Thursday 27 March 2014

Upcoming reviews 2014

Hello all,

I thought i'd list some of the upcoming reviews for 2014. These are in a random order, but if you want to influence what to see next, please use the contact form on my site to send suggestions!

  • Cain 654T
  • Padilla Double Toro
  • FdlA Toro
  • Ashton VSG Wizard
  • Tatuaje Cojonu 2012 with Sumatra Wrapper
  • Cohiba Piramides Extra
  • Partagas E2
  • Alec Bradley Black Market Gordo
  • Alec Bradley Family Blend Torpedo
  • CAO La Traviata Amatista from the Jar
  • My Father Le Bijou Gran Robusto
  • Padron 1964 Diplomatico
  • EP Carillo Inch
  • Flor de Oliva Robusto
  • Don Pepin JJ Salomones
  • H. Upmann Half Corona
  • Casa Magna Oscuro Toro
cheers!

Tuesday 25 March 2014

Review - Cohiba Behike BHK 56 - 99/100


Cohiba Behike 56 -  What is the hype?

First of all, the 56 has been rolled immaculately. Just the right firmness, just the right draw, just right. Wrapper with a silky hue combined with a lovely pigtail at the end of the triple cap make the cigar look irresistible. Only thing i do not consider perfect in the looks is the band. I personally like more traditional and less flashy bands. But hey, that's just me.

Lighting up the cigar gives a prologue to what the next moments of your life are going to be: creamy and smooth with some delicate whispers of spice. But the prologue is always there just to lure you in...

In the first act, right up to half way of the cigar, the flavors intensify and build up a powerful core of profound characteristics of tobacco surrounded with cream and spice. Past the half way, first hints of the second act appear.

In the second act, right down to the last third of the cigar, the plot thickens. Cream and spice give way (not leaving the stage) to a more earthy character with some secondary roles played by coffee and chocolate, building anticipation of the finale.

And what a Grande Finale that is! All flavors mixed and balanced with strength, creating a perfect last third of this full bodied cigar. When the lights go out and the curtain falls, people stand in ovation and the actors give humble bows one after another, lingering on the stage for a long time.

Epilogue: Not full 100 points. Why? Well, to be honest, i could have rated this with a perfect 100 points score, but I decided not to. The cigar itself is worth it, but two things took away one point - I do not like the flashy band (for some weird reason) and the price for this cigar... well, there is a price you have to pay for perfection. Just wish it was a bit lower.

Origin: Cuba

Wrapper: Cuba
Binder: Cuba
Filler: Cuba

Points: 99/100

Monday 10 March 2014

TIME TO WRESTLE THE BEAR!


March 9th, 2014 (Jupiter, FL)

Warped Cigars, LLC is pleased to announce the release of EL OSO “The Bear”: Blended and rolled in Little Havana, Miami. EL OSO will be produced at the esteemed El Titan de Bronze factory in the heart of Little Havana, under the watchful eyes of Sandy Cobas, the factory’s owner.

Rolled by level 9 Cuban rollers at El Titan de Bronze utilizing traditional Cuban rolling techniques, such as Entubado style, where each leaf is individually rolled and then bunched, and of course the signature Cuban triple cap. Sizes available will be a 48 x 6 belicoso in 10ct boxes and a 44 x 4 in 20ct boxes.

Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano Oscuro
Filler: Nicaraguan and Dominican
Binder: Ecuadorian
Body: Medium

“EL OSO’s profile is something I wanted to be different, I spent months developing and refining the blend until it was exactly what I wanted. Dark fruit, sweet spice, cream, and all in a true medium body.” Said Kyle Gellis.

Release has been set for May 2014.

For more information, please visit http://www.warpedpuro.com/