Cyrann
03-13-2008, 07:20 PM
Since the sender requested a "stand attempt," and I could hardly resist... the following ensued this afternoon. My first real NUB stand and an enjoyable afternoon smoke!
I'll give my best attempt at rating my experience via the CA system.
Appearance/construction: 14 /15 - This Cameroon wrapped beauty was perfect from head to foot minus a small blemish near the cap. The pre-light aroma of the stick was full of toast and cedar. After cutting the cap with my trusty cutter, the attention to detail and quality of the NUB was instantly present. Well constructed from head to foot, smooth, and solid in stature.
Flavor: 22 /25 - The first puff was luke-warm to cool, with peppery notes striking the palate. My initial reaction was not to the taste, but the ample volume of smoke I released. After my mind grasped the amount of Nicaraguan filler it took to construct the NUB, I was able to concentrate again on the nuances of flavor. I could pick up notes of cedar, leather, and the occasional hint of sweet floral.
I was quite pleased that the stick brought a medium bodied flavor profile, right up my alley. Not overly powerful, but just the right strength for the stick. I kind of wanted a little more complexity through the two phases I found, but to each his own.
Smoking characteristics: 23 /25
I found some cedar Oliva matches I had been saving right before I headed to my local B&M so I couldn't think of any better way to light my first NUB. It took one match as you can see from the first picture above (Nub stand, look closely...). The light was perfect, but I did notice a slight canoing effect in the first .5 inch, after which the stick rectified itself.
One ash to the band and one ash to finish. The total smoke time for me was around an 1:15, but I was puffing away enjoying my afternoon off work.
Overall Impression: 31 /35
I think the stick was well rounded and great. I can see this stick playing a roll in my regular rotation, especially on the ride to work and for in the early afternoon. After smoking the Cammy, you can count on me trying the the rest of the sizes and the other two lines. Got my eye on the Habano 4x66 next!
Total: 90/100
[EDIT: Minor spelling errors]
I'll give my best attempt at rating my experience via the CA system.
Appearance/construction: 14 /15 - This Cameroon wrapped beauty was perfect from head to foot minus a small blemish near the cap. The pre-light aroma of the stick was full of toast and cedar. After cutting the cap with my trusty cutter, the attention to detail and quality of the NUB was instantly present. Well constructed from head to foot, smooth, and solid in stature.
Flavor: 22 /25 - The first puff was luke-warm to cool, with peppery notes striking the palate. My initial reaction was not to the taste, but the ample volume of smoke I released. After my mind grasped the amount of Nicaraguan filler it took to construct the NUB, I was able to concentrate again on the nuances of flavor. I could pick up notes of cedar, leather, and the occasional hint of sweet floral.
I was quite pleased that the stick brought a medium bodied flavor profile, right up my alley. Not overly powerful, but just the right strength for the stick. I kind of wanted a little more complexity through the two phases I found, but to each his own.
Smoking characteristics: 23 /25
I found some cedar Oliva matches I had been saving right before I headed to my local B&M so I couldn't think of any better way to light my first NUB. It took one match as you can see from the first picture above (Nub stand, look closely...). The light was perfect, but I did notice a slight canoing effect in the first .5 inch, after which the stick rectified itself.
One ash to the band and one ash to finish. The total smoke time for me was around an 1:15, but I was puffing away enjoying my afternoon off work.
Overall Impression: 31 /35
I think the stick was well rounded and great. I can see this stick playing a roll in my regular rotation, especially on the ride to work and for in the early afternoon. After smoking the Cammy, you can count on me trying the the rest of the sizes and the other two lines. Got my eye on the Habano 4x66 next!
Total: 90/100
[EDIT: Minor spelling errors]