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[CgarDan]

Common Paul lets have that second review

[CgarDan]

Paul you got the price right and I am glad you enjoyed the first smoke more than the second

1) OPUS X Perfecxion # 4

2) Jose L. Piedra Cazadores ISOM ( machjine made I think ) ( this one costs about a $2.5 or so )


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[FunkyCold5]

Alright, Paul. Here goes Review #1 of Cigar #1.
Smoking it at 9am in 20 degree weather. Brrrrr!

Cigar is Robusto in size. Pretty well constructed. Smells really good.

It's the lighter of the two cigars. Not light enough to be Connecticut, but also not dark enough to be Maduro. I thought it was Corojo at first, but pre-draw provided a very sweet taste, same pre-draw taste as I've experienced with Cameroon cigars. The sweetness reminds me of a port wine. Like eating raisins.

Once lit, there was tons of smoke. White Ash and smooth draw. No plug throughout the entire smoking process. It burned pretty fast (maybe due to the cold weather?), but burned even.

The sweetness continues with the first part of the cigar. Started getting stronger 1/3 through the cigar. I'm guessing it's med-full bodied. I was able to keep the ash at least 1-inch through, before tapping it (don't like ash all over my clothes). I tasted a hint of nuttiness, but wasn't overpowering.

It was a really good smoke. Once I find out what it is, I'll include it in my rotation. Hope this was a decent 1st review from me. Review number #2 for cigar #2 will come soon. I'm guessing this cigar is a Camacho Select Cameroon Robusto.

Andrew

[chefchris]

I did these reviews in the order that I smoked the cigars.

Cigar # 2
Looking at this cigar, it is very well contructed. Cut and lit fine. Instantly had a tight draw. So tight my jaw is actually sore. After further examining, I found the cigar to be plugged. I gently massaged it out and this opened it up a little more, but not much. This cigar is very mild. I mean MILD. So mild I contemplated not typing "mild" in all caps. It's only strong points are it's good construction (minus the plug) and it's even burn. I would could consider this a bland, not mild but comatose cigar. What little flavor I was getting was not good. Made it half way though before letting it die. My jaw could not handle it.


Cigar # 1
This cigar is rough looking, very veiny. Straight up ugly. Cut was ok, a little messy which makes me wonder if this is machine made. Now right off the bat there was something that I've never tasted in a cigar. I cannot put my finger on it. Even the smoke smelled different. It's toasty, kinda twangy. This cigar started on the mild side of medium, then moves into a more of a medium smoke halfway through. This one also had a tight draw, but didn't piss me off as bad because I enjoyed the flavor and aroma. The draw loosens up about halfway through. The burn got a little off at times. The strength really intensified towards the end, but I really enjoyed the last 2" of it. All around a good cigar. Wouldn't mind having a few of these in the trunk.



Now, if I rated these cigars on construction I would have to say that Number # 2 was the most expensive. But now if I rated it on taste, I would go with Number # 1.

But my final decision is number 2 was the more expensive, although it honestly was a tough decision.


This is an awesome idea, i'll probably wait and let everyone get a turn in and try again. Lots of fun. i'm lame.

Thanks FunkyCold!

[mauied1101]

*bump* funkycold

c'mon... I'm itching for review #2....

[FunkyCold5]

Chris, you did a good job reviewing. You were on the money for both I believe, but sorry for the plug, I haven't had issues with that cigar.

#1 - was a Romeo y Julieta #2 (ISOM), construction wasn't good, but the flavours were definitely there. Obviously the more expensive of the two. Good job on that review. I'm glad you enjoyed it. I was guessing this would be my best chance of giving you a cigar you've never tried before as a review. I hope I succeeded.

#2 - was Arte Cubano Toro - it's definitely a mild smoke. I found the construction was near perfect also, and of all the ones I've smoked, never had a plug problem. Again, sorry for that misfortune.

Paul, I've been busy this week. THE last smoke I had was the #1 review I did. I'm itching to smoke again, but I don't have the luxury of smoking inside, and work is kicking my butt......(normally beg. and end of month is the busiest for me.) I will try to suck it up and review it before the weekend.

Andrew

I did these reviews in the order that I smoked the cigars.

Cigar # 2
Looking at this cigar, it is very well contructed. Cut and lit fine. Instantly had a tight draw. So tight my jaw is actually sore. After further examining, I found the cigar to be plugged. I gently massaged it out and this opened it up a little more, but not much. This cigar is very mild. I mean MILD. So mild I contemplated not typing "mild" in all caps. It's only strong points are it's good construction (minus the plug) and it's even burn. I would could consider this a bland, not mild but comatose cigar. What little flavor I was getting was not good. Made it half way though before letting it die. My jaw could not handle it.


Cigar # 1
This cigar is rough looking, very veiny. Straight up ugly. Cut was ok, a little messy which makes me wonder if this is machine made. Now right off the bat there was something that I've never tasted in a cigar. I cannot put my finger on it. Even the smoke smelled different. It's toasty, kinda twangy. This cigar started on the mild side of medium, then moves into a more of a medium smoke halfway through. This one also had a tight draw, but didn't piss me off as bad because I enjoyed the flavor and aroma. The draw loosens up about halfway through. The burn got a little off at times. The strength really intensified towards the end, but I really enjoyed the last 2" of it. All around a good cigar. Wouldn't mind having a few of these in the trunk.



Now, if I rated these cigars on construction I would have to say that Number # 2 was the most expensive. But now if I rated it on taste, I would go with Number # 1.

But my final decision is number 2 was the more expensive, although it honestly was a tough decision.


This is an awesome idea, i'll probably wait and let everyone get a turn in and try again. Lots of fun. i'm lame.

Thanks FunkyCold!

[FunkyCold5]

Review #2

Dark Wrapper (Maduro, looks like it and taste like it), more oily than the first cigar, Robusto size, a little Veiny, and good construction.

Pre-draw was nice and sweet, not as sweet as cigar #1.

When I lit it up, the flavors in the beginning was direct. Really peppery and it got stronger in the end. I'm guessing Med-Full bodied cigar. Had a lot of smoke, burned perfectly, and aroma was beautiful.

Almost consistent to the Sancho Panza Double Maduros I've had, but I don't think this is a SP. Could be another Camacho, it has that camacho look to it. Both cigars look identical, except for the shade of the wrapper. Was a very good smoke, I wouldn't make it my everyday smoke, but one I would include in my rotation for those days when I need a good kick in the but. It's closer to the full-bodied side of my taste.

I can't wait to find out what these cigars are......I want to buy them.

Guessing #1 would be the more expensive one. Plenty of flavor in that one. #2, the peppery flavor overpowered most of the smoke, and it starts to burn your mouth on the last 1/3 of the cigar, didn't have this problem with the first cigar.

Andrew

[mauied1101]

Hey Funky,

Nice reviews. And you're right on stick #1 being more expensive.

Sticks are:

#1 - Diamond Crown Maximus Robusto #5
#2 - Monte Cristo Buena Fortuna.