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"TommyBoy"
Well sometimes you say to yourself "how have I not tried this or tried that"...especially at a price that's that hard, NOT to resist. Well after considering all the hype I figured it was time to give these a shot.
First of all these are the Veruco blends. representing the West and East blend I really thought there was some difference to the blends themselves but found out that the only difference is the size not the blend. After all this time on BOTL I never knew that but to be honest I'm not quite the Tatuaje conisewer I'd like to think I am. (Thanks Justin! lol). Anyways I picked up a fiver of each (and smoked two of each) so I could give them both a fair shake and make my decision from that.
The ELO vitolas are Tatuaje blends from the My Father Cigars factory.
FULL bodied, Nicaraguan Puro. As full bodied and full flavored as they come.
ELO1 - 6 1/4 x 52
ELO3 - 5 1/2 x 54
So seeing how these two cigars are really the same blend I'll spare you puff by puff detail with each one. However I will compare the flavor profile of each one, it's burning time, and burn issues.
Both of these cigars are nice in weight and feel silky smooth. There are noticable viens on them and slight wrapper spottings but nothing that bothers the eye. (These are concidered seconds afterall). The smell is the typical Veruco spicyness and I swear I sneeze everytime I roll the cigar under my nose. It is a very nice aroma and my mouth is already watering with anticapation (I told you these were seconds..right lol).
The Cut, Light, and Draw
ELO #1...Surprisingly there is a slight draw tightness to these so the light seems a bit harsh. However once you get the fire burning it stays lit well. The first inch is very strong and the spice is working it's way as the front runner on flavor. The Draw is still a bit tight but not difficult, maybe a bit, but the flavor in the first third is very stong and full. I am already forgetting about any draw issues and enjoying this smoke alot. The burn in the first third was wayword at first but after a couple touch ups it burned nicely.
ELO #3...Although I really like the size of the ELO #1 better I wanted a few of these as well...there close enough for me anyways. The draw on this cigar was nice and easy compared to the #1. The burn was good and fast and I didn't get as much of the Harshness off the bat like I did with the #1. Ofcourse I wasn't toking on it as hard as the one either so it's close to a wash but not quite. I can get the flavor on this one quicker than the #1 which I find wierd because it's usually the thinner ring gauges that offer the most flavor. Again I think this could all have to do with how each cigar handles the draw. Both of these cigars offer copious amounts of smoke and flavor. Both cigars hold there ash as well too however the #3 holds it's burn better and I didn't have to touch up at all in the first third. The taste on this cigar is noticeably stronger than the #1. It seems more sweeter and rifined.
Second Third of Both.
Comming into two thirds of both these cigars it's well obvious that I like both and having a hard time making a difference which one I'd pick over the other. I think the #3 is a bit better but it's burning quicker than I'd like. Both remain nice and strong on both body and flavor. Taste is the same as the front third with just alot of nice spice. Very typical of the Veruco blend. I think it's like a cocktail of dark coffee, honey, cinnamon, and earth. Something a bit floral about it too. Anyways both burn very sharp and the ash is nice and solid. The #1 is still a bit tight and the #3 is very easy.
Final Third and Thoughts
The burn into and through the final third of both of these turned. The #1 at about 2 inches kept going out if I didn't keep puffing on it and the #3 had some wrapper issues at this point. In fact the first #3 split on me and the second #3's wrapper was comming loose. So both #1's needed some relighting and both #3's had wrapper issues...in a nut shell...just wierd.
like I said in the beginning I smoked two of each of these because I thought rest in the humi might contradict a bit for cigars of the same blend.
However even with these issues I wanted these cigars to last longer. Both maintained a very nice strength and flavor till the very end.
breaking way into the nub of these was almost sad in a way. I'm really glad I took the leap and jumped on these "Seconds" as I shy away from all cigars with than name attached.
It just goes to show that you NEVER KNOW, and how the reviews from BOTL and it's members do in-fact influence my decisions almost 100% of the time.
In clossing I will give props to the #3 for just barely, and I mean barely, having a better draw and flavor over the #1.
But...I will by more #1's because I prefer the smoking time it offers over the #3.
