Lil Monster reviews - Page 2

688sonarmen · 08-07-2012, 05:16 AM

Sounds good Tom! I think I'll let mine sit a while.

Blak Smyth · 08-07-2012, 05:35 AM

Thanks for doing this Tom, you got balls!

WittyUserName · 08-07-2012, 05:58 AM

awesome review Tom. I am looking forward to your wolfie and face reviews. Those are the two I have smoked so far. I think I am going to start next monday's herf with the mini mum.

CRIMPS · 08-07-2012, 10:05 AM

Thanks for sharing, Tom. This has been fun to read, so far. Your last statement, regarding the price tag, has been ringing in the back of my head as well.

08-08-2012, 07:52 AM

Thanks for taking one for the team Tom

icehog3 · 08-10-2012, 12:14 AM

#3 tonight after work....the Lil Face.

This one started with a pepper blast, but unlike the Frank it wasn't on the tongue...right in the throat. Not pleasant.

After a few draws, the pepper settled down, and the smoke took on a leathery, earthy profile. More pleasant than the pepper, but pretty boring (just like the full sized Face, the only full size Monster I have smoked) . I smoked it down to about an inch and a half before setting it down.

The lighter part of the wrapper didn't want to seem to burn...disappointing, because I wanted to see if it might change the flavor.

I will say that this one was fuller bodied than the previous two.

Ranking them so far:

Would I buy another one? Absolutely not.

1. Lil Mummy
2. Lil Face
3. Lil Frank

Wolfie and Drac left to go.

longknocker · 08-10-2012, 04:06 AM

Thanks For The Reviews, Brother!

STEVE S · 08-10-2012, 07:02 AM

Thanks for this interesting review, I am letting my box rest for a little while.

icehog3 · 08-10-2012, 10:55 PM

#4 was the Lil Wolfie, which I just finished.

Started off with...you guessed it, a pepper blast. Mellowed out after a few draws to a relatively pleasant earthy profile, and did not deviate from there. About 2/3rds of the way through, I was completely bored and underwhelmed, and I set Wolfie down.

Sorry for the short review, but there really isn't much to say about this one....needless to say, at $8-9 bucks, I would not buy another.

So the rankngs through 4:

1. Lil Mummy
2. Lil Wolfie (tie)
2. Lil Face (tie)
3. Lil Frank

Coach Deg · 08-11-2012, 05:23 AM

Thank you for the reviews. Never been a Tat fan, but I thought I would give these a shot. Now I might just pass.

icehog3 · 08-11-2012, 08:01 AM

I understand, Mike.... I have no plans to revisit any of the first 4.

It's bumming me a little, I truly went into this with an open mind, as I have enjoyed several NCs that I have smoked this year....but these have done little for me so far.

Ogre · 08-11-2012, 08:12 AM

Admiral, I honestly believe these cigars will need some rest before reaching peak. I have smoked the full size of these sticks and liked them. I am going to let mine sit for at least the next 6 months.

icehog3 · 08-20-2012, 10:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ogre

Admiral, I honestly believe these cigars will need some rest before reaching peak. I have smoked the full size of these sticks and liked them. I am going to let mine sit for at least the next 6 months.

Looks like I will get to re-do the Lil Monster reviews in 6 months thanks to Black Coral (John), Larry (Ogre) and the FLA Crew.

longknocker · 08-21-2012, 04:00 AM

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Originally Posted by icehog3

Looks like I will get to re-do the Lil Monster reviews in 6 months thanks to Black Coral (John), Larry (Ogre) and the FLA Crew.

Black Coral · 08-23-2012, 07:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by icehog3

Looks like I will get to re-do the Lil Monster reviews in 6 months thanks to Black Coral (John), Larry (Ogre) and the FLA Crew.

You are so welcome Icehog. Look forward to smoking them and seeing a new review.

We know you loved the first round!!

icehog3 · 08-24-2012, 12:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Black Coral

You are so welcome Icehog. Look forward to smoking them and seeing a new review.

We know you loved the first round!!

