DBall's Newb (and not-so-newb) Blind Taste Test #6 - Page 4

DBall · 10-25-2016, 05:57 AM

What they smoked:
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Le Aurora 1495 Corona

AdamJoshua Rating: 6.5/10

Ripplingh20 Rating: 8.5/10

I love that this was described as "every cuban cigar" and, also, this is why I love blind taste tests. Adam was 100% certain this was a Cuban cigar, but this is Dominican. Luckily for Robb, these do come in Robustos, and can be had pretty cheaply from CI (under $3/stick).

This was the first premium cigar I ever had, I think (it was a long time ago), but I vividly remember going to the B&M and buying these. I recently picked up a couple boxes of these as I find myself smoking a lot just to smoke and not to really 'enjoy a good cigar'... having an indoor cigar lounge in my house is a gift and a curse!

Keep 'em coming, guys!

jjirons69 · 10-19-2016, 09:46 AM

Interesting for #1. Good job, guys. Still disappointed by no mention of hot biscuits.

Ripplingh2o · 10-19-2016, 10:25 AM

Cigar #2 review concluded & Pm'd to Dan. Stay tuned.

Ripplingh2o · 10-19-2016, 11:22 AM

So I thought, without bias or review, I would post 3 pics of my Cigar #2. No clue why they appear stretched. But then a technology advanced shutterbug I am not.

AdamJoshua · 10-19-2016, 05:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ripplingh2o

So I thought, without bias or review, I would post 3 pics of my Cigar #2. No clue why they appear stretched. But then a technology advanced shutterbug I am not.

The thumbnail preview get's crammed into a ridged box, clicking it again opens it in a window without the distortion.

DBall · 10-24-2016, 10:44 AM

Bump for Adam...

ujponds · 10-19-2016, 04:09 PM

Nice work on round one

AdamJoshua · 10-24-2016, 04:11 PM

Hey it was one per week

Review is in, even before I saw this!

stearns · 10-25-2016, 06:57 AM

Nice curveball Dan

I've always said I thought certain La Auroras have a cubanesque profile to them, glad they made their way into this tasting

CRIMPS · 10-25-2016, 07:54 AM

I scrolled up from the bottom of this thread and saw the pic of the cigar, first. I immediately thought that someone was going to praise on about how wonderful that "cuban twang" was.

Porch Dweller · 10-25-2016, 08:40 AM

Nice reviews, gents! And a nice change-up from DBall.

This is why I enjoy these blind tests.

Ripplingh2o · 10-25-2016, 10:16 AM

Cigar #3 is done; PM'd to Dan. Stay tuned.

AdamJoshua · 10-25-2016, 10:59 AM

See and it had that earth and wood to it that I always pull as Cuban, it's that one constant. so **** you guys.

I would still put it on course with a JLP (looks like I took that comparison out of the review) for an every day kind of cigar with coffee. That being said I will be looking for them.

icehog3 · 10-25-2016, 11:49 AM

Great reviews, Guys. I've heard those La Auroras can throw you for a curve, though I thought from the picture of the foot that it looked more like an NC roll. Easy to say after it's already been identified, but that's what I thought. So **** me, Adam.

AdamJoshua · 10-25-2016, 12:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by icehog3

Great reviews, Guys. I've heard those La Auroras can throw you for a curve, though I thought from the picture of the foot that it looked more like an NC roll. Easy to say after it's already been identified, but that's what I thought. So **** me, Adam.

Never really thought of that, I have to dig out some NCs and do some comparisons, learn something new every day.

DBall · 10-27-2016, 11:02 AM

Can't wait to see these final cigars! Robb already finished #3 and Adam is keeping us in suspense (yet sticking to the proposed schedule of 1/week, so no complaints here)...

Man, I forgot how much I enjoyed these things...

Ripplingh2o · 10-27-2016, 03:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DBall

Can't wait to see these final cigars! Robb already finished #3 and Adam is keeping us in suspense (yet sticking to the proposed schedule of 1/week, so no complaints here)...

Man, I forgot how much I enjoyed these things...

The proposed schedule as I understood, said "at least one per week". Didn't want to extend this to a 5 week episode.

DBall · 10-27-2016, 06:17 PM

AdamJoshua Cigar #3
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Seems to be about PC sized.

Very nice milk chocolate wrapper, no veins to speak of, well packed, a little bit tight with a knot right where my fingers are pinching in the photo, doesn’t seem to be anything too major.

First Third: Lots of wood off the bat, no pun intended, it’s that wood you get when you chew on a No. 2 pencil. The last time I got something like this was a Monte Esp that was a bit tight as well, this is one of those unmistakeable notes to me, wish there was someone else here to try this, they might have another name for it or something more common as far as what type of wood, usually I can tell cedar or oak, but it’s not really either of those.

