Pueblo Domincano (Nicaraguan)

T.G · 12-22-2011, 12:24 AM

Another installment in "I'm out smoking a cigar, and post volume is down and I have nothing to read, so I guess I'll say something" live reviews...

This is the new Pueblo Dominicano made in Nicaragua, exclusive to CI.

First off, it needs to be established that, for those like me who remember and possibly even *gasp* liked the PD and PDII, this ain't the successor. It's just a rehash of the name by CI (hey, they own it, it's their right).

The first two were Dominican puros blended by Jose Blanco and made by La Aurora. This one is out of Nicaragua, it's been hinted by one of the CI muckety-mucks that this is by AJ Fernandez, but this is not positively confirmed, so take it as hearsay.

Since I know now what not to expect, on with this...

Opens with the typical "Nicaraguan blast yo face" pepper and spice.

Yippie.

More in a few if my face doesn't melt off.

T.G · 12-22-2011, 12:41 AM

Well, thankfully, that didn't last long.

This cigar has very quickly settled into an earthy, coffee flavor with some hints of cinnamon and cedar. Retrohale through the nose is a bit peppery but not unbearable. Skipping the retrohale, it's pretty smooth.

T.G · 12-22-2011, 01:10 AM

The further down I smoke this cigar, the more two things are happening:
1) The slight creaminess the cigar had is fading and the pepper and spice are picking up - mainly on the back of the throat and down the gullet. This isn't a good thing.
2) the more boring it's getting to me.

T.G · 12-22-2011, 01:47 AM

My taste buds just surrendered after being treated like the floor of a mosh pit for the last 30 minutes.

First half or so wasn't bad. The end though, just got progressively more abusive. This cigar started off decent, but the flavors diminished and it became more and more one dimensional as it went, to the point of being nothing but harsh tobacco.

This cigar showed promise, but then, plonk, flat on it's face.

I might try it again someday when I'm feeling masochistic, but right now, nope. Sorry Sven.

BlkDrew · 12-22-2011, 02:37 AM

Thanks for the review.

dave · 12-22-2011, 07:06 AM

Appreciate the review, TG. Thank you.

ApexAZ · 12-22-2011, 03:51 PM

Nice review. Thanks!

billybarue · 12-24-2011, 02:50 PM

I still have some PD I's - a very good, under the radar, La Aurora offering. Wish they kept that blend around. Don't like "rehashing the name" bit, but they are trying to sell cigars after all - thanks for the review.

MarkinAZ · 01-22-2012, 02:55 PM

So Adam, has you palate healed after this beating?

I didn't quite catch the size of the cigar you were smoking for this review. BTW, nice review

T.G · 01-22-2012, 03:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MarkinCA

So Adam, has you palate healed after this beating?

I didn't quite catch the size of the cigar you were smoking for this review. BTW, nice review

Thanks Mark.

It healed, and was about as bad as the beating it took a few weeks later when Slimboli conned both Pablo and I into firing up Gurkas as a lark.

I am so gonna

him next time I see him.

As for the size, I'm sorry, I don't remember exactly, but I think it was the toro. It looks like there are only three vitolas in the line; robusto (50 x 5.0"), toro (50 x 6.5") and torpedo (54 x 6.2") and it certainly wasn't the torpedo, so even it wasn't the toro, it's still the same RG.

Remo · 01-22-2012, 03:53 PM

Was wondering about these, thanks for the review

MarkinAZ · 01-22-2012, 06:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by T.G

I am so gonna

him next time I see him.

...Ouch!

Thanks for the info Adam...

kuzi16 · 01-23-2012, 10:01 AM

I smoked the original one years ago, but only once. I never got the second one that was also put out by La Aurora.

i just tried the new AJ Fernandez one. i liked it but it was nothing like the original.

i would love to get my hands on either of the original two again so i have a closer comparison.

Adriftpanda · 01-23-2012, 01:11 PM

Haha that made me laugh, thanks for sharing your experience.

01-24-2012, 03:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by T.G

Thanks Mark.

It healed, and was about as bad as the beating it took a few weeks later when Slimboli conned both Pablo and I into firing up Gurkas as a lark.

I am so gonna

him next time I see him.

As for the size, I'm sorry, I don't remember exactly, but I think it was the toro. It looks like there are only three vitolas in the line; robusto (50 x 5.0"), toro (50 x 6.5") and torpedo (54 x 6.2") and it certainly wasn't the torpedo, so even it wasn't the toro, it's still the same RG.

You herfed with Slim and Pablo? nice!
Are they posting over here now? I guess I have to check other pages than just the review one on here.

Oh, nice review.

