maverickdrinker Posted May 30, 2012 Share Posted May 30, 2012 Just completed the 1st CDN FOH Box Pass. Lots of interesting and new cigars to try now. Based on this, I thought it would be fun to spend some time reviewing some of the new sticks that are outside my comfort zone. I will name these reviews 'THE BOX PASS REVIEW SERIES.' The only downside to this is that I might end up expanding the number of marcas that I buy. LOL First up is the RyJ Short Churchill. I've heard good things about this cigar and never had tried one. Looking forward to seeing what it is all about. The wrapper is a creamy, light shade of colorado brown. Reminds me of coffee with two creams. The construction is impeccible. Very dense. No soft spots. A slight give when squeezed. No veins to speak of. A well constructed cigar. The head of the cigar is actually square and the actual cigar seems to be a little box pressed. Aroma off the cigar is cinimmon, rich chocolate (like hot chocolate actually). Cold draw after a quick punch is very woodsy, a hint of ginger? The draw itself is very loose, which surprises me as the foot seems well packed. The cut on the foot is actually concave, not flat across. Wierd. Time to take this to the flame Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nikesupremedunk Posted May 30, 2012 Share Posted May 30, 2012 i want to try this so bad...hope you enjoy it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maverickdrinker Posted May 30, 2012 Author Share Posted May 30, 2012 The cigar takes to the flame easily. Billows of smoke coming through. The draw is actually pretty good. A few initial puffs are quite harsh. Loads of oolong tea and nothing else. There is a bitterness that I am unaccustomed to in a bad way. Very tannic. I am guessing that this is a youngster. Will have to stick this one out to be fair. Some good strength to it. Oolong tea is the alpha male in this cigar. Very hard to discern other flavours. The bitterness reminds me of buckley's cold medicine. Didn't expect this at all. Starting to get some cedar notes. They are fighting their way through the oolong tea. The burn is a little wonky but seems to be trying to straighten itself out. Will let it work things through. The aftertaste is fairly lasting. Reminds me of burnt coffee beans. Actually, there is a metallic taste to it. The ash is a whitish grey. Can't say I am enjoying this so far. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maverickdrinker Posted May 30, 2012 Author Share Posted May 30, 2012 As I get to the 2nd third, I start to wonder if this is in a sick period. Flavours are starting to come around. Oolong tea, cedar, some pepper and soap??? The tannins in this cigar are strong, to the point it is making my lips pucker. Time to grab some water. The burn line remains wonky. Time to give it a touchup. The afterfinish is starting to show signs of black coffee however, that metallic taste is still apparent. The bitterness is overwhelming. Very strong niccotine content. You can taste the tobacco in this one for sure. Starting to debate whether or not to continue to smoke this thing as I don't see signs of the harshness going away. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maverickdrinker Posted May 30, 2012 Author Share Posted May 30, 2012 That's it!!! Time to stick a fork in this one. I am done. I had such high hopes for this cigar. It just didn't come together for me. I am hoping that this is in its sick period as this was not in my wheelhouse at all. Tannic, fairly one dimensional, bitter. Maybe my palate needs a break. Who knows?!?! I am searching for some positiveness to share but it escapes me. The positive news is that this won't be on my buy list anytime soon. Time to go brush my teeth now..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Styler Posted May 30, 2012 Share Posted May 30, 2012 Really sad to hear that you didn't enjoy this stick. When 'on' it is one of my favourite smokes, all cocoa and raisins/cherries. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canadianbeaver Posted May 30, 2012 Share Posted May 30, 2012 I knew you would not like this one... Great review as always though . What happened to film noir ?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maverickdrinker Posted May 30, 2012 Author Share Posted May 30, 2012 Film noir will return soon enough Lisa. Takes a bit of extra time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maverickdrinker Posted May 30, 2012 Author Share Posted May 30, 2012 Don't know Shlomo. Doesn't matter. No worries bro. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vcool Posted June 1, 2012 Share Posted June 1, 2012 Oh no! I missed a box pass. Guess we'll have to have another one some time... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KaleKnowles Posted June 2, 2012 Share Posted June 2, 2012 I had one earlier today and enjoyed it quite a bit. I purchased mine in London a couple years ago, so I am not sure on the age. I did have burn issues with mine, The predominate flavor on mine was cloves. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maverickdrinker Posted June 2, 2012 Author Share Posted June 2, 2012 I recieved a lot of feedback how aged short churchills are sublime. Will have to source out a couple to give them another shot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vcool Posted June 3, 2012 Share Posted June 3, 2012 I find they lack consistency. When they are on, they are amazing.. but I've had some less than great ones too. Kinda like the consistency with monte #2s Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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