DBall's Newb Blind Taste Test Thread

[DBall]

Flat4boxer Cigar #6
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Prelight

Cigar number 6 is a dark brown maduro wrapped stick. Firm to the touch and well constructed with a somewhat oily sheen. Pre-light draw is firm.



Light

Perfect draw (for me) with plenty of full flavor, full bodied goodness.



First 3rd

Great flavor!!! Not as bold as a Camacho Tripple Maduro. Nice even burn starting out. Smooth flavors are not overpowering. Slight linger on the finish with just a hint of spice and it forms a nice tight, white ash.



Second 3rd

Flavor holding steady with hints of what I'd say is cedar. Even burn continues. As a side note, I set a personal record on my hand held comunications device in Bubble Breaker at this point.



Third 3rd

More full flavor coming out....seems to be getting stronger. Perhaps it's just the length of time I've been smoking it. *shrug* Can't seem to stop puffing....I'm going to nub this thing!!!



Overall I'd give this powerhouse a 9.1/10

Would recommend this to everyone and would buy again in a heartbeat.

Thanks for reading.

[Starscream]

Love PdPs!

[Smokin Gator]

I love me some PdPs as well. Almost all of my 99-00 ones have been pretty plugged. If not for a draw tool I don't think I would like them. Once you get them opened up they really shine!!

[fissure]

One of my favorites also. Dry boxing these helps tremendously.

[DBall]

When I was smoking NCs, I found they smoked better in the high 60s, low 70s... I find habanos to be best around 60-65, personally.

Originally Posted by DBall

When I was smoking NCs, I found they smoked better in the high 60s, low 70s... I find habanos to be best around 60-65, personally.

Yup. Going to drybox the remainder before I smoke'em and see if that helps. I also have a fancy dandy draw tool now.

[DBall]

Originally Posted by Slavac

Yup. Going to drybox the remainder before I smoke'em and see if that helps. I also have a fancy dandy draw tool now.

Awesome... this should go much better for ya now (I hope).

[DBall]

What they smoked:



2007 Jose L Piedra Petit Cetros

Slavac score: 8.25
Flat4boxer score: 7.5


First off, Brad, thank you for dry boxing that. It'll make this a lot better for ya. 24-48 hours should be fine... as long as it's around the low 60's. Funny you said that it's superior to the Cohiba Sig 2 (don't worry, I'd probably say the same thing... I am not a cohiba fan in the slightest).

Also, Brad, you'll be happy to know that full boxes of these are around $35.

Kelly, I'm sorry yours was plugged. These cigars do have a tendency to be unpredictable construction-wise, but the flavors are good and the price is right for a taste of Cuba on the golf course or when you're just not really paying attention. It's quite likely you got a bad one, and I'm surprised you rated it so highly. They really are pretty tasty if they draw well.

[ValorBali41]

This is a great thread. The hardest part is waiting for the reviews to come in

[DBall]

Originally Posted by ValorBali41

This is a great thread. The hardest part is waiting for the reviews to come in

Heh... you're tellin' me!

Number 4 up in a jiffy.

[DBall]

Slavac Cigar #4
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Cigar: Mystery Cigar 4
Setting: Back Deck again, 55deg night. Bit chilly.
Drink: Nothing tonight.



Initial Impressions: Dryboxed this one on Dball's recommendation for 36 hours. The cigar has light to medium veins, no damage but did have a touch of greenish/blue discoloration around the foot. I'm guessing there was a footband here. Cigar appears well constructed.

Cut and pre-light draw: Cut easily using a guillotine cut. Draw was light to medium with an initial taste of hazelnut coffee.

Lit easily using my tri-torch.



Draw after lighting: Heavenly. Medium draw.

First Third: Tastes of nuts...perhaps macadamian?
Smoothe draw with lots of smoke.
Flavor is fantastic and almost chewy/tangible.
Flavor reminds me of the one Cohiba Siglo II I've had, but superior.
Draw remained smoothe throughout 1/3, with a ragged burn with no runners. There was no flavor of tar or smoke on the palate and no burn.
Ash fell away at the end of 1/3 and turned instantly to powder. Never seen that before.


^Ash fell off right after picture.

Second Third: Burn remains uneven though it's a non issue as there are no runners.
Flavor remains the same with a hint of leather creeping in.
This is an enjoyable/pleasant smoke with no burn or unpleasant taste to the palate.
Hint of a 'creamy' finish but nothing to knock my socks off.
Toward the end of 2/3 I noticed more leather but it was far from overpowering.
Lost ash at another 1" buildup.



Third Third: Flavor remains constant. Very predictable.
Some slight pepper developing at the back of the palate, but only a hint.
Burn line continues to be uneven but there are no runners.
Dark, powdery ash.
Cigar emits clouds of blue/gray smoke which is surprising for such a smallish cigar.
Nutty flavor returns with force the closer I get to the nub.
Lost ash again with 1" of buildup.



Final Impressions: Pleasant smoke, nothing fancy but very enjoyable. Easy on the palate and 'medium bodied' throughout.
Would I buy again: Certainly with a price point of under $8.
Would I smoke again: Absolutely
Overall Rating With 10 the highest possible and 0 the baseline: 8.25

Final Thoughts: Smoke became too hot with 1" of cigar left which left me a bit sad to put it down. Pretty good smoke, but a bit too bland for my maduro loving palate. Don't hesitate to pick up one of these however, it was far better than many I've had.

Great reviews!!! I'm looking forward to the back end of the sampler now!

Shazam. I figured this one was a CC but that was as far as my intuition got.

I'll be picking up a box or two of these.

[LockOut]

great reviews, keep it up. Looking forward to the rest since i know what the sticks are

[DBall]

My first anniversary is this Monday so I will be out of town for the majority of the weekend.

If you submit your review and I don't reply within 18 seconds, that's why...

Just a heads up.

Nuce cutter and review Brad!

[Starscream]

Happy Anniversary Dan!

[DBall]

Smoke some cigars, noobs!!!

Originally Posted by DBall

Smoke some cigars, noobs!!!

#5's in boss.

[DBall]

Originally Posted by Slavac

#5's in boss.

Waiting on Kelly......