Noob Contest blind review

[GreekGodX]

As some of you may have noticed I had a "Noob name where my avatar came from contest". Well the winners (which was everyone that responded with a correct answer), was given 1 blind stick and they will post the review here.

Let the fun begin

[Poronico]

My cold is about subsided, going to give it a few days after I feel that I have my full sense of taste back and give it a go

[MrOneEyedBoh]

Same with me I caught this sinus infection. Not sure if it is from me starting to smoke cigars, or maybe its a coincidence. I'm on day two of the sickness, so should only be for another few days. I'm going to get some meds from the doc today.

Can we get maybe some clues on what the mystery stick is?

[Poronico]

Originally Posted by MrOneEyedBoh

Same with me I caught this sinus infection. Not sure if it is from me starting to smoke cigars, or maybe its a coincidence. I'm on day two of the sickness, so should only be for another few days. I'm going to get some meds from the doc today.

Can we get maybe some clues on what the mystery stick is?

I doubt its a coincidence, I have been talking to people all over the continental US and people are coming down with this pretty wicked bug all over the place. I have been getting better, then one day I will feel worse and then get better again. This is the first night I have been able to sleep all the way through without coughing myself awake so I think that's a good sign. Hope you feel better brother

[MrOneEyedBoh]

Originally Posted by Poronico

I doubt its a coincidence, I have been talking to people all over the continental US and people are coming down with this pretty wicked bug all over the place. I have been getting better, then one day I will feel worse and then get better again. This is the first night I have been able to sleep all the way through without coughing myself awake so I think that's a good sign. Hope you feel better brother

Thanks man. My Girlfriend just now started with it deff my fault. Ohwell haha. Give some and take some. ANyways, I today too started to cough and that means its packing its bags and its outta here.

[Poronico]

Originally Posted by MrOneEyedBoh

Thanks man. My Girlfriend just now started with it deff my fault. Ohwell haha. Give some and take some. ANyways, I today too started to cough and that means its packing its bags and its outta here.

Make sure when taking mucinex to increase your water intake by well a **** ton... try to drink over 2 gallons a day if you can swing it. The water will thin the mucus and you can expectorate it that much quicker with the guaifenacin aka the active ingredient in mucinex.

[pnoon]

Originally Posted by MrOneEyedBoh

Can we get maybe some clues on what the mystery stick is?

Then it wouldn't be a blind review then, would it? haha

[GreekGodX]

Originally Posted by pnoon

Then it wouldn't be a blind review then, would it? haha

A very wise man.

[GreekGodX]

Clues?


How much does that tell you?

[Starscream]

Originally Posted by GreekGodX

Clues?


How much does that tell you?

Pepin Blue?

[Poronico]

Blind Cigar


Impression;
Construction is a little iffy on this one, there are a few blemishes on the wrapper that could prove to be trouble, even though the major flaw was due to the band being removed prematurely. It is a very dark oily slightly vein y box press cigar.

Pre-Lite;
Initial pre-lite smell is quite rich with leather and chocolate, and slightly sweet on the lips. Test draw is slightly tight but shouldnt affect the enjoyability of the cigar.

1st third;
Slightly peppery on the start with under notes of cedar and something I cant quite put my thumb on. Smoke is thin and tough to come by, but the ash is tight and with little flaking. The burn is quite uneven, easy enough to touch up. About ½" into the smoke the flavors remained the same but mellowed out quite a bit. It reminds me alot of a CAO MX2.

2nd third;
The draw is getting better and the burn evened out, but the smoke is still hard to come by. Peppery leather and cedar are still constant with hints of cocoa. The unidentified flavor from before is almost nutty but not quite. Strength toned down to what I would consider a medium-full smoke.

Final 3rd;
The blemish on the bottom 3rd of the smoke is now beginning to be an issue... Draw is flawless now and smoke is plentiful, but the wrapper is burning itself off the binder. It has moved to a more fuller body with a great deal of pepper and tobacco flavors. The wrapper burst into flames during a slight correction of the burn and I was forced to put it to sleep.

Conclusion;
From my experience I would give this a 7.5 due to construction issues and draw problems. The flavors were complex, full, and complimented each other quite well. This was right up my alley for a fuller body smoke. I would definitely revisit this cigar.

Thank you very much Christos for the opportunity to participate in your contest even though I overestimated my post whorishness, and to show my input with this blind review.

Originally Posted by Poronico

Blind Cigar


Impression;
Construction is a little iffy on this one, there are a few blemishes on the wrapper that could prove to be trouble, even though the major flaw was due to the band being removed prematurely. It is a very dark oily slightly vein y box press cigar.

Pre-Lite;
Initial pre-lite smell is quite rich with leather and chocolate, and slightly sweet on the lips. Test draw is slightly tight but shouldnt affect the enjoyability of the cigar.

1st third;
Slightly peppery on the start with under notes of cedar and something I cant quite put my thumb on. Smoke is thin and tough to come by, but the ash is tight and with little flaking. The burn is quite uneven, easy enough to touch up. About ½" into the smoke the flavors remained the same but mellowed out quite a bit. It reminds me alot of a CAO MX2.

2nd third;
The draw is getting better and the burn evened out, but the smoke is still hard to come by. Peppery leather and cedar are still constant with hints of cocoa. The unidentified flavor from before is almost nutty but not quite. Strength toned down to what I would consider a medium-full smoke.

Final 3rd;
The blemish on the bottom 3rd of the smoke is now beginning to be an issue... Draw is flawless now and smoke is plentiful, but the wrapper is burning itself off the binder. It has moved to a more fuller body with a great deal of pepper and tobacco flavors. The wrapper burst into flames during a slight correction of the burn and I was forced to put it to sleep.

Conclusion;
From my experience I would give this a 7.5 due to construction issues and draw problems. The flavors were complex, full, and complimented each other quite well. This was right up my alley for a fuller body smoke. I would definitely revisit this cigar.

Thank you very much Christos for the opportunity to participate in your contest even though I overestimated my post whorishness, and to show my input with this blind review.

is that a girls drink i see in your pic ?

[Poronico]

Couple more images that wouldn't fit in the post.

[kelmac07]

Nice review Jesse!!

I think I know what it is, just by looking at it!!! The review pretty much confirmed it!

[Zanaspus]

Originally Posted by coastietech

I think I know what it is, just by looking at it!!! The review pretty much confirmed it!

[Starscream]

Originally Posted by coastietech

I think I know what it is, just by looking at it!!! The review pretty much confirmed it!

Originally Posted by Zanaspus

If it's what I'm thinking it is, I've never had one that had the wrapper crack and come apart.

[Poronico]

Originally Posted by coastietech

I think I know what it is, just by looking at it!!! The review pretty much confirmed it!

Its good to hear that I like to think I dont have the pallet of a goat... but sometimes you never know

[GreekGodX]

Great review I definitely like the camera work too... Sorry about the wrapper, I would imagine it is due to me taking off the bands.

2 more reviews before we reveal the mystery stick

[Poronico]

Nah mate I don't do reviews with a flavored drink so I drink water with a bit of citrus to cleanse the pallet. LOL it almost sounded like I know what I am doing right there....