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Lost & Found (formerly B/C/S, Impromptu) Pepper Cream Soda
Written by Cigar Geeks Member: junglepete

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Welcome to another Member sponsored Geek Critique.  This one has been generously sponsored by our member 05Venturer (Kent).  The cigar provided for this round is the http://www.cigargeeks.com/cigardb/default.asp?action=showcig&cigar_id=192578">Caldwell Lost & Found Pepper Cream Soda Corona Gordo.  

The Hype: Keeping in line with the rest of the Lost & Found cigars, these are vintage sticks that Robert Caldwell "discovered" in his travels and re-branded for limited release. The original Pepper Cream Soda was released in 2014 as a Robusto. This Corona Gordo, hailing from the original Robusto 2006 variety, is limited to 3,200 cigars.




Lost & Found (formerly B/C/S, Impromptu) Pepper Cream Soda

Brand:
Lost & Found (formerly B/C/S, Impromptu)
Name:
Pepper Cream Soda
Length:
5.5
Ring Gauge:
48
Country of Origin:
Dominican Republic
Filler:
Dominican Republic
Wrapper:
Ecuador
Color:
Colorado
Strength:
Mild-Medium
Shape:
Corona Grande
Average Member Rating:
3.5 star rating based on 2 Review(s) (2 Review(s))
Notes:
Keeping in line with the rest of the Lost & Found cigars, these are vintage sticks that Robert Caldwell “discovered” in his travels and re-branded for limited release. The original Pepper Cream Soda was released in 2014 as a Robusto. This Corona Gordo, hailing from the original Robusto 2006 variety, is limited to 3,200 cigars
Pre-Light: 7 Points of 10 Possible

Sporting a drier looking and feeling wrapper, this stick has a few noticeable veins, is not overly smooth, has a crookedly applied cap and holds a slightly loose fill. I'd say it has a rather rustic looking appearance. The aroma was milder barnyard with a bit of honey. The straight cut was taken well and the bunching was even. The cold draw was open. There was a one inch split in the wrapper beginning at the foot.

Lighting and Burn: 11 Points of 15 Possible

The burn was a bit of a challenge in that the stick needed more steady puffing to keep it lit, quite a bit more than I usually do. The cigar needed 6 relights. The ash was solid enough. The burn line was mostly straight. The smoke volume, when staying lit, was plenty as the draw was quite open.

Construction: 20 Points of 30 Possible

So while the draw was open and the cigar produced plenty of smoke, the fact that it kept going out seems like there was something in the bunching/rolling that was not done well. The stored humidity was dead on 65% so it was neither too wet nor too dry. The one inch wrapper split did not bother the experience at all and burned/passed away quickly. The cigar did go a little soft and squishy in the last two inches and the many relights were cumbersome.

Flavor and Aroma: 40 Points of 45 Possible

The flavor was the best part of this stick for me. I like a decent mild to medium strength cigar that has an interesting flavor profile and this stick produced just that.

The first third was mild with tastes of a little pepper spice, some mild wood notes, and a lingering finish taste was both unique and pleasant (cotton candy?).

The second third, while much the same as the first, had an added mild bite that was different but enjoyable. The strength of the stick went up to the middle of mild-medium.

The last third produced some leather notes and the mild pepper tastes remained intact. The lingering finish, while difficult for me to describe, intensified and became even more enjoyable, a little reminiscent of some Cuban tobaccos. The cigar ended by reaching a medium bodied strength.

Summary

Thank you to Kent for providing the opportunity to smoke this odd and unique blend. If not for the construction and burn issues, I believe this cigar would have scored a lot higher in my books. I enjoyed it all the same, especially the lingering after tastes.


   
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