Alex's Private Blend (Cigar Bundles of Miami)

borndead1 · 06-25-2018, 10:51 PM

I buy from this Miami cigar shop a few times a year and have yet to be disappointed. Their cigars are top notch as is their customer service.

One of the owners of the shop had this cigar made recently. It's a maduro wrapper with Nicaraguan and Honduran filler. Size isn't listed but it looks like a typical torpedo size; I'd guess it at 6 X 50. Nice looking wrapper, nice weight to the cigar, good draw.

First few draws...sweet cocoa and a bit of spice. The aroma coming from the foot is a typical 'cigar' smell.

About 1" in...similar flavors and aromas, with the "strength" kicked up just a notch. This cigar is tasting really fantastic. Minor burn correction.

About 2" in...similar flavors and aromas, but a bit of a woodsy flavor has come in through the nose. This cigar is REALLY good. The flavor lingers on the palate between draws.

About halfway...not much of a change, but DAMN this cigar is good. And slow burning, too. I'm at over 45 min of smoking time at the halfway point.

A little past halfway...the woodsy flavor in the nose has subsided a bit, and the finish has taken on a tart flavor.

Toward the end...sweetness on the draw has intensified, as has the tartness on the finish. The woodsy flavor in the nose has been replaced with spice. I let 'er die at around 1.5" and well over an hour of smoking time.

Final thoughts...this cigar is a contender for the best cigar I've smoked so far in 2018. Around halfway through the cigar, I was ordering more.

kelmac07 · 06-25-2018, 11:07 PM

Nice review Mark...have me intrigued.

Are these the ones? https://www.cigarbundlesofmiami.com/...o-pre-release/

mosesbotbol · 06-26-2018, 07:37 AM

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Originally Posted by kelmac07

Nice review Mark...have me intrigued.

Are these the ones? https://www.cigarbundlesofmiami.com/...o-pre-release/

How many cigars come in the bundle? Couldn't find it on that page.

longknocker · 06-26-2018, 12:00 PM

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Originally Posted by mosesbotbol

How many cigars come in the bundle? Couldn't find it on that page.

"5". Just Ordered From The Site Phone# & Talked To Jackie. Apparently These Are " Pre-Release" & The Owner Wants To See What The Public Thinks Of Them. Seem To Be Great So Far!

kelmac07 · 06-26-2018, 01:32 PM

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Originally Posted by longknocker

"5". Just Ordered From The Site Phone# & Talked To Jackie. Apparently These Are " Pre-Release" & The Owner Wants To See What The Public Thinks Of Them. Seem To Be Great So Far!

Greg...were they 28.99 or 38.99? Each time I got on the site, the price changed.

big_jaygee · 06-26-2018, 01:57 PM

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Originally Posted by kelmac07

Greg...were they 28.99 or 38.99? Each time I got on the site, the price changed.

28.99 If you just want the 5 pack but they have a couple of add on options.

+ $5 for a lighter w/punch
+ $10 for a mystery long filler 5 pack
+ $15 for the lighter w/punch & mystery 5 pack

longknocker · 06-27-2018, 05:49 AM

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Originally Posted by kelmac07

Greg...were they 28.99 or 38.99? Each time I got on the site, the price changed.

Mac: I Paid $28.99 + Shipping= $35.44

Porch Dweller · 06-26-2018, 06:38 AM

big_jaygee · 06-26-2018, 07:01 AM

Great review and it has my mouth watering

I haven't had a cigar in almost two years and I almost want to pick this up just to try it.

Tio Gato · 06-26-2018, 02:02 PM

28.99, when you open the link it wants to send you a fiver of mystery sticks for an extra 10 bucks. Click on "just send me the sticks" option for the 28.99.

