DBall's Newb Blind Taste Test Thread #2 - Page 5

Riff Raff · 02-17-2010, 02:03 PM

Wow! A twelve year old habano? I am impressed Dan! Being a newb to CCs it could be my unrefined palate that hinders my true appreciation of the finer stogies. It was a good smoke, but honestly I wouldn't say it wowed me. Three CCs in a row! Holy cow! You are pulling out all the stops here! Each new smoke in this blind taste test is the highlight of my week!

Montano · 02-17-2010, 04:11 PM

Without a doubt the oldest CC I've had

Perhaps the age is why it appeared old and wrinkled

It was a decent smoke, just nothing to write home about. I would smoke it again.

RevSmoke · 02-17-2010, 08:10 PM

Montano - good choice for a bourbon, Buffalo Trace is enjoyable.

02-19-2010, 09:25 PM

Great thread guys, keep up the good work. This is the first thread I hit when I log on to the site.

Thanks again!

Nimbus · 02-19-2010, 10:22 PM

Bill's first review; driving, smoking and taking pics at the same time scared the daylights out of me.

Very generous selection of cigars Dan.

E.J. · 02-19-2010, 11:01 PM

LOVE THESE THREADS!!!!!

Dan, I tip my hat to you.... FINE JOB!

Montano · 02-22-2010, 06:27 PM

I'm ready to smoke #5, but I don't see the reviews for #4 yet

02-22-2010, 08:13 PM

when is the next review?? *waiting*

DBall · 02-22-2010, 08:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Montano

I'm ready to smoke #5, but I don't see the reviews for #4 yet

That's because your counterpart is slackin'...

Riff Raff · 02-23-2010, 07:20 AM

? Wow. I thought we were doing one a week. My Bad. I have smoked # 4 and written the review. It will be up tonight. Promise, cross my heart and all that junk.

DBall · 02-23-2010, 08:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Riff Raff

? Wow. I thought we were doing one a week. My Bad. I have smoked # 4 and written the review. It will be up tonight. Promise, cross my heart and all that junk.

I'm only pickin' on ya. 1/week is what I was aiming for... more is ok, but one a week will make it stretch out a bit more

Riff Raff · 02-23-2010, 05:05 PM

Okay, okay. #4 is up! Quit your bellyaching!

DBall · 02-24-2010, 12:20 PM

Montano Cigar #4
**************

This cigar has some nice color to it. The wrapper has some rough edges on the cuts, seems to be from the veins. Pre-light draw was tight, and gave a basic tobacco flavor. The foot was also missing a small portion of the wrapper.

Initial flavor was not much of anything. Light amounts of smoke coming from the tight draw. I stabbed it with my poker, and that helped a bit. The first 3rd burned very uneven, but started to fix itself as the cigar progressed.

Not much changed as it moved to the second 3rd. Just a basic tobacco flavor, with minimal amounts of smoke. The burn was now even, and slow.

The cigar finished up much the same way it started, not a whole lot of flavor. If I had to guess, which of course I am, I would say this is the first NC cigar of the bunch. It wasn't a bad smoke, but I would not seek out more of them.

This was a mild smoke, and I would give it a 5.

DBall · 02-24-2010, 12:22 PM

Riff Raff Cigar #4
**************

Okay. Almost halfway through this and here we have a real beauty of a cigar. Check this gem out:

A gorgeous corojo wrapper that is nice and velvety! It has that nice redish brown and the pre-light draw is perfect with tastes of sweet tobacco and hay.

First light: Oh My! Nice tastes of coffee and chocolate with some sweet spice thrown in. I think I am in for a treat!

1/3rd: Spice with some pepper. The burn is a bit uneven but nothing to complain about. There is a nice lingering finish. The retro-hale gives some nice woody and toasted coconut flavors. TONS of smoke from this perfect draw. The ash held for about 1.5 inches.

2/3rd: The flavor has changed to a nice woody flavor. If I had to pin it down, I would (no pun intended) say deciduous, not evergreen. Oak. There is still some pepper and spice there as well. Retro-hale still has a toasty flavor. Very nice. The aroma this stogie gives off smells of chocolate a bit.

3/3rd: Still a dominate oak flavor with some earthy overtones. The retro-hale gave off more of those toasted coconut flavors.

