Diesel "Unholy Coctail"
 

Alright, if I've learned anything so far, it's to let cigars rest a bit after receiving them. That being said, these showed up on my doorstep today, and they were just so damned beautiful I had to sin. There's only one vitola out there, so I won't bore you with the details.

Prelight: This thing is gorgeous; dark, oily, and a prelight aroma...let's just say I grew up in the county due north of Lancaster so I know that the Amish use only "natural" fertilizer. This thing smelled like a drive through Lancaster County on a bright spring day. "Barnyard" does not come close to doing it justice.

Let me regress by say I normally am not a big fan of torpedoes as I've found the draw can often be dodgy, but this one was nothing short of perfect. Not much flavor apart from tobacco on the prelight draw.

First 1/3: This kicked off with a bit of spice, which is normal, and serious double espresso. Normally, when people say "coffee," what I get is bitter, but no, this is like sitting at a cafe sipping fresh, well-made espresso. The spice quickly fades, and it is just a wonderful espresso for the rest of the third.

Second 1/3: Almost on queue, the flavor morphs into earth, raisin and dark cocoa. Wow! This baby is just doing nothing short of putting a smile on my face.

Final 1/3: Again, almost on queue, as if the cigar were saying "Please review me in thirds," the flavor changes. The earth and cocoa become serious leather which just builds stronger down to the nub. The raisin goes into pepper. Serious pepper! Black pepper, red pepper, white pepper...did I forget some colors of pepper? They were there too. I nubbed this bad boy like no tomorrow.

It did have some burn issues, but nothing to be unexpected of a smoke ROTT, and certainly nothing to detract from my one hour and 45 minute love-affair.

Value: Depending on source and resourcefulness, this can be had for $2.50 to $3.33/stick. Oh so worth it at twice the price. A new entry, and number 20 in my top 5 by my count. :dr

I am in love with this cigar!

Would I buy it again? And again...and again...

Did I mention I loved this cigar?

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Thanks for the review. MrOneEyedBoh bombed me with one of these and I'm letting it rest a bit.
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Mine arrive tomorrow, I can't wait to light them up!

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Great review. Thank you. You've got me very curious about trying one of these.

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This is something I have never heard of but I am also interested in trying one of these now.

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CI has them for $99.95 for a box of 30.

"Unholy Cocktail" Torpedo

(do not confuse this Diesel cigar with the one that was put out by Rocky Patel several years back!)

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Here's a little more about them from Cigar.com....

One of A.J. Fernandez's most recent gems, Diesel exudes a ton of full-flavors in a medium to full-bodied format allowing for a stout, complex experience with perfect balance.

Abdel "AJ" Fernandez is the protégé of Don Alejandro Robaina, the man who is considered to be the “Godfather” of tobacco. After spending most of his life studying in Cuba under Don Alejandro, Abdel Fernandez moved to Nicaragua to begin producing his own cigars. After only 6 years, Abdel currently produces Rocky Patel’s Fusion, Indian Tabac 10th Anniversary, Padilla Habano, Sol Cubano Cuban Cabinet, Man O' War and Man O' War Ruination, all of which received rave reviews.

Only available in a stout 5"x56 belicoso, Diesel exudes a unique leathery and spicy flavor with a toasty core of espresso beans. The package has a classic, rustic look while the blend is perfectly balanced and will appeal to any aficionado who appreciates premium tobacco. Boasting fillers from Nicaragua's Jalapa, Condega and Esteli regions, each and every leaf is aged for three years, then concealed with a dark and oily Pennsylvania Broadleaf wrapper. This is one unique cigar you're sure to love.

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I knew I shouldnt have passed these up! :(

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:confused:


Thanks for the review. I've been wanting to try this one.:tu

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Sounds like my kind of stick...pepper, pepper, and more pepper!! :tu Just ordered a 5er!!! Thanks for the tip!! :tu

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Damn, i want one now!!!

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I should have 10 of these waiting for me tomorrow when I get to work. Can't wait!
Scott

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:confused:

:r
This goes back to my first love, music. At several points in my life I've wanted to complile a 10 best songs of all times list, but I came to realize that this changes with time, mood, etc. So when I hear a great song now, I say, "This is one of the 1000 10 greatest songs of all times.

