Review These - Reviews

[Lopaka]

[slcraiders]

Alright, here is a review for mystery stick #1. I will try to get something posted for #2 in the next day or two. Both cigars are of a Robusto size with natural wrappers. Smoke #1 is slightly darker than #2.

Pre-smoke Impression: The wrapper was slightly oily with some noticeable vein texture. The scent is earthy, reminding me of a few ISOMs I have had- Punch and H. Upmann come to mind. It is very firm with very little give.

The smoke: The first few puffs were pleasantly mild and I did not taste any distinct flavor. 1/3 of the way in, it took on an entirely new character with a more harsh and bitter flavor. Not in a bad way by any means… …peppery, is the best way I can describe it. The aroma on this cigar is very strong, my wife commented. This flavor continued all the way through (mellowing a bit though) to the 1 ½ inch mark when I let it die. Both the draw and the burn were very nice. I enjoyed this cigar with zero complaints. It would pair nicely with a good Ale or Stout, or even better, the hybrid of the two- Black and Tan.

[slcraiders]

As promised, here is my take on mystery cigar #2-

Pre-smoke Impression: This was the lighter leafed smoke. The wrapper was thin and smooth with very small veins. The aroma was of tobacco, and nothing really else.

The smoke: Initially mild and creamy, but like the first smoke, it became stronger as I continued. I would say this is medium in body. The smoke also finished on a smooth and creamy note. The closest similarity I can make in comparison, is to some of the Cusano line I have tried and the Baccarat Vintage Casino. The draw was wonderful. Burn was slightly off ½ of the way down, but nothing major. Ash was medium gray and a tad flakey, falling off at the 1 inch mark. I enjoyed this cigar as well.

I am probably wrong on this, as some others have discovered in this thread… …but I venture to guess that smoke #1 is the more expensive of the two?

Lopaka,

Thanks for sharing these. Now, what are the results/identities???

[Lopaka]

Ahh the detective is correct.

Cigar #1 was a La Aurora Robusto

Cigar #2 was a Baccarat Rothchild

[drew_goring]

I am getting ready to go out and smoke these one after another. I will give my review at about 11:00pm my time.

[drew_goring]

Cigar #1:

Lighter wrapper. Robusto size I think Seemed lighter than #2. Clipped it and lit it up. Loose draw, lots of smoke. Very mild cigar. Extremely nice burn. Very even. Not really my kind of cigar. I like a more full-bodied cigar. I found it boring. I toughed it out and near then end it got a little spicier, but nothing to write home about. Decent smoke, but definately not on my daily list.

Cigar #2:

Darker shade wrapper. Robusto size as well. Definately heavier than than #1. Lit it up and from the first puff, knew I was going to enjoy the 'gar. I found it to be a complex cigar. Tight draw off the bat, almost ISOM tight, but it loosened up after the first inch or so. Hard to pinpoint just one flavor. I enjoyed it. Not as nicely burning as #1, but it still required no touch-ups. It was definately strong enough for my tastes. I would smoke it again for sure.

Thanks slc for sending me the smokes.

I really don't have much to base my guesses from, but I will give it a shot.

#1-5 vegas gold?
#2-Graycliff blue label? (Obviously the more expensive one)

Let me know.

edit to add draw.

[slcraiders]

Good work, Drew and thanks for playing. Nice, direct reviews as well. Yes, Cigar #2 was the more expensive of the two.

#1= Cusano 18 Yr.
#2= RyJ Anniversario (Twice as much as the Cusano, but half as much as the Graycliff that you guessed it was).