One of the latest creations from Subculture Studios and Joya de Nicaragua is the “My Uzi Weighs A Ton”. Available in three sizes, all with a 60 ring gauge, in lengths of 5, 6, and 7 inches. The cigar I am smoking for this review is a 6×60.
The back story on the MUWAT is:
“The UZI story began on the very first final consumer blending session at the Joya de Nicaragua factory in late 2010 during a Cigar Safari tour with the B.O.T.L.(botl.org members) group. After conducting blending sessions for the previous 3 years at the Drew Estate factory we were amped up to extend the concept to JDN. I worked with the JDN team utilizing DE tobaccos, including a San Andreas Negro Wrapper, Ecuadorian Connecticut Shade Binder and hearty Brazilian Mata Fina Filler, coupled with Nicaraguan fillers provided by JDN. The blend proved to be rich and earthy, with a bright, sweet undertone. As months of blending passed, I felt this blend was most noble in the 6×60 format and began calling this cigar “The Uzi.” We all had a good laugh at the name, but when I went back to their factory to pick up the round of 50 sticks, I said, “Damn, My UZI’s Weighs a Ton!” – and the brand was officially born.“
Now on to the cigar. The appearance of the cigar is a hefty 6×60 cigar, firmly packed with no soft spots. The wrapper is Mexican and has a nice sheen to it and almost the color of a typical maduro wrapper with minimal veins to it. Simple black band with gray distressed lettering to it with “XXL” printed on it as well, giving it a trendy “chic“ look. Prelight draw is good with a bit of a tightish draw that has some spice and hay to it. A clip and a light and I am on my way.
First notes I pick up are the hay from the prelight draw with a small bit of pepper to it, likely from the Nicaraguan tobaccos contained within. Also picking up a hint of chocolate from the cigar as well. Producing a nice amount of smoke, just a hint on the side of a tight draw. Burning well and staying very consistent throughout the first third of the cigar and I would put it in the medium bodied/medium strength category. Nice light gray marbled ash holding well beyond an inch.
After cleaning an inch and half long ash off my lap I am now getting in to the second third of the cigar. The strength has gone down a touch and the flavor has stayed pretty consistent. The burn and draw have been great as well. The chocolate has subsided and there is a bit of a cedar burn to the retro hale.
The finish was consistent with the second third, picking up a little strength and with a nice long finish to it. This cigar smoked for well over an hour and a half and was very enjoyable. Just the right amount of pepper to give it a “kick” with out being an overpowering cigar.
“My Uzi Weighs A Ton” can be purchased online and at all 5 Emerson’s Cigars locations in Hampton Roads or by calling us us at 1-800-842-2990 to place an order.
