Puro Pot Pass III

[Irish79]

So, I had the chance to smoke the puro last night. Here is my first attempt at a review of any kind.

Size: 6x52 W
Wrapper: Colorado Maduro
Beverage: Water
Tunes: GN'R Pandora station

Initial Inspection:
Nice tobacco smell. Good construction with a slight tear in the wrapper, probably courtesy of the USPS... :) At this point I ruled out Cuban due to the construction of the triple cap.

Cut & Light:
The cap cut easily and popped off like a top hat. Draw is perfect for me, as I like it on the easier side of things. Lighting the puro produced a good amount of smoke, which is something else I like. This cigar is starting to make me smile.

1st Third:
My first draw or two seemed to produce some nice spice, which disappeared immediately. This was both puzzling and disappointing. I ruled out Nicaraguan at this point. At about the inch mark, 1/4 of the mottled gray ash crumbled away lengthwise, leaving me with a goofy looking ash. The remainder fell off at the 1.5" mark. I was focused on the ash because the puro didn't seem to give me much. Nothing too exciting going on.

2nd Third:
More of the same. Dare I say almost boring? Maybe I'm not relaxed enough, anticipating my failure of this "test".

3rd Third:
Seems to be a medium stick. Burn has been even the entire time and a nice volume of smoke. Detecting some earthy & woodsy elements now along with a bit more bite.

Verdict & Guess:
Good construction with an even burn and the sort of draw and volume of smoke that I enjoy. The stick just didn't seem to tickle my taste buds, though, like Nelson, so I'm going to guess HONDURAN.

Bring it on Mark. I'm sure you have something "good" for me...

[mrtr33]

Good construction with an even burn and the sort of draw and volume of smoke that I enjoy. The stick just didn't seem to tickle my taste buds, though, like Nelson, so I'm going to guess HONDURAN.

Nelson tickles your taste buds?

You are correct, sir! The cigar was a Punch Gran Puro. Nicely done.

Give me a day or so to get your sig tag to you. I kind of wasn't expecting so many winners this year. This is either due to poor planning on my part, or the level of tasting skill ya'll have developed over time. I tend to believe it's the latter.

I'll also PM you LawDog2006's addy.

Again, congrats.

[buzz]

Nice Dan - didn't you win last year too?

[goes and uses the search function]

Well, you sorta won last year, this time it's official though.

-Buzz

[LawDog2006]

Nice job Irish! Guess the pot won't be that big when it gets here!

[Irish79]

Nelson tickles your taste buds?

Hmm, yeah, I misspoke there. Thanks for letting in on this thing late and giving me an opportunity to win on my own this year. I'll be looking forward to the next edition. Bring on my nice new sig tag.

I hope you're ready LawDog2006, because I have a nice stick for you to review.

[mrtr33]

Sig tag sent - I found another deserving sig tag (IMHO).

Congrats again, Dan.

[Tdre977]

OK, just got the package and all looks well, wont get a chance to smoke it until probably wed/Thurs. Ready the loser tag!

[Tdre977]

OK, here goes nothing....

Size: 6.25x52 Belicoso?

Wrapper: Corojo?

Strength: med-full

Appearance: Nice construction, a little bumpy, medium color.

Nice spicy kick to it with a underlying sweetness (in a very heterosexual way) developed into a complex smoke, toasty/creamy. White ash, held on for about 1 inch.

My guess......., a very enjoyable NICARAGUAN puro

[LawDog2006]

My guess......., a very enjoyable NICARAGUAN puro

Nope, it was an Augusto Reyes Nativo from the DOMINICAN REPUBLIC!!!

[ndv21]

Nelson tickles your taste buds?

I have no recollection of the event in question. LOL.

Congrats Dan!

[Irish79]

Here's my new sig tag. Great job, Mark.

My puts:
RP Summer 2009
RASS (Mar 08)
Padron 4000 Maduro

I have LawDog2006's addy, so I'll get these boxed up and I plan on shipping Thursday, so they should arrive by next Monday.

[Irish79]

Outbound today. DC# 0304 0370 0000 3961 6622

Good luck, Erik!

[LawDog2006]

Outbound today. DC# 0304 0370 0000 3961 6622

Good luck, Erik!

Alright, I just got the package in the mail and everything looks good. I appreciate your patience with my schedule, off last week at training and this week is packed with appointments and events. I'll let it sit in the humi for a day or so and intend to smoke it Wednesday.