Vital Stats:
Vitola:
Torpedo
Length:
6.25″
Ring Gauge:
52
Country of Origin:
Dominican Republic
Wrapper:
Dominican Corojo
Binder:
Dominican Corojo
Filler:
Dominican Corojo
Factory:
E. León Jimenes Tabacalera
Blender:
Guillermo Leon
Number of reviewers: 4 —– Craig (WyldKnyght) Robert (NavyPiper) Derek (StogieNinja) Emmett (rhetorik)
Price:
$13.00
Age:
2003
Release Date:
2003
Contributed by:
Blind Man’s Puff
Initial Impressions
Appearance:
91
Aroma:
91
Construction:
91
First Third
Flavor:
89
Strength:
Medium
Body/Complexity:
Medium
“From the first puff, I like it. There’s wood, cashews, sweetness, hints of cedar and leather, toasted marshmallow, and just a little ligero kick. At about an inch in, the sweetness tastes distinctly like a sugar cone, like you’d get at Baskin Robins, and there’s a touch of clove spice as well. The smoke is thick and creamy. I’m loving this one.” -Derek (StogieNinja)
Second Third
Flavor:
92
Strength:
Medium
Body/Complexity:
Medium
“At the start of the second third, I get some more interesting flavor transitions. A definite nut flavor and some hints of baking spices. Underlying tone is pretty Woody at the moment. The finish is still a little papery, but becoming more peppery.” -Emmett (rhetorik)
Final Third
Flavor:
91
Strength:
Medium
Body/Complexity:
Medium
“Wow what a shift! Almost as soon as I hit this third, flavors had a major shift to pepper, clove, and another spice I can’t name. Nicotine is coming in this third. Almost like a different cigar! Then half way into the third, just as fast, it shifted again, back to the original flavors of the first third, with maybe a wee bit of cocoa. This stick kept me on my toes and guessing what I was gonna find next!” -Robert (NavyPiper)
Overall Impressions
Draw:
94
Burn:
90
Overall Strength:
Medium
Overall Body/Complexity:
Medium
Overall Experience:
90
“Overall this was a good consistent cigar, other than the burn issue. There was lots of creamy smoke and smooth flavors of wood and hay. I would give this cigar another shot.” -Craig (WyldKnyght)
“I really liked this cigar. It had good flavors, and it kept me guessing what I was gonna experience next. It grew in boldness, but never overpowered me. The nicotine kick was enough to let you know it was there, but again not overpowering.” -Robert (NavyPiper)
Smoking Time (in minutes): 95
Total Score: 91 (Very Good)
To view the original review with pictures, go to www.BlindMansPuff.com
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