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[petecaps]

shows how much I know. LOL Think I missed another brand.

Thing was a perfume bomb thogh.

[buzzed]

petecaps, on 17 November 2009 - 08:33 AM, said:

shows how much I know. LOL Think I missed another brand.

Thing was a perfume bomb thogh.

Just giving you a hard time.. Hell, at least you are brave enough to attempt a blind tasting. I always love reading these. Thanks for putting yourself out there.

[NorcalMark]

Cigar #8

Viaje 50/50 Corona Gorda.

A very unique cigar. they take two different blends of tobacco in two different bunches and make one cigar.

Foot to middle one blend, middle to head one blend. A very hard cigar to make.

Nicaraguan Filler, Binder and Wrapper.

I really like this cigar.

mark

[LenDog]

buzzed, on 17 November 2009 - 08:28 AM, said:

piggytail on an Opus?

The forbidden lanceros have piggies...

[buzzed]

LenDog, on 17 November 2009 - 10:41 PM, said:

The forbidden lanceros have piggies...

I know that, I was thinking regular release. And he said piggytail on the foot.

[LenDog]

buzzed, on 17 November 2009 - 10:44 PM, said:

I know that, I was thinking regular release. And he said piggytail on the foot.

My bad fuck nuts sorry! I was the one buzz-ed apparently lol!

[petecaps]

NorcalMark, on 17 November 2009 - 06:59 PM, said:

Cigar #8

Viaje 50/50 Corona Gorda.

A very unique cigar. they take two different blends of tobacco in two different bunches and make one cigar.

Foot to middle one blend, middle to head one blend. A very hard cigar to make.

Nicaraguan Filler, Binder and Wrapper.

I really like this cigar.

mark

Never even heard of this cigar. Just googled it. Didn't like it. Glad I tried it. Now I know. LOL

wondering if they do anything during the curing or fermentation of this cigar??

Strange as it didn't seem to be like two cigars to me. Just one big perfume bomb


Will embarrass myself more tomorrow

Ohhh, and foot, head, stomache...whatever

[terrantheman]

the viaje 50/50's I've had have been very good, wish they were so expensive!

[petecaps]

terran. did you not get a very perfumey smoke? I know taste is subjective, but I just do not get how a person who likes cubans (or any good cigar ) could like that taste.

Cheerio.

[petecaps]

Cigar #10

I had taken a few looks at this lancero and figured now is the time to break it out. About 7 x 38 in size. Had a nice light brown dusty-brown look to it. Nice “Charmin” kind of give to it also. Seemed well made…and it was. Smoked this inside with a Kirin Diablo Gingerale, whilst reading a book on French wine, and then later listening to some Rush Limbaugh....Bill Maher is off for a few months. What’s a guy to do??? Cut the gar and got down to work.

First 1/3 of the cigar. Well it drew like a dream right off the bat. Loads of pepper, and I mean loads!!!! No other real taste could get through for the first 5 minutes or so. Then a bit of muskyness came in on the finish, but the taste of the smoke was still dominated by pepper. Now it wasn’t bad, but just not very balanced.


Second 1/3 of the cigar. Well the pepper was still there, but a bit of bitter coffee came in. This flavor would probably be enjoyed by most, I am just not in that club. It was however, on the whole at this point a nice strong cigar. Toward about the halfway point though, that muskyness on the finish was becoming quite pronounced. Then boom!!!! It was gone. The pepper notes and straight-forward tobacco flavors were to much for the mushkyness. This cigar became VERY full flavored in a good way.

Last 1/3 of the cigar. Cigar had kicked into full gear. Was enjoying it quite a bit. The last 1.5 inches were a bit of work for me, as I usually partake in light to medium bodied (but full flavored mind you ) cigars. Don’t get me wrong, this cigar didn’t go Tatuaje Brown label on me ( ie one dimensional, nicotine bomb with harsh flavors ). The flavors were indeed as described above, quite nice. It”s just that then icotine level was getting to my limit. Made it to the last 1 inch and then had to toss it.

1) Not Cuban.. I thought this was some kind of Tat lancero for the first 5 minutes. However, it developed quite a bit of depth that I have not seen in Tat Brown labes (I have only had young Tats mind you). No idea on the wrapper, but I would have to guess a mix of Dominican and Nicaraguan tobaccos in the filler. As stated, I like ( I think I like ) Nicaraguan tobacco, but this cigar seemed to have a bit more mix in there…..or did it. LOL

2). No frgn idea. Shoot me.
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3) I would actually throw this in the mix to smoke every once in a while (hell I am a lancero whore) if this were $10 or under. If it is around $15 I would have one every few months as a change of pace. Something tells me this cigar may be asking a bit more than this though…..

[terrantheman]

I've only had 2 of those 50/50's and I didn't get a perfume taste but they both had nice aromas when I think of perfume I think of the smell from some kuba kuba's

[NorcalMark]

Cigar #10....Viaje Platino Lancero

I really love the entire line of Viaje. Platino, Oro, 50/50.

This is the first ever Lancero from Viaje. Medium bodied, floral with lots of spice. These are rolled fairly loose. So you must be a bit more careful.
I think Andre(the owner of Viaje) has done a fantastic job with his line of cigars.

These are bit more expensive, but a good cigar for a special occasion.

Mark

[petecaps]

NorcalMark, on 19 November 2009 - 07:39 PM, said:

Cigar #10....Viaje Platino Lancero

I really love the entire line of Viaje. Platino, Oro, 50/50.

This is the first ever Lancero from Viaje. Medium bodied, floral with lots of spice. These are rolled fairly loose. So you must be a bit more careful.
I think Andre(the owner of Viaje) has done a fantastic job with his line of cigars.

