Premiun hand made long filler cigars from Indonesia

[ferrydegiri]

Hi UK Cigar members,

I am cigar producer and exporter from Indonesia. I am looking for cigar importer who have interest in Indonesia cigar blend. I offer branded cigar (my brands), and unbranded cigar :cowboyic9:.

Hope can meet someone interesting on Indonesia cigar blend.http://www.puff.com/forums/vb/images/smilies/thumb.gif

[Jimmeh]

I would be interested in trying one or two of these to see what they are like- tell us more? How much etc?

[nicwing]

Deano
Why not get enough for everyone to try one then we could end up with the Forum Reserva?

[cohibaIV]

Deano
Why not get enough for everyone to try one then we could end up with the Forum Reserva?


Like it...:smoke:

[PoohBore]

Blinding idea. How much ?

[nicwing]

Hey FerrycrossdeMersey

How much for a couple of boxes shipped to the UK?

[Pantomimehorse]

sounds interesting

[ferrydegiri]

Hi Guys,

Thank you very much for interesting of Indonesia Cigars. I am glad to know you guys and happy as a new member here, i hope can share everything about cigar with expert people here :cowboyic9:

You know what, i want to give FREE CIGARS for some members here. I want to introduce my limited premium cigar, called "SRINTIL". It's made from the rarest Indonesian tobacco in the world. Srintil tobacco is the best tobacco which have F grade, the highest nicotine. Srintil only can get around 3-5 tons per years. I made this cigar with Java besuki binder and wrapper, here the detail below:

Ring gauge: 42
Length: 5.5"
Packaging: 1 stick in teak wood tube
Taste: Medium to mild
Filler: Srintil (the rarest tobacco in the world), secret blend
Binder and Wrapper: Java Besuki

The price is $25.00 per stick.

I want to get reviews and comment for my cigar. I need 1 delivery address to receive cigar sample (10 sticks each brand, total will be 40 sticks), take it each 1 each brands and pass to other member and so on, what do you think Guys? I did this way also ifor PUFF CIGAR FORUM

Cheers:smoke:

[PoohBore]

that looks nice. I 'm game to act as postman at this end. But You'll have to make a few more posts to activate the personnel message function though.

[Kdot]

sounds interesting, anyone smoked Indonisian cigars before?

Would be good to know a bit more about the company, blends and the background of the man himself.

Do you have a website Feridegiri?

[ferrydegiri]

Hey FerrycrossdeMersey

How much for a couple of boxes shipped to the UK?

Hey Nicwing,

For 1kg, rate is $ 50.40 by TNT, door to door service. Are you running with cigar business? I am looking for someone who can be my distributor in UK. If you have interest in Indonesia cigar, i can send FREE sample for you :smoke: and maybe you can share with other members near you for testing :cowboyic9:

[ferrydegiri]

sounds interesting, anyone smoked Indonisian cigars before?

Would be good to know a bit more about the company, blends and the background of the man himself.

Do you have a website Feridegiri?

Hi Kdot, my website will launching on January 2010. Will give you information when it ready :-)

Here is short introduction of my company:

PT DEGIRI CAHAYA MANDIRI is one of leading cigar producer and exporter for Indonesian Cigar. We established as importer Cigar Company since 1997 under BM OLSSON GROUP, and as a member of EURO TRADE CHAMBER. Since in the beginning of 2007, We started to making own cigar with own brands and distribute it to worldwide. We develop cigar with Indonesia blend made from combination Indonesia and Cuba tobaccos, our hope is our cigar can fulfill the different taste demand outside Cuban and everybody will knows INDONESIA CIGAR.

We produce and sell unbranded cigar also to fulfill international market demand for private label and un label cigars.


Cheers :-)

[rokkitsci]

I've had cigars with Indonesian wrappers, so far, all to my liking.

Cuban Crafters actually makes a 6 x 52, unbanded, bundle cigar (not available on their website, but which I can get from my local retailer who has connections with Don Kiki) with an Indonesian wrapper that runs around $2.50 USD (about £1.50) a stick. Excellent big smoke!

However, ferrydegirl, you should also consider sending some of your very interesting sounding cigars to a number of us here on the other side of the pond (USA). I would be happy to act as distributor for our many American members of this forum.

Once you have Private Message (PM) privileges, feel free to contact me for further information.


sounds interesting, anyone smoked Indonisian cigars before?

Would be good to know a bit more about the company, blends and the background of the man himself.

Do you have a website Feridegiri?

[jimmy_g32]

Certainly sounds interesting, and something I'd like to try, if help is needed in the UK.

[Drewmidorn]

I'd be curious to try one!

[ferrydegiri]

Hi Rokkitsci,

It was nice to hear member here knowing Indonesia cigar. Yes i want to send some sample of cigar for this forum member, i did it also for other cigar forum and it running well :cowboyic9: I will give Free cigars to be tested (10x4 brands i have), total 40 cigars.

This is the way i was thinking: to do a pass member to member. For example, I send them to you, you take one each brand, send them to Nicwing, he takes one each brand, Nicwing sends them to the next guy, he takes one, etc. etc.

Rules of the pass I was thinking of were:
-Participants must have 60 days of membership or more and positive trader-feedback
-Participants must post their detailed thoughts/opinions or a full review of the cigars within 45 days of receiving the package
-Other pass rules apply, like once you receive the package, don't take more than the specified amount, and make sure to send the box to the next guy ASAP

What do you think Guys? :cowboyic9:

Btw, i usualy online at Yahoo, Sype, and MSN messenger, you can reach me on it :smoke:

Cheers

[ferrydegiri]

I'd be curious to try one!

Thank you Drewmidorn, i am trying to play a pass game for rolling my FREE cigar sample to UK cigar forum member. I believe can get great review and business in this great cigar forum. Hope some one here wants to be a moderator for this game since i am a new member here :biggrin1:

[ferrydegiri]

Certainly sounds interesting, and something I'd like to try, if help is needed in the UK.

Hey Jimmy, thank you for your interesting of Indonesian cigar. I am still waiting some one in this forum would be as a moderator for PASS MEMBER TO MEMBER FREE CIGAR :cowboyic9:

[ferrydegiri]

Guys, here short detail of my cigar that i would love to give FREE for your reference:

SRINTIL: $25.00 per stick with teak tube
Ring gauge: 42
Length: 5.5"
Packaging: 1 stick in teak wood tube
Taste: Medium to mild
Filler: Srintil (the rarest tobacco in the world), secret blend
Binder and Wrapper: Java Besuki

GALACTICO:$5.00 per stick
Ring gauge: 50
Length: 4.78"
Packaging: Personal wooden box/2 sticks
Regular wooden box/20 sticks
Taste: Medium to strong
Filler: Secret blend
Binder and Wrapper: Java Besuki

LUNA PERFECTA:$4.00 per stick
Ring gauge: 42
Length: 4.5"
Packaging: 1 stick in teak wood sliding box
Taste: Medium to strong
Filler: Secret blend
Binder and Wrapper: Java Besuki

[El Catador]

I'd be curious to give them a try as well.
Count me in if enough members are interested in starting a 'Pass it on and review' game.

[ferrydegiri]

Thank you El Catador, still waiting some one for as moderator :cowboyic9:

Should i open new treads PASS IT ON AND REVIEW GAME? What do you think Guys?

[nicwing]

Hey Ferry
I'm up for getting this going. I will PM you my address and then circulate the cigars to the forum members who are up for it.

