Java - Drew Estate and Rocky Patel Joint Cigar

[Coinguy89]

No, not a joint, but a partnership. I picked up the corona sized Java at my local cigar shop about a week ago for $4.75 a piece. I don't know if it's advertised as a flavored cigar, or if it really is a flavored cigar. I've smoked several of the Acid flavored cigars, not liking many of them (Blondie being the exception). However, this cigar was different, not just the square-like shape, but the distinct and sweet mocha flavor to it only discovered after lighting it up. By just the smell of the Brazilian wrapper I knew it was going to be a treat. I've also got some CAO Brazillias that I'm dying to try. Cutting this cigar was typical of Acid cigars, in that it seemed like the shoulder cap just fell right off, creating a slight mess. Perhaps they can be removed with a fingernail. The light was easy, with no problem what-so-ever. I experienced a great draw that seemed almost effortless with great puffs of beautiful white smoke. The ash was consistant and reliable, but it did however move a bit to the side. I smoked it 3/4 of the way until I was fully satisfied, not once getting that horrid fire taste that some cigars exhibit. It is in my opinion that more work from Drew went into this, rather than RP. Regardless, it was fun and enjoyable. Hopefully I can head over to the cigarshop and buy a few more of these nice treats, if they're still there.

 

[MX]

It is super sweet when you find a cigar that you like, and all the better when you do it on your own.
Nice review!!! I like a sweet cigar every now and then. The CAO Brazila is my fav smoke right now, in the GOL! size.
You might want to try a Drew Estates Natural - Dirt, sounds like you might enjoy it. I think it is a good morning smoke, or maybe after dinner for desert.


Tim

 

[HapaLee]

My girlfriend and her friends really enjoy these.....

 

[Cira]

Javas taste like cocoa puffs to me and I've seen some pretty big burly hardcore puffers smoke them.

 

[Ginseng]

I've smoked Brazilia with 2 years on them and they were pretty darn good smokes. I think it was a Piranha that I had. I also enjoy the CAO Criollos with a little time on them. Tangy goodness!

I'd give the Java a spin. I like coffee and I like cigars so it seems like it might be worth a try.

The Drew Natural sucked though if it's the one with the pipe tobacco in it. Not cigarry enough to be a cigar, yet not pipey enough to be a pipe. The weakest of both worlds.

Wilkey

 

[MX]

I've smoked Brazilia with 2 years on them and they were pretty darn good smokes. I think it was a Piranha that I had. I also enjoy the CAO Criollos with a little time on them. Tangy goodness!

I'd give the Java a spin. I like coffee and I like cigars so it seems like it might be worth a try.

The Drew Natural sucked though if it's the one with the pipe tobacco in it. Not cigarry enough to be a cigar, yet not pipey enough to be a pipe. The weakest of both worlds.

Wilkey

Not sure about the pipe tobacco, it was part of my NST, and I honestly do not know enough to know..... BUt as for the CAO, man I just got in another GOL! and I am going to have to send it home, or it will be consumed with a quickness, and I want to try this age thing....

Tim

 

[Coinguy89]

I've smoked Brazilia with 2 years on them and they were pretty darn good smokes. I think it was a Piranha that I had. I also enjoy the CAO Criollos with a little time on them. Tangy goodness!

I'd give the Java a spin. I like coffee and I like cigars so it seems like it might be worth a try.

The Drew Natural sucked though if it's the one with the pipe tobacco in it. Not cigarry enough to be a cigar, yet not pipey enough to be a pipe. The weakest of both worlds.

Wilkey

Not sure about the pipe tobacco, it was part of my NST, and I honestly do not know enough to know..... BUt as for the CAO, man I just got in another GOL! and I am going to have to send it home, or it will be consumed with a quickness, and I want to try this age thing....

Tim

Are you taking a liking in the other CAO types available? I've seen so many of these samplers from CAO online that seem to be really great deals. Have you had a chance to smoke one of the Italias yet?

