Blind ten spot review Part Two

08-22-2009, 05:42 PM

Thanks bro. I don't usually bring a laptop with me so its hard for me to quote text.

Smoking #3 tonight.

Starscream · 08-22-2009, 06:19 PM

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Originally Posted by EEE

Thanks bro. I don't usually bring a laptop with me so its hard for me to quote text.

Smoking #3 tonight.

I figured it was quoting on the Blackberry that did it. I gotta catch up. Been busy getting everything ready for school.

08-23-2009, 06:29 AM

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Originally Posted by andysutherland
Cigar #2

Construction: 5.5x50 torpedo, dark brown wrapper
The wrapper cracked when I cut it.

Pre-Light Draw: cedar and slight coffee flavors, smooth draw

1st Third: Very pleasant aroma upon lighting. Coffee and chocolate flavors prevalent. A bit of spice and citrus are detectable through the nose. Citrus is becoming more prevalent. I'm detecting a slight bubblegum flavor (bubblegum flavor like the old sticks of gum that used to come in packs of baseball card packs, the kind with the heavy powder/chalk that prevents the gum from sticking to the cards).

2nd Third: spice through the nose is stronger, the strength of this cigar is also increasing. Much more full-bodied. The second third is dominated by strong coffee flavors.

Final Third: The cracked wrapper at the end is becoming a problem; the wrapper is starting to unravel as a result. Starting to become harsh. Coffee is still strong (black coffee).

Final Thoughts: This cigar was very enjoyable until the last inch and a half. The first third was very complex, then became pretty one-dimensional. Would I smoke this cigar again? YES

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Originally Posted by EEE
EEE #2
Smoked in car driving from NYC to Philly. Yes I travel a lot... And typing reviews on my blackberry is interesting sometimes.
Pre-light draw: without doubt I get a very strong cooking chocolate flavor. Very interesting.

First third: draw is perfect. Ash is straight as an arrow and I get a bit gunshy in the car with ash falling. So I ashed it but with difficulty as it held on tight. Flavor of cooking chocolate still there but am nowetting that earthy taste we are all familiar with.

Second third: draw and ash stay same. Perfect. A very odd thing happened in this part of the cigar. I start getting a tangy metallic taste. It isn't bad but something I've never tasted in a cigar before.

Last third: metallic isone and is now taken over with a faint sweetness that is more like fruit sugars than "sweet". Draw and ash continue to impress.

This was the strangest cigar profile I've ever smoked. Because of that I would be interested in trying more. Overall construction was absolutely perfect.

This is a cigar I took a chance on, having heard nothing about it. I have enjoyed these for the last couple of years. I believe it is an exclusive of Famous cigars. The coffee, chocolate, wood and citrus are all flavors I've also noted on this cigar.

Cigar #2 is:

Alec Bradley Medalist

08-22-2009, 05:42 PM	#1
EEE Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Blind ten spot review Part Two Thanks bro. I don't usually bring a laptop with me so its hard for me to quote text. Smoking #3 tonight.

08-23-2009, 06:29 AM	#3
lou2row Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Blind ten spot review Part Two Quote: Originally Posted by andysutherland Cigar #2 Construction: 5.5x50 torpedo, dark brown wrapper The wrapper cracked when I cut it. Pre-Light Draw: cedar and slight coffee flavors, smooth draw 1st Third: Very pleasant aroma upon lighting. Coffee and chocolate flavors prevalent. A bit of spice and citrus are detectable through the nose. Citrus is becoming more prevalent. I'm detecting a slight bubblegum flavor (bubblegum flavor like the old sticks of gum that used to come in packs of baseball card packs, the kind with the heavy powder/chalk that prevents the gum from sticking to the cards). 2nd Third: spice through the nose is stronger, the strength of this cigar is also increasing. Much more full-bodied. The second third is dominated by strong coffee flavors. Final Third: The cracked wrapper at the end is becoming a problem; the wrapper is starting to unravel as a result. Starting to become harsh. Coffee is still strong (black coffee). Final Thoughts: This cigar was very enjoyable until the last inch and a half. The first third was very complex, then became pretty one-dimensional. Would I smoke this cigar again? YES Quote: Originally Posted by EEE EEE #2 Smoked in car driving from NYC to Philly. Yes I travel a lot... And typing reviews on my blackberry is interesting sometimes. Pre-light draw: without doubt I get a very strong cooking chocolate flavor. Very interesting. First third: draw is perfect. Ash is straight as an arrow and I get a bit gunshy in the car with ash falling. So I ashed it but with difficulty as it held on tight. Flavor of cooking chocolate still there but am nowetting that earthy taste we are all familiar with. Second third: draw and ash stay same. Perfect. A very odd thing happened in this part of the cigar. I start getting a tangy metallic taste. It isn't bad but something I've never tasted in a cigar before. Last third: metallic isone and is now taken over with a faint sweetness that is more like fruit sugars than "sweet". Draw and ash continue to impress. This was the strangest cigar profile I've ever smoked. Because of that I would be interested in trying more. Overall construction was absolutely perfect. This is a cigar I took a chance on, having heard nothing about it. I have enjoyed these for the last couple of years. I believe it is an exclusive of Famous cigars. The coffee, chocolate, wood and citrus are all flavors I've also noted on this cigar. Cigar #2 is: Alec Bradley Medalist