White97Jimmy
Expresso - Frickin' 81
I received the REO Chairman about 2 months ago when I was at the B&M. Never really heard that much about them, although I have seen them mentioned on CS a few times.
Some internet searching found this:
REO cigars are well aged, long filler, bursting with rich flavor. This is one smooth smoke which offers you a medium to full bodied with a good looking slight boxed press.
I smoked the this one (well, most of it....its pretty cold outside to smoke for about an hour) and here's my review.
Size: Chairman (6x58)
Wrapper: Costa Rican
Full-Bodied box pressed
Had to use a knife, as none of my cutters could fit this massive RG.
First impressions: Before even lighting up, I knew this would be a full flavored smoke. Just touching this stick to my lips made them tingle. I'm more of a medium flavored person, but wanted to try this one out. First few puffs were very peppery, with slight hints of leather.
Middle: Pepper is still present in taste, although not as heavy. Leather taste is still very present, with hints of coffee and cocoa. This smoke is still a bit more fuller than I would usually choose.
Last: I didn't quite finish this stick, but it continued to burn well and evenly. Ash was a dark grey with white accents and held firm. There are many different full bodied flavors to this stick, but I just didn't want to bear the cold to stick around and find out. I probably would have enjoyed this stick with warmer weather and a good meal.
My grades:
Construction - 8
Ash - 8
Flavor - 8 (if you like full flavor smokes)
Burn - 9
Final thoughts: Wasn't a bad smoke, just a bit much for me. This was also the largest REO that they make, and was a bit long for me. Some internet searching found that these average about $5-$7 a smoke, which is probably the price I would have guessed.
Some internet searching found this:
REO cigars are well aged, long filler, bursting with rich flavor. This is one smooth smoke which offers you a medium to full bodied with a good looking slight boxed press.
I smoked the this one (well, most of it....its pretty cold outside to smoke for about an hour) and here's my review.
Size: Chairman (6x58)
Wrapper: Costa Rican
Full-Bodied box pressed
Had to use a knife, as none of my cutters could fit this massive RG.
First impressions: Before even lighting up, I knew this would be a full flavored smoke. Just touching this stick to my lips made them tingle. I'm more of a medium flavored person, but wanted to try this one out. First few puffs were very peppery, with slight hints of leather.
Middle: Pepper is still present in taste, although not as heavy. Leather taste is still very present, with hints of coffee and cocoa. This smoke is still a bit more fuller than I would usually choose.
Last: I didn't quite finish this stick, but it continued to burn well and evenly. Ash was a dark grey with white accents and held firm. There are many different full bodied flavors to this stick, but I just didn't want to bear the cold to stick around and find out. I probably would have enjoyed this stick with warmer weather and a good meal.
My grades:
Construction - 8
Ash - 8
Flavor - 8 (if you like full flavor smokes)
Burn - 9
Final thoughts: Wasn't a bad smoke, just a bit much for me. This was also the largest REO that they make, and was a bit long for me. Some internet searching found that these average about $5-$7 a smoke, which is probably the price I would have guessed.