About half way through the first third and it’s a bit of a smokey oak and tea profile at this point, Is that something, well if not it is now.

Almost through the first third, very little spice to me, nice smooth snorking, nice sharp burn line with no touchups needed.

Second Third: starting out mild to medium the wood is going limp … phrasing … still a bit of wood but I’m getting more leather and a bit of sweetness, I would say honey but it’s way in the back, really faint and hard to pinpoint but it’s definitely not a sweetness like a chocolate or caramel.

Final Third: Strength is picking up a bit, almost like a licorice or anisette.

Overall a very enjoyable cigar, the tightness never came into play.

I’d go with 7 out of 10 smileys.

AdamJoshua · 10-27-2016, 12:22 PM

... funny like I'm a clown, I amuse you? I make you laugh, I'm here to ****ing amuse you?

icehog3 · 10-27-2016, 07:28 PM

Another pair of fun and interesting reviews.

10-19-2016, 04:09 PM	#7
ujponds Homer Joe Join Date: Jul 2010 First Name: Mark Location: New York Posts: 238 Trading: (2)	Re: DBall's Newb (and not-so-newb) Blind Taste Test #6 Nice work on round one

10-24-2016, 04:11 PM	#8
AdamJoshua Article 4 Free Inhabitant Join Date: Jan 2013 First Name: The Other Adam Location: Satellite Beach Posts: 14,787 Trading: (40)	Re: DBall's Newb (and not-so-newb) Blind Taste Test #6 Hey it was one per week Review is in, even before I saw this!

10-25-2016, 06:57 AM	#9
stearns Dogbert Consultant Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Ben Location: Park Hill Posts: 5,360 Trading: (50)	Re: DBall's Newb (and not-so-newb) Blind Taste Test #6 Nice curveball Dan I've always said I thought certain La Auroras have a cubanesque profile to them, glad they made their way into this tasting __________________ "Ignoring all the racket of conventional reality" - Keller Williams

10-25-2016, 07:54 AM	#10
CRIMPS Benn/Seguin best friends Join Date: Sep 2010 First Name: Zach Location: North Texas Posts: 1,520 Trading: (50)	Re: DBall's Newb (and not-so-newb) Blind Taste Test #6 I scrolled up from the bottom of this thread and saw the pic of the cigar, first. I immediately thought that someone was going to praise on about how wonderful that "cuban twang" was. __________________ I'm a Dallas Stars fan. So, yes, this is a confusing time for me.

10-25-2016, 08:40 AM	#11
Porch Dweller Life is for living Join Date: Oct 2012 First Name: James Location: Mississippi Gulf Coast Posts: 8,249 Trading: (24)	Re: DBall's Newb (and not-so-newb) Blind Taste Test #6 Nice reviews, gents! And a nice change-up from DBall. This is why I enjoy these blind tests. __________________ A 1911 in the hand is faster than 911 on the phone

10-25-2016, 05:57 AM	#1
DBall Cigar Jesus Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Dan Location: Rochester, NY Posts: 3,779 Trading: (46)	Re: DBall's Newb (and not-so-newb) Blind Taste Test #6 What they smoked: **************** Le Aurora 1495 Corona AdamJoshua Rating: 6.5/10 Ripplingh20 Rating: 8.5/10 I love that this was described as "every cuban cigar" and, also, this is why I love blind taste tests. Adam was 100% certain this was a Cuban cigar, but this is Dominican. Luckily for Robb, these do come in Robustos, and can be had pretty cheaply from CI (under $3/stick). This was the first premium cigar I ever had, I think (it was a long time ago), but I vividly remember going to the B&M and buying these. I recently picked up a couple boxes of these as I find myself smoking a lot just to smoke and not to really 'enjoy a good cigar'... having an indoor cigar lounge in my house is a gift and a curse! Keep 'em coming, guys! __________________ --------Dan--------- My Music \| My Videos

10-19-2016, 09:46 AM	#2
jjirons69 Haberdasher Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Jamie Location: Chucktown, SC Posts: 4,120 Trading: (94)	Re: DBall's Newb (and not-so-newb) Blind Taste Test #6 Interesting for #1. Good job, guys. Still disappointed by no mention of hot biscuits. __________________ Somebody has to go back and get a chitload of dimes

10-19-2016, 10:25 AM	#3
Ripplingh2o MSG, U.S. Army Retired Join Date: Sep 2016 First Name: Robb Location: Northern Minnesota Posts: 42 Trading: (0)	Re: DBall's Newb (and not-so-newb) Blind Taste Test #6 Cigar #2 review concluded & Pm'd to Dan. Stay tuned. Last edited by Ripplingh2o; 10-19-2016 at 10:36 AM.

