Guest Quick Smoke: Indian Tabac Split Decision Quad

Each Saturday and Sunday we’ll post a Quick Smoke: not quite a full review, just our brief take on a single cigar. The following is a Guest Quick Smoke, submitted by a StogieGuys.com reader. If you’d like to submit your own for publication, please contact us.

Rocky Patel can do almost no wrong in my book. Nevertheless, I hesitated to try his Indian Tabac Split Decision Quad (6” x 52, $10), a barber pole comprising four distinct wrappers: Habano natural, Connecticut shade, broadleaf maduro, and candela. With its camouflage-like appearance, this stick is an attention-grabber. I was pleasantly surprised by the cigar’s medium body and smooth, subtle flavors of spice, cream, and leather. Unfortunately, the draw was quite loose and the burn was hot and uneven. Ultimately, as striking as this cigar may look, I simply can’t recommend a purchase – especially with far superior barber poles on the market.

Verdict = Sell.

-Submitted by Jon Nathanson of Los Angeles, CA