Blue Label
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dannysguitar
Low-Carbin Since July '08
madurolover
Icehog '08 YES WE CAN!!!
Are you asking peoples thoughts on the DPG Blue Label?
If so you will find a ton of information on them by using the search feature.
For the short version, they are very good cigars that are on the full bodied side.
If so you will find a ton of information on them by using the search feature.
For the short version, they are very good cigars that are on the full bodied side.
madurolover
Icehog '08 YES WE CAN!!!
No problem bro. And I don't want you to think that I am a search nazi it's just that is already a ton of info on these smokes. Also have you checked out Top25 site yet?
I liked them when they first came out. However, my last batch was very disappointing. The wrappers were much darker than usual and they tasted unbalanced and harsh.
The good wrappers were a nice dark tan natural color. This last batch looked like a dark Nicaraguan wrapper, close to maduro in color. Big difference and looking nothing like what is in the picture.
The good wrappers were a nice dark tan natural color. This last batch looked like a dark Nicaraguan wrapper, close to maduro in color. Big difference and looking nothing like what is in the picture.
This is from a review I posted a while back:
From MFG:
Quote:
We are very proud to present this charming small-batch ultra-premium blend.
Frankly this brand defines what the craft, handmade cigar industry is all about. Rolled in Danli, Honduras, Blue Label is a vivacious 3-country mixture of Nicaraguan, Honduran, and Dominican long-fillers secured by a zesty Corojo binder leaf. The bunch is then draped in a muscular, leathery Habano wrapper that’s rich and redolent. Packed with tobaccos and heavy in the hand, each Blue Label vitola cigar burns slow and cool, releasing a bold, satiny bouquet that never overwhelms the palate. Fundamentally medium to full in strength, the smoke clouds are downright velvety, coating your taste buds with quiet, contemplative notes of cedar and spice along with constantly shifting layers of oak and vanilla, which I find especially pronounced in the Torpedo. Throughout the burn, these flavors intensify, picking up a hint of white pepper along the way. That’s no BS. Frankly I can’t believe I just wrote that - I’m normally not that swept up in adjectives, but I can’t help myself here! Just do yourself a favor and try Blue Label ASAP.
Price $4.00 ea
Wrapper - Habano
Size - Robusto 5 x 50
This cigar is a Cigar International only model. It has a dark rustic Habano wrapper and sports a blue and gold band stating “BLUE LABEL”. Bunching is firm with an average looking cap. The wrapper is dark dry and has several prominent veins. It also has a very thick appearance to it.
Aroma is feint barnyard like. The prelight draw produces some sweet tobacco. Initial puffs provide a heavy spicy kick ala Don Pepin. The draw and smoke volume are very good. There are some slight earthy and more prominent leathery notes to go along with the spiciness. It doesn’t have the umph of a DPG, but its far from mild-med. The smoke has a more leathery flavor and less loamy \ earthy flavor found in the 5 Vegas Miami or San Cristobal. The spiciness quickly settles down, but remains in the background. The finish leaves a nice zesty tingling on your tongue with notes of wood and leather.
The burn is very straight with the cigar producing a semi firm dark gray ash. The aroma is pleasant and has a nutmeg & spice scent to it. Exhaling through the nose leaves an almost (dare I say it), toffee, or sweet coffee like flavor. Enjoyable.
When I first got these I smoked through them quick comparing them to my favorite DPG Black Label, which probably wasn’t fair, so I didn’t give this cigar its fair due. Laying off of them for a while and coming back to it as my first cigar of the day, shows that I underrated this smoke. It can definitely hold its own, but its a more medium-full bodied (more toward medium), medium strength blend.
It remained fairly consistent throughout the smoke, without presenting much in terms of complexity, but it still was enjoyable.
If you only like powerful cigars, this one can easily disappoint, but overall its a good smoke. I prefer this to the 5 Vegas Miami, but I’d also rate this below the Holts Connoisseur line in terms of overall satisfaction. But if you are looking for a nice lighter smoke, this may suit you fine as it falls solidly into a medium category. I'd buy more of them.
From MFG:
Quote:
We are very proud to present this charming small-batch ultra-premium blend.
Frankly this brand defines what the craft, handmade cigar industry is all about. Rolled in Danli, Honduras, Blue Label is a vivacious 3-country mixture of Nicaraguan, Honduran, and Dominican long-fillers secured by a zesty Corojo binder leaf. The bunch is then draped in a muscular, leathery Habano wrapper that’s rich and redolent. Packed with tobaccos and heavy in the hand, each Blue Label vitola cigar burns slow and cool, releasing a bold, satiny bouquet that never overwhelms the palate. Fundamentally medium to full in strength, the smoke clouds are downright velvety, coating your taste buds with quiet, contemplative notes of cedar and spice along with constantly shifting layers of oak and vanilla, which I find especially pronounced in the Torpedo. Throughout the burn, these flavors intensify, picking up a hint of white pepper along the way. That’s no BS. Frankly I can’t believe I just wrote that - I’m normally not that swept up in adjectives, but I can’t help myself here! Just do yourself a favor and try Blue Label ASAP.
Price $4.00 ea
Wrapper - Habano
Size - Robusto 5 x 50
This cigar is a Cigar International only model. It has a dark rustic Habano wrapper and sports a blue and gold band stating “BLUE LABEL”. Bunching is firm with an average looking cap. The wrapper is dark dry and has several prominent veins. It also has a very thick appearance to it.
Aroma is feint barnyard like. The prelight draw produces some sweet tobacco. Initial puffs provide a heavy spicy kick ala Don Pepin. The draw and smoke volume are very good. There are some slight earthy and more prominent leathery notes to go along with the spiciness. It doesn’t have the umph of a DPG, but its far from mild-med. The smoke has a more leathery flavor and less loamy \ earthy flavor found in the 5 Vegas Miami or San Cristobal. The spiciness quickly settles down, but remains in the background. The finish leaves a nice zesty tingling on your tongue with notes of wood and leather.
The burn is very straight with the cigar producing a semi firm dark gray ash. The aroma is pleasant and has a nutmeg & spice scent to it. Exhaling through the nose leaves an almost (dare I say it), toffee, or sweet coffee like flavor. Enjoyable.
When I first got these I smoked through them quick comparing them to my favorite DPG Black Label, which probably wasn’t fair, so I didn’t give this cigar its fair due. Laying off of them for a while and coming back to it as my first cigar of the day, shows that I underrated this smoke. It can definitely hold its own, but its a more medium-full bodied (more toward medium), medium strength blend.
It remained fairly consistent throughout the smoke, without presenting much in terms of complexity, but it still was enjoyable.
If you only like powerful cigars, this one can easily disappoint, but overall its a good smoke. I prefer this to the 5 Vegas Miami, but I’d also rate this below the Holts Connoisseur line in terms of overall satisfaction. But if you are looking for a nice lighter smoke, this may suit you fine as it falls solidly into a medium category. I'd buy more of them.
Those are the cigars, I believe Gran Habano makes them. Thanks to all of you for cleaning up what I posted. Thats why I love this site
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Maybe he means these cigars?
EDIT: I don't recall seeing any CS reviews....search usually brings up DPG's
madurolover
Icehog '08 YES WE CAN!!!
Oops. Sorry about that. I can't tell you anything about them as I have never seen nor tried them. 