DBall's Newb Blind Taste Test #4

DBall · 10-28-2010, 05:39 PM

jonumber1 Cigar #3
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Stuck at work, what better way to pass the time than smoke #3!

Initial thoughts
I guess by some peoples standards the looks of this stick would be considered flawed, but I really like it.
There are a few tiny flakes missing from the foot, little acne like bumps covering the stick, and a blotch of glue from where the band was removed.
There even is a blemish near the cap that looks like it was caused when a fingernail pried it from its resting place. Just looking at it seems to tell a story.
I can see in my head it being rolled, banded, and ripped from its home, only to be met with a fiery death. This stick has character to it.

First Third
The draw is perfect on this one, so I light it up. Initially I get a strong tobacco and mild caramel taste. A half inch in I get a creamy cedar taste.
The smoke is thick and creamy. I go to my nose and it burns. I am however now able to get ¾ to all of the smoke out through my nose.
A feat I thought near impossible a few weeks ago.

Second Third
As I move into the second third the ash falls. I taste a little sweetness creeping in, but it is unidentifiable right now.
The cedar has really taken over, and I can taste it long after I put the cigar down. The smoke has remained thick and creamy, much to my liking.

Last Third
I start the last third off with a purge; I’m hoping this switches things up a bit. I’m still getting cedar now just behind an earthy musk.
As the Cedar mellows I’m starting to get a taste of some spice. The spice disappeared almost as soon as it showed up.
Getting closer to the nub; the flavor is 75% cedar, 25% earth.

Final thoughts
This stick toyed with me throughout the whole smoke. I felt like different flavors were about to creep in at any moment, but it just never happened.
The faint sweetness I got in the first two thirds, and the hint of spice in the last, were overpowered by the cedar and never really developed.
I would call this cigar one dimensional. Burn and draw were perfect right down to the nub.
In the end I enjoyed this cigar, but wasn’t knocked out by it.

Final score 7/10
Smoke time: 1 hr 42 min

DBall · 10-28-2010, 05:39 PM

Samsquanch Cigar #3
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Sorry for the delay on #3, things have been a little busy and I've been away from the board for a while. The next reviews will be completed in a more timely manner.

On to the review, I have nothing but good things to say about #3. A great looking box pressed stick, about 5 inches and a 46 RG.

Pre-light draw was great, already thinking this was going to be a winner.

Lit her up and the first puff was beautiful. Lots of smoke, full of flavor with notes of chocolate and nuts.

In the above picture you can see my smoking situation, in a small, non-smoking city apartment I'm stuck with sitting by the window with a fan blowing outside. You can also see the accompanying treat, a Little Debbie Christmas tree, I love these things (a little too much).

This baby stayed consistent throughout, with loads of beautiful white smoke, easy draw and tons of mild flavor. Lots of chocolate, nuts, and coffee. Man I am enjoying this one!

The draw was perfect throughout and the burn stayed nice and even with no touch ups needed.

Can't wait to know what this was, perhaps a ERDM? I enjoyed every puff and give it a whopping 10 out of 10. Loved it, thanks Dan!

10-28-2010, 05:39 PM	#1
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 jonumber1 Cigar #3 **************** Stuck at work, what better way to pass the time than smoke #3! Initial thoughts I guess by some peoples standards the looks of this stick would be considered flawed, but I really like it. There are a few tiny flakes missing from the foot, little acne like bumps covering the stick, and a blotch of glue from where the band was removed. There even is a blemish near the cap that looks like it was caused when a fingernail pried it from its resting place. Just looking at it seems to tell a story. I can see in my head it being rolled, banded, and ripped from its home, only to be met with a fiery death. This stick has character to it. First Third The draw is perfect on this one, so I light it up. Initially I get a strong tobacco and mild caramel taste. A half inch in I get a creamy cedar taste. The smoke is thick and creamy. I go to my nose and it burns. I am however now able to get ¾ to all of the smoke out through my nose. A feat I thought near impossible a few weeks ago. Second Third As I move into the second third the ash falls. I taste a little sweetness creeping in, but it is unidentifiable right now. The cedar has really taken over, and I can taste it long after I put the cigar down. The smoke has remained thick and creamy, much to my liking. Last Third I start the last third off with a purge; I’m hoping this switches things up a bit. I’m still getting cedar now just behind an earthy musk. As the Cedar mellows I’m starting to get a taste of some spice. The spice disappeared almost as soon as it showed up. Getting closer to the nub; the flavor is 75% cedar, 25% earth. Final thoughts This stick toyed with me throughout the whole smoke. I felt like different flavors were about to creep in at any moment, but it just never happened. The faint sweetness I got in the first two thirds, and the hint of spice in the last, were overpowered by the cedar and never really developed. I would call this cigar one dimensional. Burn and draw were perfect right down to the nub. In the end I enjoyed this cigar, but wasn’t knocked out by it. Final score 7/10 Smoke time: 1 hr 42 min __________________ --------Dan--------- My Music \| My Videos

10-28-2010, 05:39 PM	#2
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 Samsquanch Cigar #3 ****************** Sorry for the delay on #3, things have been a little busy and I've been away from the board for a while. The next reviews will be completed in a more timely manner. On to the review, I have nothing but good things to say about #3. A great looking box pressed stick, about 5 inches and a 46 RG. Pre-light draw was great, already thinking this was going to be a winner. Lit her up and the first puff was beautiful. Lots of smoke, full of flavor with notes of chocolate and nuts. In the above picture you can see my smoking situation, in a small, non-smoking city apartment I'm stuck with sitting by the window with a fan blowing outside. You can also see the accompanying treat, a Little Debbie Christmas tree, I love these things (a little too much). This baby stayed consistent throughout, with loads of beautiful white smoke, easy draw and tons of mild flavor. Lots of chocolate, nuts, and coffee. Man I am enjoying this one! The draw was perfect throughout and the burn stayed nice and even with no touch ups needed. Can't wait to know what this was, perhaps a ERDM? I enjoyed every puff and give it a whopping 10 out of 10. Loved it, thanks Dan! __________________ --------Dan--------- My Music \| My Videos