JDog
BoM Nov '12 & May '13
Paul (smokinbodybuilder) and I were inspired by a recent review by Justin (Jolietilfire) and Warren (W.B.) where they did a dual review write-up on BOTL. With the upcoming BOTL HERF being hosted by Casa de Montecristo (http://casademontecristo-chicago.com/) we thought it would be appropriate to revisit one of the B&Ms two Limited Edition cigars that were released on August 5, 2011. There are actually a few boxes still available if any BOTL are interested in picking up a few this weekend.
Size: 5 1/2 x 54
Wrapper Color: Rosado
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano
Binder: Nicaragua Corojo
Filler: Nicaragua
Heres some additional information about the cigar release:
prelight and uncut impressions
Jdog Very few veins with the classic Pepin cap. The cigar still has a slight ammonia aroma.
SBB Giving off a sweet cedar, pine nuts, and a really bad blue cheese dressing aroma.
1st third flavor and description
Jdog Quite a bit of pepper initially but dies down about a 1/8 inch into the stick. Has a nice syrupy and woody sweetness taste. The burn line is nearly perfect. The pepper is not even present about an inch into the stick, which is surprising to me that it could drop off so quickly. Getting a bit of a cinnamon as I approach the 2nd half of the stick we both agree that it is a medium body cigar.
SBB Sweet cedar taste to start. Then picked up some ginger bread but cant honestly decide. Even getting some semi sweet chocolate taste. I remember not liking this cigar at all when it came out, but down time has done the cigar wonders so far.
2nd third flavor and description
Jdog Flavor profile hasnt changed much in the 2nd third but getting a bit of leather which may have been present before and just noticed it. Pepper is returning a little bit. Its an enjoyable smoke.
SBB Still getting some of the similar flavors from the first third: semi sweet chocolate. It has been pretty consistent.
final third flavor and description
Jdog Im really enjoying the final third. The woody with a very slight cinnamon taste is prevalent. The slight pepper Im getting complements the flavors perfectly.
SBB Sweetness is gone and taste a lot of dark chocolate.
overall
Jdog Its an enjoyable cigar with a nice flavor profile. It has a somewhat complex flavor profile, but not complex from the standpoint that the flavor profile changes as the smoke progresses. Age has definitely helped out this release. I really want to revisit the Oscuro now.
SBB Its a lot better than last and year. I liked it. I would buy a box of just these Rosados.
Size: 5 1/2 x 54
Wrapper Color: Rosado
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano
Binder: Nicaragua Corojo
Filler: Nicaragua
Heres some additional information about the cigar release:
packagingfrom topqualitycigars.com said:In tribute to the fallen heroes of 9/11 and in the spirit of remembrance, honor and hope My Father Cigar Company and Casa De Montecristo join to commemorate the 10th Anniversary of the 343 fallen Firefighters of 9/11. Presenting our special limited production blend of My Father Cigars, with 9 Ecuadorian Habano Rosado and 11 Nicaraguan Habano Oscuro in each box. 343 Boxes were produced to honor the 343 fallen Firefighter Heroes.
This whole process has been very secretive; Jeffrey Holst, a Battalion Chief from Firehouse No. 1 in Lombard, IL brought to us the idea of doing something special to commemorate the 343 fallen Firefighters of 9/11. We approached Jaime Garcia with this idea and he graciously accepted to blend and create this highly special extremely limited cigar, each box will contain 9 Ecuadorian Habano Rosado wrapped cigars and 11 Nicaraguan Habano Oscuro wrapped cigars. The size best described as a Toro 5 1/2" x 54. This will be a special size created by Jaime just for this cigar. $40.00 from the sale of each box will be donated to a designated charity of the fallen heroes of 9/11, these cigars are rich complex with medium to full body, everyone will enjoy, so buy them while they last.

prelight and uncut impressions

Jdog Very few veins with the classic Pepin cap. The cigar still has a slight ammonia aroma.
SBB Giving off a sweet cedar, pine nuts, and a really bad blue cheese dressing aroma.
1st third flavor and description

Jdog Quite a bit of pepper initially but dies down about a 1/8 inch into the stick. Has a nice syrupy and woody sweetness taste. The burn line is nearly perfect. The pepper is not even present about an inch into the stick, which is surprising to me that it could drop off so quickly. Getting a bit of a cinnamon as I approach the 2nd half of the stick we both agree that it is a medium body cigar.
SBB Sweet cedar taste to start. Then picked up some ginger bread but cant honestly decide. Even getting some semi sweet chocolate taste. I remember not liking this cigar at all when it came out, but down time has done the cigar wonders so far.
2nd third flavor and description

Jdog Flavor profile hasnt changed much in the 2nd third but getting a bit of leather which may have been present before and just noticed it. Pepper is returning a little bit. Its an enjoyable smoke.
SBB Still getting some of the similar flavors from the first third: semi sweet chocolate. It has been pretty consistent.
final third flavor and description

Jdog Im really enjoying the final third. The woody with a very slight cinnamon taste is prevalent. The slight pepper Im getting complements the flavors perfectly.
SBB Sweetness is gone and taste a lot of dark chocolate.
overall
Jdog Its an enjoyable cigar with a nice flavor profile. It has a somewhat complex flavor profile, but not complex from the standpoint that the flavor profile changes as the smoke progresses. Age has definitely helped out this release. I really want to revisit the Oscuro now.
SBB Its a lot better than last and year. I liked it. I would buy a box of just these Rosados.