tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-41053406952930870652024-03-12T19:48:31.509-07:00Code {Stogie}<b>Code:Stogie</b> A Cigar Review Site of the <b>Premium 70/70 Cigar Lounge</b>70/70 Teamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05574105884933843355noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4105340695293087065.post-74536136240348725952011-01-22T09:51:00.000-08:002011-01-22T09:51:55.365-08:00Joya de Nicaragua Cabinetta Toro<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Joya de Nicaragua Cabinetta Toro</b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"><span><b>Size</b>: 6" x 50 Toro with a <br />
Connecticut Shade (Ecuador) and Nicaraguan Criollo Maduro at the head wrapper. </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;"><span><b>Taste</b>: Creamy, Cocoa smoke. I really enjoy this cigar every time I smoke one. This tasty blend of Nicaraguan tobaccos may over take the Cabaiguan RX as my favorite 1st cigar of the day.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"><b> </b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Conclusion</b>: A smooth flavorful smoking experience all the way through.</div><div style="text-align: center;"> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_d6DdgUNHDBc/TTsWWwD44fI/AAAAAAAAAH0/BEViGUhwZQA/s1600/cabinetta5.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_d6DdgUNHDBc/TTsWWwD44fI/AAAAAAAAAH0/BEViGUhwZQA/s320/cabinetta5.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>Publishers notes:</i> <i><b>Thanks</b></i> to <b>Nolan</b> for the quick review on this great cigar.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_d6DdgUNHDBc/TTsWLeo7uMI/AAAAAAAAAHw/_JloKGPD0Pw/s1600/cabinetta4.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"> </a><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_d6DdgUNHDBc/TTsWLeo7uMI/AAAAAAAAAHw/_JloKGPD0Pw/s1600/cabinetta4.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"> </a><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_d6DdgUNHDBc/TTsWLeo7uMI/AAAAAAAAAHw/_JloKGPD0Pw/s1600/cabinetta4.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"> </a><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_d6DdgUNHDBc/TTsWLeo7uMI/AAAAAAAAAHw/_JloKGPD0Pw/s1600/cabinetta4.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"> </a></div>70/70 Teamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05574105884933843355noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4105340695293087065.post-46233084106937048372010-11-27T15:01:00.000-08:002010-11-27T15:02:26.759-08:00Jaime Garcia Petit Robusto<div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><i>Jaime Garcia </i>Reserva Especial Petit Robusto</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Size: </b>Short Robusto 4.5 x 50</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Prelight:</b> With an almost perfect broadleaf wrapper, the Jaime Petit has a semi-sweet tobacco flavor on the cold draw. From the foot comes a pleasant barnyard aroma.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>First 1/3:</b> Lots of smoke right off the bat, a lot of sweetness in the 1st 1/2". Typical of Connecticut Broadleaf, with a nice tight gray ash that shows off the toothiness. Medium bodied at the start with a bit of a tingle through the nose. A bit of pepper coming in as we get to the 1/3rd mark, with a very distinct cocoa taste on the back of the tounge.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Second 1/3:</b> Very earthy and rich sweetness still dominating. Getting espresso flavor coating the tounge mixing with sweet earthiness. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Final 1/3rd:</b> The complexion is increasingly bold, with clean flavors on the palette this cigar is practically smoking it self. Very complex when exhaling through the nose and mouth. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Finish: </b>Amazing smoke, stayed cool through out with an impeccable burn.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Overall: </b> One of the best 40 minute smokes ever. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Publishers note:</b> Big thanks to Nolan for the review (and a couple of the photos), and Lucien for the camera donation to the blog! Thanks guys. -owen</div>70/70 Teamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05574105884933843355noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4105340695293087065.post-4708802479503413802010-08-04T17:56:00.000-07:002010-11-27T15:02:50.686-08:00Illusione Holy Lance<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b><i>Illusione</i> Holy Lance</b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_d6DdgUNHDBc/TEovwq3mPLI/AAAAAAAAAGU/hqZefcUXG0Y/s320/HL1.JPG" width="320" /><b> </b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b> </b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Size:</b> Lancero 7.5 x 40</div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><br />
</b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_d6DdgUNHDBc/TEov31-HjRI/AAAAAAAAAGc/x_w96lwbOd8/s1600/HL2.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="179" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_d6DdgUNHDBc/TEov31-HjRI/AAAAAAAAAGc/x_w96lwbOd8/s320/HL2.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Construction:</b> Good construction with only one soft spot. Small veins with good color, and a light oily sheen.</div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Prelight:</b> Sweet tobacco taste on the cold draw, very little aroma.</div><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>First 1/3rd:</b> Great draw right from the start. Already some semi-sweet chocolate. Great clouds of creamy smoke. Slight tingle through the nose. After an inch, getting clean white pepper taste on the palette.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Second 1/3rd:</b> Sweet Tobacco and coffee notes as the first third finishes off. Bold flavors round off the second third.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Last 1/3rd:</b> Excellent burn throughout. Hints of vanilla and Carmel.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Finish:</b> Still rich with tobacco taste with just a kick of nicotine at the finish.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b>Overall:</b> The complexity of this cigar is amazing. The burn and consistency is an eye opening comparison to some of the Lanceros I've smoked. It smoked cool with no hot spots. Medium Body but Full Flavored.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i>Special Thanks to Nolan Perry for the great review of the Holy Lance by Illusione!</i></div>70/70 Teamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05574105884933843355noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4105340695293087065.post-37055183056691178432010-05-28T11:20:00.000-07:002010-05-28T11:39:11.471-07:00Surprise Guest Review! David Ferreira On The Padron Executive<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_d6DdgUNHDBc/TAAIhm0sGRI/AAAAAAAAAFg/z0QKWt9Xqss/s1600/dave1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_d6DdgUNHDBc/TAAIhm0sGRI/AAAAAAAAAFg/z0QKWt9Xqss/s320/dave1.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: center;"><pre style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b>At the beach, or more then a mile in the sky,
a Padron Executive purchased from
70/70 Cigars in Westport MA
is a great choice.
