The Official Jameson Cigar Review Thread

[slcraiders]

As a reference to this thread, http://www.cigarsmokers.com/showthre...hlight=jameson , post your reviews in this thread:

Here is my take...

Brad Mayo was kind enough to drop me a PM requesting a review of his product. Thanks for dropping my name, Aaron. Several others are doing the same and I look forward to reading their opinions; especially on the other sizes. I lean toward smaller cigars, so Brad mailed out a few of the PC sized sticks from his line.

I do not usually comment on this aspect of a cigar, but the packaging (logo and label) offer a nice presentation…simple, yet classy. None of that bold, big, and gaudy stuff adorning cigars of several other makers (CAO, Gurkha etc.)

The construction and cap work were both nice. The cigar had the qualities I like in texture and firmness and was covered in a tasty looking dark brown Sumatra wrapper.

The prelight aroma was pleasant, but mild. Based on the wrapper and aroma, I thought I was about to partake in a mild cigar experience and lit her up…

The draw was somewhat tight and never really opened up. It was not plugged, nor was it painful to smoke or anything. I just had to work a little harder.

The ash was delicate and a nice shade of near white. The burn started razor sharp and lost its’ course slightly halfway in. Nothing more than a 1/3 inch swing.

The flavor was neutral and semi-sweet initially. I could not pinpoint any particular flavors but leather comes to mind. Smooth. The body was medium throughout. The flavor was medium as well, but leaned toward strong (which I like) at the core of the cigar. A nice spice became apparent ¼ of the way in and picked up in intensity all the way through to the two thirds point where it finished with that leather-like neutral earthiness again.

I would give this cigar a strong B+ grade (88 points). Age should bring out even more in this already good stick. Considering the price point (about $4 a cigar), I will definitely purchase some more of these.

Sorry, no pics. I was multi-tasking out in the garage while I smoked this…

[chefchris]

Of course you would post this at the exact same time as my review.

Well, here it is again.



I got these in Saturday and sat outside and smoke the Churchill 7x50 today.

First off, I was very impressed with this smoke. Way more than I was expecting.

I knew nothing about it and didn't read about the blend until after I had finished.

Wrapper: Sumatra
Binder: Honduras
Filler: Dominican Republic

I would not have guessed this was the blend. I was thinking it was chock full of Nicaraguan. The flavor was very similar to that of the Fumadore by DPG. I picked up lots of pepper and just good old fashioned tobacco. I would say this was medium maybe med-full.

Construction was great. No soft spots, no burn issues even outside. Couldn't ask for a more perfect draw.

Good job on a well made cigar, Jameson.

[Cabaiguan Juan]

Brad, where can one go to pick up some of your cigars? Are you in anyway connected with the whiskey? Sorry if you get asked that a lot.

[King Catfish]

I received a trio of Robustos from Brad (very attractive sticks!), and I will be reviewing hopefully this weekend.

[mrtr33]

Where to go:

https://www.jamesoncigars.com/store/index.php

[DeeDubya]

Three torpedos just aft of the bow in the starboard side. I'll tell you mullets about them when the smoke has cleared.

[DeeDubya]

Gents. The smoke has cleared. I have smoked 2 of the 3 short Torpedos that Brad sent me.

Although I am grateful for having the opportunity to try them, it is what a rep should do.

Let me first opologize for being an Aries. A little out of my control, it is what I am, blunt, to the point, with a severe lack of tactfulness.

The Jameson Short Torpedo did not impress me. At all. The burn was fair but not unmanageable. The aroma/flavor started with a dry, grassiness that reminded me of a machine rolled stick. About midway the flavors did begin to make some appearance. I could denote a little pepper/spicyness but totally lacking the earthiness or body of an aged Dominican filler. Toward the end the flavors finally stacked up into what tasted like a re-lit stick that had been sitting cold for an hour. The unpleasant aftertaste remained for a while.

The second was worse. It was lumpy and of course did not burn evenly. Flavors were still, well, just not there. I know these are in the lower price range but I have smoked much better for less.

I am in no way condemning the Jameson line of cigars. This is only one of the series and there can certainly be a hugh difference. Also, only two cigars are not a fair measure.