 02-05-2010, 09:31 AM

Thank for the great review! I have only had one of these and the draw was so loose i had to "sip" the unholy cocktail to keep from inhaling. Some really nice flavors in this cigar, but the loose draw was very distracting. I have another in the humi and will give it another try down the road.

longknocker · 02-05-2010, 09:36 AM

Bought A Box When They First Came Out & I Love'Em! Great Review, Ferdie!

captain53 · 02-05-2010, 09:44 AM

Thanks for the excellent review!

I have not tried them but will pick some up on the next good CI or Cigar.com special offering on them.

kelmac07 · 02-05-2010, 12:44 PM

Another superb review Ferdie...I LOVE these!!

Don Fernando · 02-05-2010, 12:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kelmac07

Another superb review Ferdie...I LOVE these!!

so do I, only have 2 left, gonna buy me a box as soon as I have budget again.

Zanaspus · 02-05-2010, 01:11 PM

Great review! Better than mine. No people can quit bumping mine.

Django · 02-05-2010, 01:25 PM

Sound mighty tasty Ferdy.
But need to stock up on CC's first

Then i will see if there is any budget left....

....and no i dont think so either

CigarNut · 02-05-2010, 07:51 PM

Great review! I just ordered a box of these and am anxiously awaiting them!

Mr.Erskine · 02-05-2010, 08:13 PM

Thanks for the review. I've been wondering about these... They look good, and I wondered. I'll get me one!

issues · 02-05-2010, 09:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CigarNut

Great review! I just ordered a box of these and am anxiously awaiting them!

Nice grab!!!

I had one ROTT and it was good but the first one I had was from a local B&M that had them sitting for about 6 months and it was awesome!

I'm currently sitting as long as I can on the 27 I have left if I can keep my hands out of the box.

02-05-2010, 04:54 AM	#1
Don Fernando Postwhore Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Ferdinand Location: Singapore Posts: 10,070 Trading: (29)	Diesel unholy cocktail The Diesel Unholy Cocktail is a Nicaraguan cigar that only comes in a 5 x 56 torpedo. The unholy cocktail has a Pennsylvania broadleaf maduro wrapper with some veins that give it character. The cigar comes packed in cellophane and once you take it out of its coat, you can smell a mixture of wood, hay and barnyard aromas. The construction feels good and the band is simple but that's the way I like it. The predraw is just fine and leaves a cedar flavor on my palate and pepper on my lips. I can taste a full coffee flavor with some wood. It's all spicy, not a pepper of herbal spice though. The coffee slowly turns into a mix of terroir flavors, coffee and wood. After a centimeter the wood gets a bit stronger and I can even taste some liquorices on the background although that flavor disappears after just a puff or two. The texture is quite dry. After an inch I notice that the coffee disappears and that the wood is slowly becoming the dominant flavor. The dryness turns into a creamy texture. I also get some nutty flavors, it reminds me of almond. The flavors are very consistent. At the end I get a bit of chocolate as a supporting flavor. I don't get Diesel fumes, but I do get a lot of medium thick smoke from this cigar and the draw is fine. I had some problems getting the cigar to burn right, but once that problem was solved the burn was great. The firm as is a bit salt & pepper colored. I would rate this full bodied, full flavored. I only get a small flame while purging, that must mean that there isn't a lot of built up of nicotine. Now the name "Diesel Unholy Cocktail" didn't make me want to get up from my chair, run to the local B&M or pull out the creditcard and order it online, but once you get passed the name you'll find a cigar that is definitely worth smoking, especially for the price. Hell, even if they doubled the price, you would still get value for money. Would I buy this cigar again? Hell yeah!! AJ Fernandez did it again, another cigar I highly recommend. Appearance: 8 / 10 Construction: 8 / 10 Draw: 8 / 10 Burn: 7 / 10 Smoke & ash: 8 / 10 Aroma first part: 8 / 10 Aroma second part: 8 / 10 Aroma third part: 8 / 10 __________________ check out my reviews on my blog.

02-05-2010, 05:40 AM	#2
Kreth Ronin smoker Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Jeff Location: Oneonta, NY Posts: 3,620 Trading: (14)	Re: Diesel unholy cocktail Nice review, Ferdie. I think Fernandez is the poor man's DPG. His blends are consistently good, but you can find them all pretty reasonably priced. Posted via Mobile Device

02-05-2010, 07:50 AM	#3
issues Have My Own Room Join Date: Jan 2010 First Name: Tony Location: Tampa, FL Posts: 1,626 Trading: (8)	Re: Diesel unholy cocktail Excellent review, I love these things!!!

02-05-2010, 07:52 AM	#4
G G BR549 Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Greg Location: Taylor, FL. Posts: 12,735 Trading: (10)	Re: Diesel unholy cocktail Very good Ferdie.

02-05-2010, 09:31 AM	#5
NickyTeen My barn door is open Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Kriss Location: The Barn Posts: 561 Trading: (12)	Re: Diesel unholy cocktail Thank for the great review! I have only had one of these and the draw was so loose i had to "sip" the unholy cocktail to keep from inhaling. Some really nice flavors in this cigar, but the loose draw was very distracting. I have another in the humi and will give it another try down the road.

02-05-2010, 09:36 AM	#6
longknocker Postwhore Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Greg Location: Mobile, Alabama Posts: 11,198 Trading: (82)	Re: Diesel unholy cocktail Bought A Box When They First Came Out & I Love'Em! Great Review, Ferdie!

02-05-2010, 09:44 AM	#7
captain53 Have My Own Room Join Date: Jul 2009 First Name: Dave Location: Lake of the Ozarks & Austin, TX Posts: 1,333 Trading: (3)	Re: Diesel unholy cocktail Thanks for the excellent review! I have not tried them but will pick some up on the next good CI or Cigar.com special offering on them.

02-05-2010, 12:44 PM	#8
kelmac07 Resident Maduro Whore!! Join Date: Apr 2009 First Name: Mac Location: Newport News, VA Posts: 27,322 Trading: (218)	Re: Diesel unholy cocktail Another superb review Ferdie...I LOVE these!! __________________ Dom in the MLB thread "I could probably get you to wear a Yankee hat for a Maduro!"

02-05-2010, 01:11 PM	#10
Zanaspus Adjusting to the Life Join Date: Aug 2009 First Name: Tony Location: Columbus, OH Posts: 492 Trading: (3)	Re: Diesel unholy cocktail Great review! Better than mine. No people can quit bumping mine. __________________ If you're gonna be a lamb, you might as well be a sheep.

02-05-2010, 01:25 PM	#11
Django Still Watching My Back Join Date: Nov 2008 First Name: Django Location: The Hague, Holland Posts: 139 Trading: (1)	Re: Diesel unholy cocktail Sound mighty tasty Ferdy. But need to stock up on CC's first Then i will see if there is any budget left.... ....and no i dont think so either __________________ Django

02-05-2010, 07:51 PM	#12
CigarNut Fck Cancer! Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Michael Location: Clermont, Florida Posts: 18,042 Trading: (111*)	Re: Diesel unholy cocktail Great review! I just ordered a box of these and am anxiously awaiting them!

02-05-2010, 08:13 PM	#13
Mr.Erskine Looking up Join Date: Jan 2010 First Name: Benjamin Location: Dover, DE Posts: 297 Trading: (1)	Re: Diesel unholy cocktail Thanks for the review. I've been wondering about these... They look good, and I wondered. I'll get me one! __________________ Cornbread... Ain't nothin' wrong with that.