I picked this up last week and couldn't wait until tonight to enjoy it so I smoked it on the way back from the funeral today. This is exactly like the 08 Winter blend and man is it good.
The dark Maduro broadleaf wrapper is a little oily with few veins. On the first light lots of thick, white smoke and plently of medium to full body. About half way through I got a lot of smoked meat flavors. Different but kind of neat. This would be a great cigar to have with some cheese and some of my favorite Scotch. Very unique. The last third was heavy on leather and earth with some more of the smoked meats.
This will have to become a humidor regular. 9.5/10
Matt
Friday, October 30, 2009
Review Torano Exodus Silver Torpedo 6.5" x 54
I smoked the Torano Exodus Silver Torpedo 6.5" x 54 on the way to a funeral today for one of my great customers, Joe Freeman. I thought it was appropriate to celebrate a good friend with a good cigar named Exodus.
The Silver is a great blend and with the Torano name, you know it is well made. With a Criollo wrapper it is a little peppery but medium bodied and smooth. I had to retouch the light a couple of times on the drive (no easy task in that kind of rain) but overall a decent smoke. Lots of leather and moss on the nose. I have had this in my humi for more than 2 years and I think it has aged pretty well.
8.5/10
Matt
The Silver is a great blend and with the Torano name, you know it is well made. With a Criollo wrapper it is a little peppery but medium bodied and smooth. I had to retouch the light a couple of times on the drive (no easy task in that kind of rain) but overall a decent smoke. Lots of leather and moss on the nose. I have had this in my humi for more than 2 years and I think it has aged pretty well.
8.5/10
Matt
Wednesday, October 28, 2009
Rocky Patel & JR Cigars
At lunch today I drove to JR Cigars to take advantage of the Rocky Patel event and meet the man himself. When I arrived, the place was packed. I talked to a couple of the JR guys and they said Rocky was in a meeting and will be arriving shortly.
I took this opportunity to pick out the cigars I wanted at the buy 3 get 1 free discount. I chose 1 Patel Bros robusto, 2 Patel Bros torpedoes, 1 2009 Autumn robusto, 1 Nording robusto and 1 1961 robusto. I already have had 2 2009 Autumn torpedoes and the JR guys gave me a 1961 robusto the last time I was in there. I now have a nice selection of all of the new RP cigars to try (except the Especials, but I have had 1 of each of the Cameroon and Corojo and they weren't terrible, but nothing 'special' either-$3.xx and another post for another day).
Rocky shows up before I can pay for my cigars and the store/walk-in humidor is jam packed full of guys taking Rocky's picture, getting autographs and shaking his hand. Rocky was dressed in a black pinstriped suit, brown shoes, white shirt and neon green tie. He was shorter and skinnier than I at about 5 foot 8 and 160 pounds. He was a nice guy that talked to everyone that approached him. On my way to check out I shook his hand and told him I appreciated the consistent quality of cigars he continues to put out there. He also confirmed for me that the Patel Bros is in fact the Winter blend and one of his favorites.
I pushed my way through the crowd, paid for my cigars, received my two free Renaissance toros and went back to work. I am glad I went, but wish that I had my camera to take a picture for the blog or had him sign an autograph to The OCCS. Again, I wish that all of you were there. Hopefully reviews of these new cigars will be on the blog in the next few weeks. I am now on my way to enjoy one of the Patel Bros robustos right now (I never got a chance to try one of the highly talked about Winter blends, so I am really looking forward to it).
Take care-
Joe
I took this opportunity to pick out the cigars I wanted at the buy 3 get 1 free discount. I chose 1 Patel Bros robusto, 2 Patel Bros torpedoes, 1 2009 Autumn robusto, 1 Nording robusto and 1 1961 robusto. I already have had 2 2009 Autumn torpedoes and the JR guys gave me a 1961 robusto the last time I was in there. I now have a nice selection of all of the new RP cigars to try (except the Especials, but I have had 1 of each of the Cameroon and Corojo and they weren't terrible, but nothing 'special' either-$3.xx and another post for another day).