We can then take it from there.
Look forward to trying your cigars.

[nicwing]

Email sent with my address Ferry

[ferrydegiri]

Hey Nicwing,

Sounds great, thank you for kindness. I do not have permission to access PM page since don't have privilege for it, maybe you can give your address on skype?

[nicwing]

OK boys and girls. Ferry and me have sorted it.
He will send me some cigars and when I get them I will look back over this thread and contact everybody in the order they posted to say they wanted to try a stick.

I will send them out as soon as I get them and we can then give Ferry our feedback once we have tried them.

[monkey66]

Count me in.

[Kdot]

ho, ho, im looking forward to this...:smoke:

[saggel]

I am in too... :cowboyic9:

[Mr_White]

I'm in

[Lee Nub]

Yes put me on the list if possible :)

[jdawg]

I would love to try them too!

[cj121]

Bugger the list Nic, remember your best MOD mate:p

Only joking chaps.

If there's anything left, drop me a PM:thumb:

[PoohBore]

Glad I was up early this morning :biggrin1:, I'm looking forward to trying some cigars from the far flung corners of the globe.

[ferrydegiri]

Wow..so surprised when i saw many members here wants to try my cigar, thanks for all of you guys! :rock:

As dealing with Nic, I will ship my cigars to Nic next week and will give info detail to this forum. Hope it can be rolling to every members who love to try Indonesian Cigar :cowboyic9:

Cheers from Indonesia!:smoke:

[Davros]

I'd be up for trying these as well, if any places remain.

[ferrydegiri]

Hi guys,

Here cigars that would like to give you FREE for testing and review:smoke:

TAMBO

[ferrydegiri]

SRINTIL :cowboyic9:

[ferrydegiri]

GALACTICO :cowboyic9:

[ferrydegiri]

LUNA PERFECTA

[ferrydegiri]

CIGARS IN PDF :smoke:

[celsis]

OK, I'm last, but hopefully there'll be enough.....

[ferrydegiri]

HAVE A NICE WEEK END FOR YOU ALL GUYS, MEET AGAIN ON MODAY! :rock:
THANKS FOR THE GREAT WEEK ON THIS FORUM:smoke:

[ACMCC]

Great idea this, will be interesting to read the reviews of the same cigar from different B/SOTL.

It may be a good idea to set a lose frame work for the review data, it could then be combined for an overall score, we could create a rating system, and a review listing, this would then be beneficial for the manufacturers (can be used in marketing like CA's rating system!) and also promotes the forum.

With the membership size and level of experience on the forum, the opinions/ratings of cigars would be of great benefit to manufacturers :biggrin1:

Would not take long to get to a reasonable number of reviews, the review panel could be rotated with a mixture of experience level...

Worth a bit of thought! :smoke:

[monkey66]

Sounds great, perhaps we can persuade our sponsors to throw in a box of each new release on this basis :rolleyes:

[nicwing]

Hey Monkey, what a great idea... Deano??:smoke: :smoke:

[SeanP]

If there is one left I wouldn't mind reviewing one. I think I have a review sheet somewhere that a friend forwarded me a while back. Will see if I can't find it and post it up regardless if I get in or not. :smoke:

Here is a link:

http://www.cigarresearch.com/www.cigarresearch.com/ICRS.html

[Mr_White]

The Grand Robusto is rather impressive

[ACMCC]

Sounds great, perhaps we can persuade our sponsors to throw in a box of each new release on this basis :rolleyes:

Probably have more chance direct with the manufacturers.....:biggrin1:

[yiorgos]

If there is ant spares, I would like to review one too.. Never tried an Indonesian cigar before!

[skyhigh]

I must admit these cigars do look the business, can't wait to read your reviews lads.

[ferrydegiri]

Hey Guys, good morning from Indonesia :rock:

Since i saw many members has interest to try, i will think to send more amount of cigar :smoke:

[ferrydegiri]

If there is one left I wouldn't mind reviewing one. I think I have a review sheet somewhere that a friend forwarded me a while back. Will see if I can't find it and post it up regardless if I get in or not. :smoke:

Here is a link:

http://www.cigarresearch.com/www.cigarresearch.com/ICRS.html


Hey Sean, i already checked the link and seems interested. Hope you there still a seat left for you for trying and review my cigar :smoke:

[nicwing]

Hey Guys, good morning from Indonesia :rock:

Since i saw many members has interest to try, i will think to send more amount of cigar :smoke:

Great stuff Ferry, thanks! :41: :41: :41:

[ferrydegiri]

Guys,

Wanna ask, is there any strict regulation or something for cigar? Just worry my cigar can not pass through UK custom regulation. Any information for this or share experience?

Cheers

[nicwing]

Ferri
You about on Skype to discuss?

[PoohBore]

Edited out

[nicwing]

This issue is sorted. Please remember the Forum rules, the first rule of Cigar Forum is no one discussed Customs on the forum!

[ferrydegiri]

Ups..Sorry Nic :behindsofa:

Anyway thx for sharing for all of you.:rock:

[ferrydegiri]

Hi Guys http://www.puff.com/forums/vb/images/smilies/hug.gif

Sorry for late for sending my cigars :smoke: Finally the cigar sample has been shipped today to UK (NW Edited too much detail)

Total 39 cigars packaged in 1 wooden box
1. Galactico, 9 cigars. Sorry guys, 1 cigar left due to limited box space :p
2. Luna Perfecta, 10 cigars
3. Tambo, 10 cigars
4. Srintil, 10 cigars (1 cigar with teak tube)

Hope it can be rolled to all of you and would like to get your feedback :rock:

Cheers
Ferry

[Deano]

Looking forward to them, thanks.

[nicwing]

Looking forward to them, thanks.

and what makes you think you are getting one? :smoke:

[Deano]

Obviously I was talking on your behalf!

[saggel]

Obviously I was talking on your behalf!

Mine too hopefully :cowboyic9:

[nicwing]

No but seriously, looks like there should be plenty for everyone.

I will do a quick tot up and if we do have any spare I will send them to Afghanistan.

[ferrydegiri]

Hahaha, it could be used for bullet :p

[rokkitsci]

Dunno whom she has sent this bounty off to, but was wondering if p'raps whomever might want to share the wealth and sub-send off a sampling to us depraved Yanks. I would gladly do the Stateside distribution.


Hi Guys http://www.puff.com/forums/vb/images/smilies/hug.gif

Sorry for late for sending my cigars :smoke: Finally the cigar sample has been shipped today to UK (NW Edited too much detail)

Total 39 cigars packaged in 1 wooden box
1. Galactico, 9 cigars. Sorry guys, 1 cigar left due to limited box space :p
2. Luna Perfecta, 10 cigars
3. Tambo, 10 cigars
4. Srintil, 10 cigars (1 cigar with teak tube)

Hope it can be rolled to all of you and would like to get your feedback :rock:

Cheers
Ferry

[ferrydegiri]

I am a man lol, do not refer to my avatar pic :rock: that's my Srintil cigar mark Bro haha. Hope you will get my free sample and we could be do something together in future :smoke:

[nicwing]

Don't worry Rokkithomme, you are on the list. And if any of you out there missed out, get in now.

Due to Ferry's generosity I feel we may have a few stick spare.

Remember, first come, first served.

N

[rokkitsci]

Fuck all if I haven't been reading every single one of your posts as "ferrydegirL" Wishful thinking? Alzheimers? P'raps an indication that my brain transplant is failing and I have to up my anti-rejection meds?

