One of A.J. Fernandez’s most recent gems, Diesel cigars exudes a ton of full-flavors in a medium to full-bodied format allowing for a stout, complex experience with perfect balance.
Abdel “AJ” Fernandez is the protégé of Don Alejandro Robaina, the man who is considered to be the “Godfather” of tobacco. After only 6 years, Abdel currently produces Rocky Patel’s Fusion, Indian Tabac 10th Anniversary, Padilla Habano, Sol Cubano Cuban Cabinet, Man O’ War and Man O’ War Ruination, all of which received rave reviews.
Only available in a stout 5″x56 belicoso, Diesel exudes a unique leathery and spicy flavor with a toasty core of espresso beans. The package has a classic, rustic look while the blend is perfectly balanced and will appeal to any aficionado who appreciates premium tobacco. Boasting fillers from Nicaragua’s Jalapa, Condega and Esteli regions, each and every leaf is aged for three years, then concealed with a dark and oily Pennsylvania Broadleaf wrapper. This is one unique cigar you’re sure to love.
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| Cigar Brand: Diesel Unholy Cocktail Belicoso | ||||
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| Origin: Nicaragua | Wrapper: Pennsylvania Broadleaf | |||
| Binder: Nicaragua | ||||
| Filler: Nicaragua | ||||
| Body: Medium-Full | Price: ~$6.00 | |||
| Length/Ring Gauge: 5 x 56 | Smoke Time: 49 min | |||
| More info about purchasing: Diesel Cigars | ||||
| Overall Appearance and Presentation of Cigar | ||||
| Points (Max 20): 17 | Grade:    |
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| Wrapper Color: Maduro | Consistent Color? Yes | |||
| Oily/Dry: Oily | Veiny/Smooth? Veiny | |||
| Cap Construction: Excellent | Packaging: Very Good | |||
| Ease of Cutting: Perfect | Construction: Hard | |||
| Lighting and Burning Properties | ||||
| Points (Max 15): 13 | Grade: |
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| Even Initial Light? Yes | Even Burn? Initial? Very Good | |||
| Even Burn? 50%? Very Good | Even Burn? 75%? Very Good | |||
| Ash: Black and crumbly | Burn Rate: Perfect | |||
| Resting Smoke: Light and even | ||||
| Require Re-Lighting? No | ||||
| Construction | ||||
| Points (Max 30): 27 | Grade: |
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| Wrapper Stays Intact? Yes | ||||
| Taste | ||||
| Points (Max 35): 31 | Grade: |
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| Light, Medium, Full-Bodied? Med-Full | ||||
| Bitter/Harsh/Smooth? Smooth | ||||
| Sweet/Salty? N/A | ||||
| Bland/Vegetal/Spicy/Peppery? Spicy and peppery | ||||
| Describe any changes in body or flavor: None | ||||
| Aroma: Rich and strong | Finish: OK | |||
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Comments: Good tasting cigar with a nice initial kick. Nice billows of smoke. Pleasantly surprised – wasn’t expecting much. Would definitely smoke again. |
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| Total Score (Max 100): 88 | Grade: |
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Wonderfully surprised by this smoke. Was one of the more flavorful maduro smokes I have smoked this year. I would rate this smoke 90+. I agree with this review, but would increase the score in taste to 33 and lighting and burning (near perfect in both) to a 14. That would put the smoke at a 91 in my book. Any fan of finding a pleasant surprise in a well priced smoke will enjoy this one. I received it in a maduro sampler from CI. It has by far been the best smoke (5 Vegas ‘A’ compares) so far. I have only smoke 5 of the 13 to date, but will definitely keep an open mind. The Diesel set the bar very high.