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laker1963:{Buzzer sounds} Nope That one was an Alec Bradley Maxx Brazil. This is a fairly new stick for me.Only had a couple. They are tasty.
bbc020:I started cigar b tonight after a meeting and smoked it on the way home. Before even lighting it up, I knew I would have trouble identifying it. This torpedo (about 6 x 54) had a light brown color wrapper that was streaky and somewhat oily. I appeared to be a bit fragile as it suffered a few cracks before and during smoking it. Regardless of the wrapper cracking, it burned impeccably and the first ash held on past the two inch mark. It started with a bit of spice but mellowed out to a creamier smoke with hints of wood and spice. It was a prolly medium in body, but was full of flavor and was constructed magnificently. I can not put my finger on anything that stood out in any past experience so I have to guess at this.I'm guessing a CAO Criollo.
bbc020: bbc020:I started cigar b tonight after a meeting and smoked it on the way home. Before even lighting it up, I knew I would have trouble identifying it. This torpedo (about 6 x 54) had a light brown color wrapper that was streaky and somewhat oily. I appeared to be a bit fragile as it suffered a few cracks before and during smoking it. Regardless of the wrapper cracking, it burned impeccably and the first ash held on past the two inch mark. It started with a bit of spice but mellowed out to a creamier smoke with hints of wood and spice. It was a prolly medium in body, but was full of flavor and was constructed magnificently. I can not put my finger on anything that stood out in any past experience so I have to guess at this.I'm guessing a CAO Criollo.just want to bump this for doug
laker1963: bbc020: bbc020:I started cigar b tonight after a meeting and smoked it on the way home. Before even lighting it up, I knew I would have trouble identifying it. This torpedo (about 6 x 54) had a light brown color wrapper that was streaky and somewhat oily. I appeared to be a bit fragile as it suffered a few cracks before and during smoking it. Regardless of the wrapper cracking, it burned impeccably and the first ash held on past the two inch mark. It started with a bit of spice but mellowed out to a creamier smoke with hints of wood and spice. It was a prolly medium in body, but was full of flavor and was constructed magnificently. I can not put my finger on anything that stood out in any past experience so I have to guess at this.I'm guessing a CAO Criollo.just want to bump this for dougEEEEEW, 0 for 2 Brandon. The second stick was a Rocky Patel Sungrown. These are very good with some age on them. I found the same as you mentioned tho, they do have rather delicate wrappers that are very fragile when aged some and they break or flake quite easily.I can't wait to see what you think of #3.
TheShaun:Alien has a package headed my way, but it won't arrive for a while, and any package I send won't arrive for a while.... so in the spirit of the game and to keep things moving, I utter the words: Who wants to be my mooch?
bbc020:Cigar C seems to be the most complex of the cigars Laker sent. This box pressed toro measures in around 6"x 48 and has an oily reddish hued wrapper. The prelight draw had a noticeable cocoa/coffee-ish hint to it and it started off pretty strong with some pepper and sweetness. This stick suffered from some burn issues and required some touch ups throughout. I thought I noticed some nicarauguan flavor in there, but that disappated and went to a more earthy quality to it making me think more honduran. It remained pretty peppery and sweet and had some fruity notes to it. It remained full bodied and got more flavorful as the cigar burned down. As I got down to the last third, the pepper became even more noticeable, while sweet notes continued to dance around it. While there were some recognizeable qualities to this cigar, I don't think I've had it before. So, once again, I'll have to make a guess. With the shape, wrapper, and flavor profile in mind, I'm going to guess the Gurkha Micro Batch VH-7
laker1963: bbc020:Cigar C seems to be the most complex of the cigars Laker sent. This box pressed toro measures in around 6"x 48 and has an oily reddish hued wrapper. The prelight draw had a noticeable cocoa/coffee-ish hint to it and it started off pretty strong with some pepper and sweetness. This stick suffered from some burn issues and required some touch ups throughout. I thought I noticed some nicarauguan flavor in there, but that disappated and went to a more earthy quality to it making me think more honduran. It remained pretty peppery and sweet and had some fruity notes to it. It remained full bodied and got more flavorful as the cigar burned down. As I got down to the last third, the pepper became even more noticeable, while sweet notes continued to dance around it. While there were some recognizeable qualities to this cigar, I don't think I've had it before. So, once again, I'll have to make a guess. With the shape, wrapper, and flavor profile in mind, I'm going to guess the Gurkha Micro Batch VH-7On the nose sir ! Both your guess and your review. These are a pretty complex stick. Full bore all the way and changing flavors and nuances thruout. Sorry to hear about the burn issues. Are these sticks because of their smaller gauge something you would not normally try? Being a bigger guy I mean...I thought of that after I sent them out, but then I rationalised that you would have a lot less of a challenge with the bigger gauge sticks. I know you have tried a vast number of different brands and lines, so I was hoping to send you out some things you wouldn't normally opt for yourself.
Jdorais: TheShaun:Alien has a package headed my way, but it won't arrive for a while, and any package I send won't arrive for a while.... so in the spirit of the game and to keep things moving, I utter the words: Who wants to be my mooch? I do I do! Since I had such a great experience the last time I played I ready for another go!
TheShaun: Jdorais: TheShaun:Alien has a package headed my way, but it won't arrive for a while, and any package I send won't arrive for a while.... so in the spirit of the game and to keep things moving, I utter the words: Who wants to be my mooch? I do I do! Since I had such a great experience the last time I played I ready for another go! PM sent!