Wrapper: Ecuadorian Corojo
Binder: Dominican Habano 2000
Filler: Dominican Habano 2000, Piloto Cubano, Habano 92, Broadleaf
Vitola: Pasion (6 x 52)
Strength: Medium
Purchase Link: Eladio Diaz Before & After
ELADIO DIAZ BEFORE & AFTER REVIEW – DOM
Summary: An eyebrow raises as my initial puffs bring on spicy cornflakes in buttermilk. The longer I smoke however, the less it tastes like a hungover bachelor’s breakfast and the more it tastes like crispy fried chicken. After tapping the ash, I get smacked in the face by a bouquet of flowers like a desperate single lady at a cousin’s wedding. Semisweet chocolate and bamboo keep my tastebuds alive and kung fu kicking.
In the second half, strawberries steal the show. Man, this is a fun cigar if you’re an adventurous cat who likes to walk on the wild side.
If You Like That, You Might Like This: Letterman jackets
Pairing Suggestion: Coffee
Perceived Strength: Medium +
Purchase Recommendation to a Friend: 5-pack
ELADIO DIAZ BEFORE & AFTER REVIEW – RICH
Summary: This cigar brought notes of wood, cocoa, cream, graham cracker, caramel, and a mint note that was occasionally interesting and occasionally contrasting.
Construction was on point with no issues.
If You Like That, You Might Like This: Caramel macchiato with a hint of mint
Pairing Suggestion: Coffee
Perceived Strength: Medium
Purchase Recommendation to a Friend: Single
ELADIO DIAZ BEFORE & AFTER REVIEW – BENECIA
Summary: Aww man, the overwhelming cedar sucked all the moisture from my palate and no amount of water saved me. Once I get mid second-third, it gets creamy. Still woody, toasty, and dry like walnuts. There was a sweet undertone but not enough to salvage this aftertaste.
If You Like That, You Might Like This: Licking your humidor drawer
Pairing Suggestion: Sparkling water
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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