CI Blendlab ZF-544

AUguy · 03-28-2011, 05:34 PM

I have not done many reviews so don't expect too much from this.

ZF-544
5x44
Wrapper: Triple fermented Costa Rican Maduro
Binder: Jalapa Viso
Filler: Dominican Seco, Honduran Ligero, Nicaraguan Viso
Strength: medium
Price: $4.00

Construction: No soft spots and no big veins. Good looking cigar

First Third: Started bland with just a hint of spice. Not much going on the first half inch. At 1 inch a strong leather with some coffee and spice appeared all at once. Ash fell off at 1.5 inches.

Second Third: Leather, wood, coffee with a slight spice. Almost salty aftertaste.

Final Third: The wrapper split pretty bad at this point. The leather and wood continued but with a bitter aftertaste. The bitterness left after a few puffs and it was back to leather, wood, and coffee but with a creamy aftertaste. The spice was almost completely gone at this point. Despite the split wrapper the burn was flawless.

Overall this was not a bad smoke at all. I usually prefer more full bodied cigars but this was a medium bodied treat. For 4 bucks a stick I would definitely buy a few more of these before they are gone. The blendlab cigars are only made in small batches. The blendlab concept is pretty unique. If you have not tried any of these then go read up on them at cigars international.

03-28-2011, 05:44 PM

Great review & pics William.....

Btw.....Did you move to PA?

AUguy · 03-28-2011, 05:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by whodeeni

Great review & pics William.....

Btw.....Did you move to PA?

No, I am working in NJ until mid July.

HollywoodQue · 03-28-2011, 06:42 PM

Thanks for the review brother

swh127 · 03-28-2011, 07:19 PM

Thank you for the review. I am also a fan of the blend lab. You get to try different blend combinations without being biased by the band.

Scottw · 03-28-2011, 07:20 PM

I smoked one of these a few weeks back and really enjoyed it.

03-28-2011, 05:34 PM	#1
AUguy The end is always near Join Date: Jul 2010 First Name: William Location: Troy, Alabama Posts: 266 Trading: (10)	CI Blendlab ZF-544 I have not done many reviews so don't expect too much from this. ZF-544 5x44 Wrapper: Triple fermented Costa Rican Maduro Binder: Jalapa Viso Filler: Dominican Seco, Honduran Ligero, Nicaraguan Viso Strength: medium Price: $4.00 Construction: No soft spots and no big veins. Good looking cigar First Third: Started bland with just a hint of spice. Not much going on the first half inch. At 1 inch a strong leather with some coffee and spice appeared all at once. Ash fell off at 1.5 inches. Second Third: Leather, wood, coffee with a slight spice. Almost salty aftertaste. Final Third: The wrapper split pretty bad at this point. The leather and wood continued but with a bitter aftertaste. The bitterness left after a few puffs and it was back to leather, wood, and coffee but with a creamy aftertaste. The spice was almost completely gone at this point. Despite the split wrapper the burn was flawless. Overall this was not a bad smoke at all. I usually prefer more full bodied cigars but this was a medium bodied treat. For 4 bucks a stick I would definitely buy a few more of these before they are gone. The blendlab cigars are only made in small batches. The blendlab concept is pretty unique. If you have not tried any of these then go read up on them at cigars international.

03-28-2011, 05:44 PM	#2
whodeeni Guest Posts: n/a	Re: CI Blendlab ZF-544 Great review & pics William..... Btw.....Did you move to PA?

03-28-2011, 06:42 PM	#4
HollywoodQue Invictus Join Date: Oct 2010 First Name: Howard Location: In the "D" Posts: 3,119 Trading: (46)	Re: CI Blendlab ZF-544 Thanks for the review brother

03-28-2011, 07:19 PM	#5
swh127 Still Watching My Back Join Date: Dec 2010 First Name: Scott Location: State College, PA Posts: 143 Trading: (3)	Re: CI Blendlab ZF-544 Thank you for the review. I am also a fan of the blend lab. You get to try different blend combinations without being biased by the band.

03-28-2011, 07:20 PM	#6
Scottw Going Commando Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Scott Location: Sussex, NJ Posts: 2,810 Trading: (6)	Re: CI Blendlab ZF-544 I smoked one of these a few weeks back and really enjoyed it. __________________ "Ray when someone asks you if your a GOD you say yes."