DBall's Newb Blind Taste Test Thread #2 - Page 8

Montano · 03-16-2010, 04:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Riff Raff

Okay. Seven is a done deal.

How ya doing, Nick?

Sent it in yesterday I believe

Riff Raff · 03-20-2010, 01:37 PM

Dan?

DBall · 03-20-2010, 09:12 PM

Oh hell... I do have both of them. I'll put it up in a few...

DBall · 03-20-2010, 09:20 PM

Montano Cigar #7
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This is a very nice looking cigar. The construction is quite good, with no soft spots to speak of. Pre-light draw was nice and easy.

My first draw brings a nice flavor that I'm not quite sure of. After a few more draws, it comes to me. It's a very nice dried apricot flavor. I happen to like dried apricots. The draw continues to be nice and easy, with ample amounts of smoke.

As I move to the second 3rd of this one, the apricot intensifies just a bit. The smoke is very creamy and coats the inside of my mouth with the nice flavor of this cigar. I'm really enjoying this one.

As you can tell, I kinda got lost in the joy of smoking this thing, and forgot about taking pictures ! As I moved into the final 3rd, the apricot tapered off just a bit, and some meaty tobacco flavor started to come through. It was really nice to sit out back on a sunny day and enjoy this cigar. I really did not want it to end.

This one gets a 9 !

DBall · 03-20-2010, 09:21 PM

Riff Raff Cigar #7
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None of that lovely Lynchburg juice, but I will just have to soldier on without it. <sigh>

Sorry about the opening pic. It sucks I know but the cigar is pretty! The trusty ole (or is it the crusty ole) calibrated eyeball says it is a 7" X 32 lancero. A nice looking cigar. A couple of small little holes in the wrapper but they shouldn't pose a problem. I did dry box it for about a day.

So I clipped the cap and gave it a pull. A firm draw. Pretty firm. Almost too firm but definitely smokeable. The prelight draw tasted of fresh hay.

First light: A bit grassy but very toasty. I love a toasty cigar.

1/3rd: Toasty. Very toasty and I am liking it! There are small hints of pepper in there too. The ash is dark gray and held for about an inch and a half.

2/3rd: Still lots of toast. Some sweet tobacco flavors are creeping in too. This smoke is rounding out nicely. A decent amount of smoke.

3/3rd: Still toasty. The retro-hale was a bit floral which kind of gives me a suspicion to this puppy's origin. More sweet tobacco flavors and the amount of smoke picked up in volume as well. There is a nice woody finish.

Overall: A decent smoke. It started out toasty and ended toasty. I can't find fault in that! Not a complex smoke but there were some really good flavors represented. I would buy this smoke if the price were right. It was mild bodied and tasty. I give it an 8.8. Oh, and I would say that it is a CC. Just a hunch. That and everyone so far has been a CC. I think I see a pattern emerging!

Oh yeah, he is a quick one isn't he?

It is starting to get down to the wire now!!

DBall · 03-20-2010, 09:25 PM

What they smoked:

2008 Quay d'Orsay Panetela

Montano score: 9
Riff Raff score: 8.8

Wow... Nick found a habano he likes... glory upon glory!

I absolutely LOVE these cigars... LOVELOVELOVELOVELOVELOVE them. Glad you both dug it.

3 left.

MortonMilo · 03-20-2010, 10:12 PM

Love the parity in the rating here

akumushi · 03-20-2010, 10:25 PM

Sweet. I'm expecting a box of these any day now and this review makes me think I made another wise blind-purchase.

DBall · 03-21-2010, 07:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by akumushi

Sweet. I'm expecting a box of these any day now and this review makes me think I made another wise blind-purchase.

You made a HELL of a purchase. I think I own more boxes of this than anything else at this point and will still probably get more.

Montano · 03-21-2010, 09:59 AM

It was a great smoke. I think I'll have to find some more of them !

Emjaysmash · 03-21-2010, 10:36 AM

Sounds like an awesome smoke! QdO is one marca that has always peaked my interest.

