Brick House Sungrown Churchill

s15driftking · 11-05-2009, 10:19 PM

Vitals
Make: Brick House
Model: Churchill
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Sun Grown
Filler: Habano
Size: 7.25x50
Cost: 5.25
Time: 1.25 hours

Where have all my reviews been? I have been taking a sort of "walkabout" in the cigar culture (off the map if you will) in the past half-a-year and branching out and exploring new things. Reading more, becoming more educated, and having a blast while doing so.

The cigar was very impressive for the pricepoint. I believe the cigar to be a medium body from its website description and maybe it was. But, the flavors were extremely robust and distinct. The sungrown wrapper must have made for this bountiful taste impact.

The unlit foot smelled like most nicaraguans i smoke and had a very strong aroma consisting of chocolate and cacoa. The draw was what must would consider to be "perfect" or "right in the middle, not too tight, not too loose". I like most of my cigars to draw a little "looser" than average but in no way was the draw impeded.

The first third of the cigar was very spice-driven. I cant help but re-iterate that I read somewhere that it was a med-bodied cigar but the flavor profile was robust and in your face... just how i like it.

The cigar erupted with a constant cloud of thick smoke companied by its rich flavor. No real burn issues though i am a stickler when it comes to touch ups. Burned very well with a few bits here and there..

The second 3rd really exhibited the original spice but with a cedary and at time leathery undertone on the finish. The more I let the smoke dance on my tongue the more subtle notes i noticed. Snorked it a few times but didn't get much from that. Ther cigar isn't too terribly complex because the rich spiceyness never got less dominant.

The end result is a good cigar at a great price point with no real burn issues, a good solid draw, and an extremely healthy flavor that makes for a good relaxing smoke after work. Very spicey, somewhat leathery, i'd buy one againwithout a moment's hesitation.

The sungrown wrapper must be what will keep me coming back for more.

Thanks for reading!

- Bobby

Skywalker · 11-05-2009, 10:23 PM

I smoked the Toro Tuesday night, this week!!!

I was impressed with this cigar!!!

Thanks for the review!!!

Sauer Grapes · 11-05-2009, 10:24 PM

What company makes this brick house? All of these new brands coming out reminds me of all the crap that came out with the boom in the 90's, most of which are bargain bin cigars now if they even exist at all anymore. However, there were some good ones that resulted, and maybe you've found one of them. And then again, maybe not. If I come across one, maybe I'll try it based on your recommendation.

s15driftking · 11-05-2009, 10:25 PM

JC Newman

roughrider · 11-06-2009, 02:17 PM

Thanks for the review.

Sauer Grapes · 11-06-2009, 03:40 PM

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Originally Posted by s15driftking

JC Newman

Cool. I'll have to give it a shot. I wonder if Fuente rolls them like they do a lot of Newman cigars?

NCRadioMan · 11-06-2009, 03:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sauer Grapes

Cool. I'll have to give it a shot. I wonder if Fuente rolls them like they do a lot of Newman cigars?

No, they don't. These are rolled in the same factory as the El Baton's, Fabrica de Tabacos San Rafael.

jerseystepup · 11-06-2009, 10:49 PM

what did you have to drink with it? thanks for the review

s15driftking · 11-06-2009, 10:52 PM

jack and coke

Norcal_aaron · 11-06-2009, 11:07 PM

Thanks for the review, I went by one of my local B&M today to see about getting one, but no luck. Guy said he has had his order in since August and still hasnt see any of them. I cant wait to give one a try.

stitch · 11-06-2009, 11:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by s15driftking

jack and coke

You put Coke in a glass of Jack! ??

s15driftking · 11-07-2009, 07:05 AM

i've always been a whiskey and coke drinker. love it.

11-07-2009, 08:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by stitch

You put Coke in a glass of Jack! ??

That's the only way to make Jack drinkable!!

Great review! I keep meaning to pick one of these up to try.

jerseystepup · 11-07-2009, 09:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by s15driftking

jack and coke

good answer

not a fan of regular jack straight either... green label on the other hand i can do no problem... Have you ever tried evan williams?

11-07-2009, 05:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Norcal_aaron

Thanks for the review, I went by one of my local B&M today to see about getting one, but no luck. Guy said he has had his order in since August and still hasnt see any of them. I cant wait to give one a try.

You can get these on TampaHumidor.com with free shipping for a pretty good price point.
http://www.tampahumidor.com/sd4/depa...gars-10299.cfm

s15driftking · 11-07-2009, 07:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jerseystepup

good answer

not a fan of regular jack straight either... green label on the other hand i can do no problem... Have you ever tried evan williams?

evan williams is a great cheap alternative!!!

stitch · 11-07-2009, 08:02 PM

Evan Williams Black & Ice

...No Coke

Starscream · 11-08-2009, 04:49 PM

I like whiskey and apple juice.

I love the band on this cigar. Looks like something from the 1920s.

tsolomon · 11-10-2009, 11:45 AM

Smoked a robusto the other day while washing the car and really enjoyed it. Nice flavor, good burn and it never went out when I put it down to work on the car. I need to find the Corona Larga to try next.

Evan Williams Single Barrel with 1 cube just to open it up.

s15driftking · 11-10-2009, 12:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tsolomon

Smoked a robusto the other day while washing the car and really enjoyed it. Nice flavor,

do you see what i mean when i said that its not a full bodied smoke but has a ton of flavor? it really is a nice smoke especially for the price.

BTW Andysutherland. whiskey and applejuice? explicate please?