VirtualSmitty · 08-24-2012, 04:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by icehog3

Is that a Ghurka Tom!?

icehog3 · 05-04-2013, 11:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by icehog3

Looks like I will get to re-do the Lil Monster reviews in 6 months thanks to Black Coral (John), Larry (Ogre) and the FLA Crew.

OK, took 8 1/2 months, but I finally broke open the "rested" Lil Monster stash tonight.

First up was the Lil Drac, the last one I smoked on the first go-round.

The pepper has faded, so that is the good. So has the complexity, that was the bad. Most of the cigar was a mild, mainly straight tobacco profile. About half way through I got an unpleasant sour flavor for a bit, which thankfully faded after a few minutes. Got one of the strangest flavors I have ever gotten from a cigar at another point, tasted like a McDonalds regular hamburger. Unfortunately, I don't like McDonalds.

Frankly, I remember enjoying the Lil Drac more when it was "fresh"....though I am not a big fan of pepper, it smoothed out with some decent complexity last time, and all the things that were enjoyable about it last time were gone.

So far, the theory that resting these for 6 (or more) months will improve them isn't holding true for me.

I will try to get to the next one early next week.

Silound · 08-11-2012, 08:18 AM

Tom,

I agree with Larry on this one. Most of the other October Tats that I've smoked were FAR and away better with a little time on them. The pepper mellows out quite nicely and it has a far more earthy profile.

If you'd like one, I think I still have a Boris or two and a couple Wolfmans left I'd send you to try.

icehog3 · 08-11-2012, 12:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ogre

Admiral, I honestly believe these cigars will need some rest before reaching peak. I have smoked the full size of these sticks and liked them. I am going to let mine sit for at least the next 6 months.

Maybe I will grab another batch down the line and do this again, Larry, that makes sense.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Silound

Tom,

I agree with Larry on this one. Most of the other October Tats that I've smoked were FAR and away better with a little time on them. The pepper mellows out quite nicely and it has a far more earthy profile.

If you'd like one, I think I still have a Boris or two and a couple Wolfmans left I'd send you to try.

If you would like to do a trade, I would love to try one of each....PM me if there is something you would like to try that I can send your way.

08-07-2012, 05:16 AM	#1
688sonarmen Shipmate! Join Date: Mar 2009 First Name: Jake Location: Norwich, Ct Posts: 2,698 Trading: (17)	Re: Lil Monster reviews Sounds good Tom! I think I'll let mine sit a while.

08-07-2012, 05:35 AM	#2
Blak Smyth Think Blue! Join Date: Jun 2011 First Name: SD Location: THE WOOD Posts: 8,486 Trading: (52)	Re: Lil Monster reviews Thanks for doing this Tom, you got balls! __________________ SUPPORT OUR TROOPS

08-08-2012, 07:52 AM	#5
ChicagoWhiteSox Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Lil Monster reviews Thanks for taking one for the team Tom

08-10-2012, 12:14 AM	#6
icehog3 Admiral Douchebag Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tom Location: Clermont, Kentucky Posts: 71,782 Trading: (60)	Re: Lil Monster reviews #3 tonight after work....the Lil Face. This one started with a pepper blast, but unlike the Frank it wasn't on the tongue...right in the throat. Not pleasant. After a few draws, the pepper settled down, and the smoke took on a leathery, earthy profile. More pleasant than the pepper, but pretty boring (just like the full sized Face, the only full size Monster I have smoked) . I smoked it down to about an inch and a half before setting it down. The lighter part of the wrapper didn't want to seem to burn...disappointing, because I wanted to see if it might change the flavor. I will say that this one was fuller bodied than the previous two. Ranking them so far: Would I buy another one? Absolutely not. 1. Lil Mummy 2. Lil Face 3. Lil Frank Wolfie and Drac left to go. __________________ Thanks Dave, Julian, James, Kelly, Peter, Gerry, Dave, Mo, Frank, Týr and Mr. Mark!

08-10-2012, 04:06 AM	#7
longknocker Postwhore Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Greg Location: Mobile, Alabama Posts: 11,217 Trading: (82)	Re: Lil Monster reviews Thanks For The Reviews, Brother!