A tenny rate, you have my humble apologies, old chap.

Errmmm... just out of curiosity, though... what are you wearing?


I am a man lol, do not refer to my avatar pic :rock: that's my Srintil cigar mark Bro haha. Hope you will get my free sample and we could be do something together in future :smoke:

[saggel]

I will send them to Afghanistan.

I really don't want to sound greedy, but I think that since our friend sent these samples for us to test and buy more after that, it would be nicer towards him to split these cigars among the forum members and if possible to try more than one. Again, I don't want to sound greedy in no possible way, but I think this is the right thing to be done!

[ferrydegiri]

hahaha no worries Rocky..i am happy getting friends here who wants to share their time to try and make some reviews of my cigar.

Hemmm...i am still thinking what i am wearing for tonight hahaha :smoke:

[nicwing]

Will you'se two get a room!

[daverave999]

If there are any spare, I'm happy to put up a review here and on my blog.

[peanutpete]

hi nic i know i am a bit late on this but if there are any spares i would like to try one :41:

[nicwing]

Gotcha Pete

[nicwing]

OK guys, the list who will receive cigars:

1. Jimmeh
2. Cohiba IV
3. Pooh Bore
4. Pantomime Horse
5. Kdot
6. Rokkitski
7. Jimmy_g32
8. Drewmidorm
9. El Catador
10. Monkey 66
11. Saggel
12. Mr White
13. Lee Dub
14. Jdawg 121
15. CJ121
16. Pooh Bore
17. Davros
18. Celsis
19. ACMCC
20. SeanP
21. Yiogos
22. Skyhigh
23. Deano
24. Daverave999
25. Peanut pete
26. Nic Wing
27. Stevieboy
28. Robusto
29. LarrySputnic
30. Whisky77
31. TJ Coro (who ever he is)
32. BigT_UK
33. MaledettoToscano

Will all of you please PM me your addresses.

The mathematicians among you will have worked out that that means there are still 6 cigars up for grabs.
Thanks
Nic

[Big_T_UK]

Jimmeh just alerted me to this thread? Can I jump in please?

[nicwing]

Yep T

[MaledettoToscano]

If there is some left from those 8 I'd like some too!

[kingcohiba]

count me in too if there is room! id sure like to give it a whirl! lmk!

[ferrydegiri]

Thank you Nic for your time to arrange and roll the cigars to members here. I really appreciate it :smile:

[ferrydegiri]

BTW, I would like to say MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL OF YOU, God bless you guys! :birthday: FOR JESUS :amen:

[tippexx]

I guess I'm too late! Again.

[ferrydegiri]

Hope you will not late in next round tippex :smile:

[PoohBore]

next round ? Me, me me ! ! !

[Big_T_UK]

ferrydegiri,

Thanks to you for your generosity and I for one look forward to smoking and reviews, etc...

Merry Xmas and a Happy New Year to you from all of us also. I think it is OK to speak for everyone, I hope I am not treading on any toes.

T.

[saggel]

Thank you ferrydegiri, I really can't wait to try it too.

[ferrydegiri]

You are welcome Guys, thanks for you too..all of you are great!

[Pantomimehorse]

yes thanks Ferrydegirl and thank you Nic for sorting out the distribution

[saggel]

thank you Nic for sorting out the distribution

True... :849:

[national12]

if you want indonisian cigars,just go here.
http://www.hollandcigarhouse.co.uk/

[nicwing]

Hi guys (and Ferri) the cigars arrived safely today and lovely tight little numbers they are too.

So, I shall set to work sorting out posting labels for them and get them in the post next week.

One point is, and I will reinforce this when I send them out, I don't have room in the freezer to put them in for a couple of days so if you are ultra cautious you might want to consider how you store them.

Thanks again Ferri, and watch this space for reviews over the next couple of weeks.

[satch]

Is it too late to say 'can I play too?'

[nicwing]

Satch, got your address, you are no 37 so I think you snuck in under the wire chum!

[nicwing]

Guys,
I have just checked back through my Private Messages and there are some addresses I am missing to send out the cigars:



Davros
Deano
Stevieboy
LarrySputnic
Tippexx

[ferrydegiri]

Good morning everyone!!

How are you guys? Hope everything well in starting this year :-)
Anyway, thank you Nic for rolling the cigar, how's your fist opinion when seeing my cigars?

Is there any damage or broken when you receive the package?

[saggel]

Thanx again ferry. Some photos of the package surely will be available as soon as we receive them...!!!

[ferrydegiri]

Thanks to you too Saggel, i really appreciate your effort :-)

[satch]

Satch, got your address, you are no 37 so I think you snuck in under the wire chum!

Thanks NC, much appreesh!

[ferrydegiri]

hello Guys,

Is the cigar sample rolling well? :smoke:
I am expecting reviews and comment

[nicwing]

My fault Ferri, still to get them distributed due to the lousy weather. Hope to get the first batch packed up tonight.

[ferrydegiri]

No worries Nic, I understand. I knew it from the news that premier league football has canceled due to the bad weather, so i understand the weather problem there :-) i am a big fan of Liverpol and Chelsea lol. :rock:

[tippexx]

Ferrygirl .... that's forbidden .... you cannot support both. My advice, ditch that Chelsea mob. Just a bunch of rich-johnnie-come-recenty's if you ask me! :smile:

[ferrydegiri]

haha, tippexx, i saw that you are a fan of Liverpol, you'll never walk alone :-)

I love the way they play offensive football, both of them. That's why i like them both. I prefer one of them will win the premier trophy for this season :-)

Ups..did we talk about football too much? I am afraid it's forbidden in this forum hehehe. :smoke:

[saggel]

No worries... :)

[tippexx]

No, it's impossible to talk too much about football. But 'sharing' isn't a word found in any Anfield Dictionary.

[ferrydegiri]

Any progress? :smoke:

[saggel]

He's doing really great... hasn't smoked them all yet but he's doing just fine :smoke:

[nicwing]

First Cigars away yesterday, will hand out more at the Cigar evening tomorrow.

[saggel]

First Cigars away yesterday, will hand out more at the Cigar evening tomorrow.

Thanx for everything Nic.
Can't wait to get it :cowboyic9:

[Pantomimehorse]

good job Nic

[ferrydegiri]

Thank you Nic

[PoohBore]

Cigar received today - Thanks Nic and ferrydegiri !!!!

First impressions are Looks nice and smells good too. Gonna leave it a while to rest after its journey.

[saggel]

Photos? Still waiting for mine :D

[daverave999]

Is your website up and running yet ferrydegiri?

[jimmy_g32]

Mine arrived this morning. Thanks, Nic. Slowly bringing up to humidity.

[saggel]

Mine still around the royal mail boxes! Any photos?

[ferrydegiri]

Good Morning everyone :-)
Good progress! Thank you Nic, and thanks for all of UK forum member for giving receiving confirmation. Please take your pleasure time to try Degiri Cigar, waiting your review Guys.

Website will online end of this month, will let you know then :-)
http://www.degiri.co.id

Cheers,
Ferry

[monkey66]

Mines in the freezer so will not be smoking it for a good few weeks (needs time to recover).

[ferrydegiri]

Mines in the freezer so will not be smoking it for a good few weeks (needs time to recover).

