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!
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