Tampa1257 Posted December 8, 2007 Share Posted December 8, 2007 Cigar: Juan Lopez Obus, French Regional Edición Reviewed Date: December 6, 2007 Size: 5.5 inches (140mm), 52 Ring Gauge Shape: Campanas, Belicoso Origin: Cuba Age: 2006 This Belicoso was enjoyed the same evening as the Bolivar Colosales that I reviewed. The evening turned out to be a Regional Edición evening for me. A good friend had given this cigar to me a little over 6 months ago and it had been resting in the Aristocrat ever since. The wrapper had a reddish hue and it felt silky smooth. I clipped the head at a 45 degree angle with an opening just slightly under the diameter of a dime which I have personally found delivered a good draw on either a Belicoso or a Piramide. The pre-draw left no doubt that the construction was superb and would provide a large volume of smoke. From the first draw, I noticed a medium herbal tone mixed with rich tobacco and what I commented was a sweet fruitiness. During the first third the Obus was smooth with a under laying woody flavor and leather. The Obus developed from medium bodied in the first third to a medium full body in the second third and presented a touch of black pepper spiciness that in my opinion really brought out the complexity. Moving into the final stage of the cigar, I tasted hints of coffee, a sweet caramel and nutty flavor mixed with the woody and leather background. To say that I found this cigar enjoyable would be an understatement. As young as it is, I found the flavors and complexity had already developed well beyond its youth. The richness and smooth tobacco taste with the woody, nutty, slightly herbal essence balanced well with the pepper spice and hints of coffee, caramel and touch of fruit. My impression of the Juan Lopez Obus is that it is a excellent cigar right now and may develop into something even more so down the road. I would rate the Obus as a 5 ring gauge cigar and could well be a classic in a few years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimmy2 Posted December 8, 2007 Share Posted December 8, 2007 Good to hear Tampa as mine are very flat will see what they will offer with some more nap time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anacostiakat Posted December 8, 2007 Share Posted December 8, 2007 I have a couple of these out of three that I was gifted. I enjoyed the one I tried very much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shrink Posted December 8, 2007 Share Posted December 8, 2007 the b7e woody Gee, I've never had one of those! What if it lasts more than four hours? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigSlick Posted December 9, 2007 Share Posted December 9, 2007 Was gifted a box of these by some dear friends. Have not smoked one yet but will rectify that soon. Thanks for the review Chuck. TD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Presidente Posted December 10, 2007 Share Posted December 10, 2007 Great review Chuck I am a real fan of these and myearlier review pretty much matches yours. I think that they will become something very special come 2010/2011. I am not sure they have the legs as a long term classic (10 years +) but I look forward to being proved wrong. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stever Posted December 11, 2007 Share Posted December 11, 2007 Excellent review. May be time to revisit the Obus. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kmax Posted December 11, 2007 Share Posted December 11, 2007 » Was gifted a box of these by some dear friends. Have not smoked one yet but » will rectify that soon. Thanks for the review Chuck. TD Damn Slick you have some nice friends! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tampa1257 Posted August 5, 2008 Author Share Posted August 5, 2008 Topped for the Juan Lopez Review week, and I wish I had another to smoke, the Obus was a damn fine cigar! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guibou Posted August 5, 2008 Share Posted August 5, 2008 I do not have enough experience on this vitola but after 5 sticks from the 1st batch and 5 sticks from the 2nd batch, i can say that the 2nd batch is definitely 'jucier' while the 1st one was more flat as said by Jimmy... I also found out that those cigars are going perfectly well at Aperitif with Champagne :-D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kmax Posted August 5, 2008 Share Posted August 5, 2008 » » Was gifted a box of these by some dear friends. Have not smoked one yet » but » » will rectify that soon. Thanks for the review Chuck. TD » » Damn Slick you have some nice friends! It looks like I have nice friends too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miami101 Posted August 5, 2008 Share Posted August 5, 2008 Wow it sounds so great............I really wish I could smoke this release...I had found it for $50 USD..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdbrown Posted August 5, 2008 Share Posted August 5, 2008 According to the latest commercials you must seek immediate medical attention. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigSlick Posted August 6, 2008 Share Posted August 6, 2008 » » » Was gifted a box of these by some dear friends. Have not smoked one » yet » » but » » » will rectify that soon. Thanks for the review Chuck. TD » » » » Damn Slick you have some nice friends! » It looks like I have nice friends too! A friend with weed is a friend indeed. :cool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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