Doug's Cigars: Winthrop

Saturday, September 4, 2010

Winthrop Admiral (Torpedo)

I smoked this one on the patio while enjoying the fire on the Saturday of Labor Day weekend.

Paired with my usual Bud Light, I V cut it and lit it up. I was greeted with a peppery taste at first but it was not overwhelming and very short lived. The taste was nice and mellow and no bad aftertaste. This is not one of those cigars that stays with you for hours afterward. The first 2 3rds seem to burn very fast but then when I reached the last 3rd it was if time stood still and that last 3rd lasted forever. It was a great medium strength cigar down to the nub. And the fact that I can get them from Holt's for about a buck a piece makes them even more appealing. I am adding this one to the "Favorite" category.

From Holt's Cigars:

Winthrop is an old-timer's favorite. Creamy Ecuadorian wrappers embrace a mild blend of Dominican tobaccos. This is a no-nonsense value nut special. The flavor may be a bit mundane, but these cigars boast consistent construction and reliable smooth flavor every single time.

Country of Origin: Dominican Republic
Strength: Mild to Medium
Wrapper: Ecuadorian
Binder: Dominican
Filler: Dominican

Friday, August 27, 2010

Winthrop Admiral (Torpedo)

I smoked this one on the patio while enjoying the fire and the company of good friends. This was a very nice smoke and it went well with my pairing of whiskey (and later, Bud Light.)

I V cut it and lit it up. I was greeted with a peppery taste at first but it was not overwhelming. I thoroughly enjoyed this cigar and by the time I was burning my fingers and threw the nub in the fire I was ready to call it my new favorite. The cigar seemed to last for hours but I didn't time it. It produced lots of smoke and the flavor was enjoyable the entire smoke. I had a few cocktails in me by the time I lit this one up so that may have clouded my entire review of this smoke, so the next time I smoke one I will have to concentrate on a more detailed review. For now, let's call this one a winner! And the fact that I can get them from Holt's for about a buck a piece makes them even more appealing.