warped Archives | Ford On Fifth https://fordonfifth.com/tag/warped/ Honoring the Scottsdale cigar history. Fri, 17 Nov 2017 02:54:35 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.1.1 Villa Sombra, In the Shadows https://fordonfifth.com/2017/10/26/villa-sombra-shadows/ https://fordonfifth.com/2017/10/26/villa-sombra-shadows/#respond Thu, 26 Oct 2017 21:15:27 +0000 https://fordonfifth.com/?p=9676 Villa Sombra, In the Shadows I got kind of a late start today, it’s mid-morning and I’m just getting to my second stick. The good news is, on deck I have another one from Warped cigar. Warped is one of those boutique companies where my ears perk up anytime they grace us with another line. [...]

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I got kind of a late start today, it’s mid-morning and I’m just getting to my second stick. The good news is, on deck I have another one from Warped cigar. Warped is one of those boutique companies where my ears perk up anytime they grace us with another line. Well today, I grabbed a Villa Sombra. Normally I wouldn’t do a Connecticut anything but first. Given that I’ve smoked my fair share of Warped cigars, I know the Villa Sombra will have the body to carry second position. At first glance, the wrapper has a bit darker golden hue to it as opposed to most other Connecticuts. Also, very visible veins against an interesting pastel green and yellow band. The dry draw is a sweet cedar with a touch of spice. Off lighting the foot, I get notes of nutmeg, woods, and black pepper with slight bitterness. Getting further into the first third, the woods become toasty along with nutmeg, spice and a touch of cream. The retrohale is a spicy cinnamon and nutmeg combo. Cruising into the middle, the flavor remains consistent with the taste of pepper slowing down just a bit with more cream coming through the palate. I’m pretty impressed with the amount of body the Villa Sombra has, it’s smoking at a healthy medium so far heading into the final third. As this stick closes out, the nutmeg dies down and we’re left with toasted woods (Cedar and Oaks), light pepper and soft cream. The cigar finished great with only a little bitterness at the end. As I mentioned earlier, the Villa Sombra is a strong medium, the burn was ok with some flaky ash and a couple touch ups. All in all, the Villa Sombra is a good smoke. As far as price vs flavor, this cigar fairs well. The Villa Sombra is a great cigar on the go. If you are looking for a good stick without a lot of frills but flavorful enough to give you a good experience while your marching down the fairway, give these Villa Sombras a shot. You won’t be disappointed….

– David Harvey

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]]> https://fordonfifth.com/2017/10/26/villa-sombra-shadows/feed/ 0 Guardian of the Farm, Protect the Good Stuff https://fordonfifth.com/2017/10/25/guardian-farm-protect-good-stuff/ https://fordonfifth.com/2017/10/25/guardian-farm-protect-good-stuff/#respond Wed, 25 Oct 2017 17:58:02 +0000 https://fordonfifth.com/?p=9334 Guardian of the Farm, Protect the good stuff Dedication time! Now hold on, this isn’t your normal dedication for past Kings or Queens or family heritage, this one is for those who protect the good stuff. The story is this one is for the dogs who protect the Aganorsa farms and TABSA factory in Nicaragua. [...]

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Dedication time! Now hold on, this isn’t your normal dedication for past Kings or Queens or family heritage, this one is for those who protect the good stuff. The story is this one is for the dogs who protect the Aganorsa farms and TABSA factory in Nicaragua. Well enough about that, let’s get this party started. First off, let’s give some love for the band that displays a shiny Bulldog. I’d like to think it resembles the little soldiers who protected the the leaves. Anyway, the Guardian of the Farm has a good looking Carmel colored Corojo Wrapper with a few veins throughout with a mostly closed foot. The dry draw is earthy and woody with a hint of sweetness. First impression off the foot is cedar, spice and a bit of sweet citrus. Moving through the first third, I’m getting a healthy dose of blended pepper followed by some cedar, sweet cedar and the taste of sunflower seeds. The retrohale is a good mix of black pepper and lightly sweet lemon peels. Sliding into the mid section, the earthiness dies down and pushes the pepper and cedar into the forefront. In the final third, the spice tapers off and leaves behind a taste of light cream, cedar and bitter citrus. Down to the last puff the stick finishes well with just a light trail of bitterness. The Guardian of the Farm smokes at a strong medium, the burn was solid with just a few minor touches. All said and done, the Guardian of the Farm fairs high on my cost to flavor ratio. Not often do you get a solid stick with great flavor at this price point from a stellar “boutique”. The Guardian of the Farm is a good everyday smoke. Get these in bulk, as you will find yourself grabbing one on the go, on the run and on the course (golf course that is). Smoke em if you got em, buy some if you don’t….

– David Harvey

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