Blind Tasting Reviews Cigar Number 5 : FOH INT 2018 Blind Tasting Comp

[First Lady]

Hello again everyone 

Well we are finally on the home straight and onto the last cigar , we really hope you all have enjoyed the competition 

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 5 is Monday August 6th   ( Australian Time  )  

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.

 

Cigar 5 by the first Monday of 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 

 

Lisa

[fitzy]

Ok I smoked number 5 and it's just a blind guess. I had it narrowed down to 2 but I'm sure I'm wrong again. lol 

[busdriver]

I missed out on smoking number 4 but will be right back in there without a clue on numero 5!

[Guest Nekhyludov]

Mercifully, my humiliation is nearly over ?

[MrGlass]

I smoked this one over the weekend and it was just another really enjoyable cigar.  I'm looking forward to doing this again next year.

[Azksig]

I'm smoking cigar #5  while I type this.  After my initial puffs I have it narrowed down to 3. Hopefully some distinguishing characteristics show up so I can nail this one.

1st 3rd - Draw has a slight resistance which is how I like it.  Wrapper is Colorado/Rosado in color. Burn is spot on.  Very smooth.  Just under medium. Some leather notes with a hint of chocolate/cocoa. 

2nd 3rd - The volume of smoke hasn't been a lot of very pleasant.  Getting more woodiness than the 1st 3rd. Toasted tobacco.  Have it narrowed down to 2 now but I'm sure I'll be way off base.

Final 3rd - it's ticked up to just above medium now.  Volume of smoke is plentiful now. Occasional hint of cocoa or cooking chocolate.  Some almonds and toasted tobacco. Some spice I can't quite place but not a lot of it

Overall thoughts.  Very nice cigar.  A solid 90.  Would like to have some more.

Guess submitted.

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[Jfeath74]

Smoked #5 this afternoon and enjoyed it very much! Rich flavors, perfect construction, dark oily and smooth wrapper, an absolute treat. Hoping to up my last year total with a third hit here. Thank you Rob and team for arranging the competition, happy to enjoy some great cigars! 

[schquigly]

Smoked cigar #5 yesterday. I couldn't stop staring at the wrapper, it was one of the nicest wrappers I have ever seen. The cigar was perfectly rolled and the draw was spot on. 

I picked up a strong coffee and quality tobacco flavors that stayed consistent throughout the cigar, evolving slightly with some earthiness.

This was a really high quality sample and the blend was excellent. That tobacco flavor gave me an idea of what this cigar is. 

[First Lady]

Still waiting on a few guys to get me their pick 

[fastkiller13]

I totally forgot to submit my pick. Oh well, I'm sure had I submitted it would've been wrong but since I didn't it will be correct. Kinda like the light wave/particle thing. 

[prodigy]

Was number 5 released? I don't see anything anywhere.

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