I nubbed this little beauty and got plenty of cedar mixed in with the earthiness.

Overall: This was a damn fine cigar. Definitely medium-full bodied and LOTS of flavorful smoke. The draw was consistently perfect throughout. Would I buy this cigar? You're damn right I will. I loved this stick! Best one of the lot so far. I give it a 9.4!

That is all!

DBall · 02-24-2010, 12:25 PM

What they smoked:

2007 Romeo y Julieta Corona

Montano score: 5
Riff Raff score: 9.4

Now I just think that Nick does not like habanos...

issues · 02-24-2010, 12:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DBall

What they smoked:

2007 Romeo y Julieta Corona

Montano score: 5
Riff Raff score: 9.4

Now I just think that Nick does not like habanos...

I would agree.

From Bill's review it sounds like an amazing smoke...

I wonder if Nick's was a little over-humidified.

weak_link · 02-24-2010, 12:33 PM

I don't think I need to worry about Nick buying up all the cc's.

02-24-2010, 01:59 PM

lol. that is such a contrasting review. still excellent read.

Riff Raff · 02-24-2010, 02:57 PM

This stick definitely had that WOW factor for me! The RH in my humi is right about 62%. So the habanos really seem to like it I guess! I am starting to get what smoking CC's is all about! Me Like!!!!

Montano · 02-24-2010, 04:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DBall

Now I just think that Nick does not like habanos...

Perhaps that's a good thing, since I probably couldn't afford them

02-17-2010, 02:03 PM	#81
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 Wow! A twelve year old habano? I am impressed Dan! Being a newb to CCs it could be my unrefined palate that hinders my true appreciation of the finer stogies. It was a good smoke, but honestly I wouldn't say it wowed me. Three CCs in a row! Holy cow! You are pulling out all the stops here! Each new smoke in this blind taste test is the highlight of my week! __________________ "I am a simple man and enjoy the simple things in life as long as those simple things are the very best." Winston Churchill

02-17-2010, 04:11 PM	#82
Montano Bourbon IS a food group Join Date: Nov 2009 First Name: Nick Location: Central Cali Posts: 2,059 Trading: (33)	Re: DBall's Newb Blind Taste Test Thread #2 Without a doubt the oldest CC I've had Perhaps the age is why it appeared old and wrinkled It was a decent smoke, just nothing to write home about. I would smoke it again. __________________

02-17-2010, 08:10 PM	#83
RevSmoke Ain't Never Gonna Leave Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Todd Location: Northcentral woods of Wisconsin Posts: 6,807 Trading: (51)	Re: DBall's Newb Blind Taste Test Thread #2 Montano - good choice for a bourbon, Buffalo Trace is enjoyable. __________________ Todd__ "Smoke what you like, and enjoy it!"

02-19-2010, 09:25 PM	#84
cigarz Guest Posts: n/a	Re: DBall's Newb Blind Taste Test Thread #2 Great thread guys, keep up the good work. This is the first thread I hit when I log on to the site. Thanks again!

02-19-2010, 10:22 PM	#85
Nimbus ... Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: J Posts: 523 Trading: (7)	Re: DBall's Newb Blind Taste Test Thread #2 Bill's first review; driving, smoking and taking pics at the same time scared the daylights out of me. Very generous selection of cigars Dan.

02-19-2010, 11:01 PM	#86
E.J. I'm nuts for the place Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 3,218 Trading: (21)	Re: DBall's Newb Blind Taste Test Thread #2 LOVE THESE THREADS!!!!! Dan, I tip my hat to you.... FINE JOB!

02-22-2010, 06:27 PM	#87
Montano Bourbon IS a food group Join Date: Nov 2009 First Name: Nick Location: Central Cali Posts: 2,059 Trading: (33)	Re: DBall's Newb Blind Taste Test Thread #2 I'm ready to smoke #5, but I don't see the reviews for #4 yet __________________

02-22-2010, 08:13 PM	#88
MTBAlex Guest Posts: n/a	Re: DBall's Newb Blind Taste Test Thread #2 when is the next review?? waiting

02-23-2010, 07:20 AM	#90
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 ? Wow. I thought we were doing one a week. My Bad. I have smoked # 4 and written the review. It will be up tonight. Promise, cross my heart and all that junk. __________________ "I am a simple man and enjoy the simple things in life as long as those simple things are the very best." Winston Churchill

