Wrapper: Mexican San Andrés Negro
Binder: Nicaraguan Habano Rosado (Jalapa)
Filler: Nicaraguan (Estelí – La Joya), Nicaraguan (Jalapa – Cofradía), Nicaraguan (Condega)
Size: 6.5 x 28 x 52 Figurado Box Pressed
Strength: Medium/Full
Price: $16.67
My cigars have had nearly 3 months of naked humidor time.
If this is a great cigar, I shall convert to Christianity.
BACKGROUND:
Factory: Nicaragua American Cigars S.A.
Cigars released: 10,000 ~ 12 count boxes.
Released: June 5, 2023
Leaves for the cigar came from Oliva Cigar Co.
This is a joint venture between Dapper Cigar and HolySmoke Bible Club in Fresno, California that was established in 2018. This is Dapper’s first Figurado.
The cigars come in a 12-count box to symbolize the 12 disciples that followed Jesus.
THE WHOLE MEGILLAH:
Aromas are dark chocolate, black and red peppers, black coffee, barnyard, slight floral notes, cedar, buttered popcorn, and baking spices.
As I’m sure the HolySmoke Bible Club will read this, I shall try not curse. No promises.
I don’t usually comment on appearances, but this cigar is a beauty. The box press is sleek and curvy. A toothy wrapper that shimmers with oil. Nice.
Slightly plugged so I make the grab for my PerfecDraw draw adjustment tool. Drilled to the cigar band point and the draw is now poifect.
I accidentally watched a YouTube cigar review yesterday. Just a couple minutes. I’m sorry…but watching a guy take puffs…blow the smoke out…tilt his head back…see the wheels turning…and then say, “Nice smoke output.” Well, it was lights out for me. My bad.
Nice smoke output.
Supposedly there are aged Aganorsa tobacco innards at play. I’m flummoxed as to why HolySmoke would say the cigar needs 2-3 years.
First puffs are OK. Nothing jumps out at me…some creaminess, black pepper, and cedar. No sense of complexity…but I shall be patient like Job.
Dapper is pretty good at their jobs. No pun intended. I loved the Desvalido. And I love Aganorsa tobacco. So why is this cigar starting out like a $3 bundle cigar?
I can taste blender’s intent when it is present. I do it all the time. Half a century of smoking premium cigars will give you a leg up in this department. Not bragging…just a fact. You’ll see.
I smoked two from my fiver along the way. Not impressed. It might take 2-3 years after all. Dunno. But that feels like pulling a rabbit out of the hat. I don’t trust that statement. How do they know the cigar will be a stunner 3 years from now? They don’t say.
The leaf stats are impressive. But I’ve smoked Aganorsa filled cigars many times and they all showed some personality despite being green. This cigar shows nothing. I think Dapper messed up. (See. I didn’t say ‘fucked up’).
1” burned. 11 minutes. Holy smokes.
The char line is hanging tight.
I’ve seen no cigar industry reviews of this cigar. They could be taking the advice of waiting a few years. Dunno.
The cigar is flavorless. I think the YouTube reviewer loved it.
Sips of water change nothing.
Damn. Bummer. I paid good money for this fiver. A $17 stick should be a whole lot better than my current experience with this stick. It’s a dud. Still, just a bit under 5” to go…I could be surprised at some point. That would be very nice.
My gut tells me that the team at Dapper aren’t exactly proud of this baby. It doesn’t show up on their website. They have a very clever page that shows the team of players in the company. You should check it out. Made me smile.
2-1/2” in and just nothing. This is absurd. All I taste is black pepper and hay. The strength is medium…I guess.
I plan on going just past the halfway point and if there is no miracle, I’m bailing.
$17.00. Man, what the…(See. I didn’t say ‘fuck’ again).
It is like smoking a balloon. I have no idea what that means but I said it because that was what came to mind. I might need new meds.
My review, yesterday, for the Las Calaveras 2023 got smashed with hits. Not because of my review.
The black pepper is the only flavor in play. And it is getting stronger. Man, oh man.
I could be wrong about this cigar. I have two left. I shall let it rest until August 2026, as directed by HolySmoke, and smoke it then. If I’m still alive, I shall review it again.
I spent $85 on this fiver. I could have called Jenny to see if she was still available.
Andrew at Small Batch Cigar has these cigars. Poor guy. I hope he didn’t buy too many boxes.
There should be some sign of life. There should be some sign of blender’s intent. All I taste is bullshit for a $17 stick.
I’m at the halfway point. This cigar ain’t going anywhere except the trash bin.
Absolutely one of the worst expensive cigars I’ve ever smoked.
Have a nice day.
RATING: 45 (Random number as I have no complex rating system)
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