Cigar review:
From the press release:
Diesel presents Whiskey Row, a collection blended by AJ Fernandez and developed partnership with Rabbit Hole Bourbon, a maverick new distillery making its mark on the bourbon category. Diesel Whiskey Row features a three-region blend of Nicaraguan tobaccos from Ometepe, Condega and Jalapa, each aged 5 to 8 years, and enveloped in the bourbon-barrel-aged Mexican Binder. The entire blend is wrapped in Ecuadorian Habano which is aged five years.
I could go on and tell you more from the press release but as this is my cigar review, will report on my findings. As always how and where I received the cigar does not impact my subjective viewpoint. I received the cigar gratis from General Cigar Company. Please try the cigar yourself  and make your own judgment.  For more information contact: www.dieselcigar.com.
Brand/Name of Cigar: Diesel Whiskey Row
Country of Origin: Nicaragua
Size: 5 x 5 x 52
Wrapper: Ecuadoran  Habano
Binder: Nicaraguan, (Condega, Jalapa, and Ometepe )
Shape: Robusto
Price: $7.49 MSRP
Where and When Smoked: Los Angeles, Ca. 6/21/18, first day of summer
Appearance/Construction: Diesel Whiskey Row is a solid cigar with lots of mass. It looks big even though it is a robusto. Semi oily feel with tight construction. Medium brown wrapper, good-looking in appearance. I liked the cigar bands look  but it was quite an effort to remove the bands without damaging the cigar.  Small  veins but not an issue.
Flavor/Taste and Aroma: Immediately was greeted with a strong shot of pepper , quite spicy. Needed to hold on to my chair. This smoke is geared I think to the experienced cigar smoker who likes their products with a kick.
First Third: Pepper taste receded somewhat and was greeted with a woody taste that must be bourbon influenced. The cigar toned down a bit and a very pleasant and interesting maple flavor hit my palate. I liked this a lot and was a real plus to the overall flavor.
Second Third: The consistency of the smoke is quite smooth as the maple cranked down the intensity even further. My palate craved the complex nature of this AJ Fernandez production. Â It is now medium in strength.
Final Third: This cigar is built for the long run. Each flavor was amply profiled with each of them taking turns throughout the cigar. Well crafted and tasty.
Smoking Characteristics: Very solid in all aspects including burn, draw, and the even nature of the ash which was dark grey.
Conclusion/Overall Impression: Diesel cigars are built for the every day smoker who likes a flavorful smoke without a price point that would kill you. The Diesel Whiskey Row is a very welcome addition to the overall line and also for the experienced cigar dude.
Final Thoughts and the Numbers: This is a very good cigar from the folks of General Cigars and the stable of AJ. Fernandez. Create a space in your humidor for this blend.
Appearance/Overall Construction: 4.3 out of 5
Flavor/Taste and Aroma: 4.3 out of 5
Smoking Characteristics : 4.0 out of 5
Conclusion/Overall Impression: 4.2 out of 5
Keep smoking