Johnny-O! Pigtail Lonsdale

[Mark Twain]

I ordered some pipe tobacco from John and he included some really nice extras. This pigtail Lonnie was dark and oily. I didn’t expect too much of a difference in flavor from the regular Lonsdale, but I did think it was more complex and smoked much better young than the previous version.

I decided to go fishing along the banks of the Blanco River just outside of town. I didn’t catch anything, but enjoyed the day.

Construction on John’s cigars is always top notch. The wrapper is exceptionally oily and the foot reveals a nice bunch.

This was pretty balanced in terms of flavor and strength. It burned well for the outdoors. It was a pretty windy day and I had to relight the cigar a few times.

It had a pleasant, tangy finish that was fairly earthy with some notes of leather. The smoke was cooling throughout, which is one of the few reasons my palate can take a cigar that has some strength to it. I only paired this with water, but I imagine that a nice bourbon would really bring out the subtle contrasts in the flavors.

John really has a nice line of cigars in an impressive range of vitolas that capture a level of consistency that I believe has been lost in most major brands.

 

[NullSmurf]

You picked the wrong spot. You need to find the spot where the conservative, scotch sipping fishies hang out.

 

[Fyodor]

Nice review! :thumbs:

I've been curious about his cigars and I'll have to try one eventually.

 

[NorCalCigarLover]

Nice review ..... I recently tried the Lonsdale Shag Foot and was really quite impressed with it.

 

[Marcos]

Thanks Mark! Always nice to see you reviewing :thumbs:

 

[fivebyfifty]

I picked up some of his culebras (sp?) bit wet and young but tremendous flavor, I'm just waiting for his next post.

 

[FlyFish]

Nice review. I haven't treied that size but I am a big fan of John's cigars. They do come wet, but that's probably because the cigar's age is measured in weeks and not years.

 

[Double D]

nice review and nice looking water in the pics another one i need to try.Finally we are getting some new stuff.

 

[anvil]

Nice review and pics mate.

I recommend these cigars. They are fantastic.

OMG I am down to my last one :laugh: