Cigar Reviews

My ratings:

Burn:     90

Consistency:     85

Draw:     95

Appearance:      90

Taste:     95

Construction:     88

Overall rating:     92

The Suggestion:  

First, you should use a punch on this cigar to avoid the mild annoyance of having clipped too far and having it leave wrapper chunks on your lips as you try to have a meaningful conversation.  Second you have GOT to try this cigar.  Third you have to attend the Drew Estates Special Event.  I have watched enough YouTube videos, and read enough about the company and Jonathan Drew to know that I want to meet him, shake his hand, and hopefully get a chance to talk some business and politics with him.  I hope I see you there Saturday night!

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My ratings:

Burn:     85
Consistency:     80
Draw:     85
Appearance:     85
Taste:     35
Construction:     85

Overall rating:     65

The Suggestion: 

Perhaps this would be a good after-dinner smoke with some brie and a fine Merlot. However, I hate all of those things (except dinner) so it was definitely not my cup of tea.

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Cigar Review: Rocky Patel Nording

Burn:     85 (was hard ot keep lit at times)

Consistency:     88 ( Good )

Draw:     93 (thick flavored draw)

Appearance:     90 (great looking stoogie)

Taste:     85 (Had moments of greatness, pretty consitent throughout)

Construction:     88 (Stayed firm but got a little hot toward the end)

Overall rating:     88

The Suggestion:

This is a great cigar with bold flavors and smooth finish.  A must try.


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Cigar Review: Rocky Patel Vintage 1999.

Burn     85  (was hard ot keep lit at times)

Consistency     89  ( Good )

Draw     92 (Very smooth and full)

Appearance     96 (Man this is just pretty to look at)

Taste     90  (Very mild but complex at the same time)

Construction     90 ( Firmness stayed relatively the same throughout)

Overall Rating     90

THE SUGGESTION:

If you are a fan of a mild cigar this is a definite to have in your humidor.  If you are a person who thinks a mild cigar can have a complex flavor profile this is a must to try.  It is the subtle yet unique bouquet of flavors that truly makes this a mild cigar stand out.

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Cigar Review: Drew Estates Acid Toast.


Burn     95 rated (no uneven burn)
Consistency     95 rated (in both draw and taste throughout)
Draw     93 rated (clean at first a little hot toward the end due to the softer roll.)
Appearance     98 rated (a very consistent dark wrapping)
Taste     99 rated (I love the infused Acid taste and this was FANTASTIC)
Construction     89 rated (a little soft for me and as it heated it got softer)

Overall     95


THE SUGGESTION: Smoke this cigar you will like it. Mild – Medium.


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Cigar Review: CAO Italia

Burn     93 (good throughout)
Consistency     82 (just lost flavor in the middle)
Draw     90 (good smoke and heat)
Appearance     92 (a good looking cigar)
Taste     84 (man did it start out GOOD)
Construction     91 (good firmness and really held together)


Overall     88


THE SUGGESTION:


You won't fall in love with this cigar, but you will appreciate the craftsmanship and for the first third of the smoke you will have a GREAT flavor.  So don't run to buy it, but don't run from it either.  Medium bodied cigar.

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