Today I would like to offer my 3rd review of the Rebellion Cigars line. After Rock and Rolling in the previous ones, today we are shifting to “The Country Range”. The country line includes 3 blends;
- 5 O’Clock Somewhere
- Ring of Fire
- Redneck Woman
Having enjoyed the previous blends from Rebellion, I decided to sample the Redeck Woman which is a one of the company’s Connecticut blends. The Redneck Woman is a homage to Country singer Gretchen Wilson’s song of the same name. The company describes the cigar as “THIS AIN’T NO HIGH CLASS BROAD – IT’S A REDNECK WOMAN THROUGH AND THROUGH!”
The Rebellion Cigars Redneck Woman blend is described as:
- Wrapper – Connecticut
- Binder – Habano
- Filler – Special Blend Featuring Condega
The Rebellion Cigars Redneck Woman is expressed in 3 different vitolas, each packaged in 20-count bundles. The company chose to go with bundles and offers display trays for cigar shops.
- Gordo – (6 x 60) MSRP $12.80
- Robusto (5 x 52) – MSRP $10.00
- Toro – (6 x 52) MSRP $11.00
Rebellion Cigars are handcrafted at Seven Cigars factory in Danli, Honduras.
For this review, I sampled one of the Rebellion Cigars Redneck Woman, which I received from the company for the purpose of reviewing on Stogie Press.
Pre-Light Examination
The Rebellion Cigars Redneck Woman is beautifully dressed in a golden tan silky smooth wrapper which has an attractive shiny glean to it. It exhibits minimum veins. When pressed gently, I did notice the foot has more give than the rest of the barrel. A double cap finishes the construction.
Two bands adorn the cigar. Both bands use a pink, white and black motif. The primary band is the same used on all the company’s offerings and proudly displays the company’s logo in the center. The secondary band is placed just below and declares this as the “Redneck Woman”.
I ran the body of the Redneck Woman along my nose, and was greeted with a gentle natural sweetness while the offered earthy notes.
I sliced the cap straight across the shoulder with my double blade Xikar cutter and gave it some cold draws that I found to be just fine with restriction while treating the palate to sweet and earthy notes.
Using the soft flame of a cedar spill, I warmed the foot gently to an even orange glow and drew in the first draws of mild spice and sweetness to start the journey.
Cigar Review Notes
- The Redneck Woman journey starts with a small draw
- The smoke is thick and full right from the first puff
- Initial notes of mild spice and sweetness grace the palate
- A touch of cream joins the profile
- A light grey ash forms on top of a slightly wavy, medium thick char line
- Light cinnamon spice forms deep in the first third
- Earthy notes join the mix midway with a touch of citrus peel
- There is a pleasant nutty essence lingering on the palate in the second half
- Mild spice and citrus peel takes it down to the final
- Mild to medium in strength
- Total Smoking Time was 1 hour and 30 minutes
Final Analysis
The journey of the Redneck Woman begins with a smooth draw, immediately filling the palate with a thick, full-bodied smoke that entices the senses from the first puff. Initial flavors dance on the palate, a with a balanced blend of mild spice and sweetness. The flavor is further enriched by a subtle touch of cream. Deeper into the first third, a hint of cinnamon spice emerges, laying a warm foundation as earthy tones begin to slide into the profile. Midway through, a mouth watering touch of citrus peel brightens the experience, offering a refreshing contrast to the deeper, grounded notes. As the cigar moves into its second half, a pleasant nuttiness lingers on the palate, balancing the mild complexity. The final burn offers a subtle return of mild spice and the persistent citrus peel, leading to a satisfying conclusion.
Point Deductions:(-1) Mild Wave