Burning time for the #1...2hrs
Burning Time for the #3...1hr 20min
Thanks for your time!!
First of all these are the Veruco blends. representing the West and East blend I really thought there was some difference to the blends themselves but found out that the only difference is the size not the blend. After all this time on BOTL I never knew that but to be honest I'm not quite the Tatuaje conisewer I'd like to think I am. (Thanks Justin! lol). Anyways I picked up a fiver of each (and smoked two of each) so I could give them both a fair shake and make my decision from that.
The ELO vitolas are Tatuaje blends from the My Father Cigars factory.
FULL bodied, Nicaraguan Puro. As full bodied and full flavored as they come.
ELO1 - 6 1/4 x 52
ELO3 - 5 1/2 x 54
So seeing how these two cigars are really the same blend I'll spare you puff by puff detail with each one. However I will compare the flavor profile of each one, it's burning time, and burn issues.
Both of these cigars are nice in weight and feel silky smooth. There are noticable viens on them and slight wrapper spottings but nothing that bothers the eye. (These are concidered seconds afterall). The smell is the typical Veruco spicyness and I swear I sneeze everytime I roll the cigar under my nose. It is a very nice aroma and my mouth is already watering with anticapation (I told you these were seconds..right lol).
The Cut, Light, and Draw
ELO #1...Surprisingly there is a slight draw tightness to these so the light seems a bit harsh. However once you get the fire burning it stays lit well. The first inch is very strong and the spice is working it's way as the front runner on flavor. The Draw is still a bit tight but not difficult, maybe a bit, but the flavor in the first third is very stong and full. I am already forgetting about any draw issues and enjoying this smoke alot. The burn in the first third was wayword at first but after a couple touch ups it burned nicely.
ELO #3...Although I really like the size of the ELO #1 better I wanted a few of these as well...there close enough for me anyways. The draw on this cigar was nice and easy compared to the #1. The burn was good and fast and I didn't get as much of the Harshness off the bat like I did with the #1. Ofcourse I wasn't toking on it as hard as the one either so it's close to a wash but not quite. I can get the flavor on this one quicker than the #1 which I find wierd because it's usually the thinner ring gauges that offer the most flavor. Again I think this could all have to do with how each cigar handles the draw. Both of these cigars offer copious amounts of smoke and flavor. Both cigars hold there ash as well too however the #3 holds it's burn better and I didn't have to touch up at all in the first third. The taste on this cigar is noticeably stronger than the #1. It seems more sweeter and rifined.
Second Third of Both.
Comming into two thirds of both these cigars it's well obvious that I like both and having a hard time making a difference which one I'd pick over the other. I think the #3 is a bit better but it's burning quicker than I'd like. Both remain nice and strong on both body and flavor. Taste is the same as the front third with just alot of nice spice. Very typical of the Veruco blend. I think it's like a cocktail of dark coffee, honey, cinnamon, and earth. Something a bit floral about it too. Anyways both burn very sharp and the ash is nice and solid. The #1 is still a bit tight and the #3 is very easy.
Final Third and Thoughts
The burn into and through the final third of both of these turned. The #1 at about 2 inches kept going out if I didn't keep puffing on it and the #3 had some wrapper issues at this point. In fact the first #3 split on me and the second #3's wrapper was comming loose. So both #1's needed some relighting and both #3's had wrapper issues...in a nut shell...just wierd.
like I said in the beginning I smoked two of each of these because I thought rest in the humi might contradict a bit for cigars of the same blend.
However even with these issues I wanted these cigars to last longer. Both maintained a very nice strength and flavor till the very end.
breaking way into the nub of these was almost sad in a way. I'm really glad I took the leap and jumped on these "Seconds" as I shy away from all cigars with than name attached.
It just goes to show that you NEVER KNOW, and how the reviews from BOTL and it's members do in-fact influence my decisions almost 100% of the time.
In clossing I will give props to the #3 for just barely, and I mean barely, having a better draw and flavor over the #1.
But...I will by more #1's because I prefer the smoking time it offers over the #3.
Burning time for the #1...2hrs
Burning Time for the #3...1hr 20min
Thanks for your time!!
Looks like they are sold out on the NHC site now.