Cozy and Bobarian's Blind Tasting Pt 2

SmokinCozy · 11-23-2008, 10:38 PM

Cigar #4 is new to me and I really enjoy these for the price. You got it right, this was a inexpensive island smoke. This was a Fonseca Cosacos (NISU TTH-02). I have to be in the mood for it, but good flavor. What do you do with the tissue?

bobarian · 11-24-2008, 12:28 AM

I really like the KDT's and I have had a few Cosacos, this one was the fugliest Fonseca I have ever seen.

SmokinCozy · 11-24-2008, 10:14 AM

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Originally Posted by bobarian

this one was the fugliest Fonseca I have ever seen.

This must be the reason for the tissue

SmokinCozy · 11-24-2008, 09:26 PM

I just smoked #3. When I first picked this one up, I didn't have much hope for it. The cigar wasn't uniform with hard and soft spots. It cut and took to flame very well. When I first started smoking all I could say was WOW I hope this continues. This tasted like a sungrown with just a tad of spice on the tongue. These great flavors continued all the way through and about half way picked up another good flavor. I really don't know how to describe it but I know the flavor....maybe cinnamon and citrus

I smoked this delicious cigar down to the nub and would without a doubt smoke this again. Ok what was this so I can go get some of these babies

bobarian · 11-24-2008, 11:45 PM

That was a DPG Cuban Classic(black label). Other than the Hirsch and Garcia from CigarKing, probably my favorite Pepin. A milder blend than most Pepin's, it allows some of the more subtle flavors to come forward, rather than being a big pepper bomb.

SmokinCozy · 11-25-2008, 05:00 PM

I just had the chance to smoke #4. The wrapper on this cigar was lighter than anything I would normally smoke. I thought this cigar would be mild with not too much behind it. Well I was wrong. This cigar was a real flavor bomb right from the start. Reminded me of a Ashton but with a little kick to it. This was a nice smoke til the last third, then the flavors got real harsh and bitter, so it got pitched. I could imagine smoking this in the morning with some joe, but would have to be in the mood for the extra kick this stick had. I can't even start to guess of what this one might be.

bobarian · 11-26-2008, 01:02 AM

I think these can benefit from some rest. It was an EO 21, a bundle smoke from the makers of 601 and Cubao. Described as a mild, I find them closer to a medium. Some nice spicyness, but still a little rough around the edges. I would like to try one of these with 6 months to a year of rest to see if the blend mellowed a bit. Your review was pretty much spot on.

I smoked #5 tonight, another robusto sized stick. Natural Colorado or maybe Havana seed wrapper. Seemed too golden to be a Connie. Some toothiness, but no veins or imperfections.

Started off very nice, hint of pepper with some nice earthy background. But the nose exhale seemed to say Nic and not Cuba. Pepper and spice picked up about 1/3rd in, burn was a bit wavy but did not require any touchups. I didnt pay attention to the ash as I was trying to figure out the flavors. Seemed to be wanting to have a twang but the pepper kept coming through. This could be a young Boli or Partagas, but I am thinking more likely Pepin. Which Pepin? Seemed stronger than the Cabiguan I had last night, I havent had a JJ in a long time so I will guess a Pepin JJ. Another cigar that I think would benefit from 6 months rest.

Thanks Craig for another great round of tastings!

11-23-2008, 10:38 PM	#1
SmokinCozy I don't smoke that Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Craig Location: Los Angeles Posts: 562 Trading: (47)	Re: Cozy and Bobarian's Blind Tasting Pt 2 Cigar #4 is new to me and I really enjoy these for the price. You got it right, this was a inexpensive island smoke. This was a Fonseca Cosacos (NISU TTH-02). I have to be in the mood for it, but good flavor. What do you do with the tissue? __________________ And how is education supposed to make me feel smarter? Besides, every time I learn something new, it pushes some old stuff out of my brain..

11-24-2008, 12:28 AM	#2
bobarian Cranky Habanophile Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Wine Country Posts: 8,869 Trading: (51)	Re: Cozy and Bobarian's Blind Tasting Pt 2 I really like the KDT's and I have had a few Cosacos, this one was the fugliest Fonseca I have ever seen.

11-25-2008, 05:00 PM	#6
SmokinCozy I don't smoke that Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Craig Location: Los Angeles Posts: 562 Trading: (47)	Re: Cozy and Bobarian's Blind Tasting Pt 2 I just had the chance to smoke #4. The wrapper on this cigar was lighter than anything I would normally smoke. I thought this cigar would be mild with not too much behind it. Well I was wrong. This cigar was a real flavor bomb right from the start. Reminded me of a Ashton but with a little kick to it. This was a nice smoke til the last third, then the flavors got real harsh and bitter, so it got pitched. I could imagine smoking this in the morning with some joe, but would have to be in the mood for the extra kick this stick had. I can't even start to guess of what this one might be. __________________ And how is education supposed to make me feel smarter? Besides, every time I learn something new, it pushes some old stuff out of my brain..

11-26-2008, 01:02 AM	#7
bobarian Cranky Habanophile Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Wine Country Posts: 8,869 Trading: (51)	Re: Cozy and Bobarian's Blind Tasting Pt 2 I think these can benefit from some rest. It was an EO 21, a bundle smoke from the makers of 601 and Cubao. Described as a mild, I find them closer to a medium. Some nice spicyness, but still a little rough around the edges. I would like to try one of these with 6 months to a year of rest to see if the blend mellowed a bit. Your review was pretty much spot on. I smoked #5 tonight, another robusto sized stick. Natural Colorado or maybe Havana seed wrapper. Seemed too golden to be a Connie. Some toothiness, but no veins or imperfections. Started off very nice, hint of pepper with some nice earthy background. But the nose exhale seemed to say Nic and not Cuba. Pepper and spice picked up about 1/3rd in, burn was a bit wavy but did not require any touchups. I didnt pay attention to the ash as I was trying to figure out the flavors. Seemed to be wanting to have a twang but the pepper kept coming through. This could be a young Boli or Partagas, but I am thinking more likely Pepin. Which Pepin? Seemed stronger than the Cabiguan I had last night, I havent had a JJ in a long time so I will guess a Pepin JJ. Another cigar that I think would benefit from 6 months rest. Thanks Craig for another great round of tastings!

11-24-2008, 09:26 PM	#4
SmokinCozy I don't smoke that Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Craig Location: Los Angeles Posts: 562 Trading: (47)	Re: Cozy and Bobarian's Blind Tasting Pt 2 I just smoked #3. When I first picked this one up, I didn't have much hope for it. The cigar wasn't uniform with hard and soft spots. It cut and took to flame very well. When I first started smoking all I could say was WOW I hope this continues. This tasted like a sungrown with just a tad of spice on the tongue. These great flavors continued all the way through and about half way picked up another good flavor. I really don't know how to describe it but I know the flavor....maybe cinnamon and citrus I smoked this delicious cigar down to the nub and would without a doubt smoke this again. Ok what was this so I can go get some of these babies __________________ And how is education supposed to make me feel smarter? Besides, every time I learn something new, it pushes some old stuff out of my brain..

11-24-2008, 11:45 PM	#5
bobarian Cranky Habanophile Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Wine Country Posts: 8,869 Trading: (51)	Re: Cozy and Bobarian's Blind Tasting Pt 2 That was a DPG Cuban Classic(black label). Other than the Hirsch and Garcia from CigarKing, probably my favorite Pepin. A milder blend than most Pepin's, it allows some of the more subtle flavors to come forward, rather than being a big pepper bomb.