DBall's Newb Blind Taste Test Thread #2 - Page 10

Riff Raff · 04-09-2010, 09:17 AM

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Originally Posted by moppy

Joined up just to say great thread, followed the original one too.

Looking forward to the next one.

Me too moppy! lol

Riff Raff · 04-10-2010, 01:25 PM

Nothing? Really? Nick, have you submitted #9? Dan? Are you guys there? Spring fever has caught all of you, huh? You guys are all out fishing and going to ball games and junk. Well fine. I'm going fishing too!

DBall · 04-11-2010, 06:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Riff Raff

Nothing? Really? Nick, have you submitted #9? Dan? Are you guys there? Spring fever has caught all of you, huh? You guys are all out fishing and going to ball games and junk. Well fine. I'm going fishing too!

I have not gotten #9 yet from Nick.

Riff Raff · 04-11-2010, 08:59 AM

Damn it Nick, quit having fun like going to work and taking care of the "honey do" list! You can spend time on your hobbies later. You have work to do! Now get smoking!

Montano · 04-15-2010, 04:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Riff Raff

Damn it Nick, quit having fun like going to work and taking care of the "honey do" list! You can spend time on your hobbies later. You have work to do! Now get smoking!

Holy sh!t. #9 was done a week ago...... thought I sent it in

PM coming shortly, sorry fellers.

Riff Raff · 04-16-2010, 10:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Montano

Holy sh!t. #9 was done a week ago...... thought I sent it in

PM coming shortly, sorry fellers.

Hahaha. No worries Nick. I was starting to get worried. I thought you might have been lost on some forgotten golf course or something!

DBall · 04-17-2010, 08:55 AM

Montano Cigar #9
**************

Well if this hasn't been a bad week ! The pics I uploaded to my server have been wiped away. As you can tell from all my previous reviews, all the photos were lost. But I do still have my notes, so here goes.

Pre-light draw is typical for a CC

I only say that because I believe this to be the 9th CC in a row. The wrapper has several veins running through it.

The first third has a very creamy flavor, and I'm getting a good amount of smoke from a fairly easy draw. I think I'm going to like this cigar.

As I move to the 2nd third, the creamy smoke continues. I'm really starting to crave the flavor of the tobacco from these cigars. The burn is nice and even on this one.

The final 3rd turns into a buttery caramel smoke. I have found one of my favorite cigars ! The flavor was great from start to finish. I enjoyed the nice amount of smoke from this one too. Can't wait to find out what it is so I can do some shopping.

I give this one a 9.5

DBall · 04-17-2010, 08:56 AM

Riff Raff Cigar #9
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Number 9. Number 9. Number 9.

Almost done! Wow, what a road this has been! So here are the particulars. Ye olde calibrated eyeball puts this baby at 5X38. A nice construction. There are one or two soft spots, but it sports a very nice wrapper.

Pre-light: A firm draw. Not bad though. Tastes of hay.

First light: Toasty and grassy. The ash held for about 1/5 inches and it was dark gray. Lots of smoke.

1/3rd: Some spice and sweet tobacco. Still tastes of hay. Still a bit too firm on the draw for my liking.

2/3rd: Still toasty but now there is a hint of spice coming through. On the snork, there is a hint of coconut. That is so cool!

3/3rd: More sweet tobacco coming through. There is some woodiness coming through too. The draw loosened up a bit which was nice. The burn was a tad bit uneven at the end, but not big deal. It evened out.

Overall, a good smoke. I quite enjoyed this. The sweet tobacco and woodiness on the finish was very nice. I would buy this cigar. I give it an 8.7

9 down, 1 more to go! Almost there!

kenstogie · 04-15-2010, 05:01 PM

If you need somone to send out an unbanded fiver to a newbie let me know!

. Believe me I have enough.
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04-17-2010, 12:52 PM

Again, nice job guys, it's ashame there is only one left!

DBall · 04-17-2010, 01:50 PM

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Originally Posted by cigarz

Again, nice job guys, it's ashame there is only one left!

There may be another edition...

macsauce13 · 04-19-2010, 08:55 AM

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Originally Posted by DBall

There may be another edition...

Woo hoo!!! I hope so!

Way to go guys, I love reading the reviews!

wolfandwhisky · 04-26-2010, 01:06 PM

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Originally Posted by DBall

There may be another edition...

Would definitely be in for this!

Emjaysmash · 04-17-2010, 05:39 PM

Excellent thread, Dan. Can't wait for the final installment!

04-17-2010, 06:58 PM

Just found this thread a couple of days ago, read the first one and now I can't wait for the next one!

Riff Raff · 04-19-2010, 04:47 AM

Dan,

This has been a lot of fun! I can't wait for the next series. It is just as much fun reading others' reviews as it is experiencing it! I have the luxury of being on both sides of this thread!

RightAJ · 04-19-2010, 09:59 AM

Really enjoy this thread. Great stuff!

I always wonder to myself if my palate could pick out the 'good stuff' or not...

I read a thread somewhere about someone who was a bit of a 'CC snob' and refused to smoke NCs, who was given 3 blind sticks to test his knowlege. All were cut so the cap was not visible (to ensure a truely blind test), and he successfully picked out the one CC, but did enjoy one of the NCs (a My Father I believe?) which surprised him. Pretty cool

aj

DBall · 04-26-2010, 12:14 PM

Where's that last review at, guys?

Montano · 04-27-2010, 07:07 AM

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Originally Posted by DBall

Where's that last review at, guys?

I'm holding out as long as I can !!

Riff Raff · 04-27-2010, 08:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Montano

I'm holding out as long as I can !!

HAHAHAHAHA! I know what you mean. I don't want it to end. I will smoke my last one today (boo hoo).

