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Island (The other ones) Reviews>El Original (Island Smoke Shop house blend) Maduro
DougBushBC 05:54 PM 12-07-2009
I bought this cigar from inmate/Island Smoke Shopkeep MaduroFan a few months ago. I was in the keys again today, but didnt get a chance to stop in to see Bill. Getting home this evening I decided to smoke this classic (received huge ratings a few years ago...) tonite.

It was really a unique flavor profile and nice draw. I tasted a lot of nutty/earthy flavors, and the burn was razor sharp. Unfortunately I was unable to take any pictures (read: was too good to go get the camera) but I really enjoyed it. There are few house blends that can compare to these beauties. If you get a chance, try one or ten of them.

Also, give old Bill (MaduroFan) a bump for tending to a great stock and sharing his products with inmates.
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icehog3 12:27 AM 12-08-2009
Bill is a BOTL's BOTL. Very unique cigars indeed, one of the few NCs I would smoke these days.
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Emjaysmash 12:29 AM 12-08-2009
Great review! They sound like a must try! How would one go about finding these?
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icehog3 12:57 AM 12-08-2009
Originally Posted by Emjaysmash:
Great review! They sound like a must try! How would one go about finding these?
http://www.islandsmokeshop.com/ :-)
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68TriShield 06:28 AM 12-08-2009
I agree,a very good unique tasting cigar.
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Skywalker 08:07 AM 12-08-2009
I have one packed away! Looks like I'll have to dig it out!!!

Thank for the review!!!
:-)
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bobarian 11:14 AM 12-08-2009
I have not had the Maduro, but the natural wrapper is quite a nice smoke. I really like the corona size. :-)
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Mr.Maduro 12:09 PM 12-08-2009
One of the best "House" blends out there! Bill is an awesome BOTL too!! :-)
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DougBushBC 06:25 AM 12-09-2009
Originally Posted by volfan:
yep, the lanceros in any wrapper are great with the claro being my personal favorite over the natural and maduro. Tom's right, a great NC worth giving a chance plus Bill is super cool to talk to.

scottie
You are a rare smoker to pick Claro over Maduro and Natural... Next time im down there I will try it just on your recomendation!!!
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kelmac07 08:02 AM 12-09-2009
Another maduro to try. :-)
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