MindRiot
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k now you have went to far. That Cohiba is the best cigar on the planet. Fyodor, You are Fired. lol
actually that cigar is very very very very tasty.
actually that cigar is very very very very tasty.
Good thread it makes me wonder about a blind taste test with expensive and average sticks which would win.
Good thread it makes me wonder about a blind taste test with expensive and average sticks which would win.
IIRC, the 858 maduro scored very highly in a blind test that Moki did at Club Stogie, and there were plenty of super premiums in that test as well.
After participating in a similar test recently with Moki, I am enjoying being a spectator tremendously and salute Fyodor for his efforts.
My least favorite cigar in my taste was a regional release Ramon Allones Emmencia (sp), so reading about the Cohiba isn't a complete shock for me.
The Cohiba maduro in my taste blew me away though.
I will enjoy following the remainder of this test and am sure Moki will tell you that there is no such thing as failure here, just an opportunity to learn about perception vs. reality in some ways.
I will enjoy following the remainder of this test and am sure Moki will tell you that there is no such thing as failure here, just an opportunity to learn about perception vs. reality in some ways.
After participating in a similar test recently with Moki, I am enjoying being a spectator tremendously and salute Fyodor for his efforts.
My least favorite cigar in my taste was a regional release Ramon Allones Emmencia (sp), so reading about the Cohiba isn't a complete shock for me.
The Cohiba maduro in my taste blew me away though.
I will enjoy following the remainder of this test and am sure Moki will tell you that there is no such thing as failure here, just an opportunity to learn about perception vs. reality in some ways.
Don't forget the last cigar... the Don Carlos Senior Blend! Welcome to CP, FloydPink!
I agree, there is no way you can fail at a test that it design to challenge your preconceptions... you can only have them perhaps altered somewhat, likely for the better.
Cigar no. 9
...I'm gonna go out on a limb here and say that this is a Cuban Trinidad Fundadore...
Cigar no. 9
This cigar was quite good, thank god, I really didn't want to post another negative review, it makes me feel guilty. The prelight aroma was very nice and typical of a Cuban cigar. It started off Cedary with slight cocoa and cream notes. It then developed a nice tea flavor with some cashew and pretzel flavor. It really had some nice subtle flavors. Also, it was a bit bitter but that actually went well with this cigar. There was a pleasantly long finish with tea and citrus flavors. It was mild to medium in body. Plenty of "twang" on this one, I actually got a cramp in my tongue at one point, no joke. That wasn't so enjoyable but it soon passed and didn't detract from my over all enjoyment. I'm gonna go out on a limb here and say that this is a Cuban Trinidad Fundadore. They are among my favorite cigars even though I have only had ten of them in the past, five from '98 and five from'00. I actually liked those a little better though. I feel it's a bit risky trying to name the actual cigar, especially given my track record, but I can't resist. In my mind it became a Fundadore either way. 9/10
Verdict- Cuban
When I began doing this taste test I took it very seriously and only drank water with the cigars which was kind of a bummer for me. A couple cigars ago I started drinking coffee with them. For this one I said screw it and had some Cognac (Pierre Ferrand Reserve Des Dieux). What I match the cigar with has a great impact on my mood and over all enjoyment level which also has an impact on how I feel about the cigar. And I'm a moody person as it is so I'm sure my reviews have been a bit altered due to it.
This is very interesting...IMO, what you have just said may have skewed your earlier findings. If you are accustomed to smoking with a,b, or c and then you suddenly change your consistent ritual, the cigar, may taste a lot different. Add into the equation that you are searching for familiar flavors with a missing component, your taste buds will not be accustomed to the sudden change. IMO, if you had not changed anything, just sat down and smoked, you may have come up with different results. ???Cigar no. 9
Verdict- Cuban
When I began doing this taste test I took it very seriously and only drank water with the cigars which was kind of a bummer for me. A couple cigars ago I started drinking coffee with them. For this one I said screw it and had some Cognac (Pierre Ferrand Reserve Des Dieux). What I match the cigar with has a great impact on my mood and over all enjoyment level which also has an impact on how I feel about the cigar. And I'm a moody person as it is so I'm sure my reviews have been a bit altered due to it.
Survey says:
Actual origin: Cuba
Cigar #9 is a: Cuban Davidoff No.1 (1985) (7.5" x 38)
Commentary:
What you smoked is one of the "holy grail" cigars for cigar smokers, a 23 year old Cuban Davidoff No.1... pretty amazing how much flavor can be present in a cigar this old, no? An interesting contrast to the aged Cuban Montecristo you started the test off with, no?
This is very interesting...IMO, what you have just said may have skewed your earlier findings. If you are accustomed to smoking with a,b, or c and then you suddenly change your consistent ritual, the cigar, may taste a lot different. Add into the equation that you are searching for familiar flavors with a missing component, your taste buds will not be accustomed to the sudden change. IMO, if you had not changed anything, just sat down and smoked, you may have come up with different results. ???
Either way, well done!
What do you think Moki, does that make sense?