DBall's Newb Blind Taste Test Thread - Page 7

Flat4boxer · 10-12-2009, 06:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DBall

Waiting on Kelly......

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

Flat4boxer · 10-14-2009, 01:15 PM

Review #5 has been submitted.

Waiting on Daniel

ir13 · 10-14-2009, 01:50 PM

Balls is slow

RightAJ · 10-14-2009, 02:20 PM

Just found this, what an awesome thread! I have always wanted to do this and see what cigars I like blind, regardless of the brand, price, country, ect.

Looking forward to more!

aj

Riff Raff · 10-14-2009, 02:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RightAJ

Just found this, what an awesome thread! I have always wanted to do this and see what cigars I like blind, regardless of the brand, price, country, ect.

Looking forward to more!

aj

AJ, I know what you mean. I have subscribed to this thread too! It is very cool to read the different perspectives of the two guinnea pigs!

DBall · 10-14-2009, 03:00 PM

Slavac Cigar #5
*************

Cigar: Mystery Cigar 5
Setting: Back deck on a 50 deg evening. Not quite snotsicles, but nearly.
Drink: No drink this go around.

^Deadpool, XD and a good stick.

Initial Impressions: The cigar is roughly the size of one of the 'smaller' sticks I usually enjoy. The construction is flawless with very very few veins showing through, smoothe wrapper.

Cut and pre-light draw: V cut this one on a whim. Dry boxed for 36hr prior to smoking on DBall's recommendation. Draw is medium to hard with the very distinct flavor of fresh cut hay.

Lit easily using my tri-torch.

Draw after lighting: Moved from hard to 'medium' where I consider the draw to be ideal.

First Third: Lots of smoke and a mild flavor.
Light draw.
Favor reminds me of BTT 1, but only faintly. I was having a hard time picking a particular flavor out.
Burn began very funky but eventually evened out to a razor burn. This alternated from draw to draw.
Construction and wrapper remind me of a 5 Vegas Gold, though none of the flavors are similar. This cigar is lovely, a 5 Vegas Gold is best saved for another, less prestigious review.
Ash reminds me of a CC.
Flavors mellowed out through 1/3 with more straw flavor coming through. Hint of pepper are evident at the back of the palate.

^First Third.

Second Third: Lost ash with 1.5" of buildup. Ash was very weighty suggesting a tightly constructed cigar.
Pepper flavor returned with a vengence. I taste straw, wood and pepper.
Burn became ragged which continued throughout.
Flavor profile has now moved from 'medium' to strong.
There is no tar taste however, but the straw flavor comes through with a hint of tobacco. So far, lovely smoke.

^2/3

Third Third: Pepper flavor has spread to my lips. I enjoy this cigar and am reminded of both the MOW line and the OpusX line.
Ash continued to fall off every inch.
At the end of the cigar, the pepper flavor mellowed to result in a fantastic cigar.

Nubbin!

Final Impressions: I enjoyed this smoke immensely. There was no tar flavor present throughout, though this may have been helped with frequent purging.
Moderate nicotine buzz.
Construction remained flawless.
Would I buy again: Depending on the price point yes, it was pretty darn good.
Would I smoke again: Certainly.
Overall Rating With 10 the highest possible and 0 the baseline: 8.9/10

DBall · 10-14-2009, 03:03 PM

Flat4boxer Cigar #5
****************

Review of cigar #5

Pre Light

This is another carmel colored stick about 5" long. It's wrapped well from top to bottom and feels firm but not too tight.

Light

The draw is better then expected but a good puff is needed to get a mouthful of smoke. It has mild to med body and med - full flavor. Leather notes are noticed right away. Another thing that is noticed is the amount of times I had to touch it up----4 times in the first inch!

1/3rd

The uneven burn continues and it seems hard to keep lit. The flavors are very good, leather notes becoming more pronounced. It has a dark gray ash that holds well. My only concern is that it is cumbersom to smoke with all the touch ups needed.

2/3rd

Burn issues continue, if it didn't taste so good I'd have tossed this stick an inch or so ago. Mild mellow flavors settle down to a creamy leather and woodsy taste. Very good! "Blast the uneven burn!!!!"

