CS Noob Adoption review for Oct.

Blues Tiger · 11-24-2008, 02:12 PM

This is a review for my noob "adoption" from the Club Stogie forum. I posted it there as well, but I posted here because most of us are now in the asylum.

This month I decided to review the Taboo Dominican Maduro that I received from MarkinCA for October. I am a big fan of the Taboo Twist so I was eager to see what the other cigars in the lineup are all about. For a maduro cigar, I thought the wrapper was lighter in color than I'm used to. It was a very nice brown leather color. The tobacco was bunched very nicely as shown in the photo below.

There were no noticeable imperfections on the wrapper and the cigar was a corona size. On to the smoke.

1st. Third
I toasted the foot with my colibri talon lighter and clipped off the cap with my trusty Palio cutter. The first blast of flavor I notice is a hint of toasted almonds with a caramel aftertaste. Not the normal chocolate flavor that I'm used to in a maduro cigar. The finish is very smooth. The burn is razor sharp. The draw is a little deliberate and firm. Ash is med-gray and firm.

2nd Third
Near flawless burn line and beautiful ash. Now I'm picking up a slight flavor of grapefruit and cedar in addition to the creamy caramel from before. Still a very nice aftertaste and finish. Draw has opened up perfectly.

Final Third
The cigar has been one of the best burning smokes I've ever had. The flavors are somewhat mild, but very good. The ash held on for a long time and remained firm even after gently falling off in the ashtray. Taboo has another very nice cigar in my opinion, and Rob can be expecting an order very soon! Thanks Mark for the great cigars last month brother, and I hope everyone finds this review helpful.

Jay

11-24-2008, 02:24 PM

Thanks for the review and pics! Welcome to the Asylum!

G G · 11-24-2008, 02:26 PM

Nice review, thanks.

Smokin Gator · 11-24-2008, 02:30 PM

I haven't had that one... thanks for the review.

Texan in Mexico · 11-24-2008, 03:17 PM

I received a bundle of these last week and am tearing thru them at a fast clip.

Nice review.

Very nice cigar for an everyday stick IMO.

Scottw · 11-24-2008, 03:24 PM

GOod review!!

Blues Tiger · 11-24-2008, 04:36 PM

Wow, I just realized this is my first post on the asylum! I guess I've been away from the boards too long.

MarkinAZ · 11-25-2008, 03:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Blues Tiger

Wow, I just realized this is my first post on the asylum! I guess I've been away from the boards too long.

No need to become a posting whore Jay

Nice review Jay and glad you enjoyed this stick. Now I guess I need to get my fanny in gear and send you out some more sticks huh? Hope you and your family have a Happy Thanksgiving Jay

Blues Tiger · 11-25-2008, 07:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MarkinCA

No need to become a posting whore Jay

Nice review Jay and glad you enjoyed this stick. Now I guess I need to get my fanny in gear and send you out some more sticks huh? Hope you and your family have a Happy Thanksgiving Jay

Same to you Mark. Have a Happy Thanksgiving!

MarkinAZ · 12-02-2008, 11:33 AM

Just finished one of these this morning with a cup of coffee. Great draw, flavor, and burn

11-24-2008, 02:12 PM	#1
Blues Tiger Just in from the Storm Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 18 Trading: (1)	CS Noob Adoption review for Oct. This is a review for my noob "adoption" from the Club Stogie forum. I posted it there as well, but I posted here because most of us are now in the asylum. This month I decided to review the Taboo Dominican Maduro that I received from MarkinCA for October. I am a big fan of the Taboo Twist so I was eager to see what the other cigars in the lineup are all about. For a maduro cigar, I thought the wrapper was lighter in color than I'm used to. It was a very nice brown leather color. The tobacco was bunched very nicely as shown in the photo below. There were no noticeable imperfections on the wrapper and the cigar was a corona size. On to the smoke. 1st. Third I toasted the foot with my colibri talon lighter and clipped off the cap with my trusty Palio cutter. The first blast of flavor I notice is a hint of toasted almonds with a caramel aftertaste. Not the normal chocolate flavor that I'm used to in a maduro cigar. The finish is very smooth. The burn is razor sharp. The draw is a little deliberate and firm. Ash is med-gray and firm. 2nd Third Near flawless burn line and beautiful ash. Now I'm picking up a slight flavor of grapefruit and cedar in addition to the creamy caramel from before. Still a very nice aftertaste and finish. Draw has opened up perfectly. Final Third The cigar has been one of the best burning smokes I've ever had. The flavors are somewhat mild, but very good. The ash held on for a long time and remained firm even after gently falling off in the ashtray. Taboo has another very nice cigar in my opinion, and Rob can be expecting an order very soon! Thanks Mark for the great cigars last month brother, and I hope everyone finds this review helpful. Jay Last edited by Blues Tiger; 11-24-2008 at 02:17 PM.

11-24-2008, 02:24 PM	#2
spincycle Guest Posts: n/a	Re: CS Noob Adoption review for Oct. Thanks for the review and pics! Welcome to the Asylum!

11-24-2008, 02:26 PM	#3
G G BR549 Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Greg Location: Taylor, FL. Posts: 12,701 Trading: (10)	Re: CS Noob Adoption review for Oct. Nice review, thanks.

11-24-2008, 02:30 PM	#4
Smokin Gator Just plain insane! Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: The Swamp Posts: 6,237 Trading: (106)	Re: CS Noob Adoption review for Oct. I haven't had that one... thanks for the review. __________________ Check out the Cigar Asylum Newbie Sampler Trade

11-24-2008, 03:17 PM	#5
Texan in Mexico Feeling at Home Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Travis Location: Puerto Morelos, Mexico Posts: 958 Trading: (0)	Re: CS Noob Adoption review for Oct. I received a bundle of these last week and am tearing thru them at a fast clip. Nice review. Very nice cigar for an everyday stick IMO.

11-24-2008, 03:24 PM	#6
Scottw Going Commando Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Scott Location: Sussex, NJ Posts: 2,810 Trading: (6)	Re: CS Noob Adoption review for Oct. GOod review!! __________________ "Ray when someone asks you if your a GOD you say yes."

11-24-2008, 04:36 PM	#7
Blues Tiger Just in from the Storm Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 18 Trading: (1)	Re: CS Noob Adoption review for Oct. Wow, I just realized this is my first post on the asylum! I guess I've been away from the boards too long.

12-02-2008, 11:33 AM	#10
MarkinAZ Formerly MarkinOR Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Mark Location: Sun City West, AZ Posts: 6,220 Trading: (40)	Re: CS Noob Adoption review for Oct. Just finished one of these this morning with a cup of coffee. Great draw, flavor, and burn __________________ "Don't worry, God will work out His plan for your life..." Psalm 138 8