These are bit more expensive, but a good cigar for a special occasion.

Mark

Hey bubba...what is the blend?? And what is the price? I may not be as cheap as you expect.....or then again, I just might

just went to your website...and boy what a nice website indeed. Easy to follow, fast and well desginged over all. YOu boys at Towericigars really have it going on.

Ohhhh, 100% Nicaraguan, and within my budget there chum. Will be talking to you shorlty before my trip back in December.

[terrantheman]

Mark is getting you hooked on the Viaje line... Weird that you liked the platino more than the 50/50... I like the platino better than the oro but the 50/50 was interesting especially when it changes up.

[Hotboy]

petecaps, on 17 November 2009 - 06:42 AM, said:

Cigar Labeled #8.

I have to admit right off the bat that it was impossible not to notice the nice little piggytail on the foot of the cigar. Good looking brownish-hint of red wrapper. Cut and lit the sucker.

I've never had a cigar with a pigtail on the foot. I've had plenty with the pigtail on the head of the cigar, which I cut it off before lighting...

[tafdom]

What a great thread and sponsored by an awesome guy.

[petecaps]

sorry for the lapse. Decided to let the cigars rest a bit.

cigar #7.

Been decent weather so had this out on the balcony at around 5 PM. Once again had it with a gingerale...love this stuff. The cigar looked and felt beautiful.

First 1/3. I know I have said this before on another cigar, but there was that fragrant perfumey taste again. However, this time it was a bit more mellowed out and qutie nice actually. Some spice and pepper came in nicely on the palate.

Second 1/3. Same flavors present, but a nice tobacco taste joined in. At this point I was thinking a decently aged Opus. I am hesitant to say this now as I am begining to think other cigar makers are trying, and succeeding, at compying that Opus flavor. This cigar, however, had a nice balance to it.

Last 1/3. Not much change til the last inch, then it become a bit strong for me. You boyz who like the " I couldn't stand for an hour after this smoke" kind of cigar, would have been in heaven.....and the ER shortly there after.

1) not Cuban.

2) guessing (again) an Opus...with a bit of age on it. Or as I have read here an at cf recently, the Opus blend has "calmed" in recent years.

3). Yes. I would throw this in for a change of pace smoke. Once every month or so. If it was at the $10 price point.

Off to have another Red Tat Angelos. One fine cigar indeed. Will be picking up a box from Towercigars.com, and the best tobacconist in the kindgon Mark

[NorcalMark]

petecaps, on 02 December 2009 - 10:51 AM, said:

sorry for the lapse. Decided to let the cigars rest a bit.

cigar #7.

Been decent weather so had this out on the balcony at around 5 PM. Once again had it with a gingerale...love this stuff. The cigar looked and felt beautiful.

First 1/3. I know I have said this before on another cigar, but there was that fragrant perfumey taste again. However, this time it was a bit more mellowed out and qutie nice actually. Some spice and pepper came in nicely on the palate.

Second 1/3. Same flavors present, but a nice tobacco taste joined in. At this point I was thinking a decently aged Opus. I am hesitant to say this now as I am begining to think other cigar makers are trying, and succeeding, at compying that Opus flavor. This cigar, however, had a nice balance to it.

Last 1/3. Not much change til the last inch, then it become a bit strong for me. You boyz who like the " I couldn't stand for an hour after this smoke" kind of cigar, would have been in heaven.....and the ER shortly there after.

1) not Cuban.

2) guessing (again) an Opus...with a bit of age on it. Or as I have read here an at cf recently, the Opus blend has "calmed" in recent years.

3). Yes. I would throw this in for a change of pace smoke. Once every month or so. If it was at the $10 price point.

Off to have another Red Tat Angelos. One fine cigar indeed. Will be picking up a box from Towercigars.com, and the best tobacconist in the kindgon Mark

Now I didn't get any perfume out of this cigar. I would say it was a bit aromatic , but not perfumey or flavored.

This cigar come from a smaller but rapidly growing factory.

#7 Tempus by Alec Bradley Inceptio(corona gorda) Medium bodied at best.

These are made in the same as Illusione.

[petecaps]

I can go with aromatic. Like I said it was a pleasant cigar til the last inch.

[Fuente Fan]

buzzed, on 17 November 2009 - 08:28 AM, said:

piggytail on an Opus?

OR Opus PL that they decided not to release because the pigtails kept getting broken off in the boxes.

[fordjustom]

I like the Tempus its pretty yummy

[Rconectn]

NorcalMark, on 13 November 2009 - 11:22 AM, said:

#6 God of Fire Don Carlos Robusto 2006

After smoking about a dozen or so of these, I have to say...I'm just not a huge fan. Beautiful wrapper and superb construction.
Doesn't do it for me.

Mark

I love this cigar! Hands down my favorite all time.

[JxBr]

Pete, did you finish this tasting or are there more cigars left?

[mrsea]

JxBr, on 20 January 2010 - 12:16 AM, said:

Pete, did you finish this tasting or are there more cigars left?

No shit shirleymatt....what the fuck is up?
he probably banked his head on a stone figurine,trying to cleanse himself.Another thought,he got some rabid crap from placing his trust on a showering toad stool in the mountains...and it turned out he was on highway 8,,,near El Centro...face down on a picnic table...bableing "single malts are your friend"

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sorry Matt...jimi hendricks going down,as i post........crosstown traffic.

-JohnC,

[Hotboy]

mrsea, on 21 January 2010 - 10:49 PM, said:

Another thought,he got some rabid crap from placing his trust on a showering toad stool in the mountains...and it turned out he was on highway 8,,,near El Centro...face down on a picnic table...bableing "single malts are your friend"

LMAO! +1 for that!