My head cold has morphed to sinusitis as diagnosed by this morning’s visit to urgent care…So, I am using this time to remind you of some gems I smoked that are still available. Warped The Devil’s Hands is a limited-edition release.
A tasty and complex cigar.
My initial review was published April 2023.
With my sponsors’ prices and promo codes, this is a great go-to stick for $10.
Wrapper: Nicaraguan Jalapa Corojo ’99 Shade Grown
Binder: Nicaraguan Criollo ’98
Filler: Nicaragua Criollo ’98 and Corojo ’99
Size: 6 x 44 Lonsdale
Strength: Medium/Full
Price: $11.00
My cigars have had 4 months of naked humidor time.
BACKGROUND:
The cigar is a one size release.
From the Warped Cigars website:
“Inspired from an early brand idea of our founder, Kyle Gellis®, and brought to life in 2021. This Nicaraguan Puro hails from Esteli comprising solely of tobacco from Aganorsa Leaf. The main components are from their most prized and regarded farms in Esteli, while the cover leaf is Shade Grown Corojo ’99 from Jalapa.”
THE WHOLE MEGILLAH:
First thing I notice is the pungent aroma of cinnamon from the wrapper denuding itself. Plus a touch of vanilla, milk chocolate, nuts, and cedar.
The draw is non-existent. No air is flowing to my giant fish mouth. I grab my PerfecDraw draw adjustment tool and find the plug in the usual spot located below the cigar band. Good to go.
For such a small cigar, the thing is pumping out smoke like a hazy day in Pittsburgh.
A few puffs in, black pepper stakes its claim with a flag planted in the back of my throat. Cinnamon adds to the spicy attack. Creaminess follows with a vanilla ice cream angle.
Raw sweet cashews step up to the plate next. A nicely well-rounded stash of complexity jumps in at ¾’ burned.
Savory v. sweet becomes a 50/50 balance early on. Nice.
The cigar has been out for a while, and I found only one review. This made me reluctant to review the stick, but I thought, why the hell not…It gets me out of my iron lung for a couple of hours.
Strength is medium.
The construction is on point and the char line is spot on. Golf clap to the expert rollers.
Sweet paprika tingles my tongue. So does the addition of red pepper.
The finish encompasses the spicy and the sweet. Transitions are slow to roll. But the depth is singing “We Can Work It Out.” Once again, I applaud the construction as this Lonsdale takes its time and is in no hurry to leap to its death in my ashtray.
Creaminess surges and my loins feel the heat.
The savory collection is those warm cashews, a smoky meatiness, and oatmeal.
The price point is realistic. But with my sponsors, the price is $10 rather than $11. These days, that’s a reasonable go-to cigar price. I remember how shocking it was in 2014 when I reviewed The Collective by Ezra Zion that was an $11 stick. Great cigar but I thought it was expensive. Times change. So does the economy.
Depth and complexity slam my palate at 1-1/2” gone. The flavor spreads out like a Chinese fan. The spectrum of nuances opens like a hooker on your 40th birthday.
The four months of humi time did a nice job of allowing this cigar to feel its oats. More time will be even better. That might be the reason for a lack of reviews. I’ve always liked Warped cigars. Kyle finds passion in his blending style.
The strength hits medium/full at 2-1/2” burned. This cigar is going to last a possible 90 minutes. Quite the feat for a Lonsdale.
I plan on allowing my other sticks to marinate for another 3-4 months and then re-visit them.
The Devil’s Hands is a relaxing cigar. The strength is bold and threatening but it is smooth and complex. Some nicotine enters but does not take me down. Instead, the cigar hits a major sweet spot. I love a cigar that starts at point A and travels to point B gaining momentum in its character. It just keeps on chooglin’.
The black pepper recedes and allows the cinnamon to ride point in this delicious wagon train. The nuttiness and sweet leaves merge like Ozzie and Harriet.
At 3-1/2” burned, the cigar is just crazy delicious. It has a natural warmth of character. A beautiful depth that my palate craves.
This cigar is quite different than other Warped blends I’ve smoked. And that’s a good thing to see diversity.
Oh man…the cigar just explodes with complexity. Strength hits the ceiling. I don’t care. This blend is so complete in its design that no threat of passing out will stop me from finishing it.
Sophisticated cigar smokers will be delighted with this cigar. But extended humidor time is essential.
I believe you got the message about my thoughts on this great cigar…so, I’m going to stop annoying you now and just kick back and finish the cigar in calm.
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RATING: 94
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