Good idea, the cigar have to get rest for a while since it has long journey from here to UK. Smoke when it ready to smoke in your pleasure time :cowboyic9:

Cheers,
Ferry

[Kdot]

Got my tambo half corona in today. Thank you Ferry and Nick for organising this. will get back with a review when its good to msmoke next week...

[nicwing]

Got my tambo half corona in today. Thank you Ferry and Nick for organising this. will get back with a review when its good to msmoke next week...

Kdot, can you just give me some feed back on how it arrived. I send 4 samples out in my new but highly cost effective packaging method and I need to know the cigar arrived safely before I send out the final batch.
Thanks
N

[Kdot]

pure genious idea Nic! came in perfect condition. no rips in envelope, no complaints here

[nicwing]

Thanks mate, I'll get packing again this evening.
Please re-use the pipe if you have any plumbing to do!

[ferrydegiri]

BIG thanks Nic for your kindness in organize to distribute the cigars.

Cheers,
Ferry

[PoohBore]

nic very ingenious packing method!

[Jimmeh]

Cant believe i am the first.....

I smoked my last night. Now i have never reviewed a cigar in this fashion - and i, and i know a number of others who are the same, am unable to describe the main tastes of cigars- though on the occasion - a flavour will slap me in the face and i will be able to shout it like a small child - therefore, my review shall be simple and to the point.

The cigar, if i remember correctly, was:

GALACTICO:$5.00 per stick
Ring gauge: 50
Length: 4.78"
Packaging: Personal wooden box/2 sticks
Regular wooden box/20 sticks
Taste: Medium to strong
Filler: Secret blend
Binder and Wrapper: Java Besuki

Appearance:
The cigar was slightly dry when i received it, however i placed in a humi-pouch for the week that it was with me, so it was less so when i came to smoke it. The cigar itself was quite firm, throughout and well pack - i was expecting it to be tight when i cut it, which worried me. The wrapper was smooth and relatively few veins and slightly oily. The band was well glued on and looked professional. If i were in a cigar shop in the US looking at Non Cubans - then i would definitely pick this up and take a look. On Monday when i, and others, was passed our cigar from Nic - I said - it seems well constructed - and a chorus of "thats what we said" came from the crowd. I unfortunately didnt take any photos.
Score: 13/15

Draw / Burn:
I had forgotten my cutter and lighter last night, which is odd for me, and so i was using borrowed tools. As a break from my tradition, i used Trevor's punch for this cigar - slightly concerned as it was still slightly dry and i didnt want to ruin the cap my using a cutter. The cigar punched easily, and the cut tobacco was removed from the cigar without hassle....so far so good.
I then hesitantly took the first draw - expecting it to be like drawing through a candy cane.... it was fine - perfect draw - not too tight, not too loose! I was a happy customer so far.

Upon lighting - i commenced my smoking experience- naturally. I will come to flavour etc shortly. But as for the burn - the burn was uneven for the first third and had to be corrected, but after that- it was perfect all the way to the nub. I think that the uneven burn to start was due to it being slightly dry. The ash was strong and white - until it got to about a third in and then turned to a dark grey and slightly less attractive - but no different to any many other cigars i have smoked.
Score: Due to the poor burn at the start, but also due to the good draw - 14/20

Flavour & Complexity:
This is the part of my review that will suck balls....
My first draw of smoke was pleasant - but nothing special obviously- but a couple of draws later i had a horrible taste enter my mouth - so much so that i had to "ick" aloud. This isnt the first time that i have had this happen to me with a non cuban - so it wasnt necessarily a bad sign just yet - i just hoped the flavour didnt continue. I "purged" the cigar at this point, just to see if this helped. It did - the harshness never came back....
The first third was VERY mild - but pleasant- nothing interesting though.
The second third started to get a bit more interesting - became slightly more medium and was quite enjoyable.
The third third - became quite exciting - gained more body and was definately up to a standard of something that i would smoke regularly.

The cigar became a lot stronger as i smoked through it, but i wouldnt say it was the most complex cigar ive ever smoked - but was a great change of pace.
Score: 21/30

Overall:
I am a sucker for cuban cigars - however- i started smoking cigars whilst in the states and never have forgotten that and so there is a lot of space in my heart/humidor for non cuban cigars- however i have found myself, at times, thinking to myself during certain non cubans - about half way through - " bored now - whats next?". I did not think that once with this cigar. It kept my attention all of the way through and was a most pleasant smoke. for the price of this- $5 i believe - its a very reasonably priced cigar!
I am not the best to review a cigar -however I know when i enjoy a cigar - which i did with this - and so my result may not correlate with everybody elses..but oh well.
Score 29/35

Total: 77

[saggel]

Great review Jimmeh. Can't wait to receive mine too!

[Deano]

Great stuff Jimmeh!

[daverave999]

Nice review! Looking forward to mine. :)

[Pantomimehorse]

great review Jimmy, Im a bit rubbish at reviews but thats a good one mate.

I think Nic gave me the same smoke so I will be interested to see how mine compares..

[tippexx]

Great review Jimmeh ..... excellent stuff!

[nicwing]

Guys, sorry for those of you still waiting for yours. I sent a batch of 5 out last week in a 'test pack' as I need to keep costs down. Had confirmation on Friday that the first batch arrived safely so I will be working on a new batch this evening.

You should all get your by the middle of next week. :smoke:

[HabanoSy]

Great 'honest' review Jimmeh...

Know exactly what you mean 'about getting bored halfway through'...!!!

Cheers, HabanoSy

[monkey66]

Nice review Jimmy. That Trev packs quite a punch :captain::marchmellow::spy:

[peanutpete]

good review jemmeh sound like a good smoke for the ££££££

[saggel]

Guys, sorry for those of you still waiting for yours. I sent a batch of 5 out last week in a 'test pack' as I need to keep costs down. Had confirmation on Friday that the first batch arrived safely so I will be working on a new batch this evening.

You should all get your by the middle of next week. :smoke:

Take your time Nic :cowboyic9:

[jdawg]

nice review, Jimmeh...

looking forward to mine...:biggrin1:

[MaledettoToscano]

Nice review Jimmeh!

[ferrydegiri]

Hey Jimmeh! Thank you for the nice and honest review, i really appreciate your effort to write review of my cigar. You give me good input to develop my cigar in future. Actually i prefer to get some pics of you with cigar. About slightly dry issue, i think it's because of long journey from Indonesia to UK. But i will be consider it for shipment to UK.

Thanks for everyone involved in Indonesian cigar review, waiting your reviews Guys! :smoke:

Cheers,
Ferry

[Jimmeh]

Hey Jimmeh! Thank you for the nice and honest review, i really appreciate your effort to write review of my cigar. You give me good input to develop my cigar in future. Actually i prefer to get some pics of you with cigar. About slightly dry issue, i think it's because of long journey from Indonesia to UK. But i will be consider it for shipment to UK.

Thanks for everyone involved in Indonesian cigar review, waiting your reviews Guys! :smoke:

Cheers,
Ferry

Ferry- I had no doubt in my mind that this was the reason- I should have humidified it a while longer but I was impatient. My apologies but no photos were taken- but I'm sure others will bear this in mind and take some!