Nice reviews guys!!
Great thread Dan!

tomc3084 · 03-23-2010, 08:45 AM

This is an awesome idea, I really enjoyed reading through this, to see how opinions compared/contrast...Would anyone else be up for doing another something like this, I know I would...I wouldn't mind donated sticks either

DBall · 03-23-2010, 04:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tomc3084

This is an awesome idea, I really enjoyed reading through this, to see how opinions compared/contrast...Would anyone else be up for doing another something like this, I know I would...

Glad to hear you enjoy it. I may do another one (as this is the second... did ya read through the first one? That was pretty fun as well)... I really enjoy doing these. If you wanna be considered for the next one, read the first post and get those things in place (like a review w/ some pics and get your trader ratings going (by hopping in the Newbie Sampler Trade), etc.).

Quote:

Originally Posted by tomc3084

I wouldn't mind donated sticks either

Just some advice... this doesn't come across well on the internet... sounds like you are fishing for free cigars. I'm not saying that's what you are doing, just a friendly note telling you how it sounds from my side of the computer screen. Maybe you mis-typed and meant to type "I wouldn't mind donating cigars"... The biggest problem with reading thoughts someone else typed into a forum is that there's no emphasis so it sometimes becomes difficult. Those smileys go a long way to help in that regard.

03-23-2010, 10:28 PM

how long does this last cig smoke? less than an hour?

DBall · 03-23-2010, 10:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MTBAlex

how long does this last cig smoke? less than an hour?

Nah... these are meant to be sipped. Pounding through them won't do anything good for them flavor-wise.

Good question for the guys, though...

Nick, Bill... how long did it last for you?

RightAJ · 03-23-2010, 10:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DBall

Nah... these are meant to be sipped. Pounding through them won't do anything good for them flavor-wise.

X2

I have learned this about lanceros recently.. they can be fantastic if you just take them slow!

aj

Riff Raff · 03-24-2010, 09:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DBall

Nah... these are meant to be sipped. Pounding through them won't do anything good for them flavor-wise.

Good question for the guys, though...

Nick, Bill... how long did it last for you?

I took my time. I didn't time it but I would say it lasted me well over an hour.

tomc3084 · 03-24-2010, 06:32 PM

LOL i just read my post, I meant to say I wouldnt mind DONATING not donated my sticks to something similiar like this, sorry for the mixup-please do not think I was fishing for smokes, Its the complete opposite, I need to read what I type from now on before I press send

tomc3084 · 03-24-2010, 06:33 PM

can I get a link to the first one you did?

yourchoice · 03-24-2010, 06:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tomc3084

can I get a link to the first one you did?

Here you go. http://www.cigarasylum.com/vb/showthread.php?t=21549

03-20-2010, 01:37 PM	#142
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? __________________ "I am a simple man and enjoy the simple things in life as long as those simple things are the very best." Winston Churchill

03-20-2010, 09:12 PM	#143
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 Oh hell... I do have both of them. I'll put it up in a few... __________________ --------Dan--------- My Music \| My Videos

03-20-2010, 09:20 PM	#144
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 #7 ************** This is a very nice looking cigar. The construction is quite good, with no soft spots to speak of. Pre-light draw was nice and easy. My first draw brings a nice flavor that I'm not quite sure of. After a few more draws, it comes to me. It's a very nice dried apricot flavor. I happen to like dried apricots. The draw continues to be nice and easy, with ample amounts of smoke. As I move to the second 3rd of this one, the apricot intensifies just a bit. The smoke is very creamy and coats the inside of my mouth with the nice flavor of this cigar. I'm really enjoying this one. As you can tell, I kinda got lost in the joy of smoking this thing, and forgot about taking pictures ! As I moved into the final 3rd, the apricot tapered off just a bit, and some meaty tobacco flavor started to come through. It was really nice to sit out back on a sunny day and enjoy this cigar. I really did not want it to end. This one gets a 9 ! __________________ --------Dan--------- My Music \| My Videos

