DBall's Newb Blind Taste Test Thread #2 - Page 2

Mark · 01-29-2010, 12:23 AM

Lookin good Dan! I have a good idea as to what at least two of them are... can't wait to read the reviews

NeuRon · 01-29-2010, 08:50 AM

i have a good idea what all of them are... hrmmmmm lol

Doctorossi · 01-29-2010, 10:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TheStatsGuy

You had better be staying longer than last time for the Albany herf! and you know what I'm talkin bout!

Yes, sir! I'm arriving at noon and you're gonna have to pry me out of there with a garden spade.

Riff Raff · 01-29-2010, 11:31 PM

Dan, mine arrived safe and sound and are now resting in my humidor. I would like to give them some time to settle down before we start.

When did you have in mind for the first review?

Montano · 01-30-2010, 05:09 PM

Mine arrived today. Resting, and awaiting instructions to begin

Smokin Gator · 01-30-2010, 05:16 PM

I loved the first installment and can't wait for this one!! Thanks for doing it again Dan.

DBall · 01-31-2010, 07:47 AM

Well... you can wait until next week if you feel you need to... let's say the first one is due by next Sunday, maybe?

Montano · 01-31-2010, 05:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DBall

Well... you can wait until next week if you feel you need to... let's say the first one is due by next Sunday, maybe?

Superbowl Sunday ? I better do mine by Friday, because Superbowl weekend starts Friday afternoon

Mr.Erskine · 01-31-2010, 05:53 PM

Looks like fun

Riff Raff · 01-31-2010, 09:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Montano

Superbowl Sunday ? I better do mine by Friday, because Superbowl weekend starts Friday afternoon

Hehe. I know what you mean Nick.

Dan, I will have mine done by Saturday. That way you can post them on Sunday!

02-01-2010, 01:26 PM

These taste tests are fun! Especially for noobs like me that still dont have a pallate yet

Montano · 02-02-2010, 04:56 PM

I got mine done early. Review submitted

Riff Raff · 02-03-2010, 07:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Montano

I got mine done early. Review submitted

Holy Cow! You are making me look bad Nick! I will get mine done today or tomorrow!

DBall · 02-03-2010, 08:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Riff Raff

Holy Cow! You are making me look bad Nick! I will get mine done today or tomorrow!

Damn... slacker.

Hahaha

yourchoice · 02-03-2010, 08:18 AM

Alright! I look forward to seeing how this pans out. WTG Dan.

Zanaspus · 02-03-2010, 11:53 AM

Dan, I just wanted to convey to you that even with all the good information, fellowship, and brotherhood I've encountered on my short time on this board, your newb tastings have brought me more entertainment than anything else I've encountered here, and that's no mean feat. Thumbs up brother.

Salvelinus · 02-03-2010, 03:46 PM

Thanks for doing this again Dan. Really enjoyed the first installment.

DBall · 02-03-2010, 10:58 PM

Thank you guys for all the kind words... I really love doing these things...

Riff Raff · 02-04-2010, 03:38 PM

Review is in!

DBall · 02-04-2010, 11:40 PM

Montano Cigar #1
**************

This cigar has the feel of a slight box press. Pre-light draw was very tight and did not give any flavor.

The first 3rd did not produce any discernible flavors. I had to stay on top of it to keep it lit. I can only imagine that this is what it would be like to try and suck a golf ball through a garden hose.

Heading into the 2nd third, I knew I would need some help if I was going to finish this smoke. I headed inside to grab a bottle of bourbon and my super secret cigar poker. I stabbed this thing 3 times, but it still had a tight draw.

Continuing on, it was much of the same. No flavor to speak of, and my cheeks were getting a bit sore. A refill on the bourbon seemed to help a little.

Heading down the home stretch, I can honestly say I couldn't wait for this to end. The only thing I can compare it to, would be smoking an old pizza box. It got a bit harsh towards the end, and reminded me of smoking a cigarette, which I haven't done in 20 years.

On a 1 to 10 scale, I would have to give this baby a -1.

01-29-2010, 12:23 AM	#21
Mark Tarheel. Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Mark Location: Chapel Hill, NC Posts: 407 Trading: (1)	Re: DBall's Newb Blind Taste Test Thread #2 Lookin good Dan! I have a good idea as to what at least two of them are... can't wait to read the reviews

01-29-2010, 08:50 AM	#22
NeuRon Formerly BigRonS Join Date: Sep 2009 First Name: Ron Location: Forked River, NJ Posts: 1,540 Trading: (22)	Re: DBall's Newb Blind Taste Test Thread #2 i have a good idea what all of them are... hrmmmmm lol

01-29-2010, 11:31 PM	#24
Riff Raff Habitual Offender Join Date: Sep 2009 First Name: Bill Location: Stuttgart, Germany Posts: 370 Trading: (11)	Re: DBall's Newb Blind Taste Test Thread #2 Dan, mine arrived safe and sound and are now resting in my humidor. I would like to give them some time to settle down before we start. When did you have in mind for the first review? __________________ "I am a simple man and enjoy the simple things in life as long as those simple things are the very best." Winston Churchill