Opps, Jason beat me to it.

kelmac07 · 06-26-2018, 02:06 PM

Thanks fellas. Must of missed that.

big_jaygee · 06-26-2018, 02:24 PM

almost 2 years since I have smoked a cigar but I did end up picking up a 5 pack just in case I get the urge to smoke a cigar one of these days

icehog3 · 06-26-2018, 08:48 PM

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Originally Posted by big_jaygee

almost 2 years since I have smoked a cigar but I did end up picking up a 5 pack just in case I get the urge to smoke a cigar one of these days

Everything ok, Jason? If it's none of my business feel free to say just that, just get concerned when I hear that from a Brother.

big_jaygee · 06-27-2018, 05:44 AM

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Originally Posted by icehog3

Everything ok, Jason? If it's none of my business feel free to say just that, just get concerned when I hear that from a Brother.

Had a heart attack January of 2016 and had a couple up until July of 2016 and haven't had one since. The Doc says I can have one every now and then, I just haven't picked one up since. I get my fix by walking in the the local b&m and smell around every so often.

borndead1 · 06-27-2018, 09:52 PM

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Originally Posted by big_jaygee

Had a heart attack January of 2016 and had a couple up until July of 2016 and haven't had one since. The Doc says I can have one every now and then, I just haven't picked one up since. I get my fix by walking in the the local b&m and smell around every so often.

Sorry to hear that, bro. Hope you are doing better.

RUNYYFan · 06-27-2018, 07:00 AM

Thank you for this info. The description you provide is mouth-watering. Just pulled the trigger on the 5-stick order to see how they are. Hopefully I'll have them for the 4th.

borndead1 · 06-27-2018, 09:49 PM

Reading all these replies made me smile.

Thanks guys!

8lug · 06-28-2018, 06:19 AM

ordered 5. Signed up for the newsletter and got 5% off.

yourchoice · 06-28-2018, 12:52 PM

Mark, you should get a commission! They are now on pre-order out until approximately mid-July.

I'll have to wait to order as I'll be away on and off around then.

big_jaygee · 06-28-2018, 01:56 PM

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Originally Posted by yourchoice

Mark, you should get a commission! They are now on pre-order out until approximately mid-July.

I'll have to wait to order as I'll be away on and off around then.

Joel,

If you want to try a couple I can send you a few. I should receive Friday and can get them out to you Monday.

06-25-2018, 10:51 PM	#1
borndead1 Ayatollah of Rock n Rolla Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Mark Location: Lancaster, CA Posts: 1,375 Trading: (7)	Alex's Private Blend (Cigar Bundles of Miami) I buy from this Miami cigar shop a few times a year and have yet to be disappointed. Their cigars are top notch as is their customer service. One of the owners of the shop had this cigar made recently. It's a maduro wrapper with Nicaraguan and Honduran filler. Size isn't listed but it looks like a typical torpedo size; I'd guess it at 6 X 50. Nice looking wrapper, nice weight to the cigar, good draw. First few draws...sweet cocoa and a bit of spice. The aroma coming from the foot is a typical 'cigar' smell. About 1" in...similar flavors and aromas, with the "strength" kicked up just a notch. This cigar is tasting really fantastic. Minor burn correction. About 2" in...similar flavors and aromas, but a bit of a woodsy flavor has come in through the nose. This cigar is REALLY good. The flavor lingers on the palate between draws. About halfway...not much of a change, but DAMN this cigar is good. And slow burning, too. I'm at over 45 min of smoking time at the halfway point. A little past halfway...the woodsy flavor in the nose has subsided a bit, and the finish has taken on a tart flavor. Toward the end...sweetness on the draw has intensified, as has the tartness on the finish. The woodsy flavor in the nose has been replaced with spice. I let 'er die at around 1.5" and well over an hour of smoking time. Final thoughts...this cigar is a contender for the best cigar I've smoked so far in 2018. Around halfway through the cigar, I was ordering more. __________________ None are more hopelessly enslaved than those who falsely believe they are free.