08-07-2012, 05:58 AM	#3
WittyUserName WOOOHOOO Join Date: Aug 2011 First Name: Adam Location: Virginia Posts: 1,455 Trading: (15)	Re: Lil Monster reviews awesome review Tom. I am looking forward to your wolfie and face reviews. Those are the two I have smoked so far. I think I am going to start next monday's herf with the mini mum. __________________ Check out the TROOP support Forums It is THIS easy to Support the troops

08-07-2012, 10:05 AM	#4
CRIMPS Benn/Seguin best friends Join Date: Sep 2010 First Name: Zach Location: North Texas Posts: 1,520 Trading: (50)	Re: Lil Monster reviews Thanks for sharing, Tom. This has been fun to read, so far. Your last statement, regarding the price tag, has been ringing in the back of my head as well. __________________ I'm a Dallas Stars fan. So, yes, this is a confusing time for me.

08-10-2012, 07:02 AM	#8
STEVE S Have My Own Room Join Date: Jan 2010 First Name: Steve Location: Coconut Creek, Fl. Posts: 1,092 Trading: (1)	Re: Lil Monster reviews Thanks for this interesting review, I am letting my box rest for a little while. __________________ Smoking cigars is a hobby and a great way to pass the time of day!

08-10-2012, 10:55 PM	#9
icehog3 Admiral Douchebag Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tom Location: Clermont, Kentucky Posts: 71,782 Trading: (60)	Re: Lil Monster reviews #4 was the Lil Wolfie, which I just finished. Started off with...you guessed it, a pepper blast. Mellowed out after a few draws to a relatively pleasant earthy profile, and did not deviate from there. About 2/3rds of the way through, I was completely bored and underwhelmed, and I set Wolfie down. Sorry for the short review, but there really isn't much to say about this one....needless to say, at $8-9 bucks, I would not buy another. So the rankngs through 4: 1. Lil Mummy 2. Lil Wolfie (tie) 2. Lil Face (tie) 3. Lil Frank __________________ Thanks Dave, Julian, James, Kelly, Peter, Gerry, Dave, Mo, Frank, Týr and Mr. Mark!

08-11-2012, 05:23 AM	#10
Coach Deg C O W eieio. Join Date: May 2009 First Name: Mike Location: Hudson, FL Posts: 2,853 Trading: (59)	Re: Lil Monster reviews Thank you for the reviews. Never been a Tat fan, but I thought I would give these a shot. Now I might just pass.

08-11-2012, 08:01 AM	#11
icehog3 Admiral Douchebag Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tom Location: Clermont, Kentucky Posts: 71,782 Trading: (60)	Re: Lil Monster reviews I understand, Mike.... I have no plans to revisit any of the first 4. It's bumming me a little, I truly went into this with an open mind, as I have enjoyed several NCs that I have smoked this year....but these have done little for me so far. __________________ Thanks Dave, Julian, James, Kelly, Peter, Gerry, Dave, Mo, Frank, Týr and Mr. Mark!

08-11-2012, 08:12 AM	#12
Ogre **CENSORED** Join Date: Apr 2010 First Name: Larry Location: Central Florida Posts: 12,068 Trading: (46)	Re: Lil Monster reviews Admiral, I honestly believe these cigars will need some rest before reaching peak. I have smoked the full size of these sticks and liked them. I am going to let mine sit for at least the next 6 months. __________________

08-11-2012, 08:18 AM	#19
Silound ex-CS Swamp Gorilla Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Somewhere in a swamp, south of sanity Posts: 802 Trading: (15)	Re: Lil Monster reviews Tom, I agree with Larry on this one. Most of the other October Tats that I've smoked were FAR and away better with a little time on them. The pepper mellows out quite nicely and it has a far more earthy profile. If you'd like one, I think I still have a Boris or two and a couple Wolfmans left I'd send you to try. __________________ Back in black, and better than ever! You can't keep a good gorilla down! LSU Geaux Tigers!