Nosotros - photography / review

jerseyjay · 03-22-2011, 08:24 AM

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I smoked my last Nosotros this past weekend and I can report that cigar definitely benefited from extra aging. In construction department, cigar had a well applied Nicaraguan Corojo wrapper with few dark running veins. If you enjoy looking at dark oily wrappers, Nosotros is an extreme opposite. I can probably go to Home Depot, buy an ultra fine sandpaper and you wouldn’t know the difference – it is that ‘sandy’ to touch. Burn has improved, drastically. With my very first sample, I recall sitting there for 1.5hr with a cigar in my left hand / a lighter in my right hand and performing a touch-up procedure for equal amount of time – it was annoying. Although the burn was far from being razor sharp, I only touched it up twice. Flavors – I can’t slice this cigar into 3s since there is definitely not enough complexity. Normal puffs and retrohale presented enjoyable spice on the lips, tongue and a small amount in the back of the throat. If you enjoy ‘wood’ in your taste, there is an abundance of it in Nosotros. I was able to pick up small amount of chocolate / coffee / cocoa. The amount of smoke on the 2nd/3rd puff was out of control. Photographing the nub and ensuring that I get sufficient amount of smoke was a piece of ‘cake.’ In conclusion, one would ask “Is Nosotros Worth The Box ?” Probably not. “Few singles ?” Yes. My expectation is extremely high when it comes to Dion’s Illusione brand and Jonathan’s Liga Privada brand. I hope they continue to innovate and continue to meet my expectation. Who knows, maybe some day we will see Nosotros Take 2.

md4958 · 03-22-2011, 08:46 AM

beautiful pics, but the last one with the curling smoke is awesome!

HollywoodQue · 03-22-2011, 09:28 AM

Beautiful photo's !!!!

smelly4tay · 03-22-2011, 09:40 AM

great review and photos!

N2 GOLD · 03-22-2011, 10:16 AM

That last-1 kicks A$$... Real Nice...

CRIMPS · 03-22-2011, 11:12 AM

Great photos! Love the curling smoke!

Lucky_Hippo · 03-22-2011, 12:01 PM

Nice pics. I didn't care for the 3 or 4 sticks that I smoked from this brand, but that's what makes this hobby interesting!

bonjing · 03-22-2011, 01:16 PM

The last picture is very nice, any chance of getting a larger copy to set as a background picture?

Adriftpanda · 03-22-2011, 04:26 PM

That is one of the coolest looking cigar picture, the last one that is.

Bill86 · 03-22-2011, 05:35 PM

Very awesome pictures!

I really wish I could say I enjoyed the Nosotros as much as the pictures of it. Oh well.

GAW · 03-22-2011, 06:22 PM

"I hope they continue to innovate and continue to meet my expectation. Who knows, maybe some day we will see Nosotros Take 2."

Dion and Drew have dissolved their business relationship - there will not be any future collaborative efforts. Announced publicly a few months ago.

jerseyjay · 03-22-2011, 08:35 PM

Thank you all for great feedback. Much appreciated. If you are interested, check out the blog to see 5 other photographs from this series. 'The Curl' is indeed my favorite photograph from this series.

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Originally Posted by bonjing

The last picture is very nice, any chance of getting a larger copy to set as a background picture?

Sure ! Send me PM with your email / resolution.

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Originally Posted by GAW

Dion and Drew have dissolved their business relationship - there will not be any future collaborative efforts. Announced publicly a few months ago.

I'm aware of the announcement and referenced it on the blog as well. How do you know that there will be no collaboration in the future ? Who knows what will happen in 5 / 10 / x years ?

68TriShield · 03-23-2011, 04:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Lucky_Hippo

Nice pics. I didn't care for the 3 or 4 sticks that I smoked from this brand, but that's what makes this hobby interesting!

I was underwhelmed by this 12 dollar cigar too.

SteelCityBoy · 01-01-2012, 08:57 AM

Smoked one of these for New Years Eve and was very satisfied with it. Having smoked the cg4, 88, hl, hl maddy, and 888 from the Illusione line up I can say that the Nosotros was definately a change of pace and nothing like the others I have smoked. I enjoyed the smoke very much and was happy to have experienced a piece of history in the Illusione line up. I would love to see this line continue one day and have a round 2 but only time will tell...

Skywalker · 01-01-2012, 09:14 AM

Sweet photos!!!

jerseyjay · 01-01-2012, 09:59 PM

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Originally Posted by SteelCityBoy

I would love to see this line continue one day and have a round 2 but only time will tell...

Ditto !

Which vitola did you smoke ?

SteelCityBoy · 01-02-2012, 04:53 AM

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Originally Posted by jerseyjay

Ditto !

Which vitola did you smoke ?

I smoked the toro 6x52.

Shawn hines · 01-02-2012, 08:50 AM

Wow, very nice photos. I just liked you on facebook and saved your blog to my favorites.

01-02-2012, 09:07 AM

when you get one that doesn't have burn issues it is a fantastic smoke.
and as usual, awsome photos jay. nice to see you here.

jerseyjay · 01-04-2012, 06:48 AM

Thanks guys !

