Cigar Snapshot Podcast Episode 19
My Uzi Weighs a Ton Bait Fish
Size: 4 x 44
Wrapper: Mexican San Andreas
Binder: Connecticut Shade
Filler: Nicaraguan, Brazilian
About:
The original release of the My Uzi Weighs a Ton (MUWAT) brand was intended to be a medium-bodied cigar. When the work began on the Baitfish blends, the intent was to amp it up to full-bodied right from the get-go. The final blend was indeed a full-bodied and flavored cigar, so they decided to call it “Special Exclusive Selection EF”, with the EF referring to “Extra Fuerte”
Jonathan Drew met Dan from New Havana Cigars at the last IPCPR, and offered him the exclusive for the Bait Fish, and things progressed from there.
Pre-light:
The wrapper was a very deep brown in color, with a couple of slightly darker areas near both the cap and the foot of the cigar. It was slightly rough to the touch, and had a slightly rustic appearance. There were no major problems or defects to speak of at all, and the construction appeared to be excellent. The cigar was very firmly packed with no hard or soft spots.
AROMA: The prelight aroma immediately assaulted my senses with a deep and very forward earthiness, along with some hints of what I can best describe as a redwood mulch kind of character. The foot had more of a dry woody scent to it.
TASTE: The prelight taste had the same earthiness as the prelight aroma, though it was smoother and more subtle in character. There was also a distinct molasses-like sweetness.
1/3:
Upon lighting, this cigar displayed rich, full flavors right from the start. There was a deep wet earth component, accompanied by a pleasant dose of spiciness near the front of my palate. In addition, there was a pleasant light tingling sensation on my lips. The earthy and spicy flavors were complemented by some bitter chocolate notes.
The ash was very solid and light grey in color.
2/3:
The flavors from the first third continued, and intensified in the second third. The slight molasses-like sweetness from the prelight came back, and was a good balancing point to the hearty earthy flavor profile.
3/3:
The full flavors actually started to mellow out a little bit as the cigar progressed into the final third. The spicy notes and the subtle strength continued, but without the same attack of the first two thirds. The sweetness and bitter chocolate noted became a little more pronounced, which made the full strength of the cigar almost seem like it was hiding underneath it.
The ash was still very firm and started to show some very dark grey splotches, though it was still predominantly light grey.
Overall:
Well, this cigar certainly packed a lot of punch in a small package. It had a deep and hearty flavor profile overall, with a nice dose of sweetness to temper it. This was certainly a change from the 60 ring gauge MUWAT cigars, which I found to be more towards the medium part of the spectrum, both in flavor and body. In addition to the full flavor, I was happy that it was presented in a cigar of the much more acceptable and realistic 44 ring gauge format.
These are exclusive to New Havana Cigars, so if you think that this cigar will fit your flavor profile preference, definitely give Dan at New Havana Cigars a call and pick some up.
Click HERE to link to episode page and LISTEN!
My Uzi Weighs a Ton Bait Fish
Size: 4 x 44
Wrapper: Mexican San Andreas
Binder: Connecticut Shade
Filler: Nicaraguan, Brazilian
About:
The original release of the My Uzi Weighs a Ton (MUWAT) brand was intended to be a medium-bodied cigar. When the work began on the Baitfish blends, the intent was to amp it up to full-bodied right from the get-go. The final blend was indeed a full-bodied and flavored cigar, so they decided to call it “Special Exclusive Selection EF”, with the EF referring to “Extra Fuerte”
Jonathan Drew met Dan from New Havana Cigars at the last IPCPR, and offered him the exclusive for the Bait Fish, and things progressed from there.
Pre-light:
The wrapper was a very deep brown in color, with a couple of slightly darker areas near both the cap and the foot of the cigar. It was slightly rough to the touch, and had a slightly rustic appearance. There were no major problems or defects to speak of at all, and the construction appeared to be excellent. The cigar was very firmly packed with no hard or soft spots.
AROMA: The prelight aroma immediately assaulted my senses with a deep and very forward earthiness, along with some hints of what I can best describe as a redwood mulch kind of character. The foot had more of a dry woody scent to it.
TASTE: The prelight taste had the same earthiness as the prelight aroma, though it was smoother and more subtle in character. There was also a distinct molasses-like sweetness.
1/3:
Upon lighting, this cigar displayed rich, full flavors right from the start. There was a deep wet earth component, accompanied by a pleasant dose of spiciness near the front of my palate. In addition, there was a pleasant light tingling sensation on my lips. The earthy and spicy flavors were complemented by some bitter chocolate notes.
The ash was very solid and light grey in color.
2/3:
The flavors from the first third continued, and intensified in the second third. The slight molasses-like sweetness from the prelight came back, and was a good balancing point to the hearty earthy flavor profile.
3/3:
The full flavors actually started to mellow out a little bit as the cigar progressed into the final third. The spicy notes and the subtle strength continued, but without the same attack of the first two thirds. The sweetness and bitter chocolate noted became a little more pronounced, which made the full strength of the cigar almost seem like it was hiding underneath it.
The ash was still very firm and started to show some very dark grey splotches, though it was still predominantly light grey.
Overall:
Well, this cigar certainly packed a lot of punch in a small package. It had a deep and hearty flavor profile overall, with a nice dose of sweetness to temper it. This was certainly a change from the 60 ring gauge MUWAT cigars, which I found to be more towards the medium part of the spectrum, both in flavor and body. In addition to the full flavor, I was happy that it was presented in a cigar of the much more acceptable and realistic 44 ring gauge format.
These are exclusive to New Havana Cigars, so if you think that this cigar will fit your flavor profile preference, definitely give Dan at New Havana Cigars a call and pick some up.
Click HERE to link to episode page and LISTEN!
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