Recluse review

sharris888888 · 05-25-2013, 10:59 AM

So I'm new to forums been smoking for two years. I want to right reviews because I enjoy them so much and want to discribe them in words. I'm a consumer who enjoys smoking and do it as a hobby and passion. I know I'm not a pro but please take a look. This will be 1st of many posts to come if I get positive feedback. Picked this cigar because I had a friend tell me about it and it was hard to find. Took 1 week to find and 1 week to get it in the mail from Kentucky. Enjoy!

Iconic Leaf Recluse

Vital Stats:

Vitola: Robusto
Length: 5.0"
Ring Gauge: 52
Country of Origin: The Dominican Republic
Wrapper: Brazilian Maduro
Binder: proprietary binder
Filler: Dominican Cuban seed criollo 98
Factory: Tabacalera Leyendas Cubanas T.L.C in Santiago Dominican Republica
Blender: J.R Dominguez
Number of reviewers: 1 ----- raiburn513
Price: $6.75
Age: 2 years done in Entubao the old school Cuban way of rolling cigars

Initial Impressions

Appearance: 94

"Firmly box pressed, and pretty average looking. No major veins, no major cosmetic flaws. Not bad."

Aroma: 92

I detected mostly floral notes and hay with subtle hints of cocoa. It was almost "sweet". The pre-light draw was very easy, almost too easy.

Construction: 96

"Nice and tight construction with no soft spots. The cigar appears well rolled.

First Third

Flavor: 93
Strength: Medium
Body/Complexity: Medium

"Cocoa, tea, tobacco with a light pepper on the retrohale. Not overly complex, but pleasant."

As the third progresses, I'm getting a lot of nuttiness, sweet cream, and sort of a barnyard-y character. It isn't very complex, but it is very pleasant. At the back end of this third, i'm starting to pick up some savory notes...almost a roasted meat flavor, with a bit of toasted nuts."

Second Third

Flavor: 94
Strength: Medium
Body/Complexity: Medium

"The ash fell at the beginning of the second third and the smoke is very prominent and creamy. The spices stand out much more. So far so good."

"Oh, hey, there's some spice here....cinnamon, clove, cracked black pepper...not overwhelming at all. It's more in the back of the throat, while the front of the draw, and the exhale/retrohale are still on the creamy side, although with a marked decline in sweetness, which isn't a bad thing. As it goes on, the retrohale is starting to really pick up on the peppery notes, while its still creamy and nutty/meaty on the palate.

Final Third

Flavor: 92
Strength: Medium-Strong
Body/Complexity: Medium

"The sweet chocolate flavor transitions in a dark bitter chocolate."

"While they aren't as prominent as during the second third, the spices are very much still present but begin to taper off and subtle hints of cocoa show great flavor.

Overall Impressions

Draw: 94

"Draw was slightly snug which is the way I prefer it."

Burn: 94

"Nice even burn all the way through, ash not very tight and couldn't hold for longer than a half inch or so."

"Excellent burn, no relights or corrections needed. Excellent ash retention."

Overall Experience: 93
Overall Strength: Medium-Strong
Overall Body: Medium

"Reliable and enjoyable, well made, and tasty. Certainly awesome! The complexity was above-average and left me wanting more. It is definitely one that any cigar connoisseur would love to have a few of in the humidor for their regular rotation. This cigar was fantastic."

Smoking Time (in minutes): 83

Total Score: 94 (Very Good)

Wharf Rat · 05-25-2013, 11:50 AM

Congratulations on your first review and thanks! Writing reviews is much tougher than folks sometimes give it credit for.

CamoFlogged · 05-25-2013, 12:48 PM

Welcome. Odd this exact same review is posted on many cigar forums, especially as a first post.

Did you introduce yourself in the New Inmate section?

But agree, tough to do quality reviews and be objective.

icehog3 · 05-25-2013, 01:34 PM

Floral notes, cocoa, tea, nuttiness, sweet cream, roasted meat, toasted nuts, cinnamon, clove, cracked black pepper, sweet chocolate, dark bitter chocolate... wow, that's one heck of a cigar.

CamoFlogged · 05-25-2013, 11:31 PM

Hmmm, and now I find the same exact review on additional cigar forums under different names. You sure you ain't trying to promote your own product? I am calling

icehog3 · 05-26-2013, 12:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CamoFlogged

Hmmm, and now I find the same exact review on additional cigar forums under different names. You sure you ain't trying to promote your own product? I am calling

There can be no

when we speak of a cigar that tastes of Floral notes, cocoa, tea, nuttiness, sweet cream, roasted meat, toasted nuts, cinnamon, clove, cracked black pepper, sweet chocolate and dark bitter chocolate.