06-25-2018, 11:07 PM	#2
kelmac07 Resident Maduro Whore!! Join Date: Apr 2009 First Name: Mac Location: Newport News, VA Posts: 27,322 Trading: (218)	Re: Alex's Private Blend (Cigar Bundles of Miami) Nice review Mark...have me intrigued. Are these the ones? https://www.cigarbundlesofmiami.com/...o-pre-release/ __________________ Dom in the MLB thread "I could probably get you to wear a Yankee hat for a Maduro!"

06-26-2018, 06:38 AM	#8
Porch Dweller Life is for living Join Date: Oct 2012 First Name: James Location: Mississippi Gulf Coast Posts: 8,628 Trading: (24)	Re: Alex's Private Blend (Cigar Bundles of Miami) __________________ A 1911 in the hand is faster than 911 on the phone

06-26-2018, 07:01 AM	#9
big_jaygee I'm nuts for the place Join Date: Dec 2012 First Name: Jason Location: Houston Posts: 3,914 Trading: (59)	Re: Alex's Private Blend (Cigar Bundles of Miami) Great review and it has my mouth watering I haven't had a cigar in almost two years and I almost want to pick this up just to try it.

06-26-2018, 02:02 PM	#10
Tio Gato Uncle Kitty Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Jeff Location: Casa Grande, AZ Posts: 2,079 Trading: (11)	Re: Alex's Private Blend (Cigar Bundles of Miami) 28.99, when you open the link it wants to send you a fiver of mystery sticks for an extra 10 bucks. Click on "just send me the sticks" option for the 28.99. Opps, Jason beat me to it. __________________ "You stink like cigars Uncle Kitty!" Said my Boo age 3. "Kid, take care of your family and the hell with anyone else" My Grandpa Bubba.

06-26-2018, 02:06 PM	#11
kelmac07 Resident Maduro Whore!! Join Date: Apr 2009 First Name: Mac Location: Newport News, VA Posts: 27,322 Trading: (218)	Re: Alex's Private Blend (Cigar Bundles of Miami) Thanks fellas. Must of missed that. __________________ Dom in the MLB thread "I could probably get you to wear a Yankee hat for a Maduro!"

06-26-2018, 02:24 PM	#12
big_jaygee I'm nuts for the place Join Date: Dec 2012 First Name: Jason Location: Houston Posts: 3,914 Trading: (59)	Re: Alex's Private Blend (Cigar Bundles of Miami) almost 2 years since I have smoked a cigar but I did end up picking up a 5 pack just in case I get the urge to smoke a cigar one of these days

06-27-2018, 07:00 AM	#16
RUNYYFan Life, Liberty, Happiness Join Date: Feb 2010 First Name: Marc Location: Splitting time between Dayton, NJ and Needmore, PA Posts: 360 Trading: (0)	Re: Alex's Private Blend (Cigar Bundles of Miami) Thank you for this info. The description you provide is mouth-watering. Just pulled the trigger on the 5-stick order to see how they are. Hopefully I'll have them for the 4th. __________________ Marc Fear is the dark room in which negatives are developed. - Anon.

06-27-2018, 09:49 PM	#17
borndead1 Ayatollah of Rock n Rolla Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Mark Location: Lancaster, CA Posts: 1,375 Trading: (7)	Re: Alex's Private Blend (Cigar Bundles of Miami) Reading all these replies made me smile. Thanks guys! __________________ None are more hopelessly enslaved than those who falsely believe they are free.

06-28-2018, 06:19 AM	#18
8lug Smoking with the Chief Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Mark Location: Masshole Posts: 805 Trading: (14)	Re: Alex's Private Blend (Cigar Bundles of Miami) ordered 5. Signed up for the newsletter and got 5% off.

06-28-2018, 12:52 PM	#19
yourchoice Down the stretch Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Joel Location: South Jersey Posts: 4,103 Trading: (36)	Re: Alex's Private Blend (Cigar Bundles of Miami) Mark, you should get a commission! They are now on pre-order out until approximately mid-July. I'll have to wait to order as I'll be away on and off around then.

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