I enjoyed the DL Chisel Maddie. It is a strong cigar but as Master said above very one dimensional.
LFD El Jocko #1 is a maduro that is not as strong but has about the same burst of spice at the start but mellows into a nice earthy cigar and keeps the maduro sweetness throughout. Much better flavor than the Chisels IMO.
Posts: 37 | Location: Seattle, WA | Registered: September 28, 2004
I am smoking the maddie right now and i am loving it. It is a little more manageable than the ecuador wrapper for sure, but i love them both. You know it is gonna be stong, sorry robust, going into it. It <i>is</i> a double ligero. Will definately be getting some more tomorrow.
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Just ordered another box of 10. They get even better with age. When the maduros first came out, they were suppose to be a one time production/release I thought. I wonder if this is true.
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The natural chisel is a true 90 an above with a little age. I love its power, not an overwhelming power, but a smooth spicy power. Nice review, I understand why Rush can not leave them alone !!
The Litto Gomez Diaz is also one of the MOST power house smokes I've ever had (too strong for me, at times). They are referred to as the "LG's." They also have a Chisel Puro (54x5 1/2; Americao 46x53/4; Cubano 50x5 and my pesonal favorite Lusitano 54/6. Prices are $9 to $10.50 a stick.
Originally posted by EzTheFIX: Talk radio superstar Rush Limbaugh spend the better part of this week at the Pebble Beach Golf Course, where he participated in the AT&T National Pro-Am, walking from hole to hole with a Double Ligero Chisel in his mouth. So much does he like this cigar, that he will be seen smoking two of these, back to back, during his three hour radio program on a daily basis. Yet, don’t be fooled; Rush is a heavy weight when it comes to cigars, and the the Flor Dominicana Double Ligero Chisel is a powerhouse of a cigar that is certainly not to be taken lightly by the majority of us.
This cigar, while way too strong for the causal or inexperienced smoker, is a solid smoke with plenty of delicious aroma and flavor. The pre-light scent of this one is slightly muted, but dark and earthy. The saxophone-mouthpiece looking head is intriguing, but quite functional, as it cuts rather well and is very comfortable to hold in the mouth while delivering a good amount of smoke. Despite the unusual shape of the head, the draw is near perfect.
Now, this cigar has a slight burn problem, so it's not a light-n-forget smoke. Nearly every time I've had one, I've had my lighter in hand to correct the burn slightly before it gets out of hand, which it will, if left unchecked.
Once lit, the aroma of the smoke is fine and slightly sweet. An initial burst of spice and pepper, quickly yield to a rather sweet taste that I can only compare to a burnt caramel-like taste; it makes me think of the top of a crème brulée (did I mention I lived in France?). The sweetness is very well balanced though, by strong notes of good espresso beans. Suffice it to say that it is very pleasant and enjoyable. A temptation to continually draw in the flavorful smoke must be thoughtfully resisted if one is to get past half way, since the sheer power of this double ligero has been known to floor the best among us
I normally take plenty of time to enjoy this one (almost two hours), as this is not a cigar that likes to be rushed. Then, in the last inch, I plitely part companies with it, while still engulfed in the long, sweet, woody finish of this great smoke.
I am in the middle of finishing the La Dominican Double Ligero Chisel Maduro. This is powerfull stick (however one deminsional, IMO), but NOT nearly as powerfull as the LG's, which made me very light-headed--I couldn't finish the LG lusi. Getting back to the La Dominican Double Ligero Chisel Maduro, the Maduro wrapper was very deep dark brown almost black. In some ways this smoke reminded me of Anos Fuente Opusx on steriods. It was very sweet which seemed to "overpower," the remainder of the cigar. I was looking for more pepper and complexity. However, not a bad cigar for under $7 a stick.
I will probably purchase some more. The Padilla 8&11, for me, is a MUCH more rich and complexed smoke.
Originally posted by DOC: I am in the middle of finishing the La Dominican Double Ligero Chisel Maduro. This is powerfull stick (however one deminsional, IMO), but NOT nearly as powerfull as the LG's, which made me very light-headed--I couldn't finish the LG lusi. Getting back to the La Dominican Double Ligero Chisel Maduro, the Maduro wrapper was very deep dark brown almost black. In some ways this smoke reminded me of Anos Fuente Opusx on steriods. It was very sweet which seemed to "overpower," the remainder of the cigar. I was looking for more pepper and complexity. However, not a bad cigar for under $7 a stick.
I will probably purchase some more. The Padilla 8&11, for me, is a MUCH more rich and complexed smoke.
DOC
Smoked the Natural today and it was a much better smoke, IMO.
The Chisel kicked my ass and I loved every draw of it. I'm still up in tne air on witch one I like better the maduro or the natural. One thing is for sure, smoking them back to back reminds me of the first time I smoked a cigar as a kid, major buzz, lol.
Originally posted by The Master: tgherpst,make damn sure you have a full stomach before you try smoking your Chisel.You will definitely hurl if you don't.
Boy can I testify to that On a full tummy it is a great smoke.
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