DBall's Newb Blind Taste Test #4 - Page 5

docdoty · 11-04-2010, 02:20 PM

I'm going to have to go online shopping tonight. They seem very good and I really like the robusto size.

Samsquanch · 11-04-2010, 08:20 PM

I think it would be cool to see a newb vs. a veteran...

DBall · 11-04-2010, 08:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Samsquanch

I think it would be cool to see a newb vs. a veteran...

That's a damned good idea as well!

LasciviousXXX · 11-05-2010, 03:25 PM

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Originally Posted by DBall

That's a damned good idea as well!

I really dig this idea. It would be so much fun to watch

CRIMPS · 11-05-2010, 04:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Samsquanch

I think it would be cool to see a newb vs. a veteran...

I really like this idea!

I'm still a new smoker, no doubt. I have very little bias towards one Island/brand/style/wrapper/etc. and I have always wondered how deep the bias runs.

LasciviousXXX · 11-05-2010, 04:58 PM

Deep!

CRIMPS · 11-05-2010, 07:05 PM

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Originally Posted by CRIMPS

I really like this idea!

I'm still a new smoker, no doubt. I have very little bias towards one Island/brand/style/wrapper/etc. and I have always wondered how deep the bias runs.

Umm, I just reread my last post. There are obviously more reasons why I would find this more interesting. I dint mean to sound like a snob.

DBall · 11-10-2010, 09:49 AM

What they smoked:

1999 Punch Corona

jonumberone score: 6

Samsquanch score: 5

Wow... I've never had a punch corona with those problems... out of this box or any other. I absolutely love these things and would stomp a baby to get my hands on more of these boxes (or better yet, the 98's) at the price they were going for in late 08.

CRIMPS · 11-10-2010, 10:20 AM

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Originally Posted by DBall

What they smoked:

1999 Punch Corona

jonumberone score: 6

Samsquanch score: 5

Wow... I've never had a punch corona with those problems... out of this box or any other. I absolutely love these things and would stomp a baby to get my hands on more of these boxes (or better yet, the 98's) at the price they were going for in late 08.

Great reviews! Those do look good.

Im pretty sure stomping babies is outlawed in at least 32 states, though. Be Careful

11-04-2010, 10:11 PM

That would be an awesome idea

it would be interesting to see how the newb's and vet's pallates differed

Doctorossi · 11-05-2010, 02:46 PM

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Originally Posted by gijoey959

That would be an awesome idea

it would be interesting to see how the newb's and vet's pallates differed

If you were to do something like this, Dan, I think you should probably make the variety of sticks as deep as the differences in palate might be. You may want to ask for some contributions, just to expand beyond the scope of your own humi (ie. bring on the 60rg NCs!

). Seriously, though, this experiment begs to cover the gamut.

jonumberone · 11-05-2010, 02:38 PM

#7 delivered

akumushi · 11-05-2010, 03:51 PM

It would work best if you had CCs and NCs, and put in at least one of both in there that might easily be confused for the other, that way you'd keep the vet guessing

jonumberone · 11-10-2010, 08:37 AM

Any updates yet?

Brutus2600 · 11-10-2010, 08:39 AM

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Originally Posted by CRIMPS

Umm, I just reread my last post. There are obviously more reasons why I would find this more interesting. I dint mean to sound like a snob.

lol, I didn't read it that way

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Originally Posted by jonumberone

Any updates yet?

landhoney · 11-10-2010, 08:53 AM

More off-topic banter, but anyone remeber the Fredster/Moki Blind review back in the CS days? I had just joined, or right after, wow what a thread, very heated but interesting on many levels.

HK3- · 11-10-2010, 09:04 AM

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Originally Posted by landhoney

More off-topic banter, but anyone remeber the Fredster/Moki Blind review back in the CS days? I had just joined, or right after, wow what a thread, very heated but interesting on many levels.