04-11-2010, 08:59 AM	#4
Riff Raff Habitual Offender Join Date: Sep 2009 First Name: Bill Location: Stuttgart, Germany Posts: 370 Trading: (11)	Re: DBall's Newb Blind Taste Test Thread #2 Damn it Nick, quit having fun like going to work and taking care of the "honey do" list! You can spend time on your hobbies later. You have work to do! Now get smoking! __________________ "I am a simple man and enjoy the simple things in life as long as those simple things are the very best." Winston Churchill

04-17-2010, 08:55 AM	#7
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 Thread #2 Montano Cigar #9 ************** Well if this hasn't been a bad week ! The pics I uploaded to my server have been wiped away. As you can tell from all my previous reviews, all the photos were lost. But I do still have my notes, so here goes. Pre-light draw is typical for a CC I only say that because I believe this to be the 9th CC in a row. The wrapper has several veins running through it. The first third has a very creamy flavor, and I'm getting a good amount of smoke from a fairly easy draw. I think I'm going to like this cigar. As I move to the 2nd third, the creamy smoke continues. I'm really starting to crave the flavor of the tobacco from these cigars. The burn is nice and even on this one. The final 3rd turns into a buttery caramel smoke. I have found one of my favorite cigars ! The flavor was great from start to finish. I enjoyed the nice amount of smoke from this one too. Can't wait to find out what it is so I can do some shopping. I give this one a 9.5 __________________ --------Dan--------- My Music \| My Videos

04-17-2010, 08:56 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 Thread #2 Riff Raff Cigar #9 ************* Number 9. Number 9. Number 9. Almost done! Wow, what a road this has been! So here are the particulars. Ye olde calibrated eyeball puts this baby at 5X38. A nice construction. There are one or two soft spots, but it sports a very nice wrapper. Pre-light: A firm draw. Not bad though. Tastes of hay. First light: Toasty and grassy. The ash held for about 1/5 inches and it was dark gray. Lots of smoke. 1/3rd: Some spice and sweet tobacco. Still tastes of hay. Still a bit too firm on the draw for my liking. 2/3rd: Still toasty but now there is a hint of spice coming through. On the snork, there is a hint of coconut. That is so cool! 3/3rd: More sweet tobacco coming through. There is some woodiness coming through too. The draw loosened up a bit which was nice. The burn was a tad bit uneven at the end, but not big deal. It evened out. Overall, a good smoke. I quite enjoyed this. The sweet tobacco and woodiness on the finish was very nice. I would buy this cigar. I give it an 8.7 9 down, 1 more to go! Almost there! __________________ --------Dan--------- My Music \| My Videos

04-17-2010, 12:52 PM	#10
cigarz Guest Posts: n/a	Re: DBall's Newb Blind Taste Test Thread #2 Again, nice job guys, it's ashame there is only one left!

04-17-2010, 05:39 PM	#14
Emjaysmash The Hebrew Hammer Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: M.J. Location: Milwaukee, WI Posts: 7,025 Trading: (76)	Re: DBall's Newb Blind Taste Test Thread #2 Excellent thread, Dan. Can't wait for the final installment! __________________

04-10-2010, 01:25 PM	#2
Riff Raff Habitual Offender Join Date: Sep 2009 First Name: Bill Location: Stuttgart, Germany Posts: 370 Trading: (11)	Re: DBall's Newb Blind Taste Test Thread #2 Nothing? Really? Nick, have you submitted #9? Dan? Are you guys there? Spring fever has caught all of you, huh? You guys are all out fishing and going to ball games and junk. Well fine. I'm going fishing too! __________________ "I am a simple man and enjoy the simple things in life as long as those simple things are the very best." Winston Churchill

04-15-2010, 05:01 PM	#9
kenstogie following the whiterabbit Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Albany, NY Posts: 1,325 Trading: (3)	Re: DBall's Newb Blind Taste Test Thread #2 If you need somone to send out an unbanded fiver to a newbie let me know! . Believe me I have enough. Posted via Mobile Device

04-17-2010, 06:58 PM	#15
Playa Habana Guest Posts: n/a	Re: DBall's Newb Blind Taste Test Thread #2 Just found this thread a couple of days ago, read the first one and now I can't wait for the next one!

04-19-2010, 04:47 AM	#16
Riff Raff Habitual Offender Join Date: Sep 2009 First Name: Bill Location: Stuttgart, Germany Posts: 370 Trading: (11)	Re: DBall's Newb Blind Taste Test Thread #2 Dan, This has been a lot of fun! I can't wait for the next series. It is just as much fun reading others' reviews as it is experiencing it! I have the luxury of being on both sides of this thread! __________________ "I am a simple man and enjoy the simple things in life as long as those simple things are the very best." Winston Churchill

04-19-2010, 09:59 AM	#17
RightAJ Here Franky Franky Join Date: Oct 2009 First Name: aj Location: Philadelphia, PA Posts: 915 Trading: (3)	Re: DBall's Newb Blind Taste Test Thread #2 Really enjoy this thread. Great stuff! I always wonder to myself if my palate could pick out the 'good stuff' or not... I read a thread somewhere about someone who was a bit of a 'CC snob' and refused to smoke NCs, who was given 3 blind sticks to test his knowlege. All were cut so the cap was not visible (to ensure a truely blind test), and he successfully picked out the one CC, but did enjoy one of the NCs (a My Father I believe?) which surprised him. Pretty cool aj __________________ My Blog-> ajstogies.blogspot.com Beer Blog->thehopscribe.blogspot.com

04-26-2010, 12:14 PM	#18
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 Thread #2 Where's that last review at, guys? __________________ --------Dan--------- My Music \| My Videos