Week seven group review 08/24/2015 -- La Palina Mr. Sam

avengethis

And go...

Usaf06

Love the mr Sam. Will get to it Saturday 

Bob_Luken

I smoked mine a while back while forgetting it was on the list, or I would have tried to do a better job of analyzing the stick. I do give it a positive rating. Maybe I'll grab some more and try again. I have since found a local shop that carries LP so I'll be able to grab more.

Usaf06

Finally got around to this this morning.
pre light draw got earthy and tobacco flavores. Initial draw after lighting was heavy wood flavor. The wood flavor stayed prominent throughout with a hint of spice. Never got any sweet undertones. First time smoking he corona size and after I prefer the toro. Good smoke with very good draw and construction. Had one minor touch up on the burn and one relight at the beginning of the final 3rd. 

jarubla

Smoked mine tonight

Second La Palina I have smoked.

Prelight taste was hay, pre light draw was chocolatey.

I didn't take notes (for shame!) but this little gem was fantastic; lovely round tobacco notes at the front, a black tea middle, and a honey/creamy finish. When spiciness came through, it exhibited as white pepper--this jived very well with the overall profile.

Draw was tight, but not uncomfortable. 

Finishing the stick, the final third had to be purged regularly to bring the flavors back. Unpurged, it was fairly bitter, but if purged 3x, then paused for ~30 to 60 seconds, it was GTG for another three draws. Cycled that purge/draw down to the nub, and laid it gently in the ash tray when it was too small to smoke any more.

Burn was flawless. One relight because I purged too hard and slew the ash (lulz). 

Damn tasty. Will smoke again, will buy again, will enjoy again.

-Jay

jarubla

I need to dbl check the vitola in the am. It was a smaller ring gauge. 

Edit: corona