Rocky shows up before I can pay for my cigars and the store/walk-in humidor is jam packed full of guys taking Rocky's picture, getting autographs and shaking his hand. Rocky was dressed in a black pinstriped suit, brown shoes, white shirt and neon green tie. He was shorter and skinnier than I at about 5 foot 8 and 160 pounds. He was a nice guy that talked to everyone that approached him. On my way to check out I shook his hand and told him I appreciated the consistent quality of cigars he continues to put out there. He also confirmed for me that the Patel Bros is in fact the Winter blend and one of his favorites.
I pushed my way through the crowd, paid for my cigars, received my two free Renaissance toros and went back to work. I am glad I went, but wish that I had my camera to take a picture for the blog or had him sign an autograph to The OCCS. Again, I wish that all of you were there. Hopefully reviews of these new cigars will be on the blog in the next few weeks. I am now on my way to enjoy one of the Patel Bros robustos right now (I never got a chance to try one of the highly talked about Winter blends, so I am really looking forward to it).
Take care-
Joe
Anybody want to trade?
I have 4 Rocky Patel Vintage 1992 Sixty (6x60) I would like trade for different stogies. I have had about five of these so far and don't care for them too much. I enjoyed one of them. I won a five pack of them on cigarbid for $19, so any cigar would basically do. I realize that these are popular smokes and thought you all may interested. Any takers?
-Joe
-Joe
Friday, October 23, 2009
Mi Barrio - Don Peppin Blend from 601 (5x50 Torpedo
I walked into the cigar store in Chesterfield and she was unpacking boxes that just came it. Low and behold look what I found.
Mi Barrio is a limited edition, seasonal release, made by Pepin Garcia for the guys that brought you the 601 brands. Mi Barrio (my neighborhood) is a full bodied cigar thanks to it's filler and binder blend of all Nicaraguan tobaccos from 3 differnet regions. I at first thought this was the same as the La Gloria guy but after reading, found out it was Pepin.
Man what a smoke. This is a refined blow to the senses that keeps on giving. A little tight draw but what an ash. I almost had to get a hammer to knock it off. The flavor is still lingering after 2 hours. Lots of nuts and pepper but not strong, just smooth. Very full flavored.
9.9/10 (the only reason is the tight draw - as close to a 10 as you can get)
FYI at Tobaccos in Chesterfield she has 7 boxes of Cain "f" for 49.99, New unopened boxes of the New Rocky Patel Brothers, New unopened boxes of the newly designed Rocky Patel Nordings, Brick House and lots of other goodies.
Mi Barrio is a limited edition, seasonal release, made by Pepin Garcia for the guys that brought you the 601 brands. Mi Barrio (my neighborhood) is a full bodied cigar thanks to it's filler and binder blend of all Nicaraguan tobaccos from 3 differnet regions. I at first thought this was the same as the La Gloria guy but after reading, found out it was Pepin.
Man what a smoke. This is a refined blow to the senses that keeps on giving. A little tight draw but what an ash. I almost had to get a hammer to knock it off. The flavor is still lingering after 2 hours. Lots of nuts and pepper but not strong, just smooth. Very full flavored.
9.9/10 (the only reason is the tight draw - as close to a 10 as you can get)
FYI at Tobaccos in Chesterfield she has 7 boxes of Cain "f" for 49.99, New unopened boxes of the New Rocky Patel Brothers, New unopened boxes of the newly designed Rocky Patel Nordings, Brick House and lots of other goodies.
