DBall's Newb Blind Taste Test Thread

[DBall]

Kelly is slippin'... Brad finished 7 and 8 already.

[Flat4boxer]

Originally Posted by DBall

Kelly is slippin'... Brad finished 7 and 8 already.

Weathers been like crap here in NC this weekend and I'm on my way to Atlanta for the next few days. I'll try to get 7 in this week at some point.

[DBall]

Originally Posted by Flat4boxer

Weathers been like crap here in NC this weekend and I'm on my way to Atlanta for the next few days. I'll try to get 7 in this week at some point.

Just picking on ya, man...

[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!

[RightAJ]

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]

Review #7 is in!!!

[DBall]

Slavac Cigar #7
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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]

Flat4boxer Cigar #7
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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.

[DBall]

What they smoked:



1999 Saint Luis Rey Serie A

Slavac score: 8.0
Flat4boxer score: 9.6

Kelly... thanks for the kind words, but I'm certain my wife would have an issue with throngs of rabid females beating down my anything.

These were, at a time, almost too easy to find... now, though, not so much.

Also... these, like every other set of sticks in this, came from the same box and were side by side... interesting to see the disparity in ratings... what was the temp like for you, Kelly? Freezing while smoking always makes my cigars less enjoyable.

[Flat4boxer]

Originally Posted by DBall

What they smoked:



1999 Saint Luis Rey Serie A

Slavac score: 8.0
Flat4boxer score: 9.6

Kelly... thanks for the kind words, but I'm certain my wife would have an issue with throngs of rabid females beating down my anything.

These were, at a time, almost too easy to find... now, though, not so much.

Also... these, like every other set of sticks in this, came from the same box and were side by side... interesting to see the disparity in ratings... what was the temp like for you, Kelly? Freezing while smoking always makes my cigars less enjoyable.

It was about 65 with a slight breez.

[Riff Raff]

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]

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

Originally Posted by DBall

What they smoked:



1999 Saint Luis Rey Serie A

Slavac score: 8.0
Flat4boxer score: 9.6

Kelly... thanks for the kind words, but I'm certain my wife would have an issue with throngs of rabid females beating down my anything.

These were, at a time, almost too easy to find... now, though, not so much.

Also... these, like every other set of sticks in this, came from the same box and were side by side... interesting to see the disparity in ratings... what was the temp like for you, Kelly? Freezing while smoking always makes my cigars less enjoyable.

Those are good!!!!!!!!!1

[ValorBali41]

Notice the color of the ash... Dark Gray?

[Tredegar]

What a great thread this is. I love it.

[DBall]

Brad finished 8 last week... waiting on Kelly for that review, then the final 2.

Originally Posted by DBall

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.

Hey kelly!

great reviews, the pic styles look VERY familair as does the web site on your notebook. Recognized it right away!!

Tim L.

[DBall]

Bump to keep this moving along.

Can't wait for the next one to be posted so I can figure out what the heck I smoked!

[Flat4boxer]

Review #8 sent to Daniel!!!