[ferrydegiri]

Haha, i am thinking to make 2nd round rolling game after this game end, hope you can involve on it and get your patient Jim:cowboyic9: I will launch 2nd generation of Srintil in mid of February and want to share some free Srintil with nice gentlemen here, maybe with some of brands in other size if possible. I will talk with Nic first to make a plan for it. :smile:

Cheers,
Ferry

[ferrydegiri]

woooohaaa!! Indonesian cigar website please click: www.degiri.co.id

Cheers,
Ferry

[rokkitsci]

Posted 23-01-2010, 07:23 AM


Guys, sorry for those of you still waiting for yours. I sent a batch of 5 out last week in a 'test pack' as I need to keep costs down. Had confirmation on Friday that the first batch arrived safely so I will be working on a new batch this evening.

You should all get your by the middle of next week.

Which means that if we're on <---- this side of the pond, we should be expecting our batch some time in July?

[tippexx]

Posted 23-01-2010, 07:23 AM



Which means that if we're on <---- this side of the pond, we should be expecting our batch some time in July?


A bit optimistic that Rok ..... knowing our Postal Service. Give it to September, then worry!

[saggel]

That's good :D
We'll get them with a bit of aging :D

[rokkitsci]

That's good :D
We'll get them with a bit of aging :D

No. Not really. Since you're on ----> that side of the puddle, saggy, old blunderbuss.

[saggel]

No. Not really. Since you're on ----> that side of the puddle, saggy, old blunderbuss.

I wonder...
if a stogie travels with light speed... will it age? :rolleyes:

[tippexx]

I wonder...
if a stogie travels with light speed... will it age? :rolleyes:

Not if it goes backwards!

[ferrydegiri]

Bit worry they will come to your front door as Christmas gift lol!
:peep:

[ferrydegiri]

Galactico Cigar

http://www.ukcigarforums.com/picture.php?albumid=173&pictureid=1613

http://www.ukcigarforums.com/picture.php?albumid=173&pictureid=1602

[ferrydegiri]

LUNA PERFECTA

http://www.ukcigarforums.com/picture.php?albumid=173&pictureid=1612

http://www.ukcigarforums.com/picture.php?albumid=173&pictureid=1603

[ferrydegiri]

SRINTIL

http://www.ukcigarforums.com/picture.php?albumid=173&pictureid=1611

http://www.ukcigarforums.com/picture.php?albumid=173&pictureid=1604

[ferrydegiri]

TAMBO

http://www.ukcigarforums.com/picture.php?albumid=173&pictureid=1614

[saggel]

Ferry they all look soooo professionally made!!!!

[El Catador]

Hmmn, why is it every time I look at the 'Luna Perfecta' I get an irresistible urge to play 'Pacman'??? http://www.easyfreesmileys.com/smileys/free-character-smileys-796.gif (http://www.easyfreesmileys.com/Free-Cute-Smileys/)

[ferrydegiri]

Hmmn, why is it every time I look at the 'Luna Perfecta' I get an irresistible urge to play 'Pacman'??? http://www.easyfreesmileys.com/smileys/free-character-smileys-796.gif (http://www.easyfreesmileys.com/Free-Cute-Smileys/)

hahahaha lol, that's a moon behind the silhouette of "rumah gadang" a sumatera traditional house, and bird silhouette. But thanks for remind me with the famous game when was child! lol :p

[saggel]

If that's a bat... you can play... BatMan :D

[saggel]

I hope that Nic has sent me a SRINTIL... every time I stay and stare at it...
That's a piece of art!!

[eggopp]

The certainly look mouth watering.... :mad:

[peanutpete]

Hmmn, why is it every time I look at the 'Luna Perfecta' I get an irresistible urge to play 'Pacman'??? http://www.easyfreesmileys.com/smileys/free-character-smileys-796.gif (http://www.easyfreesmileys.com/Free-Cute-Smileys/)


lol

[jdawg]

They certainly look nice! :smile:

[cj121]

There's obviously some thought, and care, gone into presentation of your range Ferry, good work:thumb:

Do the different vitolas have certain blends? (sorry if you have spoke about this previously)

[ferrydegiri]

I hope that Nic has sent me a SRINTIL... every time I stay and stare at it...
That's a piece of art!!

Lol, correct hope Brother, Srintil is my cigar flag :rock: Price $25.00 each! :smoke:

[ferrydegiri]

If that's a bat... you can play... BatMan :D

Lol, that's an eagle Brother :rock:

[saggel]

Lol, correct hope Brother, Srintil is my cigar flag :rock: Price $25.00 each! :smoke:

I am sure it'll deserve that... :rock:

[ferrydegiri]

There's obviously some thought, and care, gone into presentation of your range Ferry, good work:thumb:

Do the different vitolas have certain blends? (sorry if you have spoke about this previously)

Thank you Old Brother.
Yes, they have different taste from their filler blends. Unique tobacco from some beautiful tobacco plantation in East Java, Middle Java, and Lombok Island, mixed by blending master that has more than 20 years experiences to get unique taste of cigars. All of them are made from pure Indonesian plantation tobaccos. I want to give you "the beautiful taste of Indonesian Cigar", I know some cigar lovers/importers have underestimate for Indonesian Cigar, I want to change their opinion with presenting our best quality cigar and get some test from every guys who involved on this game. :smoke: I believe UK cigar member is the great place for me to get some testing and reviewing of Indonesian Cigar, I believe with your test and review can be my starting step to introduce "the beautiful of Indonesian cigar".

Please remember, I need you HONEST review, no mater it will be bad or good, it will be my input for development.

Cheers,
Ferry

[nicwing]

Having been very busy, and a little tardy, I am delighted to say that a very large batch of Ferri's finest went in the post earlier today.

Look forward to your reports, I am looking forward to mine shortly.

[ferrydegiri]

Having been very busy, and a little tardy, I am delighted to say that a very large batch of Ferri's finest went in the post earlier today.

Look forward to your reports, I am looking forward to mine shortly.


Thank you very much Nic!

Cheers,
Ferry

[saggel]

Thanx Nic :)

[daverave999]

Whoop! etc.

[big_Bear]

Any left behind yet to be handed to a good home?


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

[nicwing]

Yup Bear, got a couple spare (I think). PM me your address and I will see what I can do.

[celsis]

Nic, haven't got mine yet............

[tippexx]

Nic, haven't got mine yet............


..... nor me.

[saggel]

I guess I'll get mine today :)

[nicwing]

If I have your address (and you live in the UK) they are on their way. The last batch went out yesterday.

Please note they went second class post so, thanks to our wonderful postal service you should expect them about March.

Please read the note enclosed!!

They have had some amateur humidification but could probably do with a nice damp rest!

[saggel]

We'll have them rest and smoke them to give Ferry some decent reviews :)

[big_Bear]

Yup Bear, got a couple spare (I think). PM me your address and I will see what I can do.

PM sent.

Thanks Nic :41:

[MaledettoToscano]

Got my Tambo today, thanks Ferry and Nic.

As saggel said, I'll give this some rest in the humi before smoking it, but I'll definitely let you know what I though.

Again thanks for the generous sample Ferry!

[nicwing]

Wow, now that's impressive. Second class post from London to Glasgow in a day!

[peanutpete]

Wow, now that's impressive. Second class post from London to Glasgow in a day!


wow quicker than the train:laugh::laugh:

[nicwing]

wow quicker than the train:laugh::laugh:

Good point, next time I want to go to Edinburgh I shall pack a thermos and a couple of cheese and pickle and post myself second class!

Large envelope since you ask!

[eggopp]

Oh drat, have i missed out on these then? :mad: :eek:

[saggel]

I have just received my Full Moon from Indonesia!
Thank you Nic and Ferry! This is a perfectly rolled cigar!

