Jameson Short Torpedo

Short Torpedo 5x54
Wrapper: Sumatra
Binder: Honduras
Filler: Dominican Republic

I received three cigars from Brad at Jameson Cigar this past week (thanks Brad!). A Short Torpedo 5 x 54, Petit Corona 5 x 44, and Churchill 7 x 50.



I decided to start with the short torpedo. Construction was very good with one central vein down one side the dark sumatra wrapper. Tooth was visible, especially around the tapered head and the feel was very hard with little give. The cigar had a decent weight in the hand and good bunching to the foot.









I clipped the head and toasted the foot, then set fire to this nice looking smoke. The first several minutes of smoking I found it to be quite on the mild side. Burn was very even with a nice light gray ash. About a third in, the cigar took a fairly substantial turn from mild to a very nice medium body with a slight spice. A nice buttered toast flavor came through with a hint of woodiness. This lasted throughout the rest of the smoke.











Not a very complex cigar, however the buttery smoothness and medium body was a good match for me. A very enjoyable smoke to the nub.

Yet another very awesome review Greg!!! Now I cannot wait to put fire into one or all three of the ones I received. Too bad not more complex, but then again my palate is nowhere near refined enough to notice too many subtle differences!

Don

Nice review. Love the pics, especially the "toothy" ones. :thumbs:

Nice review. Now that is some tooth! Might be worth giving a try...

Excellent review and fantastic pictures! It seems like you enjoyed the smoke.

jameson said:

Excellent review and fantastic pictures! It seems like you enjoyed the smoke.

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I did enjoy it Brad, was a very nice fit for me. Looking forward to the other two, going to let them rest for a while before I revisit. I also thought the band was very nice.

It sounds like a pretty good morning smoke. It doesn't sound like what I usually look for, I prefer pretty strong cigars but I also enjoy a mild cigar but prefer it to be somewhat complex. But your description of it sounds pretty tasty. I'll have to keep my eyes open to pick up a few and give it a try sometime.