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SMOKE 2012, Issue 2: Kicking Back (cont.)
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 |  | CAO OSA SOL Lot 50 | Country:
Honduras | Manufacturer:
General Cigar Co. | Size:
5 x 50 | Filler:
Nic, Hon | Binder:
USA | Wrapper:
Honduras | | Panelist #1 | Nice looking cigar that burned well and built flavor throughout the smoke.
95 Excellent | | Panelist #2 | Samples consistent. Relaxing, trouble-free smoke. Mild-medium cigar. Paired well with espresso.
88 VeryGood | | Panelist #3 | Fired this up early; great morning cigar. Not the most flavorful stick, but a pleasant aroma. Great with cocktails.
89 Very Good |
 |  | J. GROTTO SERIES SILK Churchill | Country:
Honduras | Manufacturer:
Ocean State Cigars | Size:
7 x 50 | Filler:
Hon, Nic | Binder:
Indonesia | Wrapper:
Ecuador | | Panelist #1 | Very enjoyable smoke. Liked complexity and balance and the sweet citrus in the profile. I would buy this cigar.
87 Very Good | | Panelist #2 | Absolutely loved this cigar, and would recommend it after a gourmet meal and with premium drinks. First class.
95 Excellent | | Panelist #3 | Very mild, little aftertaste. Once you get through the first half, the second half is a lot more enjoyable.
84 Good |
 |  | CASA MIRANDA Chapter One | Country:
USA | Manufacturer:
Miami Cigar & Company | Size:
5 x 50 | Filler:
Nicaragua | Binder:
Nicaragua | Wrapper:
Ecuador | | Panelist #1 | The cigar had a nice start but an unpleasant ending. A little time in the humidor may help the finish.
85 Good | | Panelist #2 | Great flavor, meduim body. Would recommend to new and experienced smokers. Will buy more. Nubbed it!
92 Excellent | | Panelist #3 | Rolled well, burn and draw could not have been better. Aging may help redefine this as an outstanding stick.
88 Very Good |
 |  | ROMEO BY ROMEO Y JULIETA Piramides | Country:
DR | Manufacturer:
Altadis U.S.A. | Size:
6 1/8 x 52 | Filler:
DR | Binder:
DR | Wrapper:
Ecuador | | Panelist #1 | Overall, not a bad smoke. I'd try it again.
95 Excellent | | Panelist #2 | Flavor was the hook. Started with mild, smooth flavor, then built favorably. I enjoyed this cigar with espresso.
91 Excellent | | Panelist #3 | Looks like my favorite smoke in life, besides a certain No. 2 I'm not supposed to have. Couldn't help love it.
92 Excellent |
 |  | GUILLERMO LEON Corona Gorda | Country:
DR | Manufacturer:
La Aurora | Size:
6 x 47 | Filler:
DR Nic, Peru, Brazil | Binder:
Cam., Ecu | Wrapper:
Ecuador | | Panelist #1 | Tasty cigar with complexity and balance. The sweet breadiness was particularly nice. I would purchase this.
88 Very Good | | Panelist #2 | Flavorful cigar. Great aromas and taste, laced with tobacco and leather flavors. Intoxicating. Recommended.
94 Excellent | | Panelist #3 | Smoked in the morning and enjoyed. I would smoke this one again.
88 Very Good |
 | | SENOR SOLOMON MADURO Torpedo | Country:
Nicaragua | Manufacturer:
Solomon Cigar Co. | Size:
6 x 54 | Filler:
Nicaragua | Binder:
Nicaragua | Wrapper:
Brazil | | Panelist #1 | Very good cigar. Smooth, complex and balance. Finish that coats the palate and is enjoyable. I would purchase it.
90 Very Good | | Panelist #2 | Nice torpedo, mild. Loved the oily wrapper but was hoping for the initial spice flavors to stick around.
92 Excellent | | Panelist #3 | Got a little hot in the last quarter. I really enjoyed this and would both smoke it again and recommend it to a friend.
89 Very Good |
 | | ENTUBAR CRV Double Corona | Country:
Nic | Manufacturer:
Berger & Argenti | Size:
7 5/8 x 54 | Filler:
Nic, DR | Binder:
Nicaragua | Wrapper:
USA | | Panelist #1 | A good cigar with nice complexity and balance. A smart flavor profile. This is a cigar that I would buy.
92 Excellent | | Panelist #2 | Non-traditional cigar looked interesting, but needs more work on both the blend and the quality of tobacco.
87 Very Good | | Panelist #3 | If someone gave it to me, I would smoke it...unless it got too hot!
85 Good |
 | | ALEC BRADLEY BLACK MARKET Churchill | Country:
Honduras | Manufacturer:
Alec Bradley Cigar Co. | Size:
7 x 50 | Filler:
Hon, Panama | Binder:
Indonesia | Wrapper:
Nicaragua | | Panelist #1 | An enjoyable smoke with and interesting flavor profile. Nice balance. Enjoyed the long finish.
90 Very Good | | Panelist #2 | A cigar to take to the golf course or to walk the dog. Not really something I would go out of my way to find again.
85 Good | | Panelist #3 | You could enjoy this any time of day. I would seek this cigar out and place it at the top of my rotation.
92 Excellent |
 | | CARLOS TORANO EXODUS 1959 50 YEARS Box Press | Country:
Nicaragua | Manufacturer:
Torano Family Cigar Co. | Size:
5 x 55 | Filler:
Nicaragua | Binder:
Honduras | Wrapper:
Brazil | | Panelist #1 | Excellent cigar, wonderful complexity and balance. Loved the flavor profile. I would definitely buy this cigar.
92 Excellent | | Panelist #2 | Expertly made, intended for lovers of strong cigars. Grown men only need enlist.
88 Very Good | | Panelist #3 | Smoked it right down to a nub. Probably best to enjoy this after a meal- salad doesn't count. Would buy!
92 Excellent |
 |  | UNDERCROWN Corona Viva | Country:
Nicaragua | Manufacturer:
Drew Estate | Size:
5 5/8 x 46 | Filler:
Brazil, Nic | Binder:
USA | Wrapper:
Mexico | | Panelist #1 | Strong cigar with complexity and balance. You'll want a full meal before smoking this one. I'd buy this cigar.
93 Excellent | | Panelist #2 | Classy, extremely well-made. Delicate, sophisticated flavors lingered on the palate. Highly recommended.
93 Excellent | | Panelist #3 | A short smoke that packs a punch, this would be a good choice, right down to the end.
89 Very Good |
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