Here's a breakdown of the cigars discussed in the transcript:
1. Unidentified Maduro (Noah's Pick)
- Description: Described as "big on the ring gauge," potentially a 54 ring gauge, Toro size. Noah found it enjoyable, noting spicy, earthy, and mineralistic notes with a "mineral twang."
- Notes: Noah stated it was one that surprised him and he thoroughly enjoyed it.
2. Warped Devil's Hands
- Description: A 6x44 size. Described as complex with fruity, sweet, spicy, earthy, and cinnamony notes, which then becomes dry, creamy, and dry again. Connor considered it a "really complex, nuance smoking experience" and a great cigar, placing it on his top five of the year.
- Notes: This was a limited edition cigar that Warped had sent samples of. They managed to get the last of the stock.
3. Crux Epicure Habano (Toro size)
- Description: Described as a "tried and true cigar" and a great fall cigar. Noah finds it has a "nice amount of spice that cinnamon," is rich, with coffee bean/espresso notes, and a toasted marshmallow sweetness. He considers it a top five Habano cigar for him.
- Notes: Noah specifically liked the Toro size in this blend, stating a slimmer ring gauge would make it too concentrated.
4. [Unidentified Maduro] (Noah's Second Pick)
- Description: Described as having a "bready nuttiness" and being a "sweet, strong Nicaraguan chocolate bar." Noah thought it was a fantastic cigar, potentially one of the best Maduros he's had recently.
- Notes: Noah recalled smoking one the previous night and it reminded him why the brand is good.
5. Crown Heads Tabernacle (Rottsho size/Corona Gorda)
- Description: Described as "jammed with flavor," a "chocolate bar," with classic Nicaraguan strength, earthiness, and a hint of fermented stone fruit. Noah called it a "masterpiece" and an "elegant expression of broadleaf."
- Notes: Noah considered it an almost perfect broadleaf cigar.
6. Warped Sarto
- Description: Has dried fruit, chocolatey, and sweet notes with not a ton of strength, which Noah appreciated. He described it as having a "raisiny sweetness" and being a great morning cigar.
- Notes: Noah had only smoked it once before but loved it.
7. Warped Companion
- Description: Described as having a "raisiny sweetness," earthiness, and the right amount of spice. Noah considered it a great morning cigar.
- Notes: Noah was surprised it hadn't been picked sooner, noting it was under his nose.
8. Padrón Black (PB97)
- Description: A $43 cigar described as possibly the best Maduro they've had in recent times. It's the only Padrón the speaker has experienced transitions in and more than three flavor notes at once, including chocolate, raisins, and a "fermented stone fruit barnyard" funk.
- Notes: The speaker found it to be a great cigar experience and would pay the price again, noting its complexity unlike other consistent Padróns.
9. Crown Heads Tennessee Waltz
- Description: Described as having a "funky," "barnyardy," "fermenty dark fruit" profile with a hint of blue cheese bite, but not the flavor. It also had sweetness and a "fermented stone fruit barnyard" funk. Noah found it started with sweetness but became more earthy and bready.
- Notes: Noah found it good but not as enjoyable as other options, suggesting it might be a "five-pack vibe" cigar. He noted it was Nicaraguan with a Broadleaf wrapper and Nicaraguan filler.
10. Black Label Trading Company Last Rights
- Description: A full-bodied, approachable Maduro with sweetness, licorice, chocolate, tobacco, and raisin notes, and a hint of cinnamon. It has an Ecuadorian Maduro wrapper and Nicaraguan filler.
- Notes: The speaker found it to be a special cigar from a good manufacturer.
11. Crown Heads Broadway
- Description: Described as a "banger," reminiscent of Maduros smoked by "great-grandfathers," with a "dessert chocolate," "rich caramellic" profile.
- Notes: Noah picked this, finding it a classic Maduro staple that soothed the hurt of losing another cigar (presumably Karim).
12. Crown Heads Gryffindor Vanguard
- Description: Described as a baller cigar with a "nice cinnamon," "floral caramel" profile. Noah liked it and put it on his list, considering it a great cigar experience.
- Notes: Noah considered it a great cigar and hoped it would be on his top five.
13. La Aurora Sarto (Toro size)
- Description: Had an initial "weird thing" of being too strong, then tasting like "chocolate flavored air," and finally developing into black cherry, dark chocolate, leather, and cinnamon notes. Noah found it picked up and became rich.
- Notes: Noah guessed this cigar for his second pick in the draft.
14. La Aurora Fujador (Robusto size)
- Description: Described as having a "sweetness," "complexity," and burning flawlessly. Noah referred to it as a "classic staple" and possibly the company's best work.
- Notes: Noah picked this as his third choice, mentioning he also considered Tennessee Waltz.
15. Rojas Statement Maduro (Corona)
- Description: The cigar Noah picked for Dave. Described as a "sweet, strong Nicaraguan chocolate bar" with a lot of flavor.
- Notes: Noah considered it a top five San Andres of all time.
16. My Father Le Bijou 1921 (Maduro)
- Description: Described as having an "herbaceous note," clove spice, leather, black pepper, coffee, and earthy notes. Noah found it interesting and would consider aging it.
- Notes: Noah guessed this for his final pick, noting it was Nicaraguan with Dominican filler.