Monday, October 19, 2009
The OCCS: 1 Year Ago This Month
10/17/08
Meeting Location: Jeffro's Place
Smokes: Nub Connecticut; La Aurora Barrel Aged; Carlos Torano 1916
(pre-blog reviews)
Movies: Iron Man; Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull
Dinner: Chinese Delivery
Adam
Meeting Location: Jeffro's Place
Smokes: Nub Connecticut; La Aurora Barrel Aged; Carlos Torano 1916
(pre-blog reviews)
Movies: Iron Man; Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull
Dinner: Chinese Delivery
Adam
Saturday, October 17, 2009
HC Habano Colorado Review and Outlaw Cigar
Outlaw Cigar was one of the coolest cigar stores I've been in. Giant walk in humidor with every cigar that I've ever heard of and many more. Huge lounge area complete with many leather chairs and couches and big screen TVs...paradise for kicking back and enjoying a stogie. The place was jam packed with cigar enthusiasts looking over the Xikar cutters and lighters and HC cigars. The staff was great. I was there for only a half hour (but could have spent hours looking and enjoying the atmosphere) and two staff members talked to me about HC and cigars in general the entire time. Prices were a little steeper than JRs, but more comparable to Alcorns. I wish it was in our neck of the woods! Wish you all were there too.
HC-Habano Colorado Belicoso
Had to partake as soon as I got home. The wrapper was a bit rough, kind of like the Casa Magna-might be the Colorado wrapper's signature, but the construction was very sound. Upon lighting, pepper-lots of it, was up front and center-wow! May have been the most pepper I've had in a smoke yet. Liked it! Medium to more full bodied and an absolute perfect draw. After 15 minutes or so the pepper died down just a little and hints of chocolate, coffee and must were in the background. The ash was dense, medium-gray in color, solid and held on; the ash did not fall away until almost halfway through and did not fall away for the remainder of the cigar after that-impressive. Slight uneven burn, but no major issues and no relighting or corrections. The best draw a cigar could have. Price was the only issue at $10.25 for the belicoso (robustos were $9). I have to give the HC Habano Colorado a 10/10 rating. The price point makes me want to give it a lower score (cheap guy here), but I won't.
-Joe
HC-Habano Colorado Belicoso
Had to partake as soon as I got home. The wrapper was a bit rough, kind of like the Casa Magna-might be the Colorado wrapper's signature, but the construction was very sound. Upon lighting, pepper-lots of it, was up front and center-wow! May have been the most pepper I've had in a smoke yet. Liked it! Medium to more full bodied and an absolute perfect draw. After 15 minutes or so the pepper died down just a little and hints of chocolate, coffee and must were in the background. The ash was dense, medium-gray in color, solid and held on; the ash did not fall away until almost halfway through and did not fall away for the remainder of the cigar after that-impressive. Slight uneven burn, but no major issues and no relighting or corrections. The best draw a cigar could have. Price was the only issue at $10.25 for the belicoso (robustos were $9). I have to give the HC Habano Colorado a 10/10 rating. The price point makes me want to give it a lower score (cheap guy here), but I won't.
-Joe
Saturday, October 10, 2009
review: victor sinclair triple corojo
got a 5 pack of these the other day.thought i'd give them a whirl. most of their cigar i have not been to impressed with,but these are pretty decent smokes. i've only had one so far and i enjoyed the smoke. its a sharp looking cigar with a really niice white ash. its got some spice to it but hard to pick any defining flavors. wrapper has a marble look to it .nice even burn. i would buy a box of these. i give them a 7/10.........happy smoking guys.....jeff
Friday, October 9, 2009
Review: Joya de Nicaragua Antano Gran Consul 4.7" x 60
The other day I got a 10 pac of the Joya de Nicaragua Antano Gran Consul 4.7" x 60. I have had one before and really enjoyed it but it had been some time since I have enjoyed another. I will not wait too long again.
