Go Back   Cigar Weekly Community Forums and Discussion Groups > Smoking Post > Cigar Reviews

Cigar Reviews This room is for organized blind reviews, individual reviews by CW Members and reviews entered into the database that the Editors feel are particularly well done.

 
 
Thread Tools Display Modes
Prev Previous Post   Next Post Next
Old 12-28-2018, 11:31 AM   #1
jefslat
CW WarCraft God
CW Special Correspondent
Editor at Large
Predominant CW Ambassador
Herf God
 
jefslat's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2001
Location: San Antonio de Bexar
Posts: 38,899
Leaf by James

This collaboration between Island Jim and James Brown of BLTC is a dark rustic looking cigar with distinctive tobacco notes from the foot. The cold draw is perfect. Tonight’s beverage is a Goose Island Bourbon County 2018 edition.



The initial flavors are earthy and somewhat sharp with a bittersweet finish on the palate. The retrohale is lightly peppery with a touch of sourness. The burn is mostly even. The ale is quite strong and matches up well with the strength of the cigar.

When I spoke to Island Jim at the IPCPR he said he had this cigar rolled because he really liked what James Brown was doing with Broadleaf. The results are excellent.



The first third is very smooth but strong with a complexity of flavors including earthy tones, coffee and a almost indescribable sweet/sour quality that is very pleasing. The retrohale is very smooth with some pepper notes that are not overpowering. The burn remains very even.

I received a Bluetooth speaker for Christmas that, along with the Spotify discovery mode truly enhances the experience of the cigar and the ale.



During the second third the flavor profile smooths out a bit with the coffee flavors taking on characteristics of a cappuccino without losing any strength. This is a full bodied smoke. The caramel notes of the ale are probably responsible. The burn remains very even.



Approaching the final inch a bit of molasses (probably also from the ale) has joined the flavor profile. This is an excellent pairing and a very pleasant experience. The retrohale remains smooth with a bit of pepper while the flavor profile remains excellent. The burn remains very even. The construction of the cigar is also excellent. The overall experience is sublime. 9.75/10, Joe Bob says check it out.
__________________
El Gringo permanence...

El perro, el perro, es mi corazon.
El gato, el gato, el gato no es bueno.
El Jefe es cantante,
El Jefe es muy famoso
El Jefe es el hombre con el queso del diablo.

El perro, el perro, nunca sin raison
El gato, el gato, el gato es obseno
El Jefe es caliente, El Jefe es carinoso
El Jefe le da besos mejor que su esposo

What Would TOJE Do? Þ £
jefslat is offline   Reply With Quote
 

Bookmarks
Thread Tools
Display Modes

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off

Forum Jump

Similar Threads
Thread Thread Starter Forum Replies Last Post
Ryan Leaf: Where is he now? Indyblu The Sports Bar 24 03-07-2006 07:31 AM
Smoked my own leaf capper Cigar Talk 15 08-07-2003 09:11 AM
What A Day!!!! A Thank You To Brothers Of The Leaf!!!! hoyo#9 Cigar Talk 18 02-22-2003 10:53 AM


All times are GMT -8. The time now is 01:31 AM.