Cozy and Bobarian's Blind Tasting Pt 2

bobarian · 11-26-2008, 01:02 AM

I think these can benefit from some rest. It was an EO 21, a bundle smoke from the makers of 601 and Cubao. Described as a mild, I find them closer to a medium. Some nice spicyness, but still a little rough around the edges. I would like to try one of these with 6 months to a year of rest to see if the blend mellowed a bit. Your review was pretty much spot on.

I smoked #5 tonight, another robusto sized stick. Natural Colorado or maybe Havana seed wrapper. Seemed too golden to be a Connie. Some toothiness, but no veins or imperfections.

Started off very nice, hint of pepper with some nice earthy background. But the nose exhale seemed to say Nic and not Cuba. Pepper and spice picked up about 1/3rd in, burn was a bit wavy but did not require any touchups. I didnt pay attention to the ash as I was trying to figure out the flavors. Seemed to be wanting to have a twang but the pepper kept coming through. This could be a young Boli or Partagas, but I am thinking more likely Pepin. Which Pepin? Seemed stronger than the Cabiguan I had last night, I havent had a JJ in a long time so I will guess a Pepin JJ. Another cigar that I think would benefit from 6 months rest.

Thanks Craig for another great round of tastings!

SmokinCozy · 11-26-2008, 01:47 AM

I am making my way through my 2nd box this year of #5. I have a new box trying to see if I can keep my hands off of them. I think these would be outstanding with a bit more rest. Your first guess was spot on. This was a pretty fresh Boli RC (URO DIC 07). Yes this was a learning experience for me and I should have #5 done by tomorrow.

SmokinCozy · 11-28-2008, 06:43 PM

I have smoked #5, the final in my blind sampler. This was a good looking slightly box pressed maduro. This took to fire well and the draw was perfect. That's about all I could say for this one. I stuck with it up to 2 inches but couldn't take it any further.

I have been a lil under the weather and would like to blame that for the way this tasted as I haven't had a stick this bad in a while.
Thanks for this learning experience, and bringing me out of my shell

bobarian · 11-28-2008, 07:59 PM

Sounds like you got a bad one. This was a Camacho Negro, havent smoked one in a month or so, but I really like these. Too bad they are not available. Thanks for doing this again Craig, I hope you found a new stick to try again. tedrodgerspa runs a great Blind Tasting PIF. Its a fun way to test your palette and try some more blind smokes.

11-26-2008, 01:02 AM	#1
bobarian Cranky Habanophile Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Wine Country Posts: 8,869 Trading: (51)	Re: Cozy and Bobarian's Blind Tasting Pt 2 I think these can benefit from some rest. It was an EO 21, a bundle smoke from the makers of 601 and Cubao. Described as a mild, I find them closer to a medium. Some nice spicyness, but still a little rough around the edges. I would like to try one of these with 6 months to a year of rest to see if the blend mellowed a bit. Your review was pretty much spot on. I smoked #5 tonight, another robusto sized stick. Natural Colorado or maybe Havana seed wrapper. Seemed too golden to be a Connie. Some toothiness, but no veins or imperfections. Started off very nice, hint of pepper with some nice earthy background. But the nose exhale seemed to say Nic and not Cuba. Pepper and spice picked up about 1/3rd in, burn was a bit wavy but did not require any touchups. I didnt pay attention to the ash as I was trying to figure out the flavors. Seemed to be wanting to have a twang but the pepper kept coming through. This could be a young Boli or Partagas, but I am thinking more likely Pepin. Which Pepin? Seemed stronger than the Cabiguan I had last night, I havent had a JJ in a long time so I will guess a Pepin JJ. Another cigar that I think would benefit from 6 months rest. Thanks Craig for another great round of tastings!

11-26-2008, 01:47 AM	#2
SmokinCozy I don't smoke that Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Craig Location: Los Angeles Posts: 562 Trading: (47)	Re: Cozy and Bobarian's Blind Tasting Pt 2 I am making my way through my 2nd box this year of #5. I have a new box trying to see if I can keep my hands off of them. I think these would be outstanding with a bit more rest. Your first guess was spot on. This was a pretty fresh Boli RC (URO DIC 07). Yes this was a learning experience for me and I should have #5 done by tomorrow. __________________ And how is education supposed to make me feel smarter? Besides, every time I learn something new, it pushes some old stuff out of my brain..

11-28-2008, 06:43 PM	#3
SmokinCozy I don't smoke that Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Craig Location: Los Angeles Posts: 562 Trading: (47)	Re: Cozy and Bobarian's Blind Tasting Pt 2 I have smoked #5, the final in my blind sampler. This was a good looking slightly box pressed maduro. This took to fire well and the draw was perfect. That's about all I could say for this one. I stuck with it up to 2 inches but couldn't take it any further. I have been a lil under the weather and would like to blame that for the way this tasted as I haven't had a stick this bad in a while. Thanks for this learning experience, and bringing me out of my shell __________________ And how is education supposed to make me feel smarter? Besides, every time I learn something new, it pushes some old stuff out of my brain..

11-28-2008, 07:59 PM	#4
bobarian Cranky Habanophile Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Wine Country Posts: 8,869 Trading: (51)	Re: Cozy and Bobarian's Blind Tasting Pt 2 Sounds like you got a bad one. This was a Camacho Negro, havent smoked one in a month or so, but I really like these. Too bad they are not available. Thanks for doing this again Craig, I hope you found a new stick to try again. tedrodgerspa runs a great Blind Tasting PIF. Its a fun way to test your palette and try some more blind smokes.

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