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Originally Posted by SteelCityBoy

I smoked the toro 6x52.

I have tried few different sizes but don't think I have had a toro.

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Originally Posted by Shawn hines

Wow, very nice photos. I just liked you on facebook and saved your blog to my favorites.

Thanks ! Enjoy !

03-22-2011, 08:46 AM	#2
md4958 Captain Cannoli Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Moe Location: Suffield, CT Posts: 5,712 Trading: (62)	Re: Nosotros - photography / review beautiful pics, but the last one with the curling smoke is awesome! __________________ "One fart can foul the air for everyone" - Esteemed philosopher "If avoiding the nasty $hit is being a snob, them I am guilty as charged."- Same esteemed philosopher.

03-22-2011, 09:28 AM	#3
HollywoodQue Invictus Join Date: Oct 2010 First Name: Howard Location: In the "D" Posts: 3,119 Trading: (46)	Re: Nosotros - photography / review Beautiful photo's !!!!

03-22-2011, 09:40 AM	#4
smelly4tay S.H.I.T Greenhorn Join Date: Mar 2011 First Name: Dave Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 162 Trading: (0)	Re: Nosotros - photography / review great review and photos!

03-22-2011, 10:16 AM	#5
N2 GOLD MIND OVER MATTER... Join Date: Feb 2011 First Name: RICO Location: So. CAL 33° 44' 44" N / 117° 52' 0" W Posts: 2,330 Trading: (1)	Re: Nosotros - photography / review That last-1 kicks A$$... Real Nice... __________________ When I want your opinion, I'll give it to ya.

03-22-2011, 11:12 AM	#6
CRIMPS Benn/Seguin best friends Join Date: Sep 2010 First Name: Zach Location: North Texas Posts: 1,520 Trading: (50)	Re: Nosotros - photography / review Great photos! Love the curling smoke! __________________ I'm a Dallas Stars fan. So, yes, this is a confusing time for me.

03-22-2011, 12:01 PM	#7
Lucky_Hippo A Cigar = 42 Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Gary Location: Kansas Posts: 494 Trading: (2)	Re: Nosotros - photography / review Nice pics. I didn't care for the 3 or 4 sticks that I smoked from this brand, but that's what makes this hobby interesting! __________________ Who wants an orange whip? Orange whip? Orange whip? Three orange whips. -J.Candy

03-22-2011, 01:16 PM	#8
bonjing ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 3,970 Trading: (39)	Re: Nosotros - photography / review The last picture is very nice, any chance of getting a larger copy to set as a background picture?

03-22-2011, 04:26 PM	#9
Adriftpanda Peter's Daddy Join Date: May 2009 First Name: Huy Location: No one wants me Posts: 10,302 Trading: (74)	Re: Nosotros - photography / review That is one of the coolest looking cigar picture, the last one that is.

03-22-2011, 05:35 PM	#10
Bill86 Snob Join Date: Jul 2010 First Name: Bill Posts: 6,704 Trading: (67)	Re: Nosotros - photography / review Very awesome pictures! I really wish I could say I enjoyed the Nosotros as much as the pictures of it. Oh well.

03-22-2011, 06:22 PM	#11
GAW Still Watching My Back Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 51 Trading: (9)	Re: Nosotros - photography / review "I hope they continue to innovate and continue to meet my expectation. Who knows, maybe some day we will see Nosotros Take 2." Dion and Drew have dissolved their business relationship - there will not be any future collaborative efforts. Announced publicly a few months ago. __________________ "Why does a salmon rise? Why does a small boy cross the street just to kick a tin can?" Lee Wulff, The Atlantic Salmon

01-01-2012, 08:57 AM	#14
SteelCityBoy 7th Heaven Will Commeth!! Join Date: Sep 2011 First Name: Ken Location: * THE WOOD * -Cigar Zombies- Posts: 1,236 Trading: (21)	Re: Nosotros - photography / review Smoked one of these for New Years Eve and was very satisfied with it. Having smoked the cg4, 88, hl, hl maddy, and 888 from the Illusione line up I can say that the Nosotros was definately a change of pace and nothing like the others I have smoked. I enjoyed the smoke very much and was happy to have experienced a piece of history in the Illusione line up. I would love to see this line continue one day and have a round 2 but only time will tell... __________________ It's Just THIS Easy To Help Out The Troops

01-01-2012, 09:14 AM	#15
Skywalker BABOTL Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Dice Location: Galaxy Far Far Away Posts: 10,168 Trading: (18)	Re: Nosotros - photography / review Sweet photos!!! __________________ Smoke what you like!!!

01-02-2012, 08:50 AM	#18
Shawn hines Ready for something new Join Date: Nov 2011 First Name: Shawn Location: San Juan, Puerto Rico Posts: 363 Trading: (3)	Re: Nosotros - photography / review Wow, very nice photos. I just liked you on facebook and saved your blog to my favorites.

01-02-2012, 09:07 AM	#19
UpInSmoke Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Nosotros - photography / review when you get one that doesn't have burn issues it is a fantastic smoke. and as usual, awsome photos jay. nice to see you here.