MoeCizlak
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I know many of you have not yet had the privilege of traveling to my great state of Iowa so I thought I would combine some scenery with my review of a cigar. Though I probably give off the impression that we Iowans are dazzling urbanites with dizzying intellects just oozing sophistication, I wanted you all to see a side of Iowa not often portrayed. Often thought of a cultural mecca, somewhat of a combination of New York City, San Francisco and New Orleans all rolled into one, Iowa actually does have a slower and more bucolic side that many of you may not know or see. I hope you enjoy the scenery as well as the review.
The cigar is a good looking 6x46. The pre-light smell is of a deep leather while the pre-light taste is of wet clover. The cigar is very light in hand, belying it's 6x46 size. After I circumcise the cap, the draw is a little on the loose side but I'm really looking forward to lighting it.
The cigar lights easily enough and I'm greeted with a deep tobacco flavor with a hint of pepper. After a couple of minutes, I am reminded of a Padron '26 with the flavors I'm getting, which needless to say is to my liking. While I am a slow smoker, I find that I have to draw hard and quickly to get smoke because of the loose draw. Looking at the revealed head of the cigar, I notice what seems to be a loose bunching bordering on an underfilled cigar.
The loose draw is affecting the burn and it is going awry as evidenced by the photo above. Despite the draw and burn problems I am still getting some really good flavors out of this cigar. Having to draw harder than I like the great flavors are being compromised by some harshness.
As you can see, Iowa is not all sprawling suburbia and high-reaching sky scrapers. As a storm passed over the green fields of sprouting corn and soy beans, I neared the half way point of the cigar. The burn and draw issues were still present as were the flavors of rich tobacco and pepper. I don't get any of the Padron flavors any longer, but it is still an enjoyable smoke. I'm thinking this would be a damned fine cigar if not for the loose draw.
I'm entering the final third now as I pass one of the other fields of Iowa. Flavors are still consistent with the occasional harshness that comes with smoking a cigar too fast. It's been about 40 minutes since lighting it and it has turned quite spongy to the touch now. If I wanted to, I think I could squeeze it to the thickness of a dime, it's that underfilled.
The final stages of the cigar are marred by constant harshness as I have to draw much too hard to get any smoke. I think on what a properly filled cigar would've tasted like. I caught but a glimpse of what this cigar could be and unfortunately I only had the one. At around $8 I would spend the money on a couple more to see if I just got a bad one as the flavors that teased me would make for an outstanding cigar. As my drive nears completion, I leave you with one final picture. While the skylines of Manhatten, Seattle and the like draw praise, I feel that the Iowa skyline should be included in that discussion. A bit different that its better known brethren but majestic nonetheless. Wouldn't you agree?
The cigar is a good looking 6x46. The pre-light smell is of a deep leather while the pre-light taste is of wet clover. The cigar is very light in hand, belying it's 6x46 size. After I circumcise the cap, the draw is a little on the loose side but I'm really looking forward to lighting it.
The cigar lights easily enough and I'm greeted with a deep tobacco flavor with a hint of pepper. After a couple of minutes, I am reminded of a Padron '26 with the flavors I'm getting, which needless to say is to my liking. While I am a slow smoker, I find that I have to draw hard and quickly to get smoke because of the loose draw. Looking at the revealed head of the cigar, I notice what seems to be a loose bunching bordering on an underfilled cigar.
The loose draw is affecting the burn and it is going awry as evidenced by the photo above. Despite the draw and burn problems I am still getting some really good flavors out of this cigar. Having to draw harder than I like the great flavors are being compromised by some harshness.
As you can see, Iowa is not all sprawling suburbia and high-reaching sky scrapers. As a storm passed over the green fields of sprouting corn and soy beans, I neared the half way point of the cigar. The burn and draw issues were still present as were the flavors of rich tobacco and pepper. I don't get any of the Padron flavors any longer, but it is still an enjoyable smoke. I'm thinking this would be a damned fine cigar if not for the loose draw.
I'm entering the final third now as I pass one of the other fields of Iowa. Flavors are still consistent with the occasional harshness that comes with smoking a cigar too fast. It's been about 40 minutes since lighting it and it has turned quite spongy to the touch now. If I wanted to, I think I could squeeze it to the thickness of a dime, it's that underfilled.
The final stages of the cigar are marred by constant harshness as I have to draw much too hard to get any smoke. I think on what a properly filled cigar would've tasted like. I caught but a glimpse of what this cigar could be and unfortunately I only had the one. At around $8 I would spend the money on a couple more to see if I just got a bad one as the flavors that teased me would make for an outstanding cigar. As my drive nears completion, I leave you with one final picture. While the skylines of Manhatten, Seattle and the like draw praise, I feel that the Iowa skyline should be included in that discussion. A bit different that its better known brethren but majestic nonetheless. Wouldn't you agree?
