Vital Stats:
Vitola: Double Corona
Length: 7.5″
Ring Gauge: 52
Country of Origin: Nicaragua
Wrapper: Connecticut Broadleaf Maduro
Binder: Nicaragua
Filler: Nicaragua
Factory: My Father Cigars S.A.
Blender: Pete Johnson / Don Pepin Garcia
Number of reviewers: 5 Milton (mjohnsoniii) Ron (shuckins) Gregg (McGreggor57) Sandeep (Djangos) Cindy (Ms_CindyLynn)
Price: $13.00
Age: 1 week rest
Release Date: October 2013
Contributed by: Blind Mans Puff
Initial Impressions
Appearance: 91
Aroma: 91
Construction: 91
First Third
Flavor: 91
Strength: Medium
Body/Complexity: Medium
Black pepper and a light bitterness was present upon initial light. The was a sweetness there as well which is indicative of maduro wrappers. This cigar produced tons of creamy smoke that coated the palate with that sweetness and also some type of woody flavor, maybe oak or cedar, and freshly roasted coffee beans. Its surprisingly good so far. -Milton (mjohnsoniii)
Second Third
Flavor: 92
Strength: Medium-Strong
Body/Complexity: Medium-Full
The pepper, especially on the retrohale, has picked back up but the char has transformed into a smooth and creamy character. There is still a hearty component to this stick with an espresso and dark chocolate finish on the palate. All of the flavors have a smoky edge to them. -Gregg (McGreggor57)
Final Third
Flavor: 91
Strength: Medium-Strong
Body/Complexity: Medium-Full
The sweetness of the final third kept me wanting more. It seemed to have constantly changed from chocolate to a vanilla extract and back several times. The bitterness crept back in during this third but wasnt a major distraction at all as well as black pepper and cedar. The consistency of flavors were remarkable as they were present throughout the entire cigar. -Milton (mjohnsoniii)
Overall Impressions
Draw: 95
Burn: 94
Overall Strength: Medium-Strong
Overall Body/Complexity: Medium-Full
Overall Experience: 93
I must admit, the sheer size of this cigar had me a bit intimidated prior to lighting but the more I smoked it, the more I enjoyed it. This cigar had a familiar profile to one Ive had before but I couldnt place it. Anyway, this was, by far, the most enjoyable cigar Ive smoked in quite some time. I look forward to finding out what it is. This was one that Id definitely save my pennies for to add a box (or three) to the stash. Consistency. Flavor. Complexity. All the makings of an extraordinary cigar. -Milton (mjohnsoniii)
The flavors were right in my wheel house, and I would be happy to smoke another one. -Ron (shuckins)
Smoking Time (in minutes): 98
Total Score: 92 (Very Good)
To view the complete review and notes, go to Blind Man's Puff
Vitola: Double Corona
Length: 7.5″
Ring Gauge: 52
Country of Origin: Nicaragua
Wrapper: Connecticut Broadleaf Maduro
Binder: Nicaragua
Filler: Nicaragua
Factory: My Father Cigars S.A.
Blender: Pete Johnson / Don Pepin Garcia
Number of reviewers: 5 Milton (mjohnsoniii) Ron (shuckins) Gregg (McGreggor57) Sandeep (Djangos) Cindy (Ms_CindyLynn)
Price: $13.00
Age: 1 week rest
Release Date: October 2013
Contributed by: Blind Mans Puff
Initial Impressions
Appearance: 91
Aroma: 91
Construction: 91
First Third
Flavor: 91
Strength: Medium
Body/Complexity: Medium
Black pepper and a light bitterness was present upon initial light. The was a sweetness there as well which is indicative of maduro wrappers. This cigar produced tons of creamy smoke that coated the palate with that sweetness and also some type of woody flavor, maybe oak or cedar, and freshly roasted coffee beans. Its surprisingly good so far. -Milton (mjohnsoniii)
Second Third
Flavor: 92
Strength: Medium-Strong
Body/Complexity: Medium-Full
The pepper, especially on the retrohale, has picked back up but the char has transformed into a smooth and creamy character. There is still a hearty component to this stick with an espresso and dark chocolate finish on the palate. All of the flavors have a smoky edge to them. -Gregg (McGreggor57)
Final Third
Flavor: 91
Strength: Medium-Strong
Body/Complexity: Medium-Full
The sweetness of the final third kept me wanting more. It seemed to have constantly changed from chocolate to a vanilla extract and back several times. The bitterness crept back in during this third but wasnt a major distraction at all as well as black pepper and cedar. The consistency of flavors were remarkable as they were present throughout the entire cigar. -Milton (mjohnsoniii)
Overall Impressions
Draw: 95
Burn: 94
Overall Strength: Medium-Strong
Overall Body/Complexity: Medium-Full
Overall Experience: 93
I must admit, the sheer size of this cigar had me a bit intimidated prior to lighting but the more I smoked it, the more I enjoyed it. This cigar had a familiar profile to one Ive had before but I couldnt place it. Anyway, this was, by far, the most enjoyable cigar Ive smoked in quite some time. I look forward to finding out what it is. This was one that Id definitely save my pennies for to add a box (or three) to the stash. Consistency. Flavor. Complexity. All the makings of an extraordinary cigar. -Milton (mjohnsoniii)
The flavors were right in my wheel house, and I would be happy to smoke another one. -Ron (shuckins)
Smoking Time (in minutes): 98
Total Score: 92 (Very Good)
To view the complete review and notes, go to Blind Man's Puff
