Java by Drew Estate / Rocky Patel

Sauer Grapes · 10-02-2009, 08:39 PM

Hadn't had one for a long, long time.

The Review:

Seriously though, I bought a few for a friend when I was back home because I know he likes them and that way I'd have someone to smoke with. Had one left when it was time to come back here and he doesn't have a humidor, so I took it to smoke myself soon.

The best comparison I can make is it was like a $9 swisher sweet. Really, that's what it tasted like was a swisher sweet, but not as good. Good is a relative term obviously.

I finished far less of the Java than I did the cremosa I had this past year. I think I took 10 puffs, and the last 9 were forced.

Uh... I'll never make that mistake again. Drew estate couldn't have gotten any lower in my book, but Patel just dropped down to the lowest level of my ratings for being involved with that cigar.

Pilon · 10-02-2009, 08:44 PM

If I had to I would by the Isla Del Sol over the Javas

Adriftpanda · 10-02-2009, 09:01 PM

My girlfriend enjoys these, so I got her 10 of these sticks. I haven't had one in ages.

GoldnGT · 10-02-2009, 09:55 PM

Never had one. i was gifted one a few weeks ago though. you make me very scared to smoke it. Guess the smell is better than the taste eh?

massphatness · 10-02-2009, 10:00 PM

Grace (my gal) loves the Javas ... I actually enjoy the aroma, but the puff I took, not so much.

You seem to have a bit of problem: you're smoking Cremosas and Javas. You might want to try something a tiny bit more upscale.

Sauer Grapes · 10-02-2009, 10:07 PM

In my defense, the cremosa was a blind taste test. BTW, I refuse to capitalize the name cremosa after that experience.

MrOneEyedBoh · 10-04-2009, 12:58 AM

I had one of these today while smoking some ribs on the grill. Hmm I didnt like it neither, the taste was not good.

OHRD · 10-05-2009, 07:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Pilon

If I had to I would by the Isla Del Sol over the Javas

I agree, the Isla del Sol is a great alternative to the Java; my dad's favorite smoke is the IDS (he loves flavored cigars)...you can get a box for around $50 I think.

Starscream · 10-06-2009, 06:36 PM

For flavored cigars, I don't think these are that bad. I smoke one (about once a year) from time to time just to have something different.

Kreth · 10-06-2009, 07:45 PM

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Originally Posted by andysutherland

For flavored cigars, I don't think these are that bad. I smoke one (about once a year) from time to time just to have something different.

I got a few of the wafes from coastietech. Other than the weird shape, they weren't bad. Not something I'd want to smoke every day, but not bad for a change of pace.
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Sauer Grapes · 10-06-2009, 09:56 PM

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Originally Posted by andysutherland

For flavored cigars, I don't think these are that bad. I smoke one (about once a year) from time to time just to have something different.

I used to think that too, but that night I couldn't stomach any of the chemically fake chocolate taste.

10-08-2009, 11:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Sauer Grapes

Hadn't had one for a long, long time.

The Review:

Seriously though, I bought a few for a friend when I was back home because I know he likes them and that way I'd have someone to smoke with. Had one left when it was time to come back here and he doesn't have a humidor, so I took it to smoke myself soon.

The best comparison I can make is it was like a $9 swisher sweet. Really, that's what it tasted like was a swisher sweet, but not as good. Good is a relative term obviously.

I finished far less of the Java than I did the cremosa I had this past year. I think I took 10 puffs, and the last 9 were forced.

Uh... I'll never make that mistake again. Drew estate couldn't have gotten any lower in my book, but Patel just dropped down to the lowest level of my ratings for being involved with that cigar.

Try the Drew Estate "Naturals" line. They are not infused/flavored, though some have sweetened tips (easy enough to wash off, or just smoke it backwards). The Root (and to a degree the Dirt) have a great chocolatey/cocoa flavor to them, but are all natural tobacco. He uses some pipe tobacco and other unique things in these to give them such interesting flavors.

Sauer Grapes · 10-08-2009, 12:20 PM

That's OK. I'll stick to my stinky, nasty non-sweetened tip cigars.

10-02-2009, 08:39 PM	#1
Sauer Grapes Snatchin' yo people up Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 2,235 Trading: (44)	Java by Drew Estate / Rocky Patel Hadn't had one for a long, long time. The Review: Seriously though, I bought a few for a friend when I was back home because I know he likes them and that way I'd have someone to smoke with. Had one left when it was time to come back here and he doesn't have a humidor, so I took it to smoke myself soon. The best comparison I can make is it was like a $9 swisher sweet. Really, that's what it tasted like was a swisher sweet, but not as good. Good is a relative term obviously. I finished far less of the Java than I did the cremosa I had this past year. I think I took 10 puffs, and the last 9 were forced. Uh... I'll never make that mistake again. Drew estate couldn't have gotten any lower in my book, but Patel just dropped down to the lowest level of my ratings for being involved with that cigar.

10-02-2009, 08:44 PM	#2
Pilon Feelin' the Love Join Date: Aug 2009 First Name: Travis Location: Tiverton, RI Posts: 888 Trading: (49)	Re: Java by Drew Estate / Rocky Patel If I had to I would by the Isla Del Sol over the Javas

10-02-2009, 09:01 PM	#3
Adriftpanda Peter's Daddy Join Date: May 2009 First Name: Huy Location: No one wants me Posts: 10,313 Trading: (74)	Re: Java by Drew Estate / Rocky Patel My girlfriend enjoys these, so I got her 10 of these sticks. I haven't had one in ages. __________________ Who eats plantains when they can eat placenta.

10-02-2009, 09:55 PM	#4
GoldnGT Hibbidy Jibbidy Join Date: Jul 2009 First Name: Michael Location: Birmingham, AL Posts: 178 Trading: (2)	Re: Java by Drew Estate / Rocky Patel Never had one. i was gifted one a few weeks ago though. you make me very scared to smoke it. Guess the smell is better than the taste eh? __________________ Michael TheMustangSource.com

10-02-2009, 10:00 PM	#5
massphatness Where's my buffaloooo ... Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Vin Location: MassHolia Posts: 12,690 Trading: (206)	Re: Java by Drew Estate / Rocky Patel Grace (my gal) loves the Javas ... I actually enjoy the aroma, but the puff I took, not so much. You seem to have a bit of problem: you're smoking Cremosas and Javas. You might want to try something a tiny bit more upscale. __________________ *Help Support The Navy SEAL Foundation: HERE*

10-02-2009, 10:07 PM	#6
Sauer Grapes Snatchin' yo people up Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 2,235 Trading: (44)	Re: Java by Drew Estate / Rocky Patel In my defense, the cremosa was a blind taste test. BTW, I refuse to capitalize the name cremosa after that experience.

10-04-2009, 12:58 AM	#7
MrOneEyedBoh Hon. Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 953 Trading: (30)	Re: Java by Drew Estate / Rocky Patel I had one of these today while smoking some ribs on the grill. Hmm I didnt like it neither, the taste was not good.

10-06-2009, 06:36 PM	#9
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: Java by Drew Estate / Rocky Patel For flavored cigars, I don't think these are that bad. I smoke one (about once a year) from time to time just to have something different. __________________ Insert quote here.

10-08-2009, 12:20 PM	#13
Sauer Grapes Snatchin' yo people up Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 2,235 Trading: (44)	Re: Java by Drew Estate / Rocky Patel That's OK. I'll stick to my stinky, nasty non-sweetened tip cigars.