Yeah, I remember that one. That was awesome!

wayner123 · 11-10-2010, 09:45 AM

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Originally Posted by landhoney

More off-topic banter, but anyone remeber the Fredster/Moki Blind review back in the CS days? I had just joined, or right after, wow what a thread, very heated but interesting on many levels.

Yes, I remember that and I still am looking for some Cabaiguan WD 120's.

rizzle · 11-12-2010, 09:10 AM

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Originally Posted by landhoney

More off-topic banter, but anyone remeber the Fredster/Moki Blind review back in the CS days? I had just joined, or right after, wow what a thread, very heated but interesting on many levels.

Man, Seth. That was a little before I joined over there as well so I went looking and found it. Agreed...wow.

DBall · 01-26-2011, 11:15 AM

jonumberone Cigar #7
******************

Time for #7

Initial Thoughts
This stick is the baby of the lot that Dan sent. It is about 4 inches long. It has a nice brown wrapper with almost no veins.
Pre-light draw is perfect and I get nice sweet tobacco taste. I considered breaking this into 2 halves instead of thirds since it’s so small, but I decide to stick to thirds.
These are Dan’s sticks and I don’t want to change the format

First Third
The initial taste is sweet. I go to my nose and get zero burn. It makes the cigar seem fuller in flavor.
About a half inch in I get a caramel note. This stick has a little bite to it and I can feel a pinch on the back of my tongue.
Very nice coffee flavors coming out. Digging this so far!

Second Third
It feels like I just fired this bad boy up. The ash is getting these white dots all over it. It seems a little weird. It reminds me of bad acne.
The flavor is full force coffee right now and the smoke is rich and creamy. The burn has gotten a little out of whack but nothing to serious.
I don’t understand what happened but the wrapper literally exploded when I touched it up. It was like someone put a load in it.
It was smooth sailing up to this point and now the stick is extremely bitter

Final Third
The whole experience is taking a turn here. The smoke is completely flat with only bitterness now.
The wrapper is not burning with the rest of the stick and is coming off in chunks.
I wonder if that’s the issue with the flavor. The stick keeps expanding and the wrapper keeps tearing with every pull.
The burn is completely awry now and I think this stick has run its course.

Final Thoughts
I think I will call this stick “Vanilla Ice” because much like his career, it was over before it started and crashed right into the ground.
I never had a cigar blow up like that in the middle. If that happens to me it’s always from the start. Up to that point I was really enjoying the stick.
The creamy coffee flavors and size made me think this would be awesome on the ride in to work.
I would love to try another that doesn’t blow up on me.

Final Score 5.5/10
Smoke time 49min

11-04-2010, 02:20 PM	#1
docdoty Cigars & Guns...what else Join Date: Oct 2010 First Name: Justin Location: Homer, mi Posts: 429 Trading: (8)	Re: DBall's Newb Blind Taste Test #4 I'm going to have to go online shopping tonight. They seem very good and I really like the robusto size. __________________ Enjoy what you smoke, and Smoke what you enjoy

11-04-2010, 08:20 PM	#2
Samsquanch Feeling at Home Join Date: Jun 2010 First Name: Andrew Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 564 Trading: (21)	Re: DBall's Newb Blind Taste Test #4 I think it would be cool to see a newb vs. a veteran... __________________ ...I'm not saying I agree with it, it's just that bird law in this country, it's not governed by reason.

11-05-2010, 04:58 PM	#6
LasciviousXXX Team of 11...Always Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Týr Location: New Orleans Posts: 4,579 Trading: (8)	Re: DBall's Newb Blind Taste Test #4 Deep!