02-23-2010, 05:05 PM	#92
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 Okay, okay. #4 is up! Quit your bellyaching! __________________ "I am a simple man and enjoy the simple things in life as long as those simple things are the very best." Winston Churchill

02-24-2010, 12:20 PM	#93
DBall Cigar Jesus Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Dan Location: Rochester, NY Posts: 3,779 Trading: (46)	Re: DBall's Newb Blind Taste Test Thread #2 Montano Cigar #4 ************** This cigar has some nice color to it. The wrapper has some rough edges on the cuts, seems to be from the veins. Pre-light draw was tight, and gave a basic tobacco flavor. The foot was also missing a small portion of the wrapper. Initial flavor was not much of anything. Light amounts of smoke coming from the tight draw. I stabbed it with my poker, and that helped a bit. The first 3rd burned very uneven, but started to fix itself as the cigar progressed. Not much changed as it moved to the second 3rd. Just a basic tobacco flavor, with minimal amounts of smoke. The burn was now even, and slow. The cigar finished up much the same way it started, not a whole lot of flavor. If I had to guess, which of course I am, I would say this is the first NC cigar of the bunch. It wasn't a bad smoke, but I would not seek out more of them. This was a mild smoke, and I would give it a 5. __________________ --------Dan--------- My Music \| My Videos

02-24-2010, 12:22 PM	#94
DBall Cigar Jesus Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Dan Location: Rochester, NY Posts: 3,779 Trading: (46)	Re: DBall's Newb Blind Taste Test Thread #2 Riff Raff Cigar #4 ************** Okay. Almost halfway through this and here we have a real beauty of a cigar. Check this gem out: A gorgeous corojo wrapper that is nice and velvety! It has that nice redish brown and the pre-light draw is perfect with tastes of sweet tobacco and hay. First light: Oh My! Nice tastes of coffee and chocolate with some sweet spice thrown in. I think I am in for a treat! 1/3rd: Spice with some pepper. The burn is a bit uneven but nothing to complain about. There is a nice lingering finish. The retro-hale gives some nice woody and toasted coconut flavors. TONS of smoke from this perfect draw. The ash held for about 1.5 inches. 2/3rd: The flavor has changed to a nice woody flavor. If I had to pin it down, I would (no pun intended) say deciduous, not evergreen. Oak. There is still some pepper and spice there as well. Retro-hale still has a toasty flavor. Very nice. The aroma this stogie gives off smells of chocolate a bit. 3/3rd: Still a dominate oak flavor with some earthy overtones. The retro-hale gave off more of those toasted coconut flavors. I nubbed this little beauty and got plenty of cedar mixed in with the earthiness. Overall: This was a damn fine cigar. Definitely medium-full bodied and LOTS of flavorful smoke. The draw was consistently perfect throughout. Would I buy this cigar? You're damn right I will. I loved this stick! Best one of the lot so far. I give it a 9.4! That is all! __________________ --------Dan--------- My Music \| My Videos

02-24-2010, 12:25 PM	#95
DBall Cigar Jesus Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Dan Location: Rochester, NY Posts: 3,779 Trading: (46)	Re: DBall's Newb Blind Taste Test Thread #2 What they smoked: 2007 Romeo y Julieta Corona Montano score: 5 Riff Raff score: 9.4 Now I just think that Nick does not like habanos... __________________ --------Dan--------- My Music \| My Videos

02-24-2010, 12:33 PM	#97
weak_link The Stranger Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Eric Location: SF Bay Area, CA Posts: 1,263 Trading: (1)	Re: DBall's Newb Blind Taste Test Thread #2 I don't think I need to worry about Nick buying up all the cc's.

02-24-2010, 01:59 PM	#98
MTBAlex Guest Posts: n/a	Re: DBall's Newb Blind Taste Test Thread #2 lol. that is such a contrasting review. still excellent read.

02-24-2010, 02:57 PM	#99
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 This stick definitely had that WOW factor for me! The RH in my humi is right about 62%. So the habanos really seem to like it I guess! I am starting to get what smoking CC's is all about! Me Like!!!! __________________ "I am a simple man and enjoy the simple things in life as long as those simple things are the very best." Winston Churchill