LFD Cheroot - 'The Icepick'

RightAJ · 11-20-2009, 07:59 PM

Got a chance to smoke this awesome little cigar courtesy of SmokeyJoe, and thought tonight would be a great night for a review!

Full review and pic on my blog! (ajstogs.blogspot.com)

Hope y'all enjoy

The draw was quite open, providing tons of thick smoke. A blast of spice like I have never seen before greeted me upon lighting, with a background of wood. After I blew out the smoke, my mouth fealt like I had just eaten a hot pepper there was so much spice! Both flavor and strength proved to be very robust, but I did get a hint of plastic (??) out of the first half inch. The middle of the cigar mellowed a bit, with a hint of cream balancing the spice out, but the pepperiness was still dominant. When I smoke a strong stick I often notice a little knot in the back of my throat, and the 'Icepick' was no exception. No head buzz, but definitely quite powerful. The ash progressed to almost 2 inches before I dropped it, and about this time I noticed a bit of harsh tar flavor, which a prompt re-cut mended. The end brought back the wood flavor with the still strong pepper/spice notes. I also noticed an odd, sweet brandy-like flavor which I have never tasted in a cigar.

TheBeard · 11-20-2009, 08:07 PM

We also like to call it "the crack stick." Those buggers are delicious

Nice review

roughrider · 11-20-2009, 10:01 PM

Thanks for the review.

11-20-2009, 10:11 PM

Those are great in the morning with a fresh cup of expresso!

Starscream · 11-20-2009, 11:33 PM

What is the size of this thing? Your review makes it sound like a Padron 64 Principe.

Adriftpanda · 11-20-2009, 11:45 PM

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Originally Posted by andysutherland

What is the size of this thing? Your review makes it sound like a Padron 64 Principe.

The size is a 5.5 x 38. This is thing a ligero bomb, 100% ligero. I was gifted one of these a few months back by Norcal Aaron. I didn't think much of until lighting the thing up. WOW was it a spice bomb. At the time I was nose exhaling.... DO NOT TRY IT. Oh I forgot to mention, not sure if AJ mentioned it but the Cheroot was made for Empire Cigars out in NC.

Norcal_aaron · 11-20-2009, 11:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Adriftpanda

The size is a 5.5 x 38. This is thing a ligero bomb, 100% ligero. I was gifted one of these a few months back by Norcal Aaron. I didn't think much of until lighting the thing up. WOW was it a spice bomb. At the time I was nose exhaling.... DO NOT TRY IT. Oh I forgot to mention, not sure if AJ mentioned it but the Cheroot was made for Empire Cigars out in NC.

Weanie!!!!

Adriftpanda · 11-20-2009, 11:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Norcal_aaron

Weanie!!!!

You nose exhale it then dipstick!

11-21-2009, 12:07 AM

oops....see below

11-21-2009, 12:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TheBeard

We also like to call it "the crack stick." Those buggers are delicious

Why yes we do.

and they are!!!!

You wanna challenge?? Inhale it. Then fasten your seatbelt.

Norcal_aaron · 11-21-2009, 11:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Adriftpanda

You nose exhale it then dipstick!

I am right now, nice review by the way!! I agree in regards with the expresso, knocking back some nice strong coffee made from my Moka pot, what a way to start the day!!

kelmac07 · 11-21-2009, 12:00 PM

Spice bomb huh? MMMMMMMM

T.G · 11-21-2009, 12:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Adriftpanda

Oh I forgot to mention, not sure if AJ mentioned it but the Cheroot was made for Empire Cigars out in NC.

Maybe I missed it, but I didn't see that mentioned and was just about to ask that.

Thanks AJ & Huy.

bobarian · 11-21-2009, 11:51 PM

Sounds like it is a tasty smoke.

SmokeyJoe · 11-22-2009, 12:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bobarian

Sounds like it is a tasty smoke.

Like the sounds of it, eh?

