Gooner
03-24-2012, 04:18 AM
Background: As I stated on this post (http://www.cigarasylum.com/vb/showthread.php?t=54223) I ordered these in May 2007 from Mr. Bundles based on Uncle Mikey's recommendation.
If I remember correctly I paid appx $30-40 for a bundle. They came unbanded. These are my "go to" morning cigar but alas, I have 3 remaining.
Bundles can be a hit or miss but I can say with no hesitation that this bundle was my best cigar score.
Let's start the review:
http://i892.photobucket.com/albums/ac126/Gooner72/Cigars/8c507667.jpg
Pre-light: Firm but not hard, well made cigar. Almost no smell on the foot. Easy draw.
http://i892.photobucket.com/albums/ac126/Gooner72/Cigars/b8c5328f.jpg
1st Third: First few puffs welcome me with loads of creamy and almond flavor. Smooth and velvety smoke.
A few touch ups are required but it may be due to the way I toasted the cigar.
Near the end of the 1st Third, I get hints of sweetness and cedar in the background. This cigar is starting awesome!
http://i892.photobucket.com/albums/ac126/Gooner72/Cigars/6e8d7210.jpg
2nd Third: Almond nuttiness slowly going away. Still smooth with no harshness.
This cigar gives out a good amount of smoke but remains smooth and cool. Flavors start to turn to coffee and cocoa to the front.
http://i892.photobucket.com/albums/ac126/Gooner72/Cigars/b5903786.jpg
Last Third: Totally diggin this cigar! :dr Coffee and cocoa still in the front with cedar slowly coming back in the background. These flavors remain until the end.
Conclusion: I love this cigar! It's one of the mildest cigars I have in my collection and after resting 5 years in my humi, the flavors remain but without the harshness associated with younger cigars. I really wish Uncle Mikey would carry this blend again, I would without hesitation, order 5 bundles right away.
If I remember correctly I paid appx $30-40 for a bundle. They came unbanded. These are my "go to" morning cigar but alas, I have 3 remaining.
Bundles can be a hit or miss but I can say with no hesitation that this bundle was my best cigar score.
Let's start the review:
http://i892.photobucket.com/albums/ac126/Gooner72/Cigars/8c507667.jpg
Pre-light: Firm but not hard, well made cigar. Almost no smell on the foot. Easy draw.
http://i892.photobucket.com/albums/ac126/Gooner72/Cigars/b8c5328f.jpg
1st Third: First few puffs welcome me with loads of creamy and almond flavor. Smooth and velvety smoke.
A few touch ups are required but it may be due to the way I toasted the cigar.
Near the end of the 1st Third, I get hints of sweetness and cedar in the background. This cigar is starting awesome!
http://i892.photobucket.com/albums/ac126/Gooner72/Cigars/6e8d7210.jpg
2nd Third: Almond nuttiness slowly going away. Still smooth with no harshness.
This cigar gives out a good amount of smoke but remains smooth and cool. Flavors start to turn to coffee and cocoa to the front.
http://i892.photobucket.com/albums/ac126/Gooner72/Cigars/b5903786.jpg
Last Third: Totally diggin this cigar! :dr Coffee and cocoa still in the front with cedar slowly coming back in the background. These flavors remain until the end.
Conclusion: I love this cigar! It's one of the mildest cigars I have in my collection and after resting 5 years in my humi, the flavors remain but without the harshness associated with younger cigars. I really wish Uncle Mikey would carry this blend again, I would without hesitation, order 5 bundles right away.