[Lee Nub]

Recieved mine yesterday Nic, its resting in the freezer for a week , then onto the humi for a couple :) I look forward to trying it

[El Catador]

http://smiley.onegreatguy.net/update.gif Hey, me too . . me too . . http://smiley.onegreatguy.net/update.gif

Just opened my 'discrete, plain brown envlope' (not the first I've had this week http://www.easyfreesmileys.com/smileys/free-winking-smileys-608.gif (http://www.easyfreesmileys.com/facebook-smileys.html)), and there, wrapped in 'swaddling clothes and laying in a manger' (read: clingfilm and a plastic tube), is my loverly 'PacMan' http://smiley.onegreatguy.net/pacman.gif seegar!

All hail 'Brother Nic' http://smiley.onegreatguy.net/kissass.gif . . he may not be quick . . http://smiley.onegreatguy.net/snail.gif, but it's 'slow and steady' that wins the race! http://smiley.onegreatguy.net/winner.gif Cheers big guy!

Thanks indeed also to the 'Ferri man'http://smiley.onegreatguy.net/bowdown.gif , I'm looking forward to trying this out . . will let you know how it goes.

Regards . . El http://smiley.onegreatguy.net/kitty.gif

[Mr_White]

http://img30.imageshack.us/img30/544/picture2oq.png

I'll give it a review once it's rested and humidified.

Cheers ferrydegiri and nicwing. :41:

[peanutpete]

dam people all over the place getting there sticks, me just down the road from nic nothing, nada, nish al i get is bills bills and more fu.....g billsfu...g postmen:biggrin1: maybe ill drive up to nics house and break in steal them all hahaahahaahhahhah:der:

[daverave999]

Mine arrived today! A Luna Perfecta arrived sheathed and has now been set up home in its own humidifying pouch. Thanks to both Ferry and Nic for everything!

Review to follow after a good rest. ;)

[cj121]

And a Galactico come my way:smile:

Thanks both to Ferry and Nic for their efforts.

36hrs in the freezer and now in one of the lurve nests.

[ferrydegiri]

Glad to hear all good news here today. Please take your pleasure time smoking Indonesian cigar guys!:smoke:

[SeanP]

A very nice looking Srintil showed up at my door yesterday in perfect condition. Taking a rest now and will be consumed once conditions allow. Thanks Ferry for your generosity and to Nic for making it all happen.

[peanutpete]

:noidea: still nothing its coming very slowly :turtle:

[peanutpete]

ok so whats the longest any ones waited for second class post, its been over a week since nic posted them and still nothing, i think i will give up on waiting for the post man,im like a dog looking out the window waiting for his owner to come home, it has to stop i have to start getting on with with things like have a :bathbaby:and get some :pizza:

[tippexx]

[QUOTE=peanutpete;67412]ok so whats the longest any ones waited for second class post, its been over a week since nic posted them and still nothing, i think i will give up on waiting for the post man .....


..... looks like I'm with you Pete ..... how's those cheese sandwiches coming along?

[El Catador]

i think i will give up on waiting for the post man,im like a dog looking out the window waiting for his owner to come home

Oh man http://www.millan.net/minimations/smileys/sorrysmiley.gifreading this just makes me just feel terrible http://www.millan.net/minimations/smileys/begging.gif is there anything that can be done to cheer you up http://www.millan.net/minimations/smileys/consoling2.gif . .?
How about if we all get together for a group hug . . http://www.millan.net/minimations/smileys/grouphugg.gif
Did that help . . ? http://www.millan.net/minimations/smileys/whoopdedoo.gif

http://www.millan.net/minimations/smileys/winnersmiley.gif
OK, that does it . . a BOTL never leaves a man smokeless.
PM me and I'll send you mine (it's fresh out of the freezer and in need of a warm bed).

http://smiley.onegreatguy.net/kitty.gif El Cat the generous, the magnificent, the wise, etc, etc.

[ACMCC]

Arrived today... a nice looking cigar from Ferry. thanks to you and Nic for organising this, feels a tad firm so going to let it rest in it's own baby tupperdor with a sheet of cedar and a 65% humi pouch for a couple of weeks, will post up some smoking note's when it's ready for toking...:biggrin1:

[eggopp]

Patience will be a virtue im sure... When mine arrives it will get a well travelled review as my humi is empty now. So no time to rest for a week lol,, in the door, out the packaging, fired up and gone..., but still waiting.. patiently :biggrin1:

[skyhigh]

Think i've got the same postman, nowt here either.

[ferrydegiri]

I still have my patience, and i believe Nic will give his best to rolling my cigars to every one involved. No blaming since Nic has giving his kindness helping me (NO COST AT ALL) to send cigars to the front door of you. Be patient guys..and make a group hug as Elcatador said :tee:

Don't worry Guys, i will do my best everyone involved will get the cigar. I will stay in this thread and put my eyes on it. When my time comes end, i will think another option.

"Allah made tobacco grow to put a smile on the faces of men." A Turkish proverb

[ferrydegiri]

Our website www.degiri.co.id just moved to new hosting, please visit www.degiri.com (http://www.degiri.com)

[daverave999]

Our website www.degiri.co.id (http://www.degiri.co.id) just moved to new hosting, please visit www.degiri.com (http://www.degiri.com)
Much better!

[Simon-JG-hr]

Typical, you're pretty much out of touch for two months and look what happens... :rolleyes:

I'll be interested to read the thoughts on these cigars. Especially as I'm still working on South West Cigars. :849:

[jdawg]

nice site, Ferry! :biggrin1:

[peanutpete]

Think i've got the same postman, nowt here either.

one happy postman:rolleyes:




I still have my patience, and i believe Nic will give his best to rolling my cigars to every one involved. No blaming since Nic has giving his kindness helping me (NO COST AT ALL) to send cigars to the front door of you. Be patient guys..and make a group hug as Elcatador said :tee:

Don't worry Guys, i will do my best everyone involved will get the cigar. I will stay in this thread and put my eyes on it. When my time comes end, i will think another option.

"Allah made tobacco grow to put a smile on the faces of men." A Turkish proverb

no blame from any one here ferry nic is a true botl, just our rubbish postal system

[cohibaIV]

Yo, Ferry/Nic...

Got mine today from the post office...

Idiots put it together with a parcel that was to big for the old letter box...

Nice one guys.. will sample very soon...

:41:

[big_Bear]

I am envious. I am still awaiting mine thought I'm sure the excitement is making the time go by slowly.

[eggopp]

Me too Bear, me too :rolleyes: oh you could pick yours up coz your in london like Nic haha

[saggel]

Mine seems to got enough rest... I'll smoke it soon!

[celsis]

Sparked mine up last night.

The cigar at first glance looked ok, but did have a couple of pronounced veins. The cap was a bit lopsided but did come off in a clean cut.

First taste was of spice and wood. This was shaping to be ok! Burn was perfect till about half way and then started burning down one side only. I gave it a little time and it righted itself.

Problem was that there was no taste progression! It remained pretty one dimensional all the way through, just getting stronger. By the end, it reminded me of a Bolly, with the strong, smack in the throat taste!

All in all, a decent cigar, but I've had better.

[ferrydegiri]

Sparked mine up last night.

The cigar at first glance looked ok, but did have a couple of pronounced veins. The cap was a bit lopsided but did come off in a clean cut.

First taste was of spice and wood. This was shaping to be ok! Burn was perfect till about half way and then started burning down one side only. I gave it a little time and it righted itself.

