RP Edge Sumatra Toro: Photo Review

DoctaJ · 06-12-2009, 10:01 AM

3rd Quarter:

At this point of the cigar the sweetness starts to take center stage as the earthy tones start to subside. The sweetness gained some intensity here and I could start to make out the flavors of cherries. This section of the cigar is definitely a solid medium.

4th Quarter:

The cherry sweetness starts to go away and the sweetness becomes more subtle again. However, the earthy flavor has returned and now I can make out some flavors of nuts as well. All the flavors work together to make a pretty flavorful point in this cigar. Again, I would rate this section as a medium.

Conclusions:
I was actually quite surprised that this smoke was more of a medium bodied smoke. I had smoked it's cousin, the maduro, in the past and I remember that being a spice bomb. This stick had a much more subdued flavor to it, with sweetness being the predominant flavor throughout as well as earthy tones and at the end, the flavor of nuts. I wouldn't let the flavor strength fool you though, this baby was STRONG. It definitely lived up to the Edge name in that category. I had a pretty strong nicotine buzz going after finishing this one off. The smoke also had a perfect burn (strong ash throughout), perfect draw and also had billowy white smoke when I exhaled. I am usually more of a full bodied smoker, but I actually liked this cigar. Its flavors weren't in your face and were pretty flavorful. Like I said though, it does pack a punch. I also would say that this is a smoke that, with some age, could become even better. I think this would help make the flavors meld together a little more. I actually have another one from a box pass recently that I will let sit in the humidor for a while to see if this is the case .

Grade:
Appearence - 9.0
Draw/Burn - 10.0
Flavor - 8.0

Final Grade - 8.5

06-12-2009, 10:01 AM	#2
DoctaJ Still Watching My Back Join Date: May 2009 First Name: Jeff Location: Germantown, MD Posts: 135 Trading: (5)	Re: RP Edge Sumatra Toro: Photo Review 3rd Quarter: At this point of the cigar the sweetness starts to take center stage as the earthy tones start to subside. The sweetness gained some intensity here and I could start to make out the flavors of cherries. This section of the cigar is definitely a solid medium. 4th Quarter: The cherry sweetness starts to go away and the sweetness becomes more subtle again. However, the earthy flavor has returned and now I can make out some flavors of nuts as well. All the flavors work together to make a pretty flavorful point in this cigar. Again, I would rate this section as a medium. Conclusions: I was actually quite surprised that this smoke was more of a medium bodied smoke. I had smoked it's cousin, the maduro, in the past and I remember that being a spice bomb. This stick had a much more subdued flavor to it, with sweetness being the predominant flavor throughout as well as earthy tones and at the end, the flavor of nuts. I wouldn't let the flavor strength fool you though, this baby was STRONG. It definitely lived up to the Edge name in that category. I had a pretty strong nicotine buzz going after finishing this one off. The smoke also had a perfect burn (strong ash throughout), perfect draw and also had billowy white smoke when I exhaled. I am usually more of a full bodied smoker, but I actually liked this cigar. Its flavors weren't in your face and were pretty flavorful. Like I said though, it does pack a punch. I also would say that this is a smoke that, with some age, could become even better. I think this would help make the flavors meld together a little more. I actually have another one from a box pass recently that I will let sit in the humidor for a while to see if this is the case . Grade: Appearence - 9.0 Draw/Burn - 10.0 Flavor - 8.0 Final Grade - 8.5