Popular Post Riverstyx Posted November 9, 2018 Popular Post Share Posted November 9, 2018 This is my first ever cigar review, so bear with me. I'm having trouble with photos so they will be here in the 'morning. Also, I’m not one of those guys that can decipher precisely what the flavors are, and my description will likely be…unique. This was a Punch Double Corona Double Corona (LOM JUN 12) paired with Four Roses Small Batch. Warning: I'm not good at being good (this won’t be PG). The draw is extremely tight; maybe this one is plugged. In fact, the first third feels like I have a yeti foot fetish, but I’m rewarded with smooth, creamy toe jam flavors. Meanwhile, the bourbon adds spice-my experience is typically reversed. I might pick up a hint of vanilla in the bourbon. It’s hard to focus on the flavors of the cigar, though, when your jaw is aching like a boner after a 4-hour Viagra session without closure. Just like that 10 you picked up at the bar that turns out to be a 5.5 when you sober up halfway into it, you power through. Too much innuendo. This is the 6th cigar I’ve had out of this box, and the first that’s plugged. Bummer that this is the one I’m reviewing. Still, most of the flavors are there but not overpowering. What I love about a stick with age on it is that you don’t have to treat it like a virgin – retro the sh*t out of it without worrying about a dry burn. Dammit! I’m back on sexual references. What exactly are the flavors? To describe it in my own words, gasoline. Not in a bad way, more like the way a good permanent marker smells but with slightly less guilt, and with less concern about getting nauseous or receiving a stern ruler tap on the knuckles. I’m trying to be good: I usually get drunk on days that I smoke cigars, and especially on days that I don’t. But the bourbon is adding a nice balance. Both are pretty mellow. In fact, maybe I’ll do this whole experience again in the morning. Nah, to be honest I prefer a little more contrast. I’m not like you guys that love the Parti pepper, but I prefer one part of my experience to be a little rough around the edges-a little spice to life if you will. I’m well into the second third, and my apologies for not having the traditional flavor descriptions. The flavors are there, but I don’t want to just make them up. I’m better at comparing them. This one is definitely a milder smoke. Typical Punch, maybe some Dip flavors. I got tired of looking like Clinton playing the saxophone, so I found a tool. I lost my perfect draw tool in my recent move, so I’m left with this old Modus POS. One go round won’t do the trick any better than John Daly having an overnight stay at a rehab clinic. And I’m as careful as a jackhammer, which causes some rippin’ and tearin’. I haven’t talked about this novocaine…I mean bourbon, nearly enough. I’d say it’s as good as any at its job. And that’s speaking very highly of it. I’m getting a hint of who the F*ck cares, and it’s great. As good as the best I’ve had. Let me “analyze” it some more. Yep, more of the same. Back to the cigar--I’m still enjoying a smooth, tasty retrohale. That’s what I love about these aged cigars. I treat them however I want, and I’m rewarded no matter what…the damage I’ve inflicted has not dented the experience. There is absolutely no harshness here, so it’s easy to search for the flavors, whatever they are. I’ll note that the flavors haven’t changed. I’m not disappointed as I knew what I was getting myself into: a good aged cigar with slightly muted flavors. That’s what I was in the mood for. Maybe I should have opted for a more lively whiskey (in my case, Lagavulin!). As far as smoking cigars with some age go, I’d rate this at the lower end of my experiences. This doesn’t mean it wasn’t enjoyable; on the contrary, I quite enjoyed it. But poor construction negatively affects an experience, and in this case at least it was the first time out of this box. Nevertheless, I loved it all. Life is short, live it. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rguinn Posted November 9, 2018 Share Posted November 9, 2018 Very much enjoyed your not-so-traditional approach to a review ?. And an excellent selection of bourbon! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riverstyx Posted November 9, 2018 Author Share Posted November 9, 2018 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unclepauly25 Posted November 9, 2018 Share Posted November 9, 2018 Nice review ? havent had a punch dc in years, I’m Going buy a box of punch punch soon , great bourbon too! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeinKS Posted November 9, 2018 Share Posted November 9, 2018 While I may get more info out of other reviews, none will be as entertaining. Thanks! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SwissPEP Posted January 20, 2019 Share Posted January 20, 2019 Nice reviews Thanks for sharing 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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