Johnny O ~ Cazadore Pigtail ~ Jan 08

[ggiese]

I had a Johnny O Salomon before. Was good, but didn't burn too well. If I recall correctly, it was plugged pretty much through out.

Enough about that, so this the sign up thread for the group buy?

Absolutely love Johnny O's, but this sounds like one of the issue that comes from trying to smoke a Johnny O shortly after it's made. They could be somewhat on the wet side, causing them to burn funny or feel like they're plugged (e.g. "swelled up").

I personally let Johnny O's rest for a while in 60-65% rh until they've had a chance to dry out a tad, typically six months or more - just to be safe. They smoke FAR better afterwards.

Please put me on any split list someone puts together - great smoke at a great price!

[Mizicke5273]

The one I smoked, I got in a trade. I believe the person I got it from had it for a few months at least and then I ended up letting it sit for a while. Possibly a year even. So I don't know. Personally I think I just screwed up the light, I tend to do that sometimes still.

[mrtr33]

interested in a split........

[ggiese]

The one I smoked, I got in a trade. I believe the person I got it from had it for a few months at least and then I ended up letting it sit for a while. Possibly a year even. So I don't know. Personally I think I just screwed up the light, I tend to do that sometimes still.

...and there are those Johnny O's that are just plain plugged. It happens from time to time - but, thankfully, that's awfully rare.

[Paddy]

Yup, Yup, Yup...Sign me up.

[Shibumi]

Hey Will, great reviews! Very thorough and descriptive. Glad to meet you this weekend also. I'll be checking for your next reviews.

[craig]

Had one at QSH, thanks DG! It was about three weeks old and the moisture build-up plugged the cigar at the last third, as expected.

Nice mild-medium smoke. Not sure why, but the few custom rolls that I've had that use tobacco from there have had similar strength/body.

[timlisten]

hey, great and detailed review. I'm just beginning to smoke cigar and learn something from your post.