Review Pass--Reviews

[chefchris]

Well, this is a close one.....both of these are from the less expensive category, but you got the isom right:

#15 JLP Petite Cedros ISOM
#18 CI Legend Orange Label.....Rocky Patel

Wow! I have to say I'm very surprised. Especially by that CI Legend. Heck even the JLP, I've had a hand full of them and didn't think they were worth a crap. Shows what I know.

Makes you wonder if you decide how good a smoke is gonna be by looking at the band.
Funny story about how your brain can affect your experience. Link

I'll definately be picking up both of these cigars.

So what does that make me? Kinda right?

[ashauler]

Wow! I have to say I'm very surprised. Especially by that CI Legend. Heck even the JLP, I've had a hand full of them and didn't think they were worth a crap. Shows what I know.

Makes you wonder if you decide how good a smoke is gonna be by looking at the band.
Funny story about how your brain can affect your experience. Link

I'll definately be picking up both of these cigars.

So what does that make me? Kinda right?

Yep, so far the only person to guess both cigars correctly is Ken......everybody else is 1 of 2.

[bigwhiteash]

Hehe... Nice reviews

That Legend almost didn't make it to you, It was one of two I recieved in a sampler a while back. The first one left me wondering why I should spend more than $3.00 on any cigar

[chefchris]

Hehe... Nice reviews

That Legend almost didn't make it to you, It was one of two I recieved in a sampler a while back. The first one left me wondering why I should spend more than $3.00 on any cigar

I really appreciate it. It was an excellent cigar.
Who knows ... maybe I'll get a box.

[WOXOF]

Here's my reviews, I'm going to keep them short and simple. I probably totally screwed these up. My taste buds have been a little off since getting over a sinus infection.

Cigar #7

This was a robusto size with a maduro wrapper. Construction was below average with a toothy wrapper and simple cap. The cigar started off a little harsh but settled down into notes of leather and sweet tobacco. The flavors didn't change much throughout the smoke. I did begin to pick up a little spice around halfway. The draw was a little loser than I prefer and the overall taste was a little rough around the edges.

I would say this was a from the lower price range.


Cigar #10

This was a toro sized cigar with a very dark and oily maduro wrapper. Construction was good and firm with a nice cap. This cigar started off a lot nicer than #7. From the first few puffs this cigar was dominated by flavors off well aged tobacco. It had a nice sweetness to it and a very subtle spice that complimented it very nicely. I didn't notice many changes in the flavor profile. It stayed in the medium body range for me but full flavored and very enjoyable.

I would say this is from the upper price range.

[bigwhiteash]

Here's my reviews, I'm going to keep them short and simple. I probably totally screwed these up. My taste buds have been a little off since getting over a sinus infection.

Cigar #7

This was a robusto size with a maduro wrapper. Construction was below average with a toothy wrapper and simple cap. The cigar started off a little harsh but settled down into notes of leather and sweet tobacco. The flavors didn't change much throughout the smoke. I did begin to pick up a little spice around halfway. The draw was a little loser than I prefer and the overall taste was a little rough around the edges.

I would say this was a from the lower price range.


Cigar #10

This was a toro sized cigar with a very dark and oily maduro wrapper. Construction was good and firm with a nice cap. This cigar started off a lot nicer than #7. From the first few puffs this cigar was dominated by flavors off well aged tobacco. It had a nice sweetness to it and a very subtle spice that complimented it very nicely. I didn't notice many changes in the flavor profile. It stayed in the medium body range for me but full flavored and very enjoyable.

I would say this is from the upper price range.

Survey SAYS.......

CORRECT

Cigar #7 was a Cuesta Rey Robusto #7, retail value of $3.75
Cigar #10 was a Gurkha G3 Toro, Retail value $7.50

Nicely played

[WOXOF]

Survey SAYS.......

CORRECT

Cigar #7 was a Cuesta Rey Robusto #7, retail value of $3.75
Cigar #10 was a Gurkha G3 Toro, Retail value $7.50

Nicely played

Sweet, I may have to get some of those G3's.

[Maduro Man]

Ok…Very strange review for me. I smoked both of these sticks one right after the other with an hour break (and about 3 Crown on the rocks) in between. I found both of these sticks to be VERY enjoyable and VERY similar. Although stick #13 burned a little uneven they both tasted very strong but mild.

Stick # 23 toasted nicely, once lit gave a wonderful bouquet. I enjoyed this stick down to burning my fingers. It was a bold stick with a lot of intense flavor that never turned into a harsh flavor. I was able to smoke this stick for over an hour, getting lots of length on the ash before having to tap it off. Once again, this was a VERY enjoyable stick.

Stick #13 (this is also my lucky number) also toasted nicely and gave off a more mellow bouquet then # 23. This stick burned very quickly and as stated above a little uneven.(Maybe because I had 3 crown on the rocks in me) but like I said a very enjoyable smoke. Was not able to get any length on the ash due to the fact of the quick burn but I really enjoyed this stick. It had very strong flavors of spice, mint and coffee. Let this one go out with only a quarter of a stick left. That is how satisfied I was.

I usually smoke a cigar every other day. With these two done in the same night, I haven’t had the urge to smoke for a few days now. But today is another day. I would guess that both of these sticks are of the upper end of the price range. At least they tasted that way. Plus I enjoyed the hell out of both of them!!! Really would like to know what I smoked!!!