3/3rd

By now the touch ups have lessened somewhat. I'm able to enjoy the last bit of this cigar for all it's worth. This ends up being yet another nubable stick.

Overall I'd give this stick an 8.8/10

I would have rated it higher had there not been the burn issues. Despite the aforementioned issues I'd buy this one again and would recommend it with the cautionary warning of said uneven burn.

Thanks for reading.

DBall · 10-14-2009, 03:11 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?

RightAJ · 10-14-2009, 03:15 PM

Its a bad@ss manly thing to have in your pics! I get it guys. Don't worry somebody appreciates it

As for the SC, I have never had one but now I want to try!! Those were some good ratings, a burn thats a bit off doesn't bother me. I smoke cause it tastes good not because it has nice combustion lol. When it totally burns down only one side that is a different story.

aj

Flat4boxer · 10-14-2009, 03:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DBall

[b]What they smoked:

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!

You just happend to pick a couple of gun nuts is all.

I think both of us do some type of competitive shooting at different levels.

10-14-2009, 03:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DBall

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?

I used to be an Olympic marksman. Can take away the guns and ammo stuff, but it does make for a sexy picture.

While smoking it, I 'knew' this was a CC but that was about it. I really enjoyed mine and intend to pick up some more. Thanks again for the opportunity

RightAJ · 10-14-2009, 03:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Slavac

I used to be an Olympic marksman. Can take away the guns and ammo stuff, but it does make for a sexy picture.

While smoking it, I 'knew' this was a CC but that was about it. I really enjoyed mine and intend to pick up some more. Thanks again for the opportunity

Thats pretty cool! I'm certainly not gonna break into your house lol

All CCs have a triple cap which can give them away, and often have a dark, almost black ash.

The problem with using just that to determine is that some NCs have the triple cap (Tats and I think Opus too) and can also have a dark ash occationally...

aj

DBall · 10-14-2009, 04:43 PM

I'm totally joking... I rather enjoy the guns, ammo, armadillos, etc... this is about you guys being individuals, posting individual reviews, and seeing how they sync up. Anyway, the pictures from both of you are great... I certainly chose the right 2 guys.

So please... keep em coming and have fun!

Starscream · 10-14-2009, 04:47 PM

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

DBall · 10-19-2009, 04:39 PM

Smoke any cigars this week...?

10-20-2009, 04:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Flat4boxer

You just happend to pick a couple of gun nuts is all.

I think both of us do some type of competitive shooting at different levels.

.

Reminds me of the pics on ar15.com!!

Love the thread!
Tim

RightAJ · 10-20-2009, 02:31 PM

Where's the next one?!?!?!?! I'm eagerly awaiting

aj

Flat4boxer · 10-20-2009, 03:31 PM

Review #6 has been submitted. Thank god the temps came up today

DBall · 10-20-2009, 04:30 PM

Brad..............

TBone · 10-20-2009, 04:46 PM

Wow what a swing...but overall great information

10-14-2009, 01:15 PM	#122
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 #5 has been submitted. Waiting on Daniel __________________ "Bad spellers of the world, UNTIE!!!"

10-14-2009, 01:50 PM	#123
ir13 PSHC - T1nyH@ Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: South Carolina Posts: 1,440 Trading: (44)	Re: DBall's Newb Blind Taste Test Thread Balls is slow __________________

10-14-2009, 02:20 PM	#124
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 Just found this, what an awesome thread! I have always wanted to do this and see what cigars I like blind, regardless of the brand, price, country, ect. Looking forward to more! aj