I figure someday soon, I'll have a 100 top fives cigars of all times. :tu

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I always seriously consider the AJ Fernandez blends.

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:tu

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I'm curious about these too. Thanks for the review.

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Thanks for the mouth watering review! I also have 10 coming to me in the mail and can't wait!

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Good Review, I keep hearing about these and they are a regular CI special but I can never find enough info to make me bite. Now I will definitely bite on the next good buy offer.:tu

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Tony,

Thanks for the review. I too am a fellow sinner as my order showed up yesterday too. The first stick didnt even make it in the house....

Everything in the review was spot on to my exp. Cant wait to try these with a bit of rest on them.....

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Thanks for the great review. I'm going to have to get some of these now.

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WOOT my 10 pack is here! Not gonna get to smoke one till tomorrow though :(

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Smoked One Today After 2 weeks Rest! Very Similar To Original Man O' War, IMO. Doesn't Seem To Need As Much Rest, Though. Great Smoke!:tu

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Just smoked one on my lunch break. Essentially ROTT.. GREAT cigar. wonderful flavors and spice, and this review is spot on. By the time I was 3/4" into the cigar, I was already contemplating a box purchase. I think I might pull the trigger in a couple days.
Scott

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My 5'er just arrived!! :tu

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I need to try this bad boy!

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Kev, make sure you let us know what "you" think about it!

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Larry...who the hell is Kev? :r

Will do brother!! :tu

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It's Thursday afternoon, it's been raining for two days and it's windy and cold....hell, I don't know Mac!

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I feel ya there...backyard is a swimming pool. Lost one of my gazeebos to the storm last night (looks like a pretzel). I'll be damned if I am going out in this crap. I'll clean it up once the rain stops. Stay dry brother!! :D

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I just had 5 show up today and I had to unwrap one to see what it smelled like and I am still :r at the fact that you are dead on right. Smells just like the barnyard petting area at the zoo :D

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jeez, I gotta try one after that glowing review.

I'll keep my ear to the ground for any sales (I don't want to commit to a box of 30 even if $99 seems a good price)

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Check The Devil Site. Got A Box for $85.:tu

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nice review tony,would appreciate if you can put some pictures to share with us.Thanks :)

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Yup, pulled a box for $87 myself :)
Scott

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http://cigar.com/dailydeal/cccigardeals.asp

ask and ye shall receive... for those who are afraid of a dirty thirty...

(I just picked up 2... damn their "free shipping" offer)

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Yeah gotta love these.

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this is a cigar that is high on my to try list, heard so many good things about it.

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This little spice bomb of a stick is fantastic. Has that slap you in the face pepper bite that I love in my sticks. Glad I picked up two more 5ers. This stick just cracked into my top ten. :tu :tu

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Thanks for the review. I have some coming tomorrow and just in time for the thanksgiving holiday.

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Great review. Was eyeing some and now will have to take a closer look with a finger on the trigger.

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Great review. I've got one just waiting for me to try!!

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For the price , these may be my new unbeatable smoke. I tried one ROTP(Plane) last week and it was fairly good. I tried another last night after less than a week in the cooler, and I was rewarded with over 1.5 hours of relaxation. I am not so great at picking out flavors, but the experience was most enjoyable. I did not even realize that almost 2 hours had passed, and I had to get up for work in less than 6 hours. I may do it again tonight, it was worth it

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They are phenomenal smokes for the price. AJ Fernandez has put out a mighty fine smoke for sure. If only they would get put as the daily cigar deal again. Can't beat 5er's for 13.95 a piece on these babies!

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They are great.... Box of 30 $99 = $3.30 a stick you can't go wrong.

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Keep your eye on that AJ Fernandez, mark my words.

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Thank you for the review...been seeing them in the catalogs but have yet to pull the trigger.

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I've been hearing a lot about these recently, but have yet to try one. The comments here have convinced me to pick some up the next time a deal rolls around.

Shhhhh. I kinda like the fact that you can pick up several of his blends cheap. Move along, folks. Nothing to see here... :r
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Um yeah, I will definitely say that this cigar is one of my favorites!! an exceptional cigar indeed