John Bull Review

Blak Smyth · 07-13-2011, 06:46 AM

This is my first review, it is what it is.

This cigar was a John Bull Bulldog.

Pre-drink was a Bells best brown ale.
Drink during smoke: Ice water.

Pleasant prelight smell.
Cigar was firm to the squeeze.
A few visible stems on the wrapper, with a minor pinhole that didn't seem to affect the smoke at all. Foot looked very uniform. Punch hole revealed a couple small stems that extracted easily.

1/3:
First pull loose and sweet.
Sweetness quickly fades into a mellow, smooth light earthy tobacco flavor.
About the middle of the first 1/3 a couple chemical flavors appear (not enjoyable).
Very even burn so far.
Very nice light grey ash, hold very stable and consistent.
Cigar is pulling heat up about 1.5 inches toward the head.
Approaching the second third it has turned to a woody flavor, still very mild with the chemical taste now gone.
It is producing an abundant amount of light grey smoke.
No problem with a minute rest between draws.
No significant changes in flavors.

2/3:
First ash fell naturally at this point.
Seems to be burning hot, don't see it making it much paste the label.
Still a good burn with nice ash.
No construction issues. Not much complexity in the flavors, still a light woody taste in line with the end of the first 1/3, just a bit stronger now.
no threat of burning out in between draws. 1 slow draw is all it takes, however I continue to do 2 out of habbit, this may account for the excess heat traveling up towards the head.
Picking up a very light pepper approaching the end of 2/3.
Lips have a small chemical taste left behind. Still a small amount of pepper lingers occasionally.

3/3:
Well I didn't see it going this far however the heat seems to have faded enough to continue.
I didn't make it much further than the beginning of the 3/3 as darkness fell and I felt an occasional mosquito attack. This cigar is not worth being eaten alive to carry on.

In closing:
First 2/3 lasted about 45 minutes.
Overall I would say it fills a need as a cheap cigar, fairly mild with a bit of kick occasionally. It is very un-complex. Leaves my mouth dry wanting water. I could see this as a decent cigar you might smoke while distracted with yard work, not being able to pay much attention to it. I found myself always hoping the next draw would deliver a variance in flavor to surprise me, but it never came.

I don't see myself purchasing anymore unless it improves after aging, but really is it worth the aging space in my humidor?

SteelCityBoy · 10-05-2011, 08:21 AM

Nice job with the review brotha! I guess I won't be gifting you any of these anytime soon! Regardless of whether you like it or not, still a very nice job describing the smoke! Very impressive....

10-05-2011, 08:23 AM

Never heard of this brand. Looks like a nice ash, and sounds like a good inexpensive stick. Thanks for the review!

WittyUserName · 10-05-2011, 08:43 AM

Nice job on the review. I am still building the courage to do one myself.

borndead1 · 11-02-2011, 04:06 PM

I actually like these. Decent flavor and pretty well constructed for a mixed fill cigar.

chaase321 · 11-02-2011, 06:28 PM

Never actually heard of these...maybe they will get a little better with aging. If you don't mind I ask, how much was it?

Also, this is a great review...some people do not include enough for others, but you painted a nice picture!

HollywoodQue · 11-02-2011, 08:39 PM

Good job on your first review...keep it coming....thanks for sharing.

deadrise · 11-02-2011, 08:49 PM

great job on your first review keep em coming

macsauce13 · 11-02-2011, 08:53 PM

You know, these were the first cigars I bought from CBid. I still have them, and pull one out on occasion just for posterity. Honestly a pretty good smoke for the price. Simple and straightforward, but pretty tasty!

VTDragon · 11-02-2011, 09:48 PM

Great review, keep em coming. I've wondered about these, having seen them on C-Bid and you have helped me get a better idea of what they are.

73mountaineer · 11-10-2011, 04:35 PM

Very nice review. I have been curious about these since they showed up in the CI catalog so I am glad to hear some opinions on them.

never_enough · 11-12-2011, 10:52 PM

Thanks for the review. Saw them on cbid and was curious.

mase · 11-13-2011, 12:43 PM

Nice review. Love me some chemical flavor!

Flounder · 12-13-2011, 07:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chaase321

Never actually heard of these...maybe they will get a little better with aging. If you don't mind I ask, how much was it?

Also, this is a great review...some people do not include enough for others, but you painted a nice picture!

In the CI catalog they are $40-60 per box of 30.

Taki · 12-13-2011, 07:39 PM

Great first review brother!!

Keep smoking and keep posting!!

Blak Smyth · 12-13-2011, 08:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mase

Nice review. Love me some chemical flavor!

I was sucked in by the Bulldog band!

I will never buy these again, the Omar Ortez Maddies or the Famous Nic Bundles are 10x better, even if these are pretty cheap!

