Note: I got it at the only shop in MN that sells these, Little Havana Tobacco. As far as I know, no other shop sells Blue Mountain. Also, they are not sold online last I checked.
This cigar is a Nicaraguan puro. The wraps are Connecticut and Habano Shade.
This cigar felt firm and well made. The wrap seemed a little separated but I would have to see how it smoked and burned to determine if this was an issue.
When lighting this cigar I got a terrible taste. Very tart and papery. The cigar was not dry, so I was thinking I had a dud, or that it was just a poor cigar. About 1/5 of the way through, that changed. Flavors started coming in. I got a creamy flavor mixed with one that could be described as something like oak. Underlying all of this was a hint of spice and cedar. The aftertaste was of a bitter cream. It lingered a little bit, but the taste remained consistant. Throughout this cigar, no flavors really came out though. It wasn't bad, but nothing to make you amazed. It was a more subtle flavor.
The draw and burn were good. It started to split and burn uneven at the end, but it was around the time of it being finished anyway, so that did not cause a problem. The separation in the wrap caused no issue either.
This cigar, for a double toro, was only $9, which is pretty good. This cigar does not have the some mix as other double wraps, as it is not as bold with its flavors. As I said, it is more subtle. The mix of flavors is good though, I just wish they came out more. All in all, not a bad smoke.
Final Grade: B
Friday, January 28, 2011
Tuesday, January 25, 2011
Blue Mountain Maduro
These cigars were ones I never saw, and in keeping up, I gave one a go. I picked the Maduro because I like Maduros.
This cigar had an even wrap on it. No soft spots. The wrapper felt soft, yet a little paper like. This is a Nicaraguan Puro. All of it is from the Esteli valley.
The flavors on this cigar were pretty simple. It had an earthy flavor followed by the smallest bit of nuttiness. Towards the end was a hint of what could be described as a peppery coffee like flavor. With the aroma it had a nice toasted flavor underlying all of it, except during the first moments of the draw. The aftertaste Was a little bitter, still toasty though.
The draw was good and it produced a very nice ash. It started even, then random holes were popping up, and it was burning through places before the end could get to them. This should not have happened considering I was puffing about once every forty five seconds to a minute. About halfway through the smoke got warm, then hot. At this point all the flavor became bitterness. The cigar turned into Mr. Hyde.
The price on it was only $8. Several people have not had the problems I had with them, so I will dismiss them for the most part. It could have been a number of things. I got the bad one in the batch, which happens, or it could have been a little dry, which in Minnesota during the winter could explain it. The price helps keep this cigar out of my "F" or "D" range. If had burned proper, and not turned, I would give this cigar a solid "B+" for it had good flavoring for such a price. This one, gets less.
Final Grade: C-
This cigar had an even wrap on it. No soft spots. The wrapper felt soft, yet a little paper like. This is a Nicaraguan Puro. All of it is from the Esteli valley.
The flavors on this cigar were pretty simple. It had an earthy flavor followed by the smallest bit of nuttiness. Towards the end was a hint of what could be described as a peppery coffee like flavor. With the aroma it had a nice toasted flavor underlying all of it, except during the first moments of the draw. The aftertaste Was a little bitter, still toasty though.
The draw was good and it produced a very nice ash. It started even, then random holes were popping up, and it was burning through places before the end could get to them. This should not have happened considering I was puffing about once every forty five seconds to a minute. About halfway through the smoke got warm, then hot. At this point all the flavor became bitterness. The cigar turned into Mr. Hyde.
The price on it was only $8. Several people have not had the problems I had with them, so I will dismiss them for the most part. It could have been a number of things. I got the bad one in the batch, which happens, or it could have been a little dry, which in Minnesota during the winter could explain it. The price helps keep this cigar out of my "F" or "D" range. If had burned proper, and not turned, I would give this cigar a solid "B+" for it had good flavoring for such a price. This one, gets less.
Final Grade: C-
Friday, January 21, 2011
La Gloria Cubana Serie R
I had this one awhile ago, but didn't write a review. This smoke... well, you will know what I mean.
This cigar was made with an Ecuadoran wrapper, Nicaraguan binder, and Dominican and Nicaraguan filler.
The taste on this is amazingly strong, even for a natural wrapper. You get the spicey cedar flavor, with hints of espresso and leather. At times it almost seems like an oak flavor. The finish is a nice cedar, with a little kick.
The draw and burn on this are perfect. Nothing else to add. Easy drawm, great smoke, even burn.
The price can range from $14-$17 depending on the size. So, the price is steep on this one. But, it is a great smoke. I had one that was on the more expensive end (number 6 size) and it lasted a good 45 minutes to an hour.
This is all in all a great smoke. The price gives it a small hit, but it is one worth picking up.
Final Grade: A
This cigar was made with an Ecuadoran wrapper, Nicaraguan binder, and Dominican and Nicaraguan filler.
The taste on this is amazingly strong, even for a natural wrapper. You get the spicey cedar flavor, with hints of espresso and leather. At times it almost seems like an oak flavor. The finish is a nice cedar, with a little kick.
The draw and burn on this are perfect. Nothing else to add. Easy drawm, great smoke, even burn.
The price can range from $14-$17 depending on the size. So, the price is steep on this one. But, it is a great smoke. I had one that was on the more expensive end (number 6 size) and it lasted a good 45 minutes to an hour.
This is all in all a great smoke. The price gives it a small hit, but it is one worth picking up.
Final Grade: A
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