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This is going to be my first “official” review of a cigar, (how official it will actually be is debatable.) What I’m looking at is something new from A.J. Fernandez called Diesel.
I purchased this cigar from Cigar.com for $6.00, not a bad deal considering the hype surrounding this stick. Here’s the low-down on the cigar itself:
One of A.J. Fernandez’s most recent gems, Diesel exudes a ton of full-flavors in a medium to full-bodied format allowing for a stout, complex experience with perfect balance.
Abdel “AJ” Fernandez is the protégé of Don Alejandro Robaina, the man who is considered to be the “Godfather” of tobacco. After spending most of his life studying in Cuba under Don Alejandro, Abdel Fernandez moved to Nicaragua to begin producing his own cigars. After only 6 years, Abdel currently produces Rocky Patel’s Fusion, Indian Tabac 10th Anniversary, Padilla Habano, Sol Cubano Cuban Cabinet, Man O’ War and Man O’ War Ruination, all of which received rave reviews.
Only available in a stout 5″x56 belicoso, Diesel exudes a unique leathery and spicy flavor with a toasty core of espresso beans. The package has a classic, rustic look while th blend is perfectly balanced and will appear to any aficionado who appeciates premium tobacco. Boasting fillers from Nicaragua’s Jalapa, Condea and Esteli regions, each and every leaf is aged for three years, then concealed with a dark and oily Pennsylvania Broadleaf wrapper. This is one unique cigar you’re sure to love.
My first impression of this cigar was “WOW”. It truly delivers on the “flavor bomb” promise. Throughout the entire experience, the flavor was rock-solid and went to both my gut and my head. Considering that I’m a very big guy and I’d recently had dinner, having a cigar give me a noticeable head-rush is no small feat. The wrapper is toothy and quite tasty, never overwhelming, and the rough, oily texture is a great complement to this powerhouse. There was plenty of smoke, the draw was thick and satisfying, and I’d say the cigar lasted for about an hour and a half with a nice, even burn.
With the kind of body this cigar offers, I can’t recommend it to newbies. For fans of Rocky Patel’s Edge, Don Pepin Garcia’s Cuban Classic, or heavy-hitters like Punch or A.J. Fernandez’s own Man O’ War, this is definitely a must-try. Have a big, thick steak, a dark stout beer, then have a seat outdoors and enjoy this unholy cocktail. You won’t regret it.
A couple of places to find your Diesel:
Another review from Puff.com: Diesel Unholy Cocktail Review
Categories: Cigars · Reviews
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Categories: Cigars
Tagged: Cigars, freebies, shirts
October 14, 2009 · 1 Comment
And in cigar-related news, (it was bound to happen sooner or later,) I’m finally making a post about cigars.
Like free stuff? Like cigars? Then you’re in luck. Win a box of Arnold’s House Blend, No. III cigars, featuring a Sumatra wrapper from Equador, a Nicaraguan filler. The cigars are medium-to-full strength Toros, (6×50), and I can personally account for the rating. They’re quite good, and I certainly wouldn’t mind getting my hands on a 20-count box of these sticks.
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Categories: Cigars · General Life
Tagged: cigar ratings, cigar reviews, Cigars, contest, equador, free, house blend, humidor, nicaragua, ratings, reviews, sumatra, toro
My name is Marcus, and I am a corojo-whore.
That is all.
Categories: Cigars
Tagged: churchill, Cigars, corojo, cuban seed, cusano, don pepin garcia, robusto
So, since I don’t have a job yet, I can’t afford to head off to Las Vegas or New York in November to attend either of the Big Smoke events. Ain’t this economy swell?
Categories: Cigars
Well, this is my first posting on this blog. I’m starting out with a brief overview of what I’m doing, what’s happened so far, and why I’m writing this.
First off, let’s start with what I’m doing. This blog will serve as my journal of thoughts as I go through “Da Plan” to put my professional and academic life back on track. Some of the things I intend to do over the next few months/years include working on a few IT certifications, wrapping up a pair of Associate’s degrees from College of Marin, and getting myself back on track with a transfer-degree to UC Berkeley. There is also a health-matter that requires me to start thinking seriously about taking care of myself; eating healthier, working out, the whole bit. More about that later.
So, how did I get here? It’s simple really, through lots of slacking and procrastinating. For the past eight years, I’ve been caught up in personal issues, daydreams of going back to school, and excuses to no end. Recently, I made a serious attempt to get back on track with school, ending up having to drop all my classes for a semester, right after getting a terrible grade in a calculus class, for the reason of getting caught up in even more stress than usual. So, now that my plan has been pushed back, and I have to wait an additional year to transfer to the UC, no matter what, I’ve decided to keep a record of my progress in order to stay focused and record my successes. . . and failures.
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