Have you ever had one of those weeks where things really get mucked up? Well, forgoing the “woe is me”, let’s just say that was my week last week. And this week has been spent putting said muck back into place. And it’s time like these where you need a quick smoke and then get back at it. So I grabbed a short smoke from my humi to enjoy and review.
Like my review last month, this cigar is also from the new cigar company Principle Cigars. This blend is known as “Bad Principles” and is their introductory line. My smoke is a short 4″ Petit Corona Dominican Puro with a corojo wrapper. I also paired it with Zaya rum neat because, well, I also needed a drink. Ha!
The first thing I noticed about this cigar, was the nice and neat construction. The next was the barnyard smell. Very natural and organic. Thirdly, was the cold draw had a bit of the barnyard with hay.
Lighting up I immediately enjoyed some spice, like allspice and nutmeg with pepper. I even a bit of graham cracker in the taste. Following that was a smooth transition into leather. Wrapping up the cigar, the leather became rather muted with just the tiniest bit of coca to finish up the cigar.
The cigar was a nice little smoke that was enjoyable despite being a quick smoke. It had a nice burn, plenty of smoke, one of the best draws in a long time, and plenty of flavor. The only thing was the flavors were a bit muted for my taste near the end, but otherwise, this is a great medium/medium-strong smoke with a great price point of ~$5. If you decide to pick it up, I’d suggest you give it a shot. I don’t know for sure what local stores have picked it up, but I know they partnered with Hard Rock Nashville during CMA fest last week as evidenced by their Facebook, Twitter and Instagram accounts.
(In full disclosure, I purchased my Principle Cigar ashtray to support a new, local cigar company. It was not a gift, or quid pro quo. )
Never heard of this one. Great size for a quick smoke and a good price point.
They are a new company just starting out from here in Nashville, so I have east access to them since I live mostly in Nashville. They’re new and growing, albeit slowly. They have also just opened their online store http://www.principletrading.com/home.html Check them out.
Thank you for the reply. i appreciate the information.
I really like the band and the amount of Pictures. The Wrapper looked nice and smooth, and it seems like its a great little stick. Plus that ash tray looks badass.
They now have their online store open, so check it out here: http://www.principletrading.com/home.html
A cigar I have not heard anything about before. Will have to look for it, sounds like an interesting smoke. I do know Zaya and have a few bottles of that under my belt.
They are now hitting some local stores, but also just opened up their online store. Check it out: http://www.principletrading.com/home.html
First I’ve heard of this line. Nice review, size wise looks like a good coffee cigar in the morning. Nice choice in Rum, Zaya is one of my favorites.