Thomas Hinds Torpedo
Origin: Honduras
Size:6.00 X 52
Wrapper: Ecuador

From Arrowhead Tobacco:
This line of cigars offer superior quality for a reasonable price, and are great for the beginner. Thomas Hinds cigars features fine construction and a creamy, well-balanced, full-bodied smoke. Honduran and Nicaraguan, Cabinet and Vintage selections available.

Reviewed by: Gary Anderson
Date: July 2006
Notes:

At 6" x 52 this is a manly sized cigar. Reasonably priced I pay $13.03 Canadian, which is pretty good for around here. FYI the Province I live in Canada, Ontario, has a 56.6% tax on cigars. Hey if the Government can't screw you then who can? You can then add another 6%GST tax to the $13.03 for a grand total of $13.81 but who's counting.

I have read several reviews on the Churchill Thomas Hinds, all pretty much describing the Churchill as very mild.

I cannot describe this Torpedo stick as mild; I would have to go with a medium. The cigar burned even and developed about 1" of ash before it dropped off. The draw was very hard like trying to suck a golf ball up 50' of garden hose. After a hefty draw sufficient volume of smoke was produced. These sticks may have been at an incorrect moisture level, I am not sure. Perhaps more drying or aging may improve the draw.

The Hinds, had a flavor that, and this hurts me to say this but I can only describe as spicy. I never thought my mouth would ever say the word spicy while describing a cigar flavor; I will blame it on my lack of grasp of the English language. Don't ask me what spice, just kind of spice flavor not dirt tasting like the Cubans that I am more accustomed to. I found the Thomas Hinds, to have plenty of flavor that lingered for several hours after I had finished my puff.

I rated this stick a 5 out of 10, reasonable price makes it a candidate for an every day smoke. Worth a try.