The bold earthy tones are really
highlighted when enjoyed outdoors.
The smooth smoke starts and finishes
with great flavor, and was enjoyed
right down to the end.
Only put it out because
I was burning my fingers.
When looking for a smoke to take
to the great outdoors, head to 70/70.
Can't go wrong.</b></span></pre><pre><span style="font-size: small;"><b> </b></span></pre><pre><span style="font-size: small;"><b> </b></span></pre></div><pre></pre><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_d6DdgUNHDBc/TAAIihvJg5I/AAAAAAAAAFo/F-NLgJRUB_8/s1600/dave2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_d6DdgUNHDBc/TAAIihvJg5I/AAAAAAAAAFo/F-NLgJRUB_8/s320/dave2.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><pre><b><span style="font-size: large;"> </span></b></pre><pre><span style="font-size: small;"><b>Thanks Dave for the great post!- the 70/70 Team.</b></span></pre></div>70/70 Teamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05574105884933843355noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4105340695293087065.post-87068656006952032772010-05-26T11:57:00.000-07:002010-05-26T12:00:48.624-07:00Nub Maduro 460 Review<div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Nub Madruo 460</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_d6DdgUNHDBc/S_1f_o0T4dI/AAAAAAAAAEw/UwjBTNvdXSU/s1600/nnub1.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_d6DdgUNHDBc/S_1f_o0T4dI/AAAAAAAAAEw/UwjBTNvdXSU/s320/nnub1.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Size:</b> 'Nub' 4 x 60</div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Construction: </b> Dark brown, oily, Brazilian Maduro wrapper, with a Nicaraguan filler and binder. Medium veins accompany the small to medium tooth giving it a slightly rougher touch that it looks. The Nub has a construction style all their own. Besides an unusual Vitola the Nub's all have a very hard feel. After smoking one I have come to the conclusion that they are packed full of as much tobacco as they could fit in. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Prelight:</b> Earth tones, such as hay, grass, leather accompany the warm cedar.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>First 1/3rd:</b> The First whack of flavor in this one is quite a nice surprise. Expecting strait earthy flavors the Nub Maduro starts out with a rich black pepper through the nose, and maintains a nice earthy background. The first third finishes rather quickly but is a very smooth creamy taste. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Second 1/3rd:</b> After the creamy finish of the first third your left with a sharp bittersweet chocolate.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Last 1/3rd:</b> The last third begins with a toasty dry chocolate introduction. Darker earth notes including, leather and cedar, with still a slight black pepper background. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_d6DdgUNHDBc/S_1hMpaR-zI/AAAAAAAAAFY/uQ8zVvfTUYo/s1600/nub7.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_d6DdgUNHDBc/S_1hMpaR-zI/AAAAAAAAAFY/uQ8zVvfTUYo/s320/nub7.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Finish:</b> The strength of the black pepper returns for one last blast, giving way to a lengthy leathery finish. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Overall:</b> A wonderful jam packed Maduro smoke with a couple of hints of cream and a general bittersweet chocolate taste. A couple of carefully placed wallops of black pepper, and the leathery finish help round out the Nub Maduro as an interesting smoke. All in all I'd say its about as much fun a cigar can have in 4 inches.</div>70/70 Teamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05574105884933843355noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4105340695293087065.post-39175396866441502472010-05-13T15:35:00.001-07:002010-11-27T15:02:50.687-08:00Nosotros Robusto Review<div style=";font-family:";"><span style=";font-family:inherit;font-size:large;" ><b>Illusione Nosotros Robusto</b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_d6DdgUNHDBc/S-x_JyKRHuI/AAAAAAAAAEA/DCIj6DkntDE/s1600/nosrob3.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_d6DdgUNHDBc/S-x_JyKRHuI/AAAAAAAAAEA/DCIj6DkntDE/s320/nosrob3.JPG" border="0" width="320" height="240" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Size:</b> Robusto 5 x 50</div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Construction:</b> Silky brown Nicaraguan Corojo 99 wrapper with Nicaraguan filler and a Habano seed Connecticut binder. Fine or no tooth, smooth to the touch with a nice spicy prelight scent.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_d6DdgUNHDBc/S-x_WCtKSeI/AAAAAAAAAEI/qQIf_mHcf6Y/s1600/nosrob4.