CamoFlogged · 05-26-2013, 12:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by icehog3

There can be no

when we speak of a cigar that tastes of Floral notes, cocoa, tea, nuttiness, sweet cream, roasted meat, toasted nuts, cinnamon, clove, cracked black pepper, sweet chocolate and dark bitter chocolate.

icehog3 · 05-26-2013, 12:32 AM

If only it additionally had a hint of wild Argentinian primrose, I would buy a master case.

Ashcan Bill · 05-26-2013, 12:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by icehog3

If only it additionally had a hint of wild Argentinian primrose, I would buy a master case.

I think I'm allergic to wild Argentinian primrose. Now the domesticated Argentinian primrose, well that's a whole different ballgame.

AdamJoshua · 05-26-2013, 01:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by icehog3

If only it additionally had a hint of wild Argentinian primrose, I would buy a master case.

See this is where you just can tell your palette isn't all that refined yet, I would have sworn that I got a light flavor note of the wild Argentinian primrose, but I'm guessing not.

Simple1 · 05-26-2013, 06:42 AM

Camo, I'm with you on this one. With the grammar from the first paragraph differing so greatly from the rest of the post. Hmm......

Porch Dweller · 05-26-2013, 07:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Simple1

Camo, I'm with you on this one. With the grammar from the first paragraph differing so greatly from the rest of the post. Hmm......

Well he did say he wanted to "discribe" the cigars in words. And here I've been discribing my cigars through interpretive dance and ryhthmic belching all these years.

RobR1205 · 05-26-2013, 07:50 AM

MMMMM roasted meat...love me some roasted meat

icehog3 · 05-26-2013, 11:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Porch Dweller

Well he did say he wanted to "discribe" the cigars in words. And here I've been discribing my cigars through interpretive dance and ryhthmic belching all these years.

This made me laugh out loud.

Porch Dweller · 05-26-2013, 01:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by icehog3

This made me laugh out loud.

CamoFlogged · 05-26-2013, 01:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Porch Dweller

Well he did say he wanted to "discribe" the cigars in words. And here I've been discribing my cigars through interpretive dance and ryhthmic belching all these years.

That there is funny! Don't care who you are.

milhouse · 05-27-2013, 02:23 PM

looks like alot of this was copied and pasted from an ortega serie d review

http://www.blindmanspuff.com/2013/04...-score-90.html

kelmac07 · 05-29-2013, 12:41 PM

Imagine that...never came back.

equetefue · 05-29-2013, 01:10 PM

lol yeap... surprise surprise

icehog3 · 05-29-2013, 02:56 PM

05-25-2013, 10:59 AM	#1
sharris888888 Just in from the Storm Join Date: May 2013 Posts: 1 Trading: (0)	Recluse review So I'm new to forums been smoking for two years. I want to right reviews because I enjoy them so much and want to discribe them in words. I'm a consumer who enjoys smoking and do it as a hobby and passion. I know I'm not a pro but please take a look. This will be 1st of many posts to come if I get positive feedback. Picked this cigar because I had a friend tell me about it and it was hard to find. Took 1 week to find and 1 week to get it in the mail from Kentucky. Enjoy! Iconic Leaf Recluse Vital Stats: Vitola: Robusto Length: 5.0" Ring Gauge: 52 Country of Origin: The Dominican Republic Wrapper: Brazilian Maduro Binder: proprietary binder Filler: Dominican Cuban seed criollo 98 Factory: Tabacalera Leyendas Cubanas T.L.C in Santiago Dominican Republica Blender: J.R Dominguez Number of reviewers: 1 ----- raiburn513 Price: $6.75 Age: 2 years done in Entubao the old school Cuban way of rolling cigars Initial Impressions Appearance: 94 "Firmly box pressed, and pretty average looking. No major veins, no major cosmetic flaws. Not bad." Aroma: 92 I detected mostly floral notes and hay with subtle hints of cocoa. It was almost "sweet". The pre-light draw was very easy, almost too easy. Construction: 96 "Nice and tight construction with no soft spots. The cigar appears well rolled. First Third Flavor: 93 Strength: Medium Body/Complexity: Medium "Cocoa, tea, tobacco with a light pepper on the retrohale. Not overly complex, but pleasant." As the third progresses, I'm getting a lot of nuttiness, sweet cream, and sort of a barnyard-y character. It isn't very complex, but it is very pleasant. At the back end of this third, i'm starting to pick up some savory notes...almost a roasted meat flavor, with a bit of toasted nuts." Second Third Flavor: 94 Strength: Medium Body/Complexity: Medium "The ash fell at the beginning of the second third and the smoke is very prominent and creamy. The spices stand out much more. So far so good." "Oh, hey, there's some spice here....cinnamon, clove, cracked black pepper...not overwhelming at all. It's more in the back of the throat, while the front of the draw, and the exhale/retrohale are still on the creamy side, although with a marked decline in sweetness, which isn't a bad thing. As it goes on, the retrohale is starting to really pick up on the peppery notes, while its still creamy and nutty/meaty on the palate. Final Third Flavor: 92 Strength: Medium-Strong Body/Complexity: Medium "The sweet chocolate flavor transitions in a dark bitter chocolate." "While they aren't as prominent as during the second third, the spices are very much still present but begin to taper off and subtle hints of cocoa show great flavor. Overall Impressions Draw: 94 "Draw was slightly snug which is the way I prefer it." Burn: 94 "Nice even burn all the way through, ash not very tight and couldn't hold for longer than a half inch or so." "Excellent burn, no relights or corrections needed. Excellent ash retention." Overall Experience: 93 Overall Strength: Medium-Strong Overall Body: Medium "Reliable and enjoyable, well made, and tasty. Certainly awesome! The complexity was above-average and left me wanting more. It is definitely one that any cigar connoisseur would love to have a few of in the humidor for their regular rotation. This cigar was fantastic." Smoking Time (in minutes): 83 Total Score: 94 (Very Good)