 

[StogieFarts]

I almost smoked a Java yesterday that a BOTL gifted to me here on the forums. Opted to try the Ramon Allones Habana instead. I haven't tried any flavored cigars since I gave all my ACID's away....but I hear so many good things about the Java, I have a feeling this will be a different experience.

 

[MX]

I've smoked Brazilia with 2 years on them and they were pretty darn good smokes. I think it was a Piranha that I had. I also enjoy the CAO Criollos with a little time on them. Tangy goodness!

I'd give the Java a spin. I like coffee and I like cigars so it seems like it might be worth a try.

The Drew Natural sucked though if it's the one with the pipe tobacco in it. Not cigarry enough to be a cigar, yet not pipey enough to be a pipe. The weakest of both worlds.

Wilkey

Not sure about the pipe tobacco, it was part of my NST, and I honestly do not know enough to know..... BUt as for the CAO, man I just got in another GOL! and I am going to have to send it home, or it will be consumed with a quickness, and I want to try this age thing....

Tim

Are you taking a liking in the other CAO types available? I've seen so many of these samplers from CAO online that seem to be really great deals. Have you had a chance to smoke one of the Italias yet?

The only CAO I have tried is the Brazilia, I have some Golds, Cx2, and Criollos but have not smoke them, but I think I will pick one in the nest day or two. As for the samplers, if you are talking about the CAO Flavors, then no, I have not tried any of them. The next CAO I pick up will be some of the America, and I am looking for a few Soprano's.

Tim

 

[H311oLHD]

I've smoked Brazilia with 2 years on them and they were pretty darn good smokes. I think it was a Piranha that I had. I also enjoy the CAO Criollos with a little time on them. Tangy goodness!

I'd give the Java a spin. I like coffee and I like cigars so it seems like it might be worth a try.

The Drew Natural sucked though if it's the one with the pipe tobacco in it. Not cigarry enough to be a cigar, yet not pipey enough to be a pipe. The weakest of both worlds.

Wilkey

Not sure about the pipe tobacco, it was part of my NST, and I honestly do not know enough to know..... BUt as for the CAO, man I just got in another GOL! and I am going to have to send it home, or it will be consumed with a quickness, and I want to try this age thing....

Tim

Are you taking a liking in the other CAO types available? I've seen so many of these samplers from CAO online that seem to be really great deals. Have you had a chance to smoke one of the Italias yet?

The only CAO I have tried is the Brazilia, I have some Golds, Cx2, and Criollos but have not smoke them, but I think I will pick one in the nest day or two. As for the samplers, if you are talking about the CAO Flavors, then no, I have not tried any of them. The next CAO I pick up will be some of the America, and I am looking for a few Soprano's.

Tim

I'm a CAO whore. :sign:

 

[Coinguy89]

I've smoked Brazilia with 2 years on them and they were pretty darn good smokes. I think it was a Piranha that I had. I also enjoy the CAO Criollos with a little time on them. Tangy goodness!

I'd give the Java a spin. I like coffee and I like cigars so it seems like it might be worth a try.

The Drew Natural sucked though if it's the one with the pipe tobacco in it. Not cigarry enough to be a cigar, yet not pipey enough to be a pipe. The weakest of both worlds.

Wilkey

Not sure about the pipe tobacco, it was part of my NST, and I honestly do not know enough to know..... BUt as for the CAO, man I just got in another GOL! and I am going to have to send it home, or it will be consumed with a quickness, and I want to try this age thing....

Tim

Are you taking a liking in the other CAO types available? I've seen so many of these samplers from CAO online that seem to be really great deals. Have you had a chance to smoke one of the Italias yet?

The only CAO I have tried is the Brazilia, I have some Golds, Cx2, and Criollos but have not smoke them, but I think I will pick one in the nest day or two. As for the samplers, if you are talking about the CAO Flavors, then no, I have not tried any of them. The next CAO I pick up will be some of the America, and I am looking for a few Soprano's.

Tim

I'm a CAO whore. :sign:

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