The KC/DW Review Series

[DeeDubya]

Round 2. Finished my lunch while the Spurs finished the Rockets and picked out an Upmann for a change.

This is an "Old World" Cuban style cigar with natural wrapper. I would say a very good roll and consistanty firm head to foot. After clipping the cap I noticed a very easy draw that would normally indicate a looser roll but not so. After toasting (no special aromas) I started what turned out to be a very decent cigar. I would classify it as medium to heavy (duh, Old World Cuban) body and slightly peppery bite. The leathery dry looking Ecuadorian Sumatra wrapper was a bit salty but as it progressed maybe savory would better describe it. I noticed a tendancy to lick my lips after each puff. Tasty!

The first half was somewhat spicy, mostly pepper, aromatic. Very firm grey ash. The filler is a combo of Nicaraguan, Peruvian and Dominican tobaccos so I would venture to guess that each cigar might have a distinct flavor all it's own depending which was the predominant leaf.
The second half announced it's character as the robust flavors collected and continued to grow stronger. I think I made a good choice for a mid-day smoke. I definitely plan to keep a few of these in my humi. After about 45 minutes it was unfortunately too short to smoke.

On a scale of 1-10 I rate this cigar 9.5

Tonight it's a mexican style shrimp cocktail, black angus ribeye, fully dressed baked potato with Jacob's Shiraz-Cabernet. So, after dinner I will pour another glass and light up an Oliva Master Blends 3 5x50. I'll let you know how it was if I still have enough energy to type.

[DeeDubya]

Round 3. KO'd

I did smoke the MB3 but actually wasted a good cigar. At least I think it was good. All I can say for sure is that it burned even, had a good ash and made plenty smoke.

The Shiraz-Cabernet was great with the rigeye but not a good choice with the cigar. I would have to say that this cigar had good legs, tasted primarily of black currents with overtones of blackberry, mint and vanilla.

Oh well $12 bucks for nada. I'll try another on a better day, with a glass of port or scotch.

[DeeDubya]

KC just endowed me with some more awesome sticks to review. Now he's already done the Don Lino Africa Duma, so I'll just smoke, enjoy, and compare my notes with his review. But, I've got an Oliveros LTD, Indian Tabac Super Fuerte Maduro, Comacho 1962 and a hugh Oliveros Padrino Italiana (I didn't know ring guage went to 70).
Thanks KC, I'll do my best. Tough Job having to smoke all these cigars.

[DeeDubya]

This is a box-pressed cigar, somewhat light but firm with a Costa Rican maduro wrapper. The wrapper is not quite as oily as I like to see in a Maduro but otherwise smooth roll and no blemishes.
For me, toasting maduros always offers up a little surprise as they seem to resist the flame at first and then emit a slight tary odor along with all the goodness of a rich tobacco flavor.
The draw was very easy and I thought it would burn like a fuse but lasted about 40 minutes. It burned fairly even for the first half and then started to run untill finally the ash was pointing toward India. I detected a little almond, coffee, well balanced, full bodied but no bite. Pretty good flavor but decidedly different. I think it has Honduran fillers so maybe it's all the Costa Rican wrapper that gives that distinct taste.
All together it was not a bad smoke, but with all the choices these days, I don't think it will be using any space in my humi.
Thanks again KC for something different to review.
On a scale of 1-10 I will give it a 7.

[ashauler]

Love this series guys, good job!! If you take requests, I would like to see your thoughts on the Camacho 1962.

[DeeDubya]

Love this series guys, good job!! If you take requests, I would like to see your thoughts on the Camacho 1962.

I'll smoke it this evening. Full-bodied cigar, maybe a premium lager? Come on 5 o'clock!

[ashauler]

I'll smoke it this evening. Full-bodied cigar, maybe a premium lager? Come on 5 o'clock!

Cool, thanks. I'll be interested to read the review......try for a fairly high hops lager and see what you think about the combo, SamAdams Boston Lager works for me.