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I got a email a couple weeks ago after I signed up at www.herfspace.com from a guy named Brad. Besides running www.herfspace.com he also runs Jameson Cigar Co. out of Southern Ohio. His long term goal is to open a cigar shop in the future. He offered to send me a couple cigars to try out and I gladly accepted. Once I got it out to smoke I started thinking that it must be a sign and I should pair this smoke with some Jameson Irish Whiskey, but then I noticed it was only 9:30am. Even though I’m on vacation all week that is still a little early for me.
Country: Dominican Republic
Length/Ring: 5 X 54
Shape: Torpedo
Wrapper: Sumatra
Binder: Honduras
Filler: Dominican Republic
Strength: Medium
Price: $24 (5) Buy Now
Pre-light: This is a rustic looking torpedo and a good size for me. The dark mid vein sized wrapper only has minor imperfections. This cigar has a little oil and looks like it is going to be a spicy smoke. Very solid from head to foot with a little weight to it. I could smell this cigar as soon as I pulled it out of it’s thin cellophane sleeve. It has a spicy tobacco smell to it. The band is pretty basic with Jameson across the front. I did notice on my cigar that the band was not very straight and it looks to be glued to the wrapper. The very giving cold draw has some spice added to that tobacco flavor.
The burn: This cigar went out on me about an inch into it. It also needed a couple touch-ups. The draw was great all the way down giving you a good amount of flavorful smoke. The firm ash held on for some time, what you would expect from a well made cigar.
The taste: The flavor of this smoke is something I’m not quite use to. I have seen it reported as salty, creamy, nutty, meaty, savory, and even a little floral. I would say meaty and savory with salty being most dominant. I have only had a couple cigars that were salty and it is nice if not over done.
Over all: Priced at a little under $5 each I think this is worth trying. This would not be a cigar that I would smoke weekly, more after a hearty stew or something. I’m going to let my other one rest in the humi a couple months and see if it settles the saltiness down just a bit and helps with the burn. I will also make sure to smoke it after a good helping of beef (or deer) stew.
What others say about the Jameson line:
- Stogie Review reviews the larger torpedo and the robusto
- Lisa over at Her Humidor reviews the robusto
- Cigar Jack likes this smoke
on Apr 29th, 2008 at 9:49 am
This is one of those cigars I have to be in the mood for to really enjoy. I lit one up yesterday and tossed it out about half way through as it just wasn’t doing it for me. Other times I’ve really dug these.
on May 1st, 2008 at 11:19 am
Jesse, the salt was overpowering to me. As of now I would not buy any unless they change with a lot of rest.