12-22-2011, 12:24 AM	#1
T.G Grrrrrr Join Date: Mar 2009 First Name: The Other Adam Posts: 15,557 Trading: (37)	Pueblo Domincano (Nicaraguan) Another installment in "I'm out smoking a cigar, and post volume is down and I have nothing to read, so I guess I'll say something" live reviews... This is the new Pueblo Dominicano made in Nicaragua, exclusive to CI. First off, it needs to be established that, for those like me who remember and possibly even gasp liked the PD and PDII, this ain't the successor. It's just a rehash of the name by CI (hey, they own it, it's their right). The first two were Dominican puros blended by Jose Blanco and made by La Aurora. This one is out of Nicaragua, it's been hinted by one of the CI muckety-mucks that this is by AJ Fernandez, but this is not positively confirmed, so take it as hearsay. Since I know now what not to expect, on with this... Opens with the typical "Nicaraguan blast yo face" pepper and spice. Yippie. More in a few if my face doesn't melt off.

12-22-2011, 12:41 AM	#2
T.G Grrrrrr Join Date: Mar 2009 First Name: The Other Adam Posts: 15,557 Trading: (37)	Re: Pueblo Domincano (Nicaraguan) Well, thankfully, that didn't last long. This cigar has very quickly settled into an earthy, coffee flavor with some hints of cinnamon and cedar. Retrohale through the nose is a bit peppery but not unbearable. Skipping the retrohale, it's pretty smooth.

12-22-2011, 01:10 AM	#3
T.G Grrrrrr Join Date: Mar 2009 First Name: The Other Adam Posts: 15,557 Trading: (37)	Re: Pueblo Domincano (Nicaraguan) The further down I smoke this cigar, the more two things are happening: 1) The slight creaminess the cigar had is fading and the pepper and spice are picking up - mainly on the back of the throat and down the gullet. This isn't a good thing. 2) the more boring it's getting to me.

12-22-2011, 01:47 AM	#4
T.G Grrrrrr Join Date: Mar 2009 First Name: The Other Adam Posts: 15,557 Trading: (37)	Re: Pueblo Domincano (Nicaraguan) My taste buds just surrendered after being treated like the floor of a mosh pit for the last 30 minutes. First half or so wasn't bad. The end though, just got progressively more abusive. This cigar started off decent, but the flavors diminished and it became more and more one dimensional as it went, to the point of being nothing but harsh tobacco. This cigar showed promise, but then, plonk, flat on it's face. I might try it again someday when I'm feeling masochistic, but right now, nope. Sorry Sven.

12-22-2011, 02:37 AM	#5
BlkDrew Rolling my own... Join Date: Dec 2009 First Name: Andrew Location: Rochester NY Posts: 807 Trading: (43)	Re: Pueblo Domincano (Nicaraguan) Thanks for the review.

12-22-2011, 07:06 AM	#6
dave Have My Own Room Join Date: May 2011 First Name: Dave Location: Northern VA Posts: 1,180 Trading: (15)	Re: Pueblo Domincano (Nicaraguan) Appreciate the review, TG. Thank you.

12-22-2011, 03:51 PM	#7
ApexAZ Wandering aimlessly Join Date: Oct 2011 First Name: Brian Location: Sonoran Desert Posts: 1,299 Trading: (10)	Re: Pueblo Domincano (Nicaraguan) Nice review. Thanks!

12-24-2011, 02:50 PM	#8
billybarue Still Watching My Back Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 226 Trading: (5)	Re: Pueblo Domincano (Nicaraguan) I still have some PD I's - a very good, under the radar, La Aurora offering. Wish they kept that blend around. Don't like "rehashing the name" bit, but they are trying to sell cigars after all - thanks for the review. __________________ "A Nation that makes a great distinction between its scholars and its warriors will have its thinking done by cowards and its fighting done by fools." --- Thucydides

01-22-2012, 02:55 PM	#9
MarkinAZ Formerly MarkinOR Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Mark Location: Sun City West, AZ Posts: 6,221 Trading: (40)	Re: Pueblo Domincano (Nicaraguan) So Adam, has you palate healed after this beating? I didn't quite catch the size of the cigar you were smoking for this review. BTW, nice review __________________ "Don't worry, God will work out His plan for your life..." Psalm 138 8

01-22-2012, 03:53 PM	#11
Remo C.I.A Join Date: Feb 2011 First Name: Mike Location: Palm Harbor, Florida Posts: 12,597 Trading: (122)	Re: Pueblo Domincano (Nicaraguan) Was wondering about these, thanks for the review __________________

01-23-2012, 10:01 AM	#13
kuzi16 the one and only Join Date: May 2011 Posts: 128 Trading: (1)	Re: Pueblo Domincano (Nicaraguan) I smoked the original one years ago, but only once. I never got the second one that was also put out by La Aurora. i just tried the new AJ Fernandez one. i liked it but it was nothing like the original. i would love to get my hands on either of the original two again so i have a closer comparison. __________________ Kuzi's Cigar Catalog

01-23-2012, 01:11 PM	#14
Adriftpanda Peter's Daddy Join Date: May 2009 First Name: Huy Location: No one wants me Posts: 10,312 Trading: (74)	Re: Pueblo Domincano (Nicaraguan) Haha that made me laugh, thanks for sharing your experience. __________________ Who eats plantains when they can eat placenta.