11-10-2010, 09:49 AM	#8
DBall Cigar Jesus Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Dan Location: Rochester, NY Posts: 3,781 Trading: (46)	Re: DBall's Newb Blind Taste Test #4 What they smoked: 1999 Punch Corona jonumberone score: 6 Samsquanch score: 5 Wow... I've never had a punch corona with those problems... out of this box or any other. I absolutely love these things and would stomp a baby to get my hands on more of these boxes (or better yet, the 98's) at the price they were going for in late 08. __________________ --------Dan--------- My Music \| My Videos

11-04-2010, 10:11 PM	#10
gijoey959 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: DBall's Newb Blind Taste Test #4 That would be an awesome idea it would be interesting to see how the newb's and vet's pallates differed

11-05-2010, 02:38 PM	#12
jonumberone Raw Dog Join Date: Jun 2010 First Name: Dom Location: Exit 8A Posts: 6,491 Trading: (62)	Re: DBall's Newb Blind Taste Test #4 #7 delivered __________________ Sex junkie looking for a dealer

11-05-2010, 03:51 PM	#13
akumushi Habanos Apologist Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 1,298 Trading: (11)	Re: DBall's Newb Blind Taste Test #4 It would work best if you had CCs and NCs, and put in at least one of both in there that might easily be confused for the other, that way you'd keep the vet guessing __________________ "Eventually, however, every ash must drop. And the drop usually is as sudden as it is final."

11-10-2010, 08:37 AM	#14
jonumberone Raw Dog Join Date: Jun 2010 First Name: Dom Location: Exit 8A Posts: 6,491 Trading: (62)	Re: DBall's Newb Blind Taste Test #4 Any updates yet? __________________ Sex junkie looking for a dealer

11-10-2010, 08:53 AM	#16
landhoney Mr. Charisma Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Seth Location: In the forest Posts: 2,639 Trading: (32)	Re: DBall's Newb Blind Taste Test #4 More off-topic banter, but anyone remeber the Fredster/Moki Blind review back in the CS days? I had just joined, or right after, wow what a thread, very heated but interesting on many levels. __________________ Fields (to a heckling youngster): You're about to fall heir to a kitten stocking. Kid: What's a kitten stocking? Fields: A sock on the puss!

01-26-2011, 11:15 AM	#20
DBall Cigar Jesus Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Dan Location: Rochester, NY Posts: 3,781 Trading: (46)	Re: DBall's Newb Blind Taste Test #4 jonumberone Cigar #7 ****************** Time for #7 Initial Thoughts This stick is the baby of the lot that Dan sent. It is about 4 inches long. It has a nice brown wrapper with almost no veins. Pre-light draw is perfect and I get nice sweet tobacco taste. I considered breaking this into 2 halves instead of thirds since it’s so small, but I decide to stick to thirds. These are Dan’s sticks and I don’t want to change the format First Third The initial taste is sweet. I go to my nose and get zero burn. It makes the cigar seem fuller in flavor. About a half inch in I get a caramel note. This stick has a little bite to it and I can feel a pinch on the back of my tongue. Very nice coffee flavors coming out. Digging this so far! Second Third It feels like I just fired this bad boy up. The ash is getting these white dots all over it. It seems a little weird. It reminds me of bad acne. The flavor is full force coffee right now and the smoke is rich and creamy. The burn has gotten a little out of whack but nothing to serious. I don’t understand what happened but the wrapper literally exploded when I touched it up. It was like someone put a load in it. It was smooth sailing up to this point and now the stick is extremely bitter Final Third The whole experience is taking a turn here. The smoke is completely flat with only bitterness now. The wrapper is not burning with the rest of the stick and is coming off in chunks. I wonder if that’s the issue with the flavor. The stick keeps expanding and the wrapper keeps tearing with every pull. The burn is completely awry now and I think this stick has run its course. Final Thoughts I think I will call this stick “Vanilla Ice” because much like his career, it was over before it started and crashed right into the ground. I never had a cigar blow up like that in the middle. If that happens to me it’s always from the start. Up to that point I was really enjoying the stick. The creamy coffee flavors and size made me think this would be awesome on the ride in to work. I would love to try another that doesn’t blow up on me. Final Score 5.5/10 Smoke time 49min __________________ --------Dan--------- My Music \| My Videos