Tonights smoke with Mike and Shawn

[Shawn hines]

We are just sitting down and wondering what tonight will bring us... Soon to come... Sorry for the review but this is what happens we have nothing else to do out here.;s;s

[Shawn hines]

Well it looks like we are going to review another brothers hand rolled Cigar.
Roxy is the choice for tonight.

[Cigar Mike]

Well, it looks like tonight's pick is the "Roxy" cigars Shawn got from a roll-your-own contact. I'm looking forward to it.

[Cigar Mike]

So, I can tell Shawn's stored these sticks pretty well. They feel about right, no dry feeling when rolled around, and have just a little bit of pliability. Initial draw is pretty good....this stick took a good toast and a little bit of effort to get going, but should.

I wouldn't have guessed that these are rolled by a relative beginner...they've got a good, clean, finished look to them. Pretty professional appearance.

[Shawn hines]

Alright, so my cigar was just lit and it has a little of a hard draw but the first taste is nice. Smooth
Taste a little spice

The stick has a nice feeling to it

[Chainsaw13]

Very cool idea, the running commentary. Keep it up! :tu

[Cigar Mike]

20 minutes in: A little bit more mild than my usual taste, but at the same time has something of a little raw edge. Here's a couple pix of what we're smokin'.

[shilala]

They don't look like a bad roll at all. Who made them up, guys?

[Shawn hines]

+12 mins

Alright I am having a hard draw, so I cut more of the cap off. This really helped.

The burn isn't even burning even. One whole side of the wrapper hasn't burned. the taste is great, but seems like the whole cigar is getting a little loose.

[Emjaysmash]

They don't look like a bad roll at all. Who made them up, guys?

BlkDrew

http://www.cigarasylum.com/vb/showthread.php?t=50311&highlight=roll

[Shawn hines]

They don't look like a bad roll at all. Who made them up, guys?

BlkDrew rolled them and sent them out, he has come a long way since he started.

He sent this out to me around Thanksgiving so that I could review for him.

Check out his thread Rolling your own (http://www.cigarasylum.com/vb/showthread.php?t=50311)

It got me wanting try my own rolling as well

[Shawn hines]

BlkDrew

http://www.cigarasylum.com/vb/showthread.php?t=50311&highlight=roll

LOl... beat me

[Cigar Mike]

About halfway through, about 30 mins or so....inconsistent burns. That first one is mine, that other one is Shawn's. Both pictures are from about 20 mins in. Both of us are having trouble staying lit - I'm not sure if that's because of the particular leaves he's used, but I don't think it's a function of the construction. The build and roll seems fine.

About to re-light, and see if I can resurrect this one.

[irratebass]

20 minutes in: A little bit more mild than my usual taste, but at the same time has something of a little raw edge. Here's a couple pix of what we're smokin'.

That 2nd pic looks fake lol

I LOVE the Roxy's, just got me a 5er of all his wrappers in yesterday
1 ct
2 Havana ct
2 maduro

http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d64/irratebass/Cigars/2012-01-05_18-07-34_377.jpg

[Shawn hines]

+30

so i was still getting a very uneven burn. So I torched the side even with my lighter. I am thinking that maybe a green spot, because now I have a great draw and a good hot cherry to pull from.

[Shawn hines]

I loved the Maduro he sent me, I never gave a review over the site because i smoked while I was on watch one night. On a ship with wind blowing at every which way... That thing was good either way.

[irratebass]

About halfway through, about 30 mins or so....inconsistent burns. That first one is mine, that other one is Shawn's. Both pictures are from about 20 mins in. Both of us are having trouble staying lit - I'm not sure if that's because of the particular leaves he's used, but I don't think it's a function of the construction. The build and roll seems fine.

About to re-light, and see if I can resurrect this one.

Wow bummer, I didn't have any problems with mine

http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d64/irratebass/Cigars/DSCF9101.jpg
http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d64/irratebass/Cigars/DSCF9102.jpg

[Shawn hines]

+45

After a my relight I am turning and burning this thing. Even burn, great taste, wonderful draw, the smoke is full and thick. Really a nice stick now

[Cigar Mike]

Hey, irratebass, those cookies back there look pretty delicious, too.

[irratebass]

LOL, this was at a Christmas party, that's why they are colored funky

[Shawn hines]

+60

I have about 1.5" left and I have to that this cigar has really turned around. This thing is finishing up really nice. It loosed just enough to give a great draw.
The taste is smooth
Burn is even

[Cigar Mike]

Ok, so here's my bottom line, I think. Despite being something of a high maintenance smoke at first, after my re-light, it really took off and turned into a pleasant cigar. It finished up real smooth, consistent, and with an even burn at the end. It had a little bit of a bite to it despite being a bit on the mild side of medium, but overall a good taste for me. I wish I could say exactly what wrapper/filler/etc this particular roll had, but I'm not sure. Overall, I'm looking forward to trying more.

[Shawn hines]

+70 mins

Done with the cigar

Over all I think this was a great cigar. I had a little problem with it at first but turned out to be great.

Pictures and little Podcast to come

Mike is a Computer guy...I am a Mechanic... So me dumb when come to computers...

[STEVE S]

Very interesting review guys, thanks for shareing.

[lenguamor]

Great job, guys.

[BlkDrew]

i just read through the whole thing. thanks for the review guys. These were made about 4 weeks after i started and i believe the burn issue was an internal construction issue which i have since fixed.

as far as ingredients
Havana CT wrapper
Binder is unknown
filler is a mix of dominican seco and ligero

[Cigar Mike]

Hey, BlkDrew, thanks for checking in on our meager ramblings. I'm really looking forward to the opportunity to try out your newest efforts if possible. Right now you're our home-rolling hero out here!

[Shawn hines]

i just read through the whole thing. thanks for the review guys. These were made about 4 weeks after i started and i believe the burn issue was an internal construction issue which i have since fixed.

as far as ingredients
Havana CT wrapper
Binder is unknown
filler is a mix of dominican seco and ligero

Drew, Thanks again, I hope that this was ok. Mike and I have been talking about doing reviews together for a while. We did one the other night, but tonight was the first planned one. I thought of you when I opened up my make shift humidor. I had let these age in there i thought "long enough" I have one more Roxy and I think i will save that for a "rainy day"... Not sure when I will have one of those out here.

Thanks again

BTW, i have all my stuff so plan on getting some sticks in return in the future

[BlkDrew]

no problem, thanks a lot guys

[irratebass]

I am digging doing the review this way.

[Shawn hines]

I am digging doing the review this way.

Well to top it off we recorded a Podcast on Mike's computer and he is going to post it at some point so look at for that. It is our first, so be gentle...

You would almost think that we are bored over here.

[mase]

Hey, irratebass, those cookies back there look pretty delicious, too.

I had the same thought....haha.

[Cigar Mike]

Well to top it off we recorded a Podcast on Mike's computer and he is going to post it at some point so look at for that. It is our first, so be gentle...

I think we're going to try to record another one tonight.

Unfortunately, I probably won't be getting those podcasts up until I get back from a little trip I've got coming up. It'll be a few weeks.