First ever review,bear with me:
Bolivar Dominican Churchill. Paired with Sierra Nevada Flipside Red IPA.
Pre-Light- At the foot, scents of leather,cedar,cinnamon,and mild mocha. The wrapper had a scent of earthiness and mocha,which matched the initial taste. After the cut, easy draw. Firm construction with small bumps and veins.
First 3rd- Lit great. Nice easy draw. Ash was white,with gray overtones. Ash held together until the 1" mark,of my accord knocking it off. Nice ridges showing great layering in the rolling process. It reminded me of a non Cuban Paratagas palette wise. Smooth, cafe mocha taste on the tongue and roof of mouth. Definitely cinnamon and hazelnut coming through. Smoke was not dense or thin,just right. At 3/4" mark,the black pepper came in,along with vitamin Nic. Got some great tingling on the palette and lips.
Middle 3rd- The flavors remained from the beginning,with the pepper becoming more pronounced,every other puff or so. Nothing overwhelming on the tongue or in the nose. The ash continues to burn as it did upon lighting and holding together even more so in a compact fashion. The beer was complimenting the Bolivar well. Neither drowned the other out.Near the end of the middle 3rd, an oak type of taste entered the palate. There was also some saltiness happening,reminding me of fresh slab bacon simmering in the skillet.
Final 3rd- The pepper began to go from black to Tabasco. As a former Copenhagen Snuff guy, couldn't tell if the nicotine was stronger or not,due to being desensitized as a dipper for several years.If my head swims, it has to be Cope strong for me to notice. The oak taste was there, with some toffee sweetness showing up on the tongue. The construction was still solid and smoked it to a nub. Once there,a little bitterness came in ,with some heat and tongue bite.
Finale- Not a bad smoke. I would buy it again, especially at a local tobacco shop for $5 and change.I personally enjoyed it more than the Partagas stick I had a month or so ago. The original DPG San Cristobal blend is the measure I use to rate most of the sticks I try. Not quite there in taste and draw,but an affordable second to it.Kudos to Sierra Nevada and their seasonal Flipside Red IPA. Nice autumn red color and hoppy as hell. 6.2% ABV. I smoked and drank outdoors in the late afternoon/dusk,about 55 Degrees and dry.
Bolivar Dominican Churchill. Paired with Sierra Nevada Flipside Red IPA.
Pre-Light- At the foot, scents of leather,cedar,cinnamon,and mild mocha. The wrapper had a scent of earthiness and mocha,which matched the initial taste. After the cut, easy draw. Firm construction with small bumps and veins.
First 3rd- Lit great. Nice easy draw. Ash was white,with gray overtones. Ash held together until the 1" mark,of my accord knocking it off. Nice ridges showing great layering in the rolling process. It reminded me of a non Cuban Paratagas palette wise. Smooth, cafe mocha taste on the tongue and roof of mouth. Definitely cinnamon and hazelnut coming through. Smoke was not dense or thin,just right. At 3/4" mark,the black pepper came in,along with vitamin Nic. Got some great tingling on the palette and lips.
Middle 3rd- The flavors remained from the beginning,with the pepper becoming more pronounced,every other puff or so. Nothing overwhelming on the tongue or in the nose. The ash continues to burn as it did upon lighting and holding together even more so in a compact fashion. The beer was complimenting the Bolivar well. Neither drowned the other out.Near the end of the middle 3rd, an oak type of taste entered the palate. There was also some saltiness happening,reminding me of fresh slab bacon simmering in the skillet.
Final 3rd- The pepper began to go from black to Tabasco. As a former Copenhagen Snuff guy, couldn't tell if the nicotine was stronger or not,due to being desensitized as a dipper for several years.If my head swims, it has to be Cope strong for me to notice. The oak taste was there, with some toffee sweetness showing up on the tongue. The construction was still solid and smoked it to a nub. Once there,a little bitterness came in ,with some heat and tongue bite.
Finale- Not a bad smoke. I would buy it again, especially at a local tobacco shop for $5 and change.I personally enjoyed it more than the Partagas stick I had a month or so ago. The original DPG San Cristobal blend is the measure I use to rate most of the sticks I try. Not quite there in taste and draw,but an affordable second to it.Kudos to Sierra Nevada and their seasonal Flipside Red IPA. Nice autumn red color and hoppy as hell. 6.2% ABV. I smoked and drank outdoors in the late afternoon/dusk,about 55 Degrees and dry.