Wrapper: Mexican San Andres (aged 10 years)
Binder: Nicaraguan (aged 15 years)
Filler: Dominican, Nicaraguan
Vitola: 6 ½ x 54 Figurado
Strength: Medium
Purchase Link: EPC 15th Anniversary
EPC 15TH ANNIVERSARY REVIEW – DOM
Summary: I spy some almond joy nuts beneath the skin of this phallic shaped smoke. A chemical note on my first puff sends my sweet tooth packing. After tensions have cooled, chocolate and peanuts return to form. Make that peanut shells. At the risk of this turning into a nut review, I feel obligated to jot down roasted chestnut as a tasting nut. Note.
My mouth has been dry for 2 hours. I need some milk.
If You Like That, You Might Like This: Deez
Pairing Suggestion: Peanut Butter Stout
Perceived Strength: Mild+
Purchase Recommendation to a Friend: Single
EPC 15TH ANNIVERSARY REVIEW – RICH
Summary: This cigar brought notes of pepper, milk chocolate, cream, mint, and espresso. The profile didn't change throughout, but it was enjoyable.
Construction was good - no issues at all.
If You Like That, You Might Like This: Thin mints cookies, but in a latte
Pairing Suggestion: Bourbon
Perceived Strength: Medium
Purchase Recommendation to a Friend: 5-pack
EPC 15TH ANNIVERSARY REVIEW – BEN
Summary: Tastes like chopping wood, smoked meats, and wisps of cocoa powder. As nice as that could have been, it gets salty and presents itself a little dirty (earthy). Lots of peppercorn here. Absolutely left a taste in my mouth and not the kind you want to come back to.
If You Like That, You Might Like This: A thorough nightly dental routine
Pairing Suggestion: Frothy beer
Perceived Strength: 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.
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