Blind Tasting Reviews Cigar Number 3 : FOH INT 2018 Blind Tasting Comp

[First Lady]

Hello again everyone 

I hope everyone is enjoying the Competition , Cigar number Two seemed to stump a lot of members but please don't forget to post as you can still get a credit for every correct pick 

This is the thread to place your thoughts about what you think the flavour profile is and how it smoked ...... PLEASE DO NOT DISCLOSE WHAT YOU THINK IT IS .. just email Lisa   [email protected]

Once we have everyone's responses we will reveal the cigar.
 

The final date for your result for Cigar Number 3 is Monday June 4th  ( Australian Time  )  Note: I DO NOT take bribes LOL

Just to remind everyone of the rules 

The Rules 

First of all thanks to Di and Lisa. Keep in mind with some 100 + participants, communication and re-banding cigars (numbered 1-5) is a time consuming process.

There will be Five cigars picked by myself . These are Standard Production Cigars (No Regional, Edicion Limitada or Specialty Cigars). I will pick the cigars when in the warehouse this week.

1. Cigars (all 5 and bandless and are numbered 1-5 in order they are to be smoked) will be sent the week of the 6th of February. I will select cigars from same code and aroma/wrapper appearance as best I can.

2. . Cigars selected will be in current production.

 

For the following cigars it is easy. Cigar 2 by the first Monday of May, June, July, August.  Each time I will post the results via spreadsheet on the forum 7 days after the close of date. 


To the winner (who can correctly select most cigars sent) A $500 Gift voucher (USD/AUD). In the event of a tie, prize is split.  Must be used within 90 Days of the end of the competition 

 

Also: A $25 credit for any cigar you pick right to be used on a box (or sampler) purchase over $125 (USD/AUD) from the carts or 24:24 stock. This must be used within 20 days of the winners of that round being announced (prior to the next round of winners being announced). This will keep the admin process nice and easy...says I ....who will have no part of the admin process

 

Happy Smoking 

[fitzy]

@First Lady Psst I think you forgot to pin this post. 

[ayepatz]

33 minutes ago, fitzy said:

@First Lady Psst I think you forgot to pin this post. 

Done. Thanks for the heads up. ?

[fitzy]

4 hours ago, ayepatz said:

Done. Thanks for the heads up. ?

Glad to help. 

[fitzy]

Just smoked #3. I'm pretty sure I know what it is and I've smoked a few in the past. Went back to my review notes and it matches my past experiences. 

[prodigy]

If number 2 was a robusto, then number 3 must be a double Corona! I smoked mine this morning. I've definitely had it before. Hopefully I can get one pick right...

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[fitzy]

16 minutes ago, prodigy said:

If number 2 was a robusto, then number 3 must be a double Corona! I smoked mine this morning. I've definitely had it before. Hopefully I can get one pick right...

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I thought this one was a churchill. 

[Guantanamera]

Extreme box press, the head was almost a perfect rectangle. Has a nice draw. Flavors seem familiar. Of course I’m probably wrong, oh well.

[GWG]

On 5/15/2018 at 6:23 AM, fitzy said:

Just smoked #3. I'm pretty sure I know what it is and I've smoked a few in the past. Went back to my review notes and it matches my past experiences. 

Mind sharing those notes?

[fitzy]

16 hours ago, GWG said:

Mind sharing those notes?

[krish the fish]

Smoked number 3 yesterday. Seemed very familiar to me, as I've smoked a lot of this size in the recent past. I hope I'm not putting my foot in my mouth saying that, but I felt pretty good about my guess on it. Who knows though, I could be 100% off

[tonyd58]

Well, I lack patience. Been resting at 65/65 since received. Took the cap.off it was plugged, dry boxes it and lit it up. Used a perfect draw to fix it up and had not luck. In a fit of rage it quickly looked like the photo. It smelled really good pre light. 

[Luca]

Smoked mine tonight. I am pretty sure I know what it is. Cant wait to find out. Enjoyable smoke too. Great draw and burn.

And yes. I emailed Lisa at the correct address this time @Fuzz

[Fuzz]

But did you use my foolproof selection method @Luca?

[ElJavi76]

This thing burned like a dream. Real tasty too. @fastkiller13 and I burned this one in my garage and we think we know, but we don't. I was a bit disenchanted with the results from the last smoke, but I won't beat that dead horse anymore. Looking forward to this reveal. Good luck all. God knows we need it.

[Philc2001]

I smoked mine today, paired with a Cuban cortadito (no sugar), while I watched the rain overflow my pool. It's been raining nearly non-stop for 2 weeks, sheesh!

There is a definite familiarity to this cigar, it started out medium bodied, and picked up some steam in the second half all the way to the end, morphing into a full bodied cigar. During the first half I thought I knew what it was, but the second half has me doubting. My cigar canoed almost all the way, I had to constantly touch it up. At the end of the 2nd third it went out, and I had to relight.

Overall it was a good tasting cigar, draw was just right, but burn was a bit frustrating. The aroma was earthy with tones of slow burning oak. There was a nice melange of spices and fruit, especially in the middle. I'm going to take a wild guess on this one. 

[cardinalfan85]

Got a new Weber smoker that I'm trying for the first time. The smell of cherry wood and pork ribs permeates the air, probably not the best conditions for a blind tasting.

This cigar is burning very nicely. It has a buttery cream mouth feel and some light spice. Mine has a very slight box press. It is an enjoyable cigar. Here's to 0 for 3!

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[Arctic Dude]

Well...got around to smoking Cigar No. 3.  Once again, a very enjoyable smoke and the performance was excellent!  Notes of tuna (canned, not fresh sushi-grade), dandelion (the yellow part, not the leaves), and popcorn kernels.  In other words, I have no clue and will be going back to my random number table for assistance!   Good luck all!  

 

[fitzy]

3 hours ago, Arctic Dude said:

Notes of tuna (canned, not fresh sushi-grade)

Tuna?

Did you dry box that in the fridge? lmao

[Arctic Dude]

No....inside a Tuna @fitzy....is that not right?!?! 

[fitzy]

11 hours ago, Arctic Dude said:

No....inside a Tuna @fitzy....is that not right?!?! 

Ha ha yes I thought I was the only one to find the true secret of dry boxing inside a tuna.

[tigger]

I found #3 unbalanced, with a fair amount of bitterness, and a lot of youthful tanins.

I'm trying to taste through that, and taking my best guess based on some familiar flavors...

[mgcrunch]

Delicious. Dont think I can trust the measurements. Tastes familiar. 

[KnightsAnole]

Had to break out the perfecdraw for this one which saved it. Pleasant cigar, must say I’m stumped though. 

[CooGAR]

Damn.....forgot to smoke my #3 over the weekend.     Oh well.