07-13-2011, 06:46 AM	#1
Blak Smyth Think Blue! Join Date: Jun 2011 First Name: SD Location: THE WOOD Posts: 8,486 Trading: (52)	John Bull Review This is my first review, it is what it is. This cigar was a John Bull Bulldog. Pre-drink was a Bells best brown ale. Drink during smoke: Ice water. Pleasant prelight smell. Cigar was firm to the squeeze. A few visible stems on the wrapper, with a minor pinhole that didn't seem to affect the smoke at all. Foot looked very uniform. Punch hole revealed a couple small stems that extracted easily. 1/3: First pull loose and sweet. Sweetness quickly fades into a mellow, smooth light earthy tobacco flavor. About the middle of the first 1/3 a couple chemical flavors appear (not enjoyable). Very even burn so far. Very nice light grey ash, hold very stable and consistent. Cigar is pulling heat up about 1.5 inches toward the head. Approaching the second third it has turned to a woody flavor, still very mild with the chemical taste now gone. It is producing an abundant amount of light grey smoke. No problem with a minute rest between draws. No significant changes in flavors. 2/3: First ash fell naturally at this point. Seems to be burning hot, don't see it making it much paste the label. Still a good burn with nice ash. No construction issues. Not much complexity in the flavors, still a light woody taste in line with the end of the first 1/3, just a bit stronger now. no threat of burning out in between draws. 1 slow draw is all it takes, however I continue to do 2 out of habbit, this may account for the excess heat traveling up towards the head. Picking up a very light pepper approaching the end of 2/3. Lips have a small chemical taste left behind. Still a small amount of pepper lingers occasionally. 3/3: Well I didn't see it going this far however the heat seems to have faded enough to continue. I didn't make it much further than the beginning of the 3/3 as darkness fell and I felt an occasional mosquito attack. This cigar is not worth being eaten alive to carry on. In closing: First 2/3 lasted about 45 minutes. Overall I would say it fills a need as a cheap cigar, fairly mild with a bit of kick occasionally. It is very un-complex. Leaves my mouth dry wanting water. I could see this as a decent cigar you might smoke while distracted with yard work, not being able to pay much attention to it. I found myself always hoping the next draw would deliver a variance in flavor to surprise me, but it never came. I don't see myself purchasing anymore unless it improves after aging, but really is it worth the aging space in my humidor? __________________ SUPPORT OUR TROOPS

10-05-2011, 08:21 AM	#2
SteelCityBoy 7th Heaven Will Commeth!! Join Date: Sep 2011 First Name: Ken Location: * THE WOOD * -Cigar Zombies- Posts: 1,236 Trading: (21)	Re: John Bull Review Nice job with the review brotha! I guess I won't be gifting you any of these anytime soon! Regardless of whether you like it or not, still a very nice job describing the smoke! Very impressive.... __________________ It's Just THIS Easy To Help Out The Troops

10-05-2011, 08:23 AM	#3
Lonely Raven Guest Posts: n/a	Re: John Bull Review Never heard of this brand. Looks like a nice ash, and sounds like a good inexpensive stick. Thanks for the review!

10-05-2011, 08:43 AM	#4
WittyUserName WOOOHOOO Join Date: Aug 2011 First Name: Adam Location: Virginia Posts: 1,455 Trading: (15)	Re: John Bull Review Nice job on the review. I am still building the courage to do one myself. __________________ Check out the TROOP support Forums It is THIS easy to Support the troops

11-02-2011, 04:06 PM	#5
borndead1 Ayatollah of Rock n Rolla Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Mark Location: Lancaster, CA Posts: 1,344 Trading: (7)	Re: John Bull Review I actually like these. Decent flavor and pretty well constructed for a mixed fill cigar. __________________ None are more hopelessly enslaved than those who falsely believe they are free.

11-02-2011, 06:28 PM	#6
chaase321 ZOTL's mmmmm brainssss Join Date: Oct 2011 First Name: Cole Location: Woodbridge VA Posts: 2,114 Trading: (81)	Re: John Bull Review Never actually heard of these...maybe they will get a little better with aging. If you don't mind I ask, how much was it? Also, this is a great review...some people do not include enough for others, but you painted a nice picture! __________________ ZOTL our appetites will ALWAYS be bigger than your braaaiiiins... Support the Troop Support Contest 2014!!!

11-02-2011, 08:39 PM	#7
HollywoodQue Invictus Join Date: Oct 2010 First Name: Howard Location: In the "D" Posts: 3,122 Trading: (46)	Re: John Bull Review Good job on your first review...keep it coming....thanks for sharing.

11-02-2011, 08:49 PM	#8
deadrise The Manhattan Project Join Date: Sep 2011 First Name: Jason Location: Reedville Virginia Posts: 1,001 Trading: (24)	Re: John Bull Review great job on your first review keep em coming __________________

11-02-2011, 08:53 PM	#9
macsauce13 Have My Own Room Join Date: Mar 2010 First Name: McKenzie Location: Lexington, KY Posts: 1,107 Trading: (38)	Re: John Bull Review You know, these were the first cigars I bought from CBid. I still have them, and pull one out on occasion just for posterity. Honestly a pretty good smoke for the price. Simple and straightforward, but pretty tasty!

11-02-2011, 09:48 PM	#10
VTDragon Feeling at Home Join Date: May 2009 First Name: Gary Location: Vermont Posts: 627 Trading: (0)	Re: John Bull Review Great review, keep em coming. I've wondered about these, having seen them on C-Bid and you have helped me get a better idea of what they are. __________________ An expert is a person who knows enough about what's really going on ... to be scared.

11-10-2011, 04:35 PM	#11
73mountaineer West-by-God-Virginian Join Date: May 2011 First Name: Steve Location: Chelsea, AL Posts: 18 Trading: (0)	Re: John Bull Review Very nice review. I have been curious about these since they showed up in the CI catalog so I am glad to hear some opinions on them. __________________ Montani Semper Liberi

11-12-2011, 10:52 PM	#12
never_enough Never Satisfied Join Date: Oct 2011 First Name: Robert Location: MA Posts: 650 Trading: (6)	Re: John Bull Review Thanks for the review. Saw them on cbid and was curious.

11-13-2011, 12:43 PM	#13
mase Undead Recruiter Join Date: Sep 2011 First Name: Kevin Location: The city that works....against you Posts: 845 Trading: (9)	Re: John Bull Review Nice review. Love me some chemical flavor!

12-13-2011, 07:39 PM	#15
Taki Welcome to the Layer Cake Join Date: Aug 2011 First Name: Taki Location: The Creek Posts: 2,271 Trading: (38)	Re: John Bull Review Great first review brother!! Keep smoking and keep posting!! __________________