Wrapper: Ecuadorian Connecticut
Binder: Connecticut River Valley Broadleaf
Filler: Pennsylvania Broadleaf, Nicaraguan
Vitola: Robusto (5 x 50)
Strength: Medium
Purchase Link: Drew Estate Blackened S84 Shade to Black
BLACKENED S84 REVIEW – DOM
Summary: Cedar and corn flakes open up this cigar and distract me from the loose draw. As I tap the ash, floral notes dance with the cedar in a sophisticated salsa. Rather than being a negative, the loose draw actually lends itself to an effortless smoke that’s very enjoyable.
Milk chocolate shows up halfway down. This Connecticut brought zero bitterness and could be smoked and enjoyed by novice and Connecticut shade cognoscente alike.
If You Like That, You Might Like This: Plans changing so that you can stay for another round
Pairing Suggestion: Pale ale
Perceived Strength: Mild
Purchase Recommendation to a Friend: 5-pack
BLACKENED S84 REVIEW – RICH
Summary: This cigar brings notes of cedar, cocoa, oak, peanut, red pepper, cream, and lemon.
Construction is great, giving me no problems. Great construction, great flavors? Count me in for more.
If You Like That, You Might Like This: Hefeweizen
Pairing Suggestion: Coffee
Perceived Strength: Medium
Purchase Recommendation to a Friend: Box
BLACKENED S84 REVIEW – BENECIA
Summary: Creamy with notes of green pepper, yet super dry on the palate. Beautiful wrapper. The burn line is impeccably straight, and the ash is holding its own. But, why do most Connecticuts taste like your chewing processed wood chips? I hate that.
If You Like That, You Might Like This: Feeling underwhelmed
Pairing Suggestion: A water fountain
Perceived Strength: Mild
Purchase Recommendation to a Friend: Single
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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