05-25-2013, 11:50 AM	#2
Wharf Rat I'll get up and fly away Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Bob Location: Florence, SC Posts: 786 Trading: (7)	Re: Recluse review Congratulations on your first review and thanks! Writing reviews is much tougher than folks sometimes give it credit for.

05-25-2013, 12:48 PM	#3
CamoFlogged ...may I have another? Join Date: Apr 2013 First Name: Jeff Location: Still in the trees, just different types. Posts: 478 Trading: (11)	Re: Recluse review Welcome. Odd this exact same review is posted on many cigar forums, especially as a first post. Did you introduce yourself in the New Inmate section? But agree, tough to do quality reviews and be objective.

05-25-2013, 01:34 PM	#4
icehog3 Admiral Douchebag Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tom Location: Clermont, Kentucky Posts: 71,295 Trading: (60)	Re: Recluse review Floral notes, cocoa, tea, nuttiness, sweet cream, roasted meat, toasted nuts, cinnamon, clove, cracked black pepper, sweet chocolate, dark bitter chocolate... wow, that's one heck of a cigar. __________________ Thanks Dave, Julian, James, Kelly, Peter, Gerry, Dave, Mo, Frank, Týr and Mr. Mark!

05-25-2013, 11:31 PM	#5
CamoFlogged ...may I have another? Join Date: Apr 2013 First Name: Jeff Location: Still in the trees, just different types. Posts: 478 Trading: (11)	Re: Recluse review Hmmm, and now I find the same exact review on additional cigar forums under different names. You sure you ain't trying to promote your own product? I am calling

05-26-2013, 12:32 AM	#8
icehog3 Admiral Douchebag Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tom Location: Clermont, Kentucky Posts: 71,295 Trading: (60)	Re: Recluse review If only it additionally had a hint of wild Argentinian primrose, I would buy a master case. __________________ Thanks Dave, Julian, James, Kelly, Peter, Gerry, Dave, Mo, Frank, Týr and Mr. Mark!

05-26-2013, 06:42 AM	#11
Simple1 Livin' the dream Join Date: May 2013 First Name: Brian Location: Rochester, NY Posts: 303 Trading: (14)	Re: Recluse review Camo, I'm with you on this one. With the grammar from the first paragraph differing so greatly from the rest of the post. Hmm......

05-26-2013, 07:50 AM	#13
RobR1205 Starting a new chapter Join Date: Dec 2011 First Name: Rob Location: Texas Posts: 1,158 Trading: (19)	Re: Recluse review MMMMM roasted meat...love me some roasted meat

05-27-2013, 02:23 PM	#17
milhouse Still Watching My Back Join Date: Oct 2012 Posts: 57 Trading: (0)	Re: Recluse review looks like alot of this was copied and pasted from an ortega serie d review http://www.blindmanspuff.com/2013/04...-score-90.html

05-29-2013, 12:41 PM	#18
kelmac07 Resident Maduro Whore!! Join Date: Apr 2009 First Name: Mac Location: Newport News, VA Posts: 27,322 Trading: (218)	Re: Recluse review Imagine that...never came back. __________________ Dom in the MLB thread "I could probably get you to wear a Yankee hat for a Maduro!"

05-29-2013, 01:10 PM	#19
equetefue Liga Privada Hoarder Join Date: Jun 2012 First Name: Edwin Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 1,348 Trading: (17)	Re: Recluse review lol yeap... surprise surprise

05-29-2013, 02:56 PM	#20
icehog3 Admiral Douchebag Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tom Location: Clermont, Kentucky Posts: 71,295 Trading: (60)	Re: Recluse review __________________ Thanks Dave, Julian, James, Kelly, Peter, Gerry, Dave, Mo, Frank, Týr and Mr. Mark!