Onyx mini belicoso

Don Fernando · 01-03-2009, 05:18 AM

SmokeyNL gave me this slightly box pressed 5 x 52 mini belicoso by Onyx, a cigar with a nice blackened Connecticut broadleaf wrapper, Nicaraguan binder and filler from Nicaragua, Peru and the Dominican republic. The predraw is fine, and the aroma is quite strong. I smell hay, like I am in a stable.

After lighting the cigar I notice that the draw is fine and that the cigar produces more than enough smoke. The flavors I taste are coffee with wood, but after half an inch the wood is replaced by chocolate. This flavor sticks with me until I reach the middle of the cigar and then a spicy black pepper joins the other flavors. After 2/3rd the chocolate fades away and wood comes in its place. Lots of flavor, medium bodied. Nice cigar

Would I buy this cigar again? Yes, reasonably priced, good quality, nice flavors. This could be a ‘must have’ stick in my humidor

Construction: 8 / 10
Draw: 7 / 10
Appearance: 8 / 10
Smoke & ash: 7 / 10
Burn: 8 / 10
Aroma (first part) 7 / 10
Aroma (middle part) 7 / 10
Aroma (last part) 7 / 10

01-03-2009, 05:20 AM

I like these for a mild stick, glad you enjoyed it

taltos · 01-03-2009, 05:32 AM

I love this cigar and make a point of always dry boxing them since they are known to have draw issues. Had one box that over half felt plugged on predraw before lighting. Dry boxing cured them. I try to keep a few of these on hand at all times.

01-03-2009, 06:09 AM

Ahh....the infamous 94 rated stogie on CA (the other CA

)....ya'll can have these...I smoked a few of them a few years ago, but only tasted ash and wood....not a favorite.

Skywalker · 01-03-2009, 07:09 AM

Very nice!!!

These are a favorite!!!

BlackIrish · 01-04-2009, 11:51 AM

Nice review. I've enjoyed the Onyx Reserves that I've smoked, but I don't buy them anymore because there are just too many others that are better at this price point.

jjirons69 · 01-08-2009, 10:10 AM

I really like the full, dark Onyx smokes. Glad you enjoyed it.

Studebaker · 01-10-2009, 01:40 PM

I usually pick up a 5er of Onyx Reserves whenever I'm in the JR store (every 6 months or so), they're a favorite everyday cigar.

Catfish · 01-23-2009, 03:40 PM

Forgive me but judging by the size of that stick compared to your hand, are you certain that's not a Torbusto? I've smoked many, many a mini and either you have small hands or that's the biggest Mini-beli i've ever seen.

Mr B · 01-23-2009, 03:53 PM

Nice review. Thanks

Catfish · 01-24-2009, 12:13 PM

my mistake. picked up a torbusto last night and I change my original opinion.

01-25-2009, 03:49 AM

The Onyx line was my first introduction into the world of Maduro leaf wrappers...I loved them at the time! I agree with Don's commentary..good flavors, great price....its also a great cigarto have on hand should you have a cigar "smoking" guest joining you...Great review as expected from you Don...

01-03-2009, 05:18 AM	#1
Don Fernando Postwhore Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Ferdinand Location: Singapore Posts: 10,064 Trading: (29)	Onyx mini belicoso SmokeyNL gave me this slightly box pressed 5 x 52 mini belicoso by Onyx, a cigar with a nice blackened Connecticut broadleaf wrapper, Nicaraguan binder and filler from Nicaragua, Peru and the Dominican republic. The predraw is fine, and the aroma is quite strong. I smell hay, like I am in a stable. After lighting the cigar I notice that the draw is fine and that the cigar produces more than enough smoke. The flavors I taste are coffee with wood, but after half an inch the wood is replaced by chocolate. This flavor sticks with me until I reach the middle of the cigar and then a spicy black pepper joins the other flavors. After 2/3rd the chocolate fades away and wood comes in its place. Lots of flavor, medium bodied. Nice cigar Would I buy this cigar again? Yes, reasonably priced, good quality, nice flavors. This could be a ‘must have’ stick in my humidor Construction: 8 / 10 Draw: 7 / 10 Appearance: 8 / 10 Smoke & ash: 7 / 10 Burn: 8 / 10 Aroma (first part) 7 / 10 Aroma (middle part) 7 / 10 Aroma (last part) 7 / 10 __________________ check out my reviews on my blog.

