DBall's Newb Blind Taste Test Thread - Page 6

Flat4boxer · 10-12-2009, 05:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DBall

Waiting on Kelly......

It'll be another day or so.....still out of town on business.

DBall · 10-14-2009, 02:11 PM

What they smoked:

2008 San Cristobal de La Habana Oficios

Slavac score: 8.9
Flat4boxer score: 8.8

First off... what's up with the guns and bullets? Is it a warning to me to hurry up with posts. Sheesh. I'm pretty quick with these things... calm down!

I'm glad to see these reviews kind of in line with each other. Any thoughts now that ya know what it is?

SmokinApe · 10-11-2009, 03:49 PM

JLP flavor superior to a Sig II???

Starscream · 10-14-2009, 03:47 PM

Forget the guns, I love the Deadpool tpb in the image.

DBall · 10-19-2009, 03:39 PM

Smoke any cigars this week...?

10-20-2009, 06:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by andysutherland

Forget the guns, I love the Deadpool tpb in the image.

TBone · 10-20-2009, 03:46 PM

Wow what a swing...but overall great information

DBall · 10-25-2009, 09:36 PM

What they smoked:

2006 Fuente Anejo

Slavac score: 8.8
Flat4boxer score: 9.1

Kelly needs to hide his credit card... these puppies aren't all that cheap.

Thoughts now that ya know?

10-25-2009, 09:42 PM

Hell I liked it. My local B&M has'em!

RightAJ · 10-25-2009, 10:01 PM

Ooh good one! I love the Anejos, they remind me of winter time

Which size btw?

I love this thread! Keep it up guys!

aj

DBall · 10-26-2009, 06:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rightaj

ooh good one! I love the anejos, they remind me of winter time

which size btw?

I love this thread! Keep it up guys!

Aj

46. :d

E.J. · 10-26-2009, 07:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RightAJ

I love this thread! Keep it up guys!

aj

X 2

10-27-2009, 07:42 PM

I better learn to refine my taste bugs.

Riff Raff · 11-04-2009, 08:06 PM

Okay. I gotta bump cuz I am jonesing for and update! lol I am addicted to this thread! It is kind of like waiting for the new season of your favorite TV show, or the sequel to the great book you just finished!

RightAJ · 11-04-2009, 08:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Riff Raff

Okay. I gotta bump cuz I am jonesing for and update! lol I am addicted to this thread! It is kind of like waiting for the new season of your favorite TV show, or the sequel to the great book you just finished!

X2

Flat4boxer · 11-06-2009, 10:44 AM

Review #7 is in!!!

DBall · 11-06-2009, 10:54 AM

Slavac Cigar #7
*************

Cigar: Mystery Cigar 7
Setting: Back deck on a 45 deg night.
Drink: Fullers ESB

Initial Impressions: The cigar is well constructed and the wrapper feels smooth. There are very few visible veins, though cigar feels a bit spongy to the touch.

Cut and pre-light draw: Cut easily using my Xixar multi-tool. Draw was light/medium and smoothe. It was very windy out, so the pictures are likely not indicative of the true burn line of the cigar.

Draw after lighting: Remained smooth, not too loose with no plugs developing.

First Third: After just a few puffs I could only conclude that this cigar is a CC. It has the normal CC taste I've come to learn. There is just a touch of pepper on the tongue.

1/3

Second Third: Flavor remained the same. not anything to write home about, but still lovely.

2/3 with the new outdoor heater Amy got us.

Third Third: No flavor change with this cigar at all. Developed a bit of tar flavor toward the end of 2/3 which remained throughout.

Final Impressions: While this cigar was good, it never knocked my socks off.
Would I buy again: Perhaps, depending on price point.
Would I smoke again: Possibly.
Overall Rating With 10 the highest possible and 0 the baseline: 8.0

Final Thoughts: I'm interested in seeing what this one is.

DBall · 11-06-2009, 10:55 AM

Flat4boxer Cigar #7
****************

Cigar #7 is a light brown cigar with almost white veins running through it. Good construction but does not feel as tightly wrapped as the other stick we've tried up to this point.

Pre-light

The draw is medium upon clipping the end.