03-20-2010, 09:21 PM	#145
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 Riff Raff Cigar #7 ************* None of that lovely Lynchburg juice, but I will just have to soldier on without it. <sigh> Sorry about the opening pic. It sucks I know but the cigar is pretty! The trusty ole (or is it the crusty ole) calibrated eyeball says it is a 7" X 32 lancero. A nice looking cigar. A couple of small little holes in the wrapper but they shouldn't pose a problem. I did dry box it for about a day. So I clipped the cap and gave it a pull. A firm draw. Pretty firm. Almost too firm but definitely smokeable. The prelight draw tasted of fresh hay. First light: A bit grassy but very toasty. I love a toasty cigar. 1/3rd: Toasty. Very toasty and I am liking it! There are small hints of pepper in there too. The ash is dark gray and held for about an inch and a half. 2/3rd: Still lots of toast. Some sweet tobacco flavors are creeping in too. This smoke is rounding out nicely. A decent amount of smoke. 3/3rd: Still toasty. The retro-hale was a bit floral which kind of gives me a suspicion to this puppy's origin. More sweet tobacco flavors and the amount of smoke picked up in volume as well. There is a nice woody finish. Overall: A decent smoke. It started out toasty and ended toasty. I can't find fault in that! Not a complex smoke but there were some really good flavors represented. I would buy this smoke if the price were right. It was mild bodied and tasty. I give it an 8.8. Oh, and I would say that it is a CC. Just a hunch. That and everyone so far has been a CC. I think I see a pattern emerging! Oh yeah, he is a quick one isn't he? It is starting to get down to the wire now!! __________________ --------Dan--------- My Music \| My Videos

03-20-2010, 09:25 PM	#146
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 What they smoked: 2008 Quay d'Orsay Panetela Montano score: 9 Riff Raff score: 8.8 Wow... Nick found a habano he likes... glory upon glory! I absolutely LOVE these cigars... LOVELOVELOVELOVELOVELOVE them. Glad you both dug it. 3 left. __________________ --------Dan--------- My Music \| My Videos

03-20-2010, 10:12 PM	#147
MortonMilo Blowing smoke Join Date: Feb 2010 First Name: R Posts: 215 Trading: (10)	Re: DBall's Newb Blind Taste Test Thread #2 Love the parity in the rating here

03-20-2010, 10:25 PM	#148
akumushi Habanos Apologist Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 1,298 Trading: (11)	Re: DBall's Newb Blind Taste Test Thread #2 Sweet. I'm expecting a box of these any day now and this review makes me think I made another wise blind-purchase. __________________ "Eventually, however, every ash must drop. And the drop usually is as sudden as it is final."

03-21-2010, 09:59 AM	#150
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 It was a great smoke. I think I'll have to find some more of them ! __________________

03-21-2010, 10:36 AM	#151
Emjaysmash The Hebrew Hammer Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: M.J. Location: Milwaukee, WI Posts: 7,025 Trading: (76)	Re: DBall's Newb Blind Taste Test Thread #2 Sounds like an awesome smoke! QdO is one marca that has always peaked my interest. Nice reviews guys!! Great thread Dan! __________________

03-23-2010, 08:45 AM	#152
tomc3084 Feeling at Home Join Date: Dec 2009 First Name: Tom Location: Baden, PA Posts: 710 Trading: (26)	Re: DBall's Newb Blind Taste Test Thread #2 This is an awesome idea, I really enjoyed reading through this, to see how opinions compared/contrast...Would anyone else be up for doing another something like this, I know I would...I wouldn't mind donated sticks either

03-23-2010, 10:28 PM	#154
MTBAlex Guest Posts: n/a	Re: DBall's Newb Blind Taste Test Thread #2 how long does this last cig smoke? less than an hour?

03-24-2010, 06:32 PM	#158
tomc3084 Feeling at Home Join Date: Dec 2009 First Name: Tom Location: Baden, PA Posts: 710 Trading: (26)	Re: DBall's Newb Blind Taste Test Thread #2 LOL i just read my post, I meant to say I wouldnt mind DONATING not donated my sticks to something similiar like this, sorry for the mixup-please do not think I was fishing for smokes, Its the complete opposite, I need to read what I type from now on before I press send

03-24-2010, 06:33 PM	#159
tomc3084 Feeling at Home Join Date: Dec 2009 First Name: Tom Location: Baden, PA Posts: 710 Trading: (26)	Re: DBall's Newb Blind Taste Test Thread #2 can I get a link to the first one you did?