Norcal_aaron · 11-22-2009, 03:04 AM

Smoked one this morning and I loved it, got this great sweetness on the finish.

MedicCook · 11-22-2009, 03:55 AM

Thanks for the review. Sounds tasty.

11-20-2009, 07:59 PM	#1
RightAJ Here Franky Franky Join Date: Oct 2009 First Name: aj Location: Philadelphia, PA Posts: 915 Trading: (3)	LFD Cheroot - 'The Icepick' Got a chance to smoke this awesome little cigar courtesy of SmokeyJoe, and thought tonight would be a great night for a review! Full review and pic on my blog! (ajstogs.blogspot.com) Hope y'all enjoy The draw was quite open, providing tons of thick smoke. A blast of spice like I have never seen before greeted me upon lighting, with a background of wood. After I blew out the smoke, my mouth fealt like I had just eaten a hot pepper there was so much spice! Both flavor and strength proved to be very robust, but I did get a hint of plastic (??) out of the first half inch. The middle of the cigar mellowed a bit, with a hint of cream balancing the spice out, but the pepperiness was still dominant. When I smoke a strong stick I often notice a little knot in the back of my throat, and the 'Icepick' was no exception. No head buzz, but definitely quite powerful. The ash progressed to almost 2 inches before I dropped it, and about this time I noticed a bit of harsh tar flavor, which a prompt re-cut mended. The end brought back the wood flavor with the still strong pepper/spice notes. I also noticed an odd, sweet brandy-like flavor which I have never tasted in a cigar.

11-20-2009, 08:07 PM	#2
TheBeard Adjusting to the Life Join Date: Jun 2009 First Name: Rob Location: TheFace Posts: 285 Trading: (31)	Re: LFD Cheroot - 'The Icepick' We also like to call it "the crack stick." Those buggers are delicious Nice review

11-20-2009, 10:01 PM	#3
roughrider Feeling at Home Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: SF Bay Area Posts: 835 Trading: (24)	Re: LFD Cheroot - 'The Icepick' Thanks for the review.

11-20-2009, 10:11 PM	#4
SkinsFanLarry Guest Posts: n/a	Re: LFD Cheroot - 'The Icepick' Those are great in the morning with a fresh cup of expresso!

11-20-2009, 11:33 PM	#5
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: LFD Cheroot - 'The Icepick' What is the size of this thing? Your review makes it sound like a Padron 64 Principe. __________________ Insert quote here.

11-21-2009, 12:07 AM	#9
tobii3 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: LFD Cheroot - 'The Icepick' oops....see below

11-21-2009, 12:00 PM	#12
kelmac07 Resident Maduro Whore!! Join Date: Apr 2009 First Name: Mac Location: Newport News, VA Posts: 27,322 Trading: (218)	Re: LFD Cheroot - 'The Icepick' Spice bomb huh? MMMMMMMM __________________ Dom in the MLB thread "I could probably get you to wear a Yankee hat for a Maduro!"

11-21-2009, 11:51 PM	#14
bobarian Cranky Habanophile Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Wine Country Posts: 8,869 Trading: (51)	Re: LFD Cheroot - 'The Icepick' Sounds like it is a tasty smoke.

11-22-2009, 03:04 AM	#16
Norcal_aaron Still Watching My Back Join Date: Jun 2009 First Name: Aaron Location: Sonoma county, CA Posts: 160 Trading: (18)	Re: LFD Cheroot - 'The Icepick' Smoked one this morning and I loved it, got this great sweetness on the finish.

11-22-2009, 03:55 AM	#17
MedicCook Mila smoked my cigar Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Ryan Location: Schaghticoke, NY Posts: 10,946 Trading: (7)	Re: LFD Cheroot - 'The Icepick' Thanks for the review. Sounds tasty. __________________ 27 World Series Championship's "If your wife doesn't like the aroma of your cigar, change your wife.", Zino Davidoff