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Tonight I smoked a NLMTHA from Steve Saka. Pre light the cigar was a little thin in the hand and felt under humidified. Initial light was easy…maybe a little too easy.
Right up front I’m blasted with flavors of saddle leather and unripe pecans. A subtle undertone of cinnamon bun icing ( not the homemade kind…the cheap out of a can stuff) brings a nice sweetness.
The second third brings about notes of overly dried prunes and burning pine needles. The sweetness has gone away and is replaced with a whisp of white seedless grapes that have been left in the refrigerator too long. Burn and construction have been above par.
The final third brings about a transition back to leather but this time more of a black leather like on a riding jacket. A slight hint of Hungarian paprika mixed with Mexican oregano and Vidalia onion becomes prevalent. Construction and burn are still above par however the cigar did burn my fingers which definitely lowers the quality of the experience.
Final score : 78
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Nice work, Rusty. Keep it up!
How often do you smoke leather riding jackets?
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Tonight's cigar was a San Isidro from HVC. I usually don't choose a box press but when I do it usually has 4 sides. Pre-light I could tell by looking at it that the smoke output was going to be minimal until the second half of the second third. The cold draw had hints of popsicle stick and wood pellets comprised of 80% hardwood and 19% pine. Upon lighting the foot of the cigar, because I usually only light the foot, I am blasted with what I can only describe as a light hint of cardboard and damp pool towels. About in inch in and the pool towel has subsided and I'm left with the cardboard and sun kissed grape seed has shown up. The second third is pretty linear with dry cereal, stone ground oat, baker's chocolate, cinnamon, rose stem, brick dust, and clove (like what you would find on a baked ham) being the only flavors I'm picking up at this point. The final Third keeps up the pace with Cinnamon Toast Crunch with a hint of Drakkar Noir on the retrohale. I detect hints of Jack-o-lantern and eggplant but I'm now being overwhelmed by dried tobacco and pectin making this a far less enjoyable experience than I had hoped for. The cigar needed no touch up thankfully as I had run out of butane lighting the cigar.
Final Score : 91
Makes me wanna smoke it!
Tonight’s cigar was a Davidoff Yamasa robusto.
The cold draw brings about hints of burnt cheerios with a slight undertone of graham cracker.
The initial light fills the air with an aroma of stale Zesta saltines and wrapping paper. A wash of pralined pecans and toasted pumpernickel bread coats the pallete.
The second third sees a change to toasted Wonder bread smeared with Land O Lakes butter joined by a hint of Baklava.
Construction of the cigar has been flawless up to this point. There has only been one burn issue after I left it sitting for too long and it went out. It didn’t burn anymore and I had to relight it.
The final third brings about strong notes of fescue hay, chocolate covered pretzels, and long grain brown rice.
Construction remained flawless; however, I did have to relight once.
Final score : 92
Tonight’s cigar was a Sin Compromiso torpedo.
The pre light draw brings about notes of white raisins and pomegranate seeds with an undertone of Dr Pepper zero.
The initial light wafts the palate with Peruvian chocolate spritzed with navel orange juice. A slight sweet undertone of Honey Bunches of Oats follows on the retro. Construction thus far is perfect.
The second third brings about a change to a 70% cacao Andean chocolate with an aroma of alpaca fur after a long rain. Still no construction issues although the smoke output decreases significantly when I do not draw on the cigar.
The final third brings about a distinct flavor of Nutella on rye toast and an undertone of hard boiled egg coated with black pepper. The construction of the cigar has remained impeccable. A very enjoyable experience.
Final score: 81
Sounds like the fella writing for Cfed has some competition
Tonight’s smoke was the Inch Nicaragua from EPC.
It is a 5”x 62 cigar with an appearance that would make some men envious.
Pre light the cigar looks very veiny ( no pun intended) yet has a smooth feel to it.
Initial light brings about enormous amounts of smoke that cover the palate with earthy notes of moss on a foggy spring morning followed by a light sweet citrus note like that in a lemon chess pie. There is also a very subtle undertone of a spice I can’t quite place…but it’s definitely not pepper.
The second third brings about some nutty notes reminiscent of chestnuts that have been roasted on an open fire. The construction and burn have been nearly flawless up to this point. That slight hint of spice comes back…it’s turmeric….definitely turmeric.
The final third brings about a build in strength. With it comes some nice notes of leather that has been treated with mink oil. Some notes of freshly baked baguette and more spice…but not pepper…definitely coriander with a touch more of turmeric.
Even with the ginormous ring gauge it was an enjoyable smoke.
Final score: 90
I'm team Frank, white pepper and lemon curd until it pooped out on the final third.
I'm shocked it didn't finish with an explosion of cream
Maybe a touch of wàng??
Wow…w a n g was censored lol
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