Problem was that there was no taste progression! It remained pretty one dimensional all the way through, just getting stronger. By the end, it reminded me of a Bolly, with the strong, smack in the throat taste!

All in all, a decent cigar, but I've had better.

Hey Brother,

Thank you for your time to tested and reviewing my cigar. It was great review and it will be my input for developing. Could you please which stick that you have been tested? Galactico, Luna perfecta, Srintil, or Tambo?

Cheers,
Ferry

[ferrydegiri]

Indonesian Cigar on the move thread has been deleted.

Cheers,
Ferry

[shuckins]

hi ferry!
is the world getting smaller...lol

[ferrydegiri]

hi ferry!
is the world getting smaller...lol

Hi Mr. Coyboy!!! Welcome aboard Ron! Glad meet you here Brother, wold is smaller with internet! lol:p

[ferrydegiri]

What's up guys? Quiet long waiting your reviews. Has anyone tried the cigars? :smoke:

Cheers,
Ferry

[daverave999]

Mine is quietly sitting out its normal 3 month rest period, but if you want it early I'll see if I get time this weekend?

[Kdot]

Ive been giving it a decent rest too, to make sure its at its best, might smoke it this week!

[celsis]

Hey Brother,

Thank you for your time to tested and reviewing my cigar. It was great review and it will be my input for developing. Could you please which stick that you have been tested? Galactico, Luna perfecta, Srintil, or Tambo?

Cheers,
Ferry

It was the Srintil I smoked.......

[Pantomimehorse]

Iwill also give mine a blast this weekend, Ive let mine rest to be honest as it had a bit of an odd smell, not checked on it in a while though

[shuckins]

those indonesian cigars are great!
i smoked a galatico this morning while walking my dogs.
tons of tobacco flavor and a perfect, razor sharp burn!
and if you go to ferry's website,you'll see a pic of me.
i'm the guy wearing the cowboy hat...

[moppy]

No chance of any left Im guessin? :rolleyes:

[eggopp]

No chance of any left Im guessin? :rolleyes:

Moppy you might want to PM Nic Wing as he was sent the sticks to send out...

On that note my Tambo HAlf Corona (sintril?) arrived in the post today, so thanks to Nic for sending it out and Ferry for sending them on..

I will post my views after ive let it rest all on its own in a small tupperware and bovida thingy...

[moppy]

Moppy you might want to PM Nic Wing as he was sent the sticks to send out...
Nicwing himself got in touch and a package is winging it way towards me :biggrin1:

[Simon-JG-hr]

:eek:

Jammy git! I dropped a hint three pages ago... ;)

[moppy]

:eek:

Jammy git! I dropped a hint three pages ago... ;)
Obviously I have a certain charm that eludes you Simon :p

Or I have no shame and will beg on an open forum for a free stogie :849:

[Simon-JG-hr]

Or I have no shame and will beg on an open forum for a free stogie :849:Yep, that'll be the one - insinuation is clearly too subtle for this place... :biggrin1:

[eggopp]

insinuation is clearly too subtle for this place... :biggrin1:

Yeah Si your right... now bomb me hahaha :biggrin1:

See no insinuation no hint, just instructions.

[moppy]

Yeah Si your right... now bomb me hahaha :biggrin1:

See no insinuation no hint, just instructions.
No no no you're going about it all wrong! It should be more like:

"Oh Simon you sexy beast, that picture of you puffing away on that Diplo No.2 excites me in places I'd forgotten about since I was last banged up (in oh so many ways!). Would you happen to have some stogies for a dear fan of that newly birthed information orgasm that is your blog you handsome devil? :becky:"

:849:

[eggopp]

Blimey Moppy... haha :41:

[satch]

Well you've just turned me on, Moppy. And I'm going to bed now.

[moppy]

Well you've just turned me on, Moppy. And I'm going to bed now.
If only my way with words had the same effect on women :rolleyes:

[Simon-JG-hr]

Well moppy... :eek: I'm not sure whether to be flattered (and send you a bomb of gargantuan proportions), or extremely worried (and send you a member of the sexual misdemeanor unit from the local plod).

PS. Thanks Nic! :849:

[daverave999]

Smoked mine tonight-I'll see if I can rattle the review together ASAP. Impressions were good for an NC!

[moppy]

Well moppy... :eek: I'm not sure whether to be flattered (and send you a bomb of gargantuan proportions), or extremely worried (and send you a member of the sexual misdemeanor unit from the local plod).
How about both? I might be able to trade off those seegars while Im locked up to get banged up :849:

[eggopp]

How about both? I might be able to trade off those seegars while Im locked up to get banged up :849:

Well when you get banged up, you will have to see me... I will then confiscate the humi contraband into eggs custody :849:

[ferrydegiri]

Hi Guys,

Just worry you guys lost the stogies since i haven't get reviews in few moment..haha. OK Guys..no need to hurry. Just test them when you think they are ready! :smoke:

Cheers,
Ferry

[jdawg]

I would have loved to give you a review, Ferry, but the US boys did not get any of the samples. I think we got lost in the shuffle or the sticks got lost in the mail. :(:rolleyes::(

[ferrydegiri]

I would have loved to give you a review, Ferry, but the US boys did not get any of the samples. I think we got lost in the shuffle or the sticks got lost in the mail. :(:rolleyes::(

Check PM please..:cowboyic9:

[MaledettoToscano]

I finally had a chance to test the Tambo Petit corona I tried today and here's my notes:

At first looks this small stogie is slightly rustic in the way it is rolled, but the toothy wrapper leaf has a nice oily sheen which is quite promising. At the touch it feels a bit dry and light, and the pre-light draw, quite loose, confirms my impression that this cigar is not packed with filler. Still it is not spongy or bumpy, like many underfilled cigars are, so no issues there. Just a loose draw which I suspect might be on purpose. Once light the first notes are of coffee and nuts, but rapidly these fade away and the cigar becomes smoky (think wood burning in the fireplace), which remains a characteristic note throughout. With that I get some vegetal notes and a touch of sweetness. The burn is perfect and there’s plenty of chewy smoke produced. From the middle point onwards, the sweetness remains just a hint and pepper notes progressively increase to become quite strong in the last third. There is also a definitive tannic feel to the smoke, which makes me think these could maybe age a bit and become even better. While this isn't the most complex smoke I've had - and I must admit I like complexity in a cigar- it has no fault, it is enjoyable and, best of all, it certainly has an own character.


Thanks to Ferry for giving us a chance to taaste these and sorry for the delay in the review... just wanted to be sure to have iproperly humidified and ready to smoke!

[whisky77]

I finally had a chance to test the Tambo Petit corona I tried today and here's my notes:

At first looks this small stogie is slightly rustic in the way it is rolled, but the toothy wrapper leaf has a nice oily sheen which is quite promising. At the touch it feels a bit dry and light, and the pre-light draw, quite loose, confirms my impression that this cigar is not packed with filler. Still it is not spongy or bumpy, like many underfilled cigars are, so no issues there. Just a loose draw which I suspect might be on purpose. Once light the first notes are of coffee and nuts, but rapidly these fade away and the cigar becomes smoky (think wood burning in the fireplace), which remains a characteristic note throughout. With that I get some vegetal notes and a touch of sweetness. The burn is perfect and there’s plenty of chewy smoke produced. From the middle point onwards, the sweetness remains just a hint and pepper notes progressively increase to become quite strong in the last third. There is also a definitive tannic feel to the smoke, which makes me think these could maybe age a bit and become even better. While this isn't the most complex smoke I've had - and I must admit I like complexity in a cigar- it has no fault, it is enjoyable and, best of all, it certainly has an own character.


