Wrapper: Nicaraguan Colorado
Binder: Dominican
Filler: Dominican
Vitola: Belicoso (6.25 x 52)
Strength: Medium+
Purchase Link: Paul Garmirian Soireé
PG SOIREÉ REVIEW – DOM
Summary: Lighting up this adult-sized crayon, I pick out lavender and green pepper. Chocolate takes the forefront with salt and fruit leather stoking my taste buds.
In the second half, the flavors remain relaxing: Tootsie roll and strawberry. This cigar started out with wild flavors, and it's closing with some as well; mint chocolate and amaretto have me craving a cocktail.
If You Like That, You Might Like This: Curly mustaches
Pairing Suggestion: Manhattan
Perceived Strength: Medium+
Purchase Recommendation to a Friend: 5-pack
PG SOIREÉ REVIEW – RICH
Summary: This cigar brought notes of earth, chocolate, black pepper, anise, cocoa, cream, and steak. The flavor profile was consistent throughout; don't expect a lot of changes when smoking this cigar.
Construction-wise, everything was spot-on.
If You Like That, You Might Like This: Consistent experiences
Pairing Suggestion: Bourbon
Perceived Strength: Medium, edging toward Medium+
Purchase Recommendation to a Friend: 5-pack
PG SOIREÉ REVIEW – BEN
Summary: Beautiful wrapper but there's a significant amount of filler missing front and center of the foot. After it's lit, fresh cut wood, sweet tobacco and toasted almonds are welcomed.
Big smoke output. Loose draw and as a result, the filler burned much quicker than the wrapper which made it hard to keep it lit. First half was a wash.
Right before putting it down I got a nice minty retro early in the second half. Would have LOVED to finish but all I taste now is butane from relighting.
If You Like That, You Might Like This: Putting in work
Pairing Suggestion: Water
Perceived Strength: Mild+
Purchase Recommendation to a Friend: Single
PG SOIREÉ REVIEW – TED
Summary: This is starting off with as a nutty combo of cashew and almond, bold oak, cereal grain and a hint of burnt toast. The retro hale is a refreshing citrusy mint mixture. It’s producing some thick, luxurious smoke.
Further in I’m tasting more wood notes and a sustaining mixture of nut flavors. There is also a bit of black tea flavor, dash of black pepper, and the dark toast shows up as well. There’s a long finish of a spicy, citrusy mix. Great construction. Zero issues with burn and smoke production.
Towards the end, getting stronger wood notes with more black pepper, some mild sweetness and lots of smooth leather and nuttiness in the profile. Long spicy finish on the palate and lots of peppery goodness in the retro.
If You Like That, You Might Like This: Cheering for the underdog
Pairing Suggestion: Vodka Martini
Perceived Strength: Medium
Purchase Recommendation to a Friend: 5-pack
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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