This is almost like a Nub in the shape and size but you heard it here first this is a powerhouse. Excellent construction with no soft or hard spots and a blunt torpedo at the end. No veins and very oily. Pre light you get tons of spice and on the first light I made the mistake of keeping my windows rolled down b/c of the rain. The smoke hit my eyes and my eyes started to water baby. Strong, spicy tobacco flavors with lots of pepper and cedar flavors. Not what I would consider complex as the taste stayed the same for the entire smoke (about 50 minutes) but very enjoyable. I had to touch up the burn a little but that could be do to the fact it was raining and I had to compensate with my windows being down then up, down then up. A great way to start the Friday. Especially after last nights Missouri sports disaster. Ugh, don't get me started...
Anyway, great smoke, good value on cigar bid for 3.70 each. 9/10
Matt
This is almost like a Nub in the shape and size but you heard it here first this is a powerhouse. Excellent construction with no soft or hard spots and a blunt torpedo at the end. No veins and very oily. Pre light you get tons of spice and on the first light I made the mistake of keeping my windows rolled down b/c of the rain. The smoke hit my eyes and my eyes started to water baby. Strong, spicy tobacco flavors with lots of pepper and cedar flavors. Not what I would consider complex as the taste stayed the same for the entire smoke (about 50 minutes) but very enjoyable. I had to touch up the burn a little but that could be do to the fact it was raining and I had to compensate with my windows being down then up, down then up. A great way to start the Friday. Especially after last nights Missouri sports disaster. Ugh, don't get me started...
Anyway, great smoke, good value on cigar bid for 3.70 each. 9/10
Matt
Thursday, October 8, 2009
Review: Cu-Avana Intenso Churchill (7.0" x 48)
I normally like to stick with what I know and not buy something just on a whim. Let me tell you I am glad I ventured out on this one. I just got a box of the Cu-Avana Intenso Churchill (7.0" x 48) on cigarbid for 43.00. That is just over 2.00 per stick. Well worth it.
It is definatly a full bodied smoke. The Nicaraguan Corojo wrapper grown from Habano-seed is just covered in oil and the cigar is firm with no soft spots. No veins and a rich tobacco aroma on the pre-light.
On the light you get a whiff of spice and leather and then the power comes in. Not as strong as say the F, but very comparable to the Edge as far as strength. The ash was flakey and you had to watch it or it would fall in your lap but what a great smoke from start to finish. When you consider the value of the cigar I give this a 9.5/10.
Matt
It is definatly a full bodied smoke. The Nicaraguan Corojo wrapper grown from Habano-seed is just covered in oil and the cigar is firm with no soft spots. No veins and a rich tobacco aroma on the pre-light.
On the light you get a whiff of spice and leather and then the power comes in. Not as strong as say the F, but very comparable to the Edge as far as strength. The ash was flakey and you had to watch it or it would fall in your lap but what a great smoke from start to finish. When you consider the value of the cigar I give this a 9.5/10.
Matt
Tuesday, October 6, 2009
who's with me......joking of course
i was chatting with this guy on facebook today,his name is NIC WING. he live in london and i was telling him about the CAINS. he mentioned to me that a local cigar store there was selling the COHIBA BEHIKE, i think thats right, for 2.300 hundred dollers a stick. they are discounting a box of 50 at a merre 55,000 dollers , so who's with me. come on guys buck up. happy smoke guys.........jeff
Cigars in the Movies
I am getting ready to watch one of my top 3 favorite movies of all time: Miller's Crossing (written and directed by Joel and Ethen Cohen). I remembered a scene in the movie that involved a cigar. Here is a link to a video clip of the scene in Miller's Crossing that starts out with the mob boss, played by Albert Finney, enjoying a cigar in bed. He noticed trouble, extinguishes his cigar, puts it in his robe pocket, annihilates all of the assassins with his Tommy gun and then takes his cigar out of his robe to finish it. Awesome! Take a look:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_IEet3GLWzs
What is your favorite movie scene that involves a cigar? Name as many as you want.
-Joe
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_IEet3GLWzs
What is your favorite movie scene that involves a cigar? Name as many as you want.
-Joe
Monday, October 5, 2009
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