Tat Boris

RightAJ · 10-09-2010, 11:45 AM

Last year Pete Johnson released a slightly different version of the famed Frank from Halloween of 2008, with a different wrapper, called the Boris (after the actor who played Frankenstein in the movie). Since Halloween is coming up this year, I figured I'd finally get around to smoking this LE!

Pre-Light - No noticeable smells, but the wrapper is a beautiful coffee colored brown with minimal veins and a leathery touch.

First Third - Right away I can taste the slight minty note that I've heard so much about in this stick, combined with a mild-medium bodied earthy tobacco flavor. The smoke is abnormally cool, similar to a dry wine. The draw, ash, and burn are fantastic thus far, and the smoke itself is thick and white. A slight nutty spice character adds to the complexity of what seems to be a great cigar, though with a body lighter than I had expected.

Second Third - The body has beefed up a bit though the complex mix of flavors continues to be a mix of tobacco, mint, nut and some earthyness. I am in awe of the perfection achieved in construction by Pete on this stick, its is a joy not to have to baby the stick or worry about a tight draw.

Third Third - Moving into the last third, a cool spice takes the lead with some creamy nut and earthy flavors right behind. The texture of the smoke is continuing to intrigue me, and D/A/B are, big surprise, still great. I'm not noticing any heat near the nub, as the cool flavors and smoke seem to be consistent throughout. Definitely worth nubbing.

Conclusion and Score - This cigar was really 'different' for me (as I would expect from an LE), and it fits into a niche that I could see myself yearning for on occasion in the future. The smoke itself was cool, minty and dry, while the flavors included a complex mix of earth, mint, raw tobacco, nut, and spice. Construction was superb, and I really did enjoy this cigar, though it could have used a bit more in the body department. Even still, I would rate this stick a 91 and look forward to seeing it progress over time.

aj

PS More pics on my blog.
PPS Does anyone know of any other sticks that have a similar 'cool and dry' texture to the smoke? I thought it was pretty cool..

kelmac07 · 10-09-2010, 11:51 AM

Damn fine review AJ!!

hscmit · 10-09-2010, 12:02 PM

nice review.

I know it sounds a little out there, but I got some dry minty flavors from the naturals pimp stick.

kelmac07 · 10-09-2010, 12:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hscmit

I know it sounds a little out there, but I got some dry minty flavors from the naturals pimp stick.

I had to laugh out loud on that one!!

Gotta love Drew Estates names for sticks!!

James...

hscmit · 10-09-2010, 12:46 PM

no worries, I didnt name it

boom · 10-09-2010, 01:30 PM

Cant wait to light up the one gifted to me by Shvictor.....

10-09-2010, 01:32 PM

Spot-on review AJ thanks for sharing!

Regrettably this is one that I missed out on but still have hopes of coming across a couple in the future.

BeerAdvocate · 10-09-2010, 03:05 PM

Nice review. These are waaaay better than the Dracs

longknocker · 10-09-2010, 03:17 PM

Great Review!

MiamiE · 10-09-2010, 03:30 PM

My favorite Tatuaje!

Starscream · 10-09-2010, 03:58 PM

Any cigar named after Karloff has to live up to high expectations. I prefer Lugosi when it comes to horror, but Karloff is much more well-rounded and a better actor period.

If you don't know who Karloff is, he's the original Universal Pictures Frankenstein and the narrator for "The Grinch Who Stole Christmas" cartoon version.

EDIT: I'm sure most of you know who he is. It just seemed that he hasn't been properly represented in this thread.

elderboy02 · 10-09-2010, 07:13 PM

These cigars are great!

CasaDooley · 10-09-2010, 08:28 PM

Nice review AJ!

Louistogies · 10-09-2010, 10:16 PM

I'm gonna lite this cigar up on Halloween. Thanks for the review.

Bill86 · 10-10-2010, 01:13 AM

I've yet to light mine up, if it's anything like the frank than

. The drac was very meh....

EricF · 10-10-2010, 04:37 PM

I have some Drac's and some Boris's and still don't know which to light up for Halloween!

I'm confused!

SmokeyJoe · 10-10-2010, 09:09 PM

Boris Karloff as...

"The Monster"

Great review, AJ.

10-09-2010, 11:45 AM	#1
RightAJ Here Franky Franky Join Date: Oct 2009 First Name: aj Location: Philadelphia, PA Posts: 915 Trading: (3)	Tat Boris Last year Pete Johnson released a slightly different version of the famed Frank from Halloween of 2008, with a different wrapper, called the Boris (after the actor who played Frankenstein in the movie). Since Halloween is coming up this year, I figured I'd finally get around to smoking this LE! Pre-Light - No noticeable smells, but the wrapper is a beautiful coffee colored brown with minimal veins and a leathery touch. First Third - Right away I can taste the slight minty note that I've heard so much about in this stick, combined with a mild-medium bodied earthy tobacco flavor. The smoke is abnormally cool, similar to a dry wine. The draw, ash, and burn are fantastic thus far, and the smoke itself is thick and white. A slight nutty spice character adds to the complexity of what seems to be a great cigar, though with a body lighter than I had expected. Second Third - The body has beefed up a bit though the complex mix of flavors continues to be a mix of tobacco, mint, nut and some earthyness. I am in awe of the perfection achieved in construction by Pete on this stick, its is a joy not to have to baby the stick or worry about a tight draw. Third Third - Moving into the last third, a cool spice takes the lead with some creamy nut and earthy flavors right behind. The texture of the smoke is continuing to intrigue me, and D/A/B are, big surprise, still great. I'm not noticing any heat near the nub, as the cool flavors and smoke seem to be consistent throughout. Definitely worth nubbing. Conclusion and Score - This cigar was really 'different' for me (as I would expect from an LE), and it fits into a niche that I could see myself yearning for on occasion in the future. The smoke itself was cool, minty and dry, while the flavors included a complex mix of earth, mint, raw tobacco, nut, and spice. Construction was superb, and I really did enjoy this cigar, though it could have used a bit more in the body department. Even still, I would rate this stick a 91 and look forward to seeing it progress over time. aj PS More pics on my blog. PPS Does anyone know of any other sticks that have a similar 'cool and dry' texture to the smoke? I thought it was pretty cool.. __________________ My Blog-> ajstogies.blogspot.com Beer Blog->thehopscribe.blogspot.com