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_d6DdgUNHDBc/S-x_WCtKSeI/AAAAAAAAAEI/qQIf_mHcf6Y/s320/nosrob4.JPG" border="0" width="320" height="240" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>First 1/3rd:</b> Tons of spice to start off, it definitely tingles the nasal passages. The cigar turns to a more subtle black pepper on the tongue. Mid to full body spice has subsided completely to pepper and toasty flavors, with rich coffee notes.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_d6DdgUNHDBc/S-x_liv8RoI/AAAAAAAAAEQ/lxGufo4tOe8/s1600/nosrob6.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_d6DdgUNHDBc/S-x_liv8RoI/AAAAAAAAAEQ/lxGufo4tOe8/s320/nosrob6.JPG" border="0" width="320" height="240" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Second 1/3rd:</b> Getting into the body it releases some sweet earth flavors and continues with a nice balance of pepper and dark coffee.<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_d6DdgUNHDBc/S-x_xn0CvtI/AAAAAAAAAEY/T0aHWu0rZM0/s1600/nosrob2.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_d6DdgUNHDBc/S-x_xn0CvtI/AAAAAAAAAEY/T0aHWu0rZM0/s320/nosrob2.JPG" border="0" width="320" height="240" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Last 1/3rd:</b> Still very smooth on the palate with a hint of sweetness and a touch of creaminess.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_d6DdgUNHDBc/S-yAAGtZclI/AAAAAAAAAEg/yfR9BhozaL4/s1600/nosrob5.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_d6DdgUNHDBc/S-yAAGtZclI/AAAAAAAAAEg/yfR9BhozaL4/s320/nosrob5.jpg" border="0" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Finish:</b> Strength returns with a bit of a nicotine kick. Burnt sugar and molasses towards the end.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_d6DdgUNHDBc/S-yAMKR6GWI/AAAAAAAAAEo/OD5P_A7JTc4/s1600/nosrob1.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_d6DdgUNHDBc/S-yAMKR6GWI/AAAAAAAAAEo/OD5P_A7JTc4/s320/nosrob1.JPG" border="0" width="320" height="240" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div>70/70 Teamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05574105884933843355noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4105340695293087065.post-11220664743637701602010-05-12T10:51:00.000-07:002010-05-12T10:56:06.362-07:00Padron 2000 Maduro Review<div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>Padron 2000 Maduro</b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_d6DdgUNHDBc/S-rjFe47HWI/AAAAAAAAADY/x39BuvISQs8/s1600/padron1.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_d6DdgUNHDBc/S-rjFe47HWI/AAAAAAAAADY/x39BuvISQs8/s320/padron1.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b>Size:</b> Robusto 5 x 50</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b>Construction:</b></span><span style="font-size: small;"> Very bold looking Nicaraguan Puro; with a small/medium rough tooth. </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b>Burn:</b> The Padron 2000 Maduro burned at a nice even circular pattern, with a rough white ash. A testiment to Padron's reputation for quality control.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_d6DdgUNHDBc/S-rjg9lmiwI/AAAAAAAAADo/V_WAPTI0-JU/s1600/padronfirst.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_d6DdgUNHDBc/S-rjg9lmiwI/AAAAAAAAADo/V_WAPTI0-JU/s320/padronfirst.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b> First 1/3rd</b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">Rich tobacco spice and leather come through, with an effortless draw and volumes of smoke.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br />
</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_d6DdgUNHDBc/S-rjvBnZclI/AAAAAAAAADw/INz6mOZMPl8/s1600/padronfirsta.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_d6DdgUNHDBc/S-rjvBnZclI/AAAAAAAAADw/INz6mOZMPl8/s320/padronfirsta.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b> Second 1/3rd</b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b> </b>Less spice and a deeper sweet earthiness comes through on the 2nd 1/3rd.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br />
