Wrapper: Nicaraguan Criollo
Binder: Dominican
Filler: Nicaraguan
Vitola: Robusto (5 x 50)
Strength: Medium+
Purchase Link: Civil Pleasures CP1
CIVIL PLEASURES CP1 REVIEW – DOM
Summary: Through volcanic amounts of smoke, I taste a little bit of honey and a lot bit of pepper. The burn begins to canoe just as the flavors get interesting: caramel corn and wet potting soil. Thankfully, the tortoise side catches up to even out the burn. A green pepper note takes the spotlight while all the sweet notes take five.
Halfway down, watered down orange juice settles this cigar into “meh” territory. With no bitterness to note, my final puffs feature tea and tart cherry (on top?).
If You Like That, You Might Like This: Mackintoshes
Pairing Suggestion: Scotch
Perceived Strength: Medium
Purchase Recommendation to a Friend: Single
CIVIL PLEASURES CP1 REVIEW – RICH
Summary: This cigar brought notes earth, oak, cedar, coffee, and a whole lot of bitterness. It burned badly and didn't want to stay lit, so you can imagine how that added bitterness to the experience. I did not have a pleasant time smoking this cigar.
I can't imagine this sample is indicative of how the entire line would perform. So take it with a grain of salt - problems can occur with hand-made products.
If You Like That, You Might Like This: Disappointment
Pairing Suggestion: Bourbon
Perceived Strength: Medium
Purchase Recommendation to a Friend: Single
CIVIL PLEASURES CP1 REVIEW – BENECIA
Summary: Starts off with that popular industry dirtiness that only Broadleaf or San Andres gives me but fades 4 puffs in; jalapeno heat on the retro, raisin, and espresso to follow and I'm not mad at it. There's a char-grilled undercurrent lending itself to a toasted, nutty flavor and leather.
If You Like That, You Might Like This: Moments with a view
Pairing Suggestion: A Red Blend
Perceived Strength: Medium+
Purchase Recommendation to a Friend: Box
Participants in this blind review were completely unaware of the cigar they were evaluating until all submissions were received and processed. Each participant was asked to answer a summary paragraph, an if/than statement, a pairing suggestion, and a purchase suggestion. Cigars were provided by Small Batch with only the expectations of candid responses. All pictures, information, and formatting were completed by a Coordinator outside of the reviewing process.
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