Light

Plenty of smoke. The draw is perfect allowing good amounts of flavorful smoke to enter my mouth. It has a medium body and good flavor.

1/3rd

Flakey gray ash forms, burn is even despite it being breezy out today. While smoking I keep thinking "I must have more" and have to force myself to slow down. The flavor is awsome. No touch ups are needed.

2/3rd

DO WANT!!! Flavor bomb!! Not sure how to describe it. Mellow, leathery, smooth and creamy. If it were a woman, I would ask it for a date. If it were a food product it would be bacon. Bacon wrapped in bacon and served with bacon. If it were a Monty Python song it would be "Spam" Yummy!!

3/3rd

"Lord, hear my prayer" "Blessed be DBall for the greatness he has bestowed upon me this day" "Bless him that his music reaches the top of the Billboard Charts and that he has throngs of rabid female fans beating down his door"

Yes, I nubbed it. I nubbed it like no other before it. Best cigar I've had since taking up cigars. Better than my previous favorite, RYJ No. 3 but very similar IMO.

Please let this be a NC so I have free access to it.

Overall I give this stick a 9.6/10 It lost 4/10ths because it went out and burned my lips in the process.

I would def. recommend this stick and I will buy a box upon discovery of what it is.

Thanks for reading.

Riff Raff · 11-06-2009, 01:38 PM

Awesome review! Could it be the inconsistencies that caused the difference in reviews? When the smokes have been good, Slavac and Flat4boxer have been pretty close on the ratings.

RightAJ · 11-06-2009, 01:56 PM

Wow awesome one guys! I see more variation from stick to stick in CCs than NCs, but it sounds like both were at least 'pretty good,' with one being outstanding.

Ahh I love this thread!!!

(insert cute kitten picture I don't feel like posting for the x000th time lol)

aj

10-14-2009, 02:11 PM	#2
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 What they smoked: 2008 San Cristobal de La Habana Oficios Slavac score: 8.9 Flat4boxer score: 8.8 First off... what's up with the guns and bullets? Is it a warning to me to hurry up with posts. Sheesh. I'm pretty quick with these things... calm down! I'm glad to see these reviews kind of in line with each other. Any thoughts now that ya know what it is? __________________ --------Dan--------- My Music \| My Videos

10-11-2009, 03:49 PM	#3
SmokinApe Have My Own Room Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Jeremy Posts: 1,267 Trading: (35)	Re: DBall's Newb Blind Taste Test Thread JLP flavor superior to a Sig II???

10-14-2009, 03:47 PM	#4
Starscream Knowhutimean, Vern? Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Andy Location: In a little town somewhere in the USA Posts: 10,237 Trading: (4)	Re: DBall's Newb Blind Taste Test Thread Forget the guns, I love the Deadpool tpb in the image. __________________ Insert quote here.

10-19-2009, 03:39 PM	#5
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 Smoke any cigars this week...? __________________ --------Dan--------- My Music \| My Videos

10-25-2009, 09:36 PM	#8
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 What they smoked: 2006 Fuente Anejo Slavac score: 8.8 Flat4boxer score: 9.1 Kelly needs to hide his credit card... these puppies aren't all that cheap. Thoughts now that ya know? __________________ --------Dan--------- My Music \| My Videos

10-20-2009, 03:46 PM	#7
TBone Equal opportunity Bomber Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Paul Location: Virginia Posts: 2,508 Trading: (25)	Re: DBall's Newb Blind Taste Test Thread Wow what a swing...but overall great information

10-25-2009, 09:42 PM	#9
Slavac Guest Posts: n/a	Re: DBall's Newb Blind Taste Test Thread Hell I liked it. My local B&M has'em!

10-25-2009, 10:01 PM	#10
RightAJ Here Franky Franky Join Date: Oct 2009 First Name: aj Location: Philadelphia, PA Posts: 915 Trading: (3)	Re: DBall's Newb Blind Taste Test Thread Ooh good one! I love the Anejos, they remind me of winter time Which size btw? I love this thread! Keep it up guys! aj

10-27-2009, 07:42 PM	#13
fyrftr Guest Posts: n/a	Re: DBall's Newb Blind Taste Test Thread I better learn to refine my taste bugs.

