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<blockquote data-quote="soonerwings" data-source="post: 2735389" data-attributes="member: 8035"><p>Well, I smoked a Paul Stulac White Blinding Light and a Padron 3000 Maduro about a week ago (different days). I meant to write a review much sooner, but I've just been too busy. Since so much time has passed since then, and since today is also stupidly busy for me, I'll try to knock out VERY quick reviews for both of them in one post.</p><p></p><p>The Paul Stulac was something I'd been wanting to try as it uses an Ecuador Habano wrapper with a Sumatra Binder. I'm a huge fan of the wrappers coming out of Ecuador and of the Sumatra wrappers. Since this cigar was using one of my favorite wrapper leaves as a wrapper, and the other as a binder, it had me curious. The cigar uses nicaraguan filler and is hand rolled in Miami.</p><p></p><p>Construction was pretty good. The stogie had a good draw and maintained a slightly wavy burn line that never got out of control. Seeing as it was one of the sticks I'd gotten from ZT, it smoked like a dry cigar. Hot and fast. It seemed a bit warm for a stick of such a large gauge (I think it was 52 or 54), and I only got about 50-55 minutes out of it (6 inches in length). This being said, it should be mentioned that the ash held on for over 2 inches. I kid you not. I only had to ash the cigar twice. </p><p></p><p>The flavor was absolutely amazing. I can only imagine how good this cigar must be when properly humidified. Flavors of red pepper, chocolate, and cedar took turns blasting my palate. I never knew exactly what the next puff was going to bring and I enjoyed the ride. This cigar isn't cheap ($11) but I'd put it up against an Opus X, Ashton ESG (or VSG), or Fuente Anejo any day of the week. Seriously, it was that good.</p><p></p><p>Now for the Padron. Ok, I hate to admit this, but I've been wrong about Padrons for years now. I'd never had one as I tend to stay away from things that are hyped as much as these cigars. It's been my experience that most things just don't live up to the hype. I finally gave in and purchased the Padron 3000 Maduro on a whim and dang I'm glad I did.</p><p></p><p>Mind you, this is just a cheap entry level Padron. I picked it up at ZT for $6. It's the best $6 cigar I've ever smoked, hands down, but here in a few days I'll be trying a Fuente Sun grown that may give it some competition. The only other cigar I've ever had for $6 or less that could come close is the Perdomo Champagne Sungrown. </p><p></p><p>Anyway, the burn on this baby was absolutely flawless. It maintained a razor sharp burn line and had a nice easy draw. The flavor profile was one dimensional, but as I've said before, that doesn't bother me if the one dimension is good. The flavor on this stick is outstanding. The dominant flavors to me were a decadent cocoa coupled with a sweet cinnamon. It was like smoking a dessert. I'll definitely be buying more Padrons in the near future. If the entry level smokes are this good, I can't wait to try the pricey ones they offer for special occasions. I wish the thing would have had a bit more of a spicey kick, but that's a minor nitpick. Seriously, I'm now a Padron fan.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="soonerwings, post: 2735389, member: 8035"] Well, I smoked a Paul Stulac White Blinding Light and a Padron 3000 Maduro about a week ago (different days). I meant to write a review much sooner, but I've just been too busy. Since so much time has passed since then, and since today is also stupidly busy for me, I'll try to knock out VERY quick reviews for both of them in one post. The Paul Stulac was something I'd been wanting to try as it uses an Ecuador Habano wrapper with a Sumatra Binder. I'm a huge fan of the wrappers coming out of Ecuador and of the Sumatra wrappers. Since this cigar was using one of my favorite wrapper leaves as a wrapper, and the other as a binder, it had me curious. The cigar uses nicaraguan filler and is hand rolled in Miami. Construction was pretty good. The stogie had a good draw and maintained a slightly wavy burn line that never got out of control. Seeing as it was one of the sticks I'd gotten from ZT, it smoked like a dry cigar. Hot and fast. It seemed a bit warm for a stick of such a large gauge (I think it was 52 or 54), and I only got about 50-55 minutes out of it (6 inches in length). This being said, it should be mentioned that the ash held on for over 2 inches. I kid you not. I only had to ash the cigar twice. The flavor was absolutely amazing. I can only imagine how good this cigar must be when properly humidified. Flavors of red pepper, chocolate, and cedar took turns blasting my palate. I never knew exactly what the next puff was going to bring and I enjoyed the ride. This cigar isn't cheap ($11) but I'd put it up against an Opus X, Ashton ESG (or VSG), or Fuente Anejo any day of the week. Seriously, it was that good. Now for the Padron. Ok, I hate to admit this, but I've been wrong about Padrons for years now. I'd never had one as I tend to stay away from things that are hyped as much as these cigars. It's been my experience that most things just don't live up to the hype. I finally gave in and purchased the Padron 3000 Maduro on a whim and dang I'm glad I did. Mind you, this is just a cheap entry level Padron. I picked it up at ZT for $6. It's the best $6 cigar I've ever smoked, hands down, but here in a few days I'll be trying a Fuente Sun grown that may give it some competition. The only other cigar I've ever had for $6 or less that could come close is the Perdomo Champagne Sungrown. Anyway, the burn on this baby was absolutely flawless. It maintained a razor sharp burn line and had a nice easy draw. The flavor profile was one dimensional, but as I've said before, that doesn't bother me if the one dimension is good. The flavor on this stick is outstanding. The dominant flavors to me were a decadent cocoa coupled with a sweet cinnamon. It was like smoking a dessert. I'll definitely be buying more Padrons in the near future. If the entry level smokes are this good, I can't wait to try the pricey ones they offer for special occasions. I wish the thing would have had a bit more of a spicey kick, but that's a minor nitpick. Seriously, I'm now a Padron fan. [/QUOTE]
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