10-14-2009, 03:00 PM	#126
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 #5 *********** Cigar: Mystery Cigar 5 Setting: Back deck on a 50 deg evening. Not quite snotsicles, but nearly. Drink: No drink this go around. ^Deadpool, XD and a good stick. Initial Impressions: The cigar is roughly the size of one of the 'smaller' sticks I usually enjoy. The construction is flawless with very very few veins showing through, smoothe wrapper. Cut and pre-light draw: V cut this one on a whim. Dry boxed for 36hr prior to smoking on DBall's recommendation. Draw is medium to hard with the very distinct flavor of fresh cut hay. Lit easily using my tri-torch. Draw after lighting: Moved from hard to 'medium' where I consider the draw to be ideal. First Third: Lots of smoke and a mild flavor. Light draw. Favor reminds me of BTT 1, but only faintly. I was having a hard time picking a particular flavor out. Burn began very funky but eventually evened out to a razor burn. This alternated from draw to draw. Construction and wrapper remind me of a 5 Vegas Gold, though none of the flavors are similar. This cigar is lovely, a 5 Vegas Gold is best saved for another, less prestigious review. Ash reminds me of a CC. Flavors mellowed out through 1/3 with more straw flavor coming through. Hint of pepper are evident at the back of the palate. ^First Third. Second Third: Lost ash with 1.5" of buildup. Ash was very weighty suggesting a tightly constructed cigar. Pepper flavor returned with a vengence. I taste straw, wood and pepper. Burn became ragged which continued throughout. Flavor profile has now moved from 'medium' to strong. There is no tar taste however, but the straw flavor comes through with a hint of tobacco. So far, lovely smoke. ^2/3 Third Third: Pepper flavor has spread to my lips. I enjoy this cigar and am reminded of both the MOW line and the OpusX line. Ash continued to fall off every inch. At the end of the cigar, the pepper flavor mellowed to result in a fantastic cigar. Nubbin! Final Impressions: I enjoyed this smoke immensely. There was no tar flavor present throughout, though this may have been helped with frequent purging. Moderate nicotine buzz. Construction remained flawless. Would I buy again: Depending on the price point yes, it was pretty darn good. Would I smoke again: Certainly. Overall Rating With 10 the highest possible and 0 the baseline:** 8.9/10 __________________ --------Dan--------- My Music \| My Videos

10-14-2009, 03:03 PM	#127
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 #5 ************** Review of cigar #5 Pre Light This is another carmel colored stick about 5" long. It's wrapped well from top to bottom and feels firm but not too tight. Light The draw is better then expected but a good puff is needed to get a mouthful of smoke. It has mild to med body and med - full flavor. Leather notes are noticed right away. Another thing that is noticed is the amount of times I had to touch it up----4 times in the first inch! 1/3rd The uneven burn continues and it seems hard to keep lit. The flavors are very good, leather notes becoming more pronounced. It has a dark gray ash that holds well. My only concern is that it is cumbersom to smoke with all the touch ups needed. 2/3rd Burn issues continue, if it didn't taste so good I'd have tossed this stick an inch or so ago. Mild mellow flavors settle down to a creamy leather and woodsy taste. Very good! "Blast the uneven burn!!!!" 3/3rd** By now the touch ups have lessened somewhat. I'm able to enjoy the last bit of this cigar for all it's worth. This ends up being yet another nubable stick. Overall I'd give this stick an 8.8/10 I would have rated it higher had there not been the burn issues. Despite the aforementioned issues I'd buy this one again and would recommend it with the cautionary warning of said uneven burn. Thanks for reading. __________________ --------Dan--------- My Music \| My Videos

10-14-2009, 03:11 PM	#128
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

10-14-2009, 03:15 PM	#129
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 Its a bad@ss manly thing to have in your pics! I get it guys. Don't worry somebody appreciates it As for the SC, I have never had one but now I want to try!! Those were some good ratings, a burn thats a bit off doesn't bother me. I smoke cause it tastes good not because it has nice combustion lol. When it totally burns down only one side that is a different story. aj

10-14-2009, 04:43 PM	#133
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 I'm totally joking... I rather enjoy the guns, ammo, armadillos, etc... this is about you guys being individuals, posting individual reviews, and seeing how they sync up. Anyway, the pictures from both of you are great... I certainly chose the right 2 guys. So please... keep em coming and have fun! __________________ --------Dan--------- My Music \| My Videos

10-14-2009, 04:47 PM	#134
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, 04:39 PM	#135
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

10-20-2009, 02:31 PM	#137
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 Where's the next one?!?!?!?! I'm eagerly awaiting aj

10-20-2009, 03:31 PM	#138
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 #6 has been submitted. Thank god the temps came up today __________________ "Bad spellers of the world, UNTIE!!!"

10-20-2009, 04:30 PM	#139
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 Brad.............. __________________ --------Dan--------- My Music \| My Videos

10-20-2009, 04:46 PM	#140
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