10-24-2016, 10:44 AM	#6
DBall Cigar Jesus Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Dan Location: Rochester, NY Posts: 3,779 Trading: (46)	Re: DBall's Newb (and not-so-newb) Blind Taste Test #6 Bump for Adam... __________________ --------Dan--------- My Music \| My Videos

10-25-2016, 10:16 AM	#12
Ripplingh2o MSG, U.S. Army Retired Join Date: Sep 2016 First Name: Robb Location: Northern Minnesota Posts: 42 Trading: (0)	Re: DBall's Newb (and not-so-newb) Blind Taste Test #6 Cigar #3 is done; PM'd to Dan. Stay tuned.

10-25-2016, 10:59 AM	#13
AdamJoshua Article 4 Free Inhabitant Join Date: Jan 2013 First Name: The Other Adam Location: Satellite Beach Posts: 14,787 Trading: (40)	Re: DBall's Newb (and not-so-newb) Blind Taste Test #6 See and it had that earth and wood to it that I always pull as Cuban, it's that one constant. so **** you guys. I would still put it on course with a JLP (looks like I took that comparison out of the review) for an every day kind of cigar with coffee. That being said I will be looking for them.

10-25-2016, 11:49 AM	#14
icehog3 Admiral Douchebag Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tom Location: Clermont, Kentucky Posts: 70,826 Trading: (60)	Re: DBall's Newb (and not-so-newb) Blind Taste Test #6 Great reviews, Guys. I've heard those La Auroras can throw you for a curve, though I thought from the picture of the foot that it looked more like an NC roll. Easy to say after it's already been identified, but that's what I thought. So **** me, Adam. __________________ Thanks Dave, Julian, James, Kelly, Peter, Gerry, Dave, Mo, Frank, Týr and Mr. Mark!

10-27-2016, 11:02 AM	#16
DBall Cigar Jesus Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Dan Location: Rochester, NY Posts: 3,779 Trading: (46)	Re: DBall's Newb (and not-so-newb) Blind Taste Test #6 Can't wait to see these final cigars! Robb already finished #3 and Adam is keeping us in suspense (yet sticking to the proposed schedule of 1/week, so no complaints here)... Man, I forgot how much I enjoyed these things... __________________ --------Dan--------- My Music \| My Videos

10-27-2016, 06:17 PM	#18
DBall Cigar Jesus Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Dan Location: Rochester, NY Posts: 3,779 Trading: (46)	Re: DBall's Newb (and not-so-newb) Blind Taste Test #6 AdamJoshua Cigar #3 ******************* Seems to be about PC sized. Very nice milk chocolate wrapper, no veins to speak of, well packed, a little bit tight with a knot right where my fingers are pinching in the photo, doesn’t seem to be anything too major. First Third: Lots of wood off the bat, no pun intended, it’s that wood you get when you chew on a No. 2 pencil. The last time I got something like this was a Monte Esp that was a bit tight as well, this is one of those unmistakeable notes to me, wish there was someone else here to try this, they might have another name for it or something more common as far as what type of wood, usually I can tell cedar or oak, but it’s not really either of those. About half way through the first third and it’s a bit of a smokey oak and tea profile at this point, Is that something, well if not it is now. Almost through the first third, very little spice to me, nice smooth snorking, nice sharp burn line with no touchups needed. Second Third: starting out mild to medium the wood is going limp … phrasing … still a bit of wood but I’m getting more leather and a bit of sweetness, I would say honey but it’s way in the back, really faint and hard to pinpoint but it’s definitely not a sweetness like a chocolate or caramel. Final Third: Strength is picking up a bit, almost like a licorice or anisette. Overall a very enjoyable cigar, the tightness never came into play. I’d go with 7 out of 10 smileys. __________________ --------Dan--------- My Music \| My Videos

10-27-2016, 12:22 PM	#19
AdamJoshua Article 4 Free Inhabitant Join Date: Jan 2013 First Name: The Other Adam Location: Satellite Beach Posts: 14,787 Trading: (40)	Re: DBall's Newb (and not-so-newb) Blind Taste Test #6 ... funny like I'm a clown, I amuse you? I make you laugh, I'm here to ****ing amuse you?

10-27-2016, 07:28 PM	#20
icehog3 Admiral Douchebag Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tom Location: Clermont, Kentucky Posts: 70,826 Trading: (60)	Re: DBall's Newb (and not-so-newb) Blind Taste Test #6 Another pair of fun and interesting reviews. __________________ Thanks Dave, Julian, James, Kelly, Peter, Gerry, Dave, Mo, Frank, Týr and Mr. Mark!