D & R Tobacco Don Giovanni Sigaro
(3.29)
The Don Giovanni tobaccos are rich, fuller-bodied blends which use leaf from the Dominican Republic, Nicaragua, Ecuador, Brazil and Indonesia for robust flavor and cigar-like character. Don Giovanni Sigaro is a robust blend of leaf from Indonesia, Ecuador, Brazil and Nicaragua; earthy, sweet and a little spicy.
Details
| Brand | D & R Tobacco |
| Blended By | Mark Ryan |
| Manufactured By | Daughters & Ryan |
| Blend Type | Cigar Leaf Based |
| Contents | Cigar Leaf, Virginia |
| Flavoring | |
| Cut | Ribbon |
| Packaging | 40 grams tin, one pound bag |
| Country | United States |
| Production | Currently available |
Profile
Strength
Medium to Strong
Extremely Mild -> Overwhelming
Flavoring
None Detected
None Detected -> Extra Strong
Room Note
Tolerable
Unnoticeable -> Overwhelming
Taste
Medium to Full
Extremely Mild (Flat) -> Overwhelming
Reviews
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Displaying 1 - 2 of 2 Reviews
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 25, 2020 | Medium to Strong | None Detected | Medium | Tolerable to Strong |
D & R Tobacco - Don Giovanni Sigaro.
Another of the few D & R blends where the cut isn't borderline emaciated! This isn't a shag, or finer, it's a steadfast ribbon. Medium and light brown in colour, smells like cigar leaf (no surprise!), is all smokable, but way too dry; as this isn't bulk the loose pouch can't be blamed!
Right, the smoke. Due to the dehydration I can't say it's exactly astonishing that this takes to the flame with the utmost ease. Nor am I shocked that it burns at lightning speed. On the upside the flavour from it isn't too bad. The cigar leaf is WAY above the Virginia; quite dry, a touch of pepper, slightly astringent. I get hardly anything from the Virginia. Maybe a spot of sweetness, but no grass, etc. Back on the negative side of things it gives a smoke that's too warm. But it doesn't bite.
Nicotine: above medium. Room-note: not nice.
Don Giovanni Sigaro? Rubbish pragmatically, but not a total tragedy as the taste isn't horrible. Two stars:
Somewhat recommended.
Another of the few D & R blends where the cut isn't borderline emaciated! This isn't a shag, or finer, it's a steadfast ribbon. Medium and light brown in colour, smells like cigar leaf (no surprise!), is all smokable, but way too dry; as this isn't bulk the loose pouch can't be blamed!
Right, the smoke. Due to the dehydration I can't say it's exactly astonishing that this takes to the flame with the utmost ease. Nor am I shocked that it burns at lightning speed. On the upside the flavour from it isn't too bad. The cigar leaf is WAY above the Virginia; quite dry, a touch of pepper, slightly astringent. I get hardly anything from the Virginia. Maybe a spot of sweetness, but no grass, etc. Back on the negative side of things it gives a smoke that's too warm. But it doesn't bite.
Nicotine: above medium. Room-note: not nice.
Don Giovanni Sigaro? Rubbish pragmatically, but not a total tragedy as the taste isn't horrible. Two stars:
Somewhat recommended.
Pipe Used:
Altinok Lee Van Cleef. My Friday pipe!
PurchasedFrom:
Smokingpipes.com
Age When Smoked:
Two months
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 20, 2023 | Medium to Strong | None Detected | Full | Strong |
I enjoy cigar leaf as a flavoring condiment, both in commercial offering like Lane’s Andullo, and in my own blending recipes. But this goes too far. When I first tried it I found it like smoking a cheap cigar in a pipe. Earthy, musty, coffee grinds, and a peppery rawness. Very little presence of Virginia, mostly earthy hay, rather than grass. With three years to mellow in jar, the rough edges softened, and some of the Brazilian Virginias came through to provide a smoothing rich, dark foundation to the mid-palate. Most importantly, the peppery rawness had abated to a tolerable level. At this point I was able to finish off my supply as a blending component (mostly with milder Black and Burley type blends).
If you have a can, let it age, unless your palate is tough as nails! If you enjoy the occasional cigar and want a little of that flavor in your pipe I suggest looking at some of the John Patton blends, or Peretti’s Cuban Mixture which is fantastic.
If you have a can, let it age, unless your palate is tough as nails! If you enjoy the occasional cigar and want a little of that flavor in your pipe I suggest looking at some of the John Patton blends, or Peretti’s Cuban Mixture which is fantastic.
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