01-30-2010, 05:09 PM	#25
Montano Bourbon IS a food group Join Date: Nov 2009 First Name: Nick Location: Central Cali Posts: 2,059 Trading: (33)	Re: DBall's Newb Blind Taste Test Thread #2 Mine arrived today. Resting, and awaiting instructions to begin __________________

01-30-2010, 05:16 PM	#26
Smokin Gator Just plain insane! Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: The Swamp Posts: 6,237 Trading: (106)	Re: DBall's Newb Blind Taste Test Thread #2 I loved the first installment and can't wait for this one!! Thanks for doing it again Dan. __________________ Check out the Cigar Asylum Newbie Sampler Trade

01-31-2010, 07:47 AM	#27
DBall Cigar Jesus Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Dan Location: Rochester, NY Posts: 3,781 Trading: (46)	Re: DBall's Newb Blind Taste Test Thread #2 Well... you can wait until next week if you feel you need to... let's say the first one is due by next Sunday, maybe? __________________ --------Dan--------- My Music \| My Videos

01-31-2010, 05:53 PM	#29
Mr.Erskine Looking up Join Date: Jan 2010 First Name: Benjamin Location: Dover, DE Posts: 297 Trading: (1)	Re: DBall's Newb Blind Taste Test Thread #2 Looks like fun __________________ Cornbread... Ain't nothin' wrong with that.

02-01-2010, 01:26 PM	#31
Deputy Guest Posts: n/a	Re: DBall's Newb Blind Taste Test Thread #2 These taste tests are fun! Especially for noobs like me that still dont have a pallate yet

02-02-2010, 04:56 PM	#32
Montano Bourbon IS a food group Join Date: Nov 2009 First Name: Nick Location: Central Cali Posts: 2,059 Trading: (33)	Re: DBall's Newb Blind Taste Test Thread #2 I got mine done early. Review submitted __________________

02-03-2010, 08:18 AM	#35
yourchoice Down the stretch Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Joel Location: South Jersey Posts: 4,091 Trading: (36)	Re: DBall's Newb Blind Taste Test Thread #2 Alright! I look forward to seeing how this pans out. WTG Dan.

02-03-2010, 11:53 AM	#36
Zanaspus Adjusting to the Life Join Date: Aug 2009 First Name: Tony Location: Columbus, OH Posts: 492 Trading: (3)	Re: DBall's Newb Blind Taste Test Thread #2 Dan, I just wanted to convey to you that even with all the good information, fellowship, and brotherhood I've encountered on my short time on this board, your newb tastings have brought me more entertainment than anything else I've encountered here, and that's no mean feat. Thumbs up brother. __________________ If you're gonna be a lamb, you might as well be a sheep.

02-03-2010, 03:46 PM	#37
Salvelinus Have My Own Room Join Date: Dec 2009 First Name: Brendan Location: Vermont Posts: 1,116 Trading: (12)	Re: DBall's Newb Blind Taste Test Thread #2 Thanks for doing this again Dan. Really enjoyed the first installment.

02-03-2010, 10:58 PM	#38
DBall Cigar Jesus Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Dan Location: Rochester, NY Posts: 3,781 Trading: (46)	Re: DBall's Newb Blind Taste Test Thread #2 Thank you guys for all the kind words... I really love doing these things... __________________ --------Dan--------- My Music \| My Videos

02-04-2010, 03:38 PM	#39
Riff Raff Habitual Offender Join Date: Sep 2009 First Name: Bill Location: Stuttgart, Germany Posts: 370 Trading: (11)	Re: DBall's Newb Blind Taste Test Thread #2 Review is in! __________________ "I am a simple man and enjoy the simple things in life as long as those simple things are the very best." Winston Churchill

02-04-2010, 11:40 PM	#40
DBall Cigar Jesus Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Dan Location: Rochester, NY Posts: 3,781 Trading: (46)	Re: DBall's Newb Blind Taste Test Thread #2 Montano Cigar #1 ************** This cigar has the feel of a slight box press. Pre-light draw was very tight and did not give any flavor. The first 3rd did not produce any discernible flavors. I had to stay on top of it to keep it lit. I can only imagine that this is what it would be like to try and suck a golf ball through a garden hose. Heading into the 2nd third, I knew I would need some help if I was going to finish this smoke. I headed inside to grab a bottle of bourbon and my super secret cigar poker. I stabbed this thing 3 times, but it still had a tight draw. Continuing on, it was much of the same. No flavor to speak of, and my cheeks were getting a bit sore. A refill on the bourbon seemed to help a little. Heading down the home stretch, I can honestly say I couldn't wait for this to end. The only thing I can compare it to, would be smoking an old pizza box. It got a bit harsh towards the end, and reminded me of smoking a cigarette, which I haven't done in 20 years. On a 1 to 10 scale, I would have to give this baby a -1. __________________ --------Dan--------- My Music \| My Videos