bassman Posted March 3, 2013 Share Posted March 3, 2013 Bought a few of the original batch of these & thought it was time to see how they were doing. For some odd reason, it took a while to actually get lit, but once going produced a perfect draw & burn. Full bodied & medium to strong, it had a very good flavor. Very good cigar but totally monolithic. The last couple draws tasted pretty much the same as the first. I'd be much happier if it was a $10 cigar, but for what these cost, I'd rather get a box of current Partagas Presedentes- a similarly shaped cigar, and keep the change. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mbrody Posted March 4, 2013 Share Posted March 4, 2013 Steve thanks or the review. I recall being much more impressed with the second batch of these. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ayedfy Posted March 4, 2013 Share Posted March 4, 2013 Great review. I've yet to come across any customs. Maybe one day! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubiquito Posted March 14, 2013 Share Posted March 14, 2013 Tonight I smoked the first of the 3 Czars that I bought from the original batch and I must say that I thoroughly enjoyed it! For me, there was complexity enough to keep me interested and the flavors from beginning to nub were very satisfying. I really look forward to the remaining 2 that I have and wouldn't hesitate to pay the same amount for them again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZinZan Posted March 15, 2013 Share Posted March 15, 2013 I've been thinking of firing up 1, see how its progressed. Its been a year plus since it came out right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubiquito Posted March 15, 2013 Share Posted March 15, 2013 I've been thinking of firing up 1, see how its progressed. Its been a year plus since it came out right? October 2010 is when the first release shipped. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
polarbear Posted March 21, 2013 Share Posted March 21, 2013 Any word on the possibility of Czars doing another batch? I'd be keen to get my hands on a few Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
melies Posted March 21, 2013 Share Posted March 21, 2013 Any word on the possibility of Czars doing another batch? I'd be keen to get my hands on a few this! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Presidente Posted March 21, 2013 Share Posted March 21, 2013 Being made now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Presidente Posted March 21, 2013 Share Posted March 21, 2013 For Australia yes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fuzz Posted March 21, 2013 Share Posted March 21, 2013 Any buy limit? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CanuckSARTech Posted March 21, 2013 Share Posted March 21, 2013 Any buy limit? Anything that's left over after I get some.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
melies Posted March 21, 2013 Share Posted March 21, 2013 Are these the infamous lizadors? Or the Czar and Tampa? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tmac77 Posted March 21, 2013 Share Posted March 21, 2013 mmmm have to fire one of mine up. Had one over a year ago now but can not recall it being memorable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZinZan Posted March 22, 2013 Share Posted March 22, 2013 The tampa was really good, the other one had draw issues but tasted really good. I cant remember having the Lisadores Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tmac77 Posted March 22, 2013 Share Posted March 22, 2013 Reading this post has motivated me to give both of the Czar Customs another go. 1st up will be the Tampa which can be best described as a motley looking shaggy foot lonsdale, Straight cut nice cold draw might be a bit loose. nice barnyard aroma Shaggy foot lit up nicely and the early part of this cigar is a mild/medium mushroom/butter notes. Half through it now and this has developed very nicely into a medium bodied cigar. Still earthy mushroom but now a nice white pepper spice with honey butter and cocoa in the background. Draw is a bit loose but a razor sharp burn not touch ups required at all. Two thirds through this cigar has really picked up in strength to a medium/full. Still very earthy, cocoa has come more to the forefront and a bit spicier sadly the honey butter background notes have faded away rather quickly and as I smoke through this third it has become a bit one dimensional. Starting into the last third now it is mostly toasted tobacco and white pepper, with hints of cocoa back again and dare I say sherry flavoured sweetness coming in. (that was a surprise and I am not even drinking alcohol), The burn continues to be perfect. As I finish off the last third that sherry sweetness was short lived and back to a strong earthy mushroom, toasted tobacco and white pepper being predominant again overpowering the sweetness I found in the first half of this cigar. This cigar has mellowed a bit and become somewhat more complex from what I remember from the last one I had about 18 months ago. Overall I would give it a 92 for the first half an 86 for the second half and settle upon an 89 rating. It did show signs of brilliance that were short lived and may get better with more time. Will let my remaining Tampa's rest for a while longer with the hope that it develops more complexity throughout. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tmac77 Posted March 22, 2013 Share Posted March 22, 2013 Well I was going to do a review of the other Czar Custom in the perfecto vitola but upon cutting it found the draw to be way too tight. Will dry box it for a day or two to see if it becomes smokable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
REASON Posted March 23, 2013 Share Posted March 23, 2013 Great I will be waiting Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZinZan Posted December 13, 2013 Share Posted December 13, 2013 Just had the "other" (not tampa) customs, cant remember the name given to this. Wow!!!! I have to say the best cigar this year. This is after smoking back to back a Punch DC and Lusitania the day before. No draw issues this time, i cut it slightly more than usual perfect draw. And the flavours just outstanding, taking all the best flavour profiles in every marca into 1 cigar. I prob rate it 96. The punch was awesome but this guys just knocked it out of the park for me. Paired it Laphroaig Quarter Cask and with this magnificent view. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghabanos Posted May 29, 2016 Share Posted May 29, 2016 did i miss the boat on this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fuzz Posted May 29, 2016 Share Posted May 29, 2016 53 minutes ago, Ghabanos said: did i miss the boat on this? Yes, many years ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghabanos Posted May 29, 2016 Share Posted May 29, 2016 bummer.... just the period I decide to take a break from this site... thanks Fuzz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fuzz Posted May 30, 2016 Share Posted May 30, 2016 If I recall correctly, the second round of customs never eventuated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rckymtn22 Posted May 30, 2016 Share Posted May 30, 2016 The Tampa and the Czar were out late 2010 and early 2011. The Lisadores were never seen in the wild. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghabanos Posted May 31, 2016 Share Posted May 31, 2016 thanks Rcky!!! I am referring to the lisadores.... I wasn't born in 2010.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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