11-04-2009, 08:06 PM	#14
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 Okay. I gotta bump cuz I am jonesing for and update! lol I am addicted to this thread! It is kind of like waiting for the new season of your favorite TV show, or the sequel to the great book you just finished!

11-06-2009, 10:44 AM	#16
Flat4boxer Adjusting to the Life Join Date: Jun 2009 First Name: Kelly Location: NC Posts: 272 Trading: (4)	Re: DBall's Newb Blind Taste Test Thread Review #7 is in!!! __________________ "Bad spellers of the world, UNTIE!!!"

11-06-2009, 10:54 AM	#17
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 Slavac Cigar #7 *********** Cigar: Mystery Cigar 7 Setting: Back deck on a 45 deg night. Drink: Fullers ESB Initial Impressions: The cigar is well constructed and the wrapper feels smooth. There are very few visible veins, though cigar feels a bit spongy to the touch. Cut and pre-light draw: Cut easily using my Xixar multi-tool. Draw was light/medium and smoothe. It was very windy out, so the pictures are likely not indicative of the true burn line of the cigar. Draw after lighting: Remained smooth, not too loose with no plugs developing. First Third: After just a few puffs I could only conclude that this cigar is a CC. It has the normal CC taste I've come to learn. There is just a touch of pepper on the tongue. 1/3 Second Third: Flavor remained the same. not anything to write home about, but still lovely. 2/3 with the new outdoor heater Amy got us. Third Third: No flavor change with this cigar at all. Developed a bit of tar flavor toward the end of 2/3 which remained throughout. Final Impressions: While this cigar was good, it never knocked my socks off. Would I buy again: Perhaps, depending on price point. Would I smoke again: Possibly. Overall Rating With 10 the highest possible and 0 the baseline: 8.0 Final Thoughts:** I'm interested in seeing what this one is. __________________ --------Dan--------- My Music \| My Videos

11-06-2009, 10:55 AM	#18
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 Flat4boxer Cigar #7 ************** Cigar #7 is a light brown cigar with almost white veins running through it. Good construction but does not feel as tightly wrapped as the other stick we've tried up to this point. Pre-light The draw is medium upon clipping the end. Light Plenty of smoke. The draw is perfect allowing good amounts of flavorful smoke to enter my mouth. It has a medium body and good flavor. 1/3rd Flakey gray ash forms, burn is even despite it being breezy out today. While smoking I keep thinking "I must have more" and have to force myself to slow down. The flavor is awsome. No touch ups are needed. 2/3rd DO WANT!!! Flavor bomb!! Not sure how to describe it. Mellow, leathery, smooth and creamy. If it were a woman, I would ask it for a date. If it were a food product it would be bacon. Bacon wrapped in bacon and served with bacon. If it were a Monty Python song it would be "Spam" Yummy!! 3/3rd** "Lord, hear my prayer" "Blessed be DBall for the greatness he has bestowed upon me this day" "Bless him that his music reaches the top of the Billboard Charts and that he has throngs of rabid female fans beating down his door" Yes, I nubbed it. I nubbed it like no other before it. Best cigar I've had since taking up cigars. Better than my previous favorite, RYJ No. 3 but very similar IMO. Please let this be a NC so I have free access to it. Overall I give this stick a 9.6/10 It lost 4/10ths because it went out and burned my lips in the process. I would def. recommend this stick and I will buy a box upon discovery of what it is. Thanks for reading. __________________ --------Dan--------- My Music \| My Videos

11-06-2009, 01:38 PM	#19
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 Awesome review! Could it be the inconsistencies that caused the difference in reviews? When the smokes have been good, Slavac and Flat4boxer have been pretty close on the ratings.

11-06-2009, 01:56 PM	#20
RightAJ Here Franky Franky Join Date: Oct 2009 First Name: aj Location: Philadelphia, PA Posts: 915 Trading: (3)	Re: DBall's Newb Blind Taste Test Thread Wow awesome one guys! I see more variation from stick to stick in CCs than NCs, but it sounds like both were at least 'pretty good,' with one being outstanding. Ahh I love this thread!!! (insert cute kitten picture I don't feel like posting for the x000th time lol) aj