Two Cigar Review – Obsidian and V Maduro

theroberthogan

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Sunday was a great day around the Hogan house, so I took advantage of the opportunity to smoke two cigars in one day – a rare treat for me.

First up was the Padilla Obsidian. I received two of these in trade with a member of another form, and one more as a part of a sampler that was gifted to me for my birthday. I mixed up these two batches, so this smoke was sitting in the humi for two or three weeks depending on which batch it came from. The stick looked incredible - dark and rich - and the first thing I picked up on was the aroma of dark chocolate when I sniffed the foot. I fired this baby up and was greeted with a tight draw. I’ve read the other reviews about this smoke having draw issues and problems with the burn going out. While I wasn’t getting much smoke on the draw, I loved the tastes I was getting. It was all maduro and chocolate sweetness with just a touch of spice. As mentioned, this smoke cooled off quickly, and it took a couple of puffs to get it going. I let it sit a little too long at one point and it went out, but I was able to light it right back up and keep smoking. I would recommend this cigar, especially if you are one of those people who takes frequent puffs which will keep this one from going out.

Then, a few hours and a hearty steak dinner later, I reached for an Oliva Serie V Maduro. I bought a sample pack of these, and a friend and I are splitting a box. I’ve been eager to try these sticks since I am such a maduro fan. Awesome blast of pepper to start this stick off. Then the flavors mellowed as the maduro really took over, leaving a crisp creamy finish that I was loving. As I smoked into the second third I took of the band and realized something was missing. Not long after that it hit me…the nic buzz that I always get smoking Oliva. This one sprung up on me. There I was enjoying a creamy medium-body smoke when all of a sudden it became a full-body smoke in the final third. It knocked me on my arse rather quickly, and the already great cigar took on a fantastic new profile that has made this one of my current favorites. Definitely recommend this one to all experienced smokers.
 
Thanks for the reviews. Glad you liked them both. :thumbs:
 
Thanks for the reviews, I have both of these resting in my humidor. I can't wait to try them now.

Rich
 
The Padilla Obsidian was the first and last smoke to give me some serious sickness. Not sure what it was... I've heard there were two different blends or something, my memory is a bit hazy, but which ever one I got knocked me on my ass (I've had opus cigars with less kick)! All I can remember is a strong licorice taste. Glad you enjoyed em! Good reviews :thumbs:

edit: spwelling :blush:
 
I bought some Padilla O's in June of 06 that were out of this world. I bought some more in Oct 07 that sucked. The difference was night and day.

The V Series Maduro just made it's way to Tucson today. I bought a handful to try in a few weeks.
Thanks for the reviews.
 
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