</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_d6DdgUNHDBc/S-rj-KMeB8I/AAAAAAAAAD4/NbmNrlzxbwc/s1600/padronsecond.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_d6DdgUNHDBc/S-rj-KMeB8I/AAAAAAAAAD4/NbmNrlzxbwc/s320/padronsecond.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b>Final 1/3rd</b> </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">Consistent sweet earthiness and leather with a continuation of the rich spice to create a classic Padron flavor profile.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b>Finish:</b> Finishes dry with diminishing earthiness and an ever present spice.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b>Overall:</b> For a Robusto that will have a consistent construction, as well as consistent flavor all throughout the stick, the Padron 2000 Maduro is a nice way to get there. This is a regular smoke for me while driving, or walking the dog. Although the changes in flavor are more subtle than other Nicaraguan Puros the Padron carries you through thick and thin with rich taste for short money.</span></div>70/70 Teamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05574105884933843355noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4105340695293087065.post-12092284216647280112010-05-06T07:39:00.000-07:002010-11-27T15:02:50.688-08:00Tatuaje Tainos Review<meta content="text/html; charset=utf-8" http-equiv="Content-Type"></meta><meta content="Word.Document" name="ProgId"></meta><meta content="Microsoft Word 11" name="Generator"></meta><meta content="Microsoft Word 11" name="Originator"></meta><link href="file:///C:%5CDOCUME%7E1%5COwner%5CLOCALS%7E1%5CTemp%5Cmsohtml1%5C01%5Cclip_filelist.xml" rel="File-List"></link><o:smarttagtype name="City" namespaceuri="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags"></o:smarttagtype><o:smarttagtype name="place" namespaceuri="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags"></o:smarttagtype><style>
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<div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Tatuaje Brown Label Tainos</b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_d6DdgUNHDBc/S-LQ19Ago7I/AAAAAAAAAC4/vFNvbTJarr0/s1600/IMG_1034.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_d6DdgUNHDBc/S-LQ19Ago7I/AAAAAAAAAC4/vFNvbTJarr0/s320/IMG_1034.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: inherit; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"> <o:p></o:p><b>Size</b>: Double <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:city w:st="on">Corona</st1:city></st1:place>; 7 5/8<sup>ths </sup>x 49</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: inherit; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: small;"><b>Construction</b>:</span> Chocolaty Brown </span><span style="font-size: small;">Nicaragua Corojo 99 wrapper, and Nicaraguan fillers and binders</span><span style="font-size: small;">. Has a small/medium tooth to it.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: inherit; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b>Prelight:</b> Strong tobacco with hints of earthiness.</span><br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_d6DdgUNHDBc/S-LRDAnPj2I/AAAAAAAAADA/gyEjrtzBzqE/s1600/IMG_1051.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_d6DdgUNHDBc/S-LRDAnPj2I/AAAAAAAAADA/gyEjrtzBzqE/s320/IMG_1051.JPG" /></a></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><b> First 1/3<sup>rd</sup></b> </div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;">Creamy white smoke; after a puff or two the tell tale Pepin pepper comes on strong.</div><br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><o:p> </o:p><b> </b><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_d6DdgUNHDBc/S-LRQLb1qRI/AAAAAAAAADI/TJX_1Qp2U7Y/s1600/IMG_1059.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_d6DdgUNHDBc/S-LRQLb1qRI/AAAAAAAAADI/TJX_1Qp2U7Y/s320/IMG_1059.JPG" /></a></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><b>Second 1/3<sup>rd</sup></b> </div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;">The Tainos transforms to a darker thicker smoke with stronger hints of leather and cedar.<o:p> </o:p></div><br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_d6DdgUNHDBc/S-LRcwpoMjI/AAAAAAAAADQ/Y4Ox4WnOr4w/s1600/IMG_1068.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_d6DdgUNHDBc/S-LRcwpoMjI/AAAAAAAAADQ/Y4Ox4WnOr4w/s320/IMG_1068.JPG" /></a></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><o:p> </o:p><b>Last 1/3<sup>rd</sup></b> </div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;">On the final third it smooths out but maintains a rich tobacco taste. The spice gives slightly to a sweeter almost chocolaty taste.<o:p> </o:p></div><br />
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</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><b>Finish: </b>A smooth cool long finish to a long and peppery cigar.</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><o:p></o:p><b>Overall:</b> An impressive stick by any means, this Tatuaje is exemplary of the masterful blending of Pepin. I’d recommend this stick to any one who has worked there way up the Tatuaje line. Put your feet up, with a couple fingers of your favorite spirits, and let this cloud of spice drift you into the atmosphere.</div><br />
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