Thanks to Ferry for giving us a chance to taaste these and sorry for the delay in the review... just wanted to be sure to have iproperly humidified and ready to smoke!



Smoked my Tambo today and found a similar taste profile to yourself, with hints of pepper, woodiness, grassy. I did not detdct the sweetness you mention, but I agree that it is a pleasurable and distinctive little smoke.

[MaledettoToscano]

The sweetness thing is something I seem to pick in most cigars I smoke, if just at a very low level... maybe it's genes.

I am one of those people who tastes the sweetness from the artificial sweeteners in diet drinks for half an hour or more after I finished drinking them...or maybe my taste buds are just screwed up :rolleyes:

[whisky77]

The sweetness thing is something I seem to pick in most cigars I smoke, if just at a very low level... maybe it's genes.

I am one of those people who tastes the sweetness from the artificial sweeteners in diet drinks for half an hour or more after I finished drinking them...or maybe my taste buds are just screwed up :rolleyes:

I think your descriptions relating to the cigar were spot on. Everything you described in your review were the same things that I picked up on myself to a greater or lesser extent.

[shuckins]

ok,i know i wasn't involved in the cigar review pass thing,but ferry is a friend and i thought i'd post a review for him.

the indonesian galactico:

medium feel,good tobacco smell pre-light.
http://i130.photobucket.com/albums/p275/shuckins1/other665.jpg

clean cut,easy light,a mild spice taste,lots of tobacco flavor
http://i130.photobucket.com/albums/p275/shuckins1/other666.jpg

grassy,earthy flavors along with the spiciness
http://i130.photobucket.com/albums/p275/shuckins1/other667.jpg

who dat?
http://i130.photobucket.com/albums/p275/shuckins1/other669.jpg

light flaky ash
http://i130.photobucket.com/albums/p275/shuckins1/other672.jpg
http://i130.photobucket.com/albums/p275/shuckins1/other673.jpg

picking up a little coffee flavor,but not too much,i can still taste the earthy spice
http://i130.photobucket.com/albums/p275/shuckins1/other675.jpg

a medium/full strength cigar that the flavors held steady with throughout the entire cigar
http://i130.photobucket.com/albums/p275/shuckins1/other679.jpg

where did you go galactico? i'm glad i bought a box!!
http://i130.photobucket.com/albums/p275/shuckins1/other680.jpg

a great cigar ferry! keep 'em coming!

[jdawg]

Nice review, Ron!

They sound good.

[ferrydegiri]

ok,i know i wasn't involved in the cigar review pass thing,but ferry is a friend and i thought i'd post a review for him.

the indonesian galactico:

medium feel,good tobacco smell pre-light.
http://i130.photobucket.com/albums/p275/shuckins1/other665.jpg

clean cut,easy light,a mild spice taste,lots of tobacco flavor
http://i130.photobucket.com/albums/p275/shuckins1/other666.jpg

grassy,earthy flavors along with the spiciness
http://i130.photobucket.com/albums/p275/shuckins1/other667.jpg

who dat?
http://i130.photobucket.com/albums/p275/shuckins1/other669.jpg

light flaky ash
http://i130.photobucket.com/albums/p275/shuckins1/other672.jpg
http://i130.photobucket.com/albums/p275/shuckins1/other673.jpg

picking up a little coffee flavor,but not too much,i can still taste the earthy spice
http://i130.photobucket.com/albums/p275/shuckins1/other675.jpg

a medium/full strength cigar that the flavors held steady with throughout the entire cigar
http://i130.photobucket.com/albums/p275/shuckins1/other679.jpg

where did you go galactico? i'm glad i bought a box!!
http://i130.photobucket.com/albums/p275/shuckins1/other680.jpg

a great cigar ferry! keep 'em coming!


Another great honest review from you Brother, thanks!! You always on the top of reviewers list! Thanks for ordering couple boxes of mine, I am proud of it. Oh yea...I LOVE YOUR PICS! The pics telling everything!

I think the burn issue has been solved, am i right? :cowboyic9:

Cheers from Indonesia,
Ferry :rock:

[ferrydegiri]

I finally had a chance to test the Tambo Petit corona I tried today and here's my notes:

At first looks this small stogie is slightly rustic in the way it is rolled, but the toothy wrapper leaf has a nice oily sheen which is quite promising. At the touch it feels a bit dry and light, and the pre-light draw, quite loose, confirms my impression that this cigar is not packed with filler. Still it is not spongy or bumpy, like many underfilled cigars are, so no issues there. Just a loose draw which I suspect might be on purpose. Once light the first notes are of coffee and nuts, but rapidly these fade away and the cigar becomes smoky (think wood burning in the fireplace), which remains a characteristic note throughout. With that I get some vegetal notes and a touch of sweetness. The burn is perfect and there’s plenty of chewy smoke produced. From the middle point onwards, the sweetness remains just a hint and pepper notes progressively increase to become quite strong in the last third. There is also a definitive tannic feel to the smoke, which makes me think these could maybe age a bit and become even better. While this isn't the most complex smoke I've had - and I must admit I like complexity in a cigar- it has no fault, it is enjoyable and, best of all, it certainly has an own character.


Thanks to Ferry for giving us a chance to taaste these and sorry for the delay in the review... just wanted to be sure to have iproperly humidified and ready to smoke!


Thanks for you too Brother for taking a time testing and review of Indonesian cigar. Very good review from you! Keep smoking and enjoy Indonesian cigar Brother! I have invited my old friend (Tambo owner) to reply any reviews of Tambo.

Cheers,
Ferry :smoke:

[moppy]

Ive jus recieved my Tambo half corona, so thanks Nic, will have to wait a while before smoking it though.

[daverave999]

Aplogies for the delay in my write-up on the Luna Perfecta. Will try to post review with pictures this weekend. Middle third reminded me very much of a Cuban Hoyo incidentally...

[Kdot]

Finally smoked the cigar that was kindly sent by Ferry via Nic.
Here is the review as promised, better late than never.

Cigar - Tambo petit corona

Taste
Fairly mild from the start to around half way, when it got slightly stronger not by much though.
I found the cigar lacking flavour especially at the start, but I persevered. About an inch into the cigar I picked up some sensations of leather and burnt wood. The rest of the cigar was fairly similar.
13/25
　
Construction
the cigar was well rolled. It was well packed, firm and had a perfect draw.
I liked the pigtail a nice touch imo.
Appearance wise, The cigar had a matt, dry looking wrapper, I like a nice shiney, oily wrapper. Plus I felt that the 2nd band looked out of place and looked fairly cheap, made from thin paper and was unnecessary. compared to the main band. I felt this took away from the look of the cigar.
23/25
　
Burn
Perfect, did not require any touch ups. Lots of smoke and nice solid greyish ash that defied gravity. (see pics)
25/25
　
Overall Impression
I’m not the biggest fan of small cigars or mild cigars, I prefer a medium to strong smoke. It was always going to be an uphill battle for this little bugger to impress and sadly, it failed.

Excellent burn and construction however with little evolution of flavours and complexity I don’t think I would return to this cigar again. Probably more suited to those who like milder cigars and subtle flavours.

61/75

Thanks to Ferry for the opportunity to try this cigar.