Wrapper: Nicaraguan Corojo 2012
Binder: Nicaraguan
Filler: Nicaraguan
Vitola: Toro (6 ¼ x 52)
Strength: Medium-Full
Purchase Link: Guardian of the Farm Cerberus
GUARDIAN OF THE FARM CERBERUS REVIEW – DOM
Summary: Lighting up, white pepper, leather, and dried flowers start things off with a summer feeling. The crackling of a campfire brings a smile to my face until I realize it’s the wrapper cracking. Buttermilk gives an interesting and enjoyable creamy twang to the blend. I’m wondering if I should have opted for a four egg omelette for breakfast instead of the standard three because the strength is really hitting. A hint of confectionary sugar along with semisweet chocolate offer some respite.
Smoking this cigar vertically might prostrate me. Green mango and light leather are my last flavor memories as I put the cigar down and stagger to grab a banana for some sugar. Night night
If You Like That, You Might Like This: Rugby.
Pairing Suggestion: Dr. Pepper.
Perceived Strength: Full.
Purchase Recommendation to a Friend: Single.
GUARDIAN OF THE FARM CERBERUS REVIEW – RICH
Summary: Cedar and vanilla notes got this cigar going, with just a bit of black pepper included. Cream and coffee notes joined the party, followed by a lot of oak. Pepper built up throughout. It wasn't the most complex cigar, though it was enjoyable.
Construction gave no issues; it burned well and had a good draw.
If You Like That, You Might Like This: Peppery woods.
Pairing Suggestion: Coffee.
Perceived Strength: Medium.
Purchase Recommendation to a Friend: Single.
GUARDIAN OF THE FARM CERBERUS REVIEW – TED
Summary: This week’s cigar has a relatively smooth wrapper and is very light in the hand for what appears to be a Toro size cigar. After cutting the cap, the cold draw resistance is as near to perfect as it can get.
Out of the gate I get a mild mixture of wood and nuts along with a slightly mineral-laden tobacco note. There is a bit more shine in the retro hale to include some pepper and a really floral, perfume like flavor. The finish is fast and unfortunately, what I’d call bland.
Middle section in progress. Construction is thus far perfect, except a slightly messy ash is now ensuing. Some of the floral notes starting to appear on the palate along with a mild nut and vegetal combo. Again, super-fast finish in the flavor lane. A race you don’t really want to win. The retro hale continues to be the slightly brighter side of this cigar. The smoke is substantial and carries wood, black tea and a hint of dark toast with an overall floral finish.
Uh oh. Final section. Cigar goes out. Hmmmph. Taking some real effort to get things rolling again…then a very strong mineral note over a wood and leather mixture. Smoke production falls off like a kid learning to ride a bike. I am trying to get this cigar back where it was. Although it wasn’t amazing, it wasn’t bad either. Now the flavors are turning a bit south with all the mineral flavors.
If You Like That, You Might Like This: A show with a predictable outcome.
Pairing Suggestion: Anything without punch… probably water.
Perceived Strength: Lowest end of medium.
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. NOTE: Due to possible Covid exposure we did not publish one reviewers thoughts as they couldn't taste anything.
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