11-05-2009, 10:19 PM	#1
s15driftking Go Browns! Join Date: Nov 2008 First Name: Bobby Location: Columbus Ohio Posts: 2,763 Trading: (16)	Brick House Sungrown Churchill Vitals Make: Brick House Model: Churchill Wrapper: Ecuadorian Sun Grown Filler: Habano Size: 7.25x50 Cost: 5.25 Time: 1.25 hours Where have all my reviews been? I have been taking a sort of "walkabout" in the cigar culture (off the map if you will) in the past half-a-year and branching out and exploring new things. Reading more, becoming more educated, and having a blast while doing so. The cigar was very impressive for the pricepoint. I believe the cigar to be a medium body from its website description and maybe it was. But, the flavors were extremely robust and distinct. The sungrown wrapper must have made for this bountiful taste impact. The unlit foot smelled like most nicaraguans i smoke and had a very strong aroma consisting of chocolate and cacoa. The draw was what must would consider to be "perfect" or "right in the middle, not too tight, not too loose". I like most of my cigars to draw a little "looser" than average but in no way was the draw impeded. The first third of the cigar was very spice-driven. I cant help but re-iterate that I read somewhere that it was a med-bodied cigar but the flavor profile was robust and in your face... just how i like it. The cigar erupted with a constant cloud of thick smoke companied by its rich flavor. No real burn issues though i am a stickler when it comes to touch ups. Burned very well with a few bits here and there.. The second 3rd really exhibited the original spice but with a cedary and at time leathery undertone on the finish. The more I let the smoke dance on my tongue the more subtle notes i noticed. Snorked it a few times but didn't get much from that. Ther cigar isn't too terribly complex because the rich spiceyness never got less dominant. The end result is a good cigar at a great price point with no real burn issues, a good solid draw, and an extremely healthy flavor that makes for a good relaxing smoke after work. Very spicey, somewhat leathery, i'd buy one againwithout a moment's hesitation. The sungrown wrapper must be what will keep me coming back for more. Thanks for reading! - Bobby __________________ diamonds/guns

11-05-2009, 10:23 PM	#2
Skywalker BABOTL Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Dice Location: Galaxy Far Far Away Posts: 10,168 Trading: (18)	Re: Brick House Churchill I smoked the Toro Tuesday night, this week!!! I was impressed with this cigar!!! Thanks for the review!!! __________________ Smoke what you like!!!

11-05-2009, 10:24 PM	#3
Sauer Grapes Snatchin' yo people up Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 2,235 Trading: (44)	Re: Brick House Sungrown Churchill What company makes this brick house? All of these new brands coming out reminds me of all the crap that came out with the boom in the 90's, most of which are bargain bin cigars now if they even exist at all anymore. However, there were some good ones that resulted, and maybe you've found one of them. And then again, maybe not. If I come across one, maybe I'll try it based on your recommendation.

11-05-2009, 10:25 PM	#4
s15driftking Go Browns! Join Date: Nov 2008 First Name: Bobby Location: Columbus Ohio Posts: 2,763 Trading: (16)	Re: Brick House Sungrown Churchill JC Newman __________________ diamonds/guns

11-06-2009, 02:17 PM	#5
roughrider Feeling at Home Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: SF Bay Area Posts: 835 Trading: (24)	Re: Brick House Sungrown Churchill Thanks for the review.

11-06-2009, 10:49 PM	#8
jerseystepup L-I-V-I-N Join Date: Jun 2009 First Name: Randy Location: New Jersey Posts: 774 Trading: (9)	Re: Brick House Sungrown Churchill what did you have to drink with it? thanks for the review

11-06-2009, 10:52 PM	#9
s15driftking Go Browns! Join Date: Nov 2008 First Name: Bobby Location: Columbus Ohio Posts: 2,763 Trading: (16)	Re: Brick House Sungrown Churchill jack and coke __________________ diamonds/guns

11-06-2009, 11:07 PM	#10
Norcal_aaron Still Watching My Back Join Date: Jun 2009 First Name: Aaron Location: Sonoma county, CA Posts: 160 Trading: (18)	Re: Brick House Sungrown Churchill Thanks for the review, I went by one of my local B&M today to see about getting one, but no luck. Guy said he has had his order in since August and still hasnt see any of them. I cant wait to give one a try.

11-07-2009, 07:05 AM	#12
s15driftking Go Browns! Join Date: Nov 2008 First Name: Bobby Location: Columbus Ohio Posts: 2,763 Trading: (16)	Re: Brick House Sungrown Churchill i've always been a whiskey and coke drinker. love it. __________________ diamonds/guns

11-07-2009, 08:02 PM	#17
stitch Saddle Maker And Cowboy Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: The Diamond K Ranch Posts: 720 Trading: (34)	Re: Brick House Sungrown Churchill Evan Williams Black & Ice ...No Coke __________________ Cowboy Wisdom: Ifin' ya get to thinkin yourself a might bit important, Try tellin someone else's dog what to do.

11-08-2009, 04:49 PM	#18
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: Brick House Sungrown Churchill I like whiskey and apple juice. I love the band on this cigar. Looks like something from the 1920s. __________________ Insert quote here.

11-10-2009, 11:45 AM	#19
tsolomon Have My Own Room Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tom Location: The Villages, FL Posts: 1,246 Trading: (31)	Re: Brick House Sungrown Churchill Smoked a robusto the other day while washing the car and really enjoyed it. Nice flavor, good burn and it never went out when I put it down to work on the car. I need to find the Corona Larga to try next. Evan Williams Single Barrel with 1 cube just to open it up.