01-03-2009, 05:20 AM	#2
SmokeyNL Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Onyx mini belicoso I like these for a mild stick, glad you enjoyed it

01-03-2009, 05:32 AM	#3
taltos Really, really old Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Paul Location: Saugus, MA Posts: 2,486 Trading: (3)	Re: Onyx mini belicoso I love this cigar and make a point of always dry boxing them since they are known to have draw issues. Had one box that over half felt plugged on predraw before lighting. Dry boxing cured them. I try to keep a few of these on hand at all times.

01-03-2009, 06:09 AM	#4
mooremedic Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Onyx mini belicoso Ahh....the infamous 94 rated stogie on CA (the other CA)....ya'll can have these...I smoked a few of them a few years ago, but only tasted ash and wood....not a favorite.

01-03-2009, 07:09 AM	#5
Skywalker BABOTL Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Dice Location: Galaxy Far Far Away Posts: 10,168 Trading: (18)	Re: Onyx mini belicoso Very nice!!! These are a favorite!!! __________________ Smoke what you like!!!

01-04-2009, 11:51 AM	#6
BlackIrish MassHole Militia Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Eddie Location: Bunker Hill Posts: 1,395 Trading: (55)	Re: Onyx mini belicoso Nice review. I've enjoyed the Onyx Reserves that I've smoked, but I don't buy them anymore because there are just too many others that are better at this price point. __________________

01-08-2009, 10:10 AM	#7
jjirons69 Haberdasher Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Jamie Location: Chucktown, SC Posts: 4,120 Trading: (94)	Re: Onyx mini belicoso I really like the full, dark Onyx smokes. Glad you enjoyed it. __________________ Somebody has to go back and get a chitload of dimes

01-10-2009, 01:40 PM	#8
Studebaker Still Watching My Back Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Piedmont Triad, NC Posts: 95 Trading: (0)	Re: Onyx mini belicoso I usually pick up a 5er of Onyx Reserves whenever I'm in the JR store (every 6 months or so), they're a favorite everyday cigar. __________________ "I know God won't give me anything I can't handle. I just wish He didn't trust me so much."

01-23-2009, 03:40 PM	#9
Catfish ΜΟΛΩΝ ΛΑΒΕ MO FUGGA! Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: David Location: Lakeland, Fl. Posts: 1,707 Trading: (24)	Re: Onyx mini belicoso Forgive me but judging by the size of that stick compared to your hand, are you certain that's not a Torbusto? I've smoked many, many a mini and either you have small hands or that's the biggest Mini-beli i've ever seen. __________________ 1: It's ALWAYS Loaded. 2: Do Not Point It At Something Unless You Mean To Destroy It. 3: On Target, On Trigger. Off Target, Off Trigger. 4: Be Sure Of Your Target And What's Behind It.Join The NRA

01-23-2009, 03:53 PM	#10
Mr B Livin' in a Van.... Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: North Bay Area, CA Posts: 3,233 Trading: (79)	Re: Onyx mini belicoso Nice review. Thanks

01-24-2009, 12:13 PM	#11
Catfish ΜΟΛΩΝ ΛΑΒΕ MO FUGGA! Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: David Location: Lakeland, Fl. Posts: 1,707 Trading: (24)	Re: Onyx mini belicoso my mistake. picked up a torbusto last night and I change my original opinion. __________________ 1: It's ALWAYS Loaded. 2: Do Not Point It At Something Unless You Mean To Destroy It. 3: On Target, On Trigger. Off Target, Off Trigger. 4: Be Sure Of Your Target And What's Behind It.Join The NRA

01-25-2009, 03:49 AM	#12
ScottishSmoker Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Onyx mini belicoso The Onyx line was my first introduction into the world of Maduro leaf wrappers...I loved them at the time! I agree with Don's commentary..good flavors, great price....its also a great cigarto have on hand should you have a cigar "smoking" guest joining you...Great review as expected from you Don...

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