The "great mystery" cigar review

[jaewing]

You are correct that they are not from the ISOM . . . actually far from it.

I look forward to your review of the other. It is just too bad that was my last one or I would have sent you two for a better review.

- Jason

[SFG75]

You are correct that they are not from the ISOM . . . actually far from it.

- Jason

Figured as much, ISOMs leave a toasty after taste in my mouth. I have yet to have one that didn't have that characteristic. Will post later tonight about the smaller cigar. Heading out the door now......

[SFG75]

Appearance & Construction:
15 of 15
*Excellent draw
*Flawless, glossy wrapper
*Clean cut, no unraveling or anything like that

Flavor:
20 of 25
*Heavy spiciness in the beginning, a good assault on one's tongue and mouth in general.
*3/4ths the way down-mellows out into a rich, almost buttery taste

Smoking characteristics:
24 of 25
*Nice, even burn
*moderate smoke output
*Nice smooth feel to it, no "bumpy" veins to skip your fingers over.

Overall Impression:
30 of 35
*Hearty, after dinner cigar to grab your taste buds by the collar
*Reminds me very much of a Te-Amo. There must be some serious spicy leaf in this one. It's a very coarse and rugged tasting cigar like the Te-Amo. NOt a lot of flavor, but lots of character.
*After taste reminds me of what lingers after you smoke a Partagas black or CAO MX2. This is a decent maduro.

Overall rating: 89



What cigars were these??????



The light, natural cigars were the Thompson Phoenix series.

The dark maduro was an Olor Fuerte!.


Wow, if what the country needs is a good seventy cent cigar, I think I found it in the Thompson Phoenix. Good thing it was an unbanded review, I don't know if I would've smoked it otherwise. Guess that I found a diamond in the rough here.


Thanks a million Jaewing!.

[jaewing]

Very nice reviews.

I was glad to see that you liked the Thompsons. I was not overly impressed at first but they have improved with time in my humi. I may give them another go in a week or so. My intention in sending you the Thompsons was not to shovel bad cigars your way (those of course were not the only cigars I sent ) but to get an unbias and honest review.

The Olor Fuerte impressed me as well. Not sure where that comes from . . . I got it as a 4 pack with a Xikar cutter for $30.

I have other cigars of various qualities (based on popular magazines and opinions) that I would be like to send to other members here. If anyone would like to trade cigars in this way (with bands removed and sealed in an envelope) I think this would be a great way to try/review cigars without the colorful bands and brand names clouding our perspective.

Any takers are welcome to PM me and we can trade addresses.

- Jason

[SFG75]

Just got the Thompson magazine the other day. What has caught my eye, especially after actually trying the cigar-is ordering 4 bundles of 25 for $59.00. Now I have to decide if I want the Indian Tabacs or the Phoenix......oh the decisions one must make in this life!.

[cigarsarge]

I wonder what kind of labels were on those mystery cigars before they were removed? Were they gold or silver?

[Drake]

I wonder what kind of labels were on those mystery cigars before they were removed? Were they gold or silver?

wait, i thought the gold doesn't exist. i'm confused.