10-09-2010, 11:51 AM	#2
kelmac07 Resident Maduro Whore!! Join Date: Apr 2009 First Name: Mac Location: Newport News, VA Posts: 27,322 Trading: (218)	Re: Tat Boris Damn fine review AJ!! __________________ Dom in the MLB thread "I could probably get you to wear a Yankee hat for a Maduro!"

10-09-2010, 12:02 PM	#3
hscmit Have My Own Room Join Date: Sep 2010 First Name: James Location: no where Posts: 2,200 Trading: (4)	Re: Tat Boris nice review. I know it sounds a little out there, but I got some dry minty flavors from the naturals pimp stick.

10-09-2010, 12:46 PM	#5
hscmit Have My Own Room Join Date: Sep 2010 First Name: James Location: no where Posts: 2,200 Trading: (4)	Re: Tat Boris no worries, I didnt name it

10-09-2010, 01:30 PM	#6
boom Central Cali Cigar Crew Join Date: Mar 2009 First Name: Troy Location: Cen Cal Posts: 1,659 Trading: (107)	Re: Tat Boris Cant wait to light up the one gifted to me by Shvictor.....

10-09-2010, 01:32 PM	#7
SkinsFanLarry Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Tat Boris Spot-on review AJ thanks for sharing! Regrettably this is one that I missed out on but still have hopes of coming across a couple in the future.

10-09-2010, 03:05 PM	#8
BeerAdvocate BeerHunter Join Date: Mar 2009 First Name: Travis Location: Topeka, KS Posts: 1,912 Trading: (45)	Re: Tat Boris Nice review. These are waaaay better than the Dracs __________________ *I Brew the Beer I Drink*

10-09-2010, 03:17 PM	#9
longknocker Postwhore Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Greg Location: Mobile, Alabama Posts: 11,113 Trading: (82)	Re: Tat Boris Great Review!

10-09-2010, 03:30 PM	#10
MiamiE I'm nuts for the place Join Date: Feb 2009 First Name: Erick Location: Miami, FL Posts: 2,892 Trading: (38)	Re: Tat Boris My favorite Tatuaje!

10-09-2010, 03:58 PM	#11
Starscream Knowhutimean, Vern? Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Andy Location: In a little town somewhere in the USA Posts: 10,237 Trading: (4)	Re: Tat Boris Any cigar named after Karloff has to live up to high expectations. I prefer Lugosi when it comes to horror, but Karloff is much more well-rounded and a better actor period. If you don't know who Karloff is, he's the original Universal Pictures Frankenstein and the narrator for "The Grinch Who Stole Christmas" cartoon version. EDIT: I'm sure most of you know who he is. It just seemed that he hasn't been properly represented in this thread. __________________ Insert quote here.

10-09-2010, 07:13 PM	#12
elderboy02 Lets Go Buckeyes! Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Dan Location: Cincinnati, OH Posts: 12,496 Trading: (133)	Re: Tat Boris These cigars are great!

10-09-2010, 08:28 PM	#13
CasaDooley Herf Crew of 2 Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Kevin Location: The birthplace of Fathers Day Posts: 2,465 Trading: (41)	Re: Tat Boris Nice review AJ! __________________ *Founding member of the Lilac City Dedicated Herfers*

10-09-2010, 10:16 PM	#14
Louistogies Area Fumado Join Date: Oct 2010 First Name: Louis Location: CA Posts: 474 Trading: (26)	Re: Tat Boris I'm gonna lite this cigar up on Halloween. Thanks for the review.

10-10-2010, 01:13 AM	#15
Bill86 Snob Join Date: Jul 2010 First Name: Bill Posts: 6,704 Trading: (67)	Re: Tat Boris I've yet to light mine up, if it's anything like the frank than . The drac was very meh....

10-10-2010, 04:37 PM	#16
EricF Ain't Never Gonna Leave Join Date: Oct 2010 First Name: Eric Location: Miramar, FL Posts: 7,003 Trading: (116)	Re: Tat Boris I have some Drac's and some Boris's and still don't know which to light up for Halloween! I'm confused! __________________ It might taste crummy, but at least it's huge.

10-10-2010, 09:09 PM	#17
SmokeyJoe Chief Wannastogie Lounge Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Joe Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 3,160 Trading: (28)	Re: Tat Boris Boris Karloff as... "The Monster" Great review, AJ. __________________ "I intend to smoke a good cigar to the glory of God..." ~ Charles H. Spurgeon, British Baptist preacher