Some folks have asked when The Cigar Log Book will be ready for sale and I'm here to tell you that it will be by August 2010. I am proofing the current copy and adding a Cigar Index page and then sending it off to the printers.
Thank you all for your patience and interest. Don't forget to use the code BNWGGJ9N when you check out to get 33% off your copies.
Regards,
Nathan Lester
Tuesday, June 29, 2010
Monday, June 28, 2010
La Perla Habana -- Morado - Toro
| Occasion: Why not? | Gauge: 50 |
| Cigar: Morado | Length: 6 |
| Price: $3 | Shape: Toro |
Filler: Nicaragua | |
| Binder: Nicaragua | |
| Wrapper: African Cameroon |
Appearance:
This was a magnificently presented cigar with a cedar wrapping and a purple ribbon at the foot. No blemishes or discolorations in the dark wrapper. The only complaint was that the wrapper was a bit torn but I attribute this to the fact that I purchased it in a multi-pack sampler. Shame on the person that put the pack together!
Construction:
The Morado Toro was tightly rolled with not a spongy spot along the entire cigar. You could tell a seasoned veteran put this one together. The cap was well wrapped and no folds or bunches where the wrapper overlapped.
Tasting Notes:
The Camaroon wrapper for this cigar was a delight and apparently in short supply according to Doug Wood, president of La Perla Habana Cigars. A definite spicy and earthy flavor came about and toasty hints came into play for the entire smoke. There were no real distinct flavor phase changes as the cigar was enjoyed but there were many tastes adding to the complexity. This was a consistent and complex cigar. I've heard others describe chocolate flavors but I have yet to experience those.
| Draw | Burn |
| Start: good | Start: even |
| Halfway: good | Halfway: even |
| Three-Quarters: good | Three-Quarters: a bit uneven |
Recommend: I would definitely recommend this to anyone that can enjoy a fuller-bodied experience.
Other Notes: Wrapped in a cedar sheath and purchased from a multi-pack sampler from Thompson Cigars.
Saturday, June 26, 2010
Rocky Patel -- The Edge Lite - Robusto
| Occasion: the weekend | Gauge: 50 |
| Cigar: The Edge Lite | Length: 5-1/2" |
| Price: $6.29 | Shape: Robusto |
Filler: Nicaragua & Honduras | |
| Binder: Nicaragua | |
| Wrapper: Ecuadorian Connecticut |
Appearance:
The main body and foot were well groomed. The glue attaching the cap discolored the wrapper a bit. The rest of the wrapper was nice and golden with a silky sheen. There was minor bunching where one wrapper leaf overlapped another but this was minor. A few green spots on the binder were peaking through the thin Ecuadorian Connecticut wrapper.
Construction:
The Lite was not as dense as other Rocky Patel cigars I am used to. The filler seemed to be packed a bit looser and this really was apparent with the draw of the cigar. There were no spongy spots throughout and the density was constant from the foot to the head. The ash was nice and solid and hung on for 2" before it dropped off. The second ash was just as long as the first before it dropped off.
Tasting Notes:
The folks at RP weren't kidding with the name "Lite". The taste is alright, when you find it. There was a bit of a peppery taste when I drew it in but it quickly vanished. At about halfway, a toasty taste began to come through but just like the taste at the start, it faded fast. At about three-quarters through, the draw began to get hot. This could be because at the end I was just hoping to find some complexity and taste before my cigar was finished. The name "Lite" is no misnomer. In fact I frequently was comparing this cigar to smoking a roll of paper. Not surprisingly there was NO aftertaste, unfortunately it was because there was no before or during taste either.
| Draw | Burn |
| Start: too lite | Start: even |
| Halfway: too lite | Halfway: even |
| Three-Quarters: too lite | Three-Quarters: even |
Recommend: Only if you like it light and mild.
Other Notes: Crescent Tobacco Shop
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