Cyclones: Strawberry Kiwi
November 6th, 2008 by Alex
minimize
Rolling is an artform… an artform that not all people have mastered. For those of you who have difficulty hand rolling, but still like to smoke blunts, ZenSmoke offers a solution - Cyclones.
Although this isn’t a new entry to the market, our last review was seriously disappointing, so I wanted to take another look and see if things improved.
Turns out, this cone was surprisingly good. Made in the Phillipines, Cyclones have hard-shell packaging and a straw inside the cone itself to protect the shape. It’s patent pending (still…) and comes with a built in crutch.
The smell was more strawberry than strawberry-kiwi, which is odd, because the inside of the packaging actually had a kiwi scent to it. The cone just loses that scent once exposed to the outside world. The wrap itself was totally fine, not too dry, not too wet and extremely easy to get down to business.
One definite issue with the build quality is the crutch, if you use a grinder, the plant material is going to fall out the bottom of the cone. The crutch only has two folds and doesn’t give much support. We had to pinch the cone to make sure nothing dropped from the bottom.
This Cyclone smoked smooth. It was lighter than a normal blunt, but heavier than papers. Not much flavor was added, and you could barely taste the tobacco from the cone. Back to the smoothness, there is no harsh aftertaste and the cone lets you enjoy the strain within. There is also a sweetness on the lips that the Cyclone leaves after each rip, so that’s a change of pace.
This cone isn’t for everyone, but for two bucks (and the added convenience) it’s definitely worth a shot. Let us know what you think…
Juicy Blunts: Bluntzilla
May 7th, 2007 by Alex
Sometimes you walk into a headshop and one product sticks out from the rest. It doesn’t happen all the time but Bluntzilla, by Juicy Blunts, pulled it off.
| theFreshScent Product Recap | |
|---|---|
| Category | Blunts |
| Company | Juicy Blunts |
| Made In | Dominican Republic |
| Pros | Fancy wrapper? |
| Cons | All bark, no bite |
| Price | $1.00 |
| tFS Rating | 7.0/10 |
At first, the wrap smells very similar to Juicy’s Blunt & Mild flavor. After letting it sit for a while, you pick up on hints of sweet with deeper undertones, like a sweet coffee or a latte with too much sugar.
As far as definable traits are concerned, that about covers it. The smoking experience doesn’t give off anything unique. No taste added to your blunt and no aroma emitted. Too bad, because I was expecting really good things from something with such a bold name.
Even though there isn’t as much personality as expected, the smoking experience wasn’t unpleasant. This wrap still brings the high quality Juicy Blunts manufacturing process - even burn and no runs.
This wrap won’t cause panic in a large Japanese city, but it will set you well on your way to personal devastation.
Juicy Blunts: Black and Blueberry
April 20th, 2007 by Tim
Creating hybrid flavors is a very challenging feat for most blunt manufacturers. Many attempts miss their mark and turn out resembling a botched science experiment. Not Juicy Jay’s. Their Black & Blueberry blunt wrap manages to successfully meld two distinct flavors.
| theFreshScent Product Recap | |
|---|---|
| Category | Blunts |
| Company | ZenSmoke |
| Made In | Dominican Republic |
| Pros | Spot-on scent |
| Cons | No flavor to smoke |
| Price | $1.00 |
| tFS Rating | 7.5/10 |
This particular wrap came with a rip from the factory, which is the first defective JB the tFS staff has ever encountered. The wraps themselves are fairly fragile, especially the thinner, gummed end. Remember to handle with care and don’t pass off the rolling duties to the guy with butterfingers.
When smoked, this blunt comes in smooth. It also burns with a nice blueberry scent that lingers in the air. A perfect compliment to the natural taste of the smoke. Like most Juicy Blunts, there isn’t any flavor added to the smoke itself, but the remaining aspects more than make up for this oversight.
Picking up a hybrid blunt wrap is often a gamble. The wager pays off with this Juicy Blunts selection.
Dutch Masters: Corona Deluxe
March 28th, 2007 by Alex
The classic Dutch Master: Corona Deluxe is and will be forever a favorite of mine. This cigar has all the major elements required to make a great blunt.
| theFreshScent Product Recap | |
|---|---|
| Category | Blunts |
| Company | Dutch Master |
| Made In | USA |
| Pros | Nice outter leaf |
| Cons | Can canoe easily |
| Price | $1.00 to $1.25 |
| tFS Rating | 8.5/10 |
Second, the outer leaf can be easily taken off when lightly moistened and used for the final preparation of the blunt. This comes in handy for beginner blunt rollers who don’t have the control with just one leaf. Make sure to keep it moist!
The inner leaf is big enough to roll up any size blunt that may be needed. You can chop it down for a mini or leave it full size for a serious session. And to top it, off just wrap up the inner leaf with the outer leaf for a nice tight blunt.
Last but not least, these cigars burn at the perfect speed. Not too fast and not too slow. However, I have had some difficulty with these blunts canoing every now and then. Luckily, this can be fixed with some saliva near the burning edge.
I have always enjoyed a nice Dutch Master: Corona Deluxe and with all the flavors out now, you can easily find one that fits your taste! And for all you beginner rollers, a Dutchie is a great way to perfect your skills.
Phillies: Blunt
March 14th, 2007 by Alex
One of the most well-known methods to roll up some bud is with the classic Phillies Blunt.
| theFreshScent Product Recap | |
|---|---|
| Category | Blunts |
| Company | Phillies |
| Made In | Florida |
| Pros | Cheap, found everywhere |
| Cons | Requires patience |
| Price | $.70 to $1.00 |
| tFS Rating | 7.5/10 |
The taste isn’t anything spectacular, it’s actually what you’d expect. The smoke is light & pleasant, not heavy at all. Phillies burn at a faster pace but will be more than adequate for two (and up to four) people.
If you ever find yourself stuck in a situation where you need to roll but don’t have a nice wrap, just find a local mart and grab one of these guys. They’re found all over the place, making it the most commonly stocked blunt wrap around. It’ll do the job without busting your wallet and that’s always a plus.
Blunt Wrap Magnum: Coconut Vanilla
March 8th, 2007 by Tim
When presented with vanilla-flavored smoke accessories, I tend to hold higher standards. If I believe the product falls even slightly below the bar, then I consider the attempt unsuccessful. Luckily there’s nothing to worry about on this one, Blunt Wrap Magnum: Coconut Vanilla.
| theFreshScent Product Recap | |
|---|---|
| Category | Blunts |
| Company | Blunt Wrap |
| Made In | Domincan Republic |
| Pros | Pleasant aroma |
| Cons | Low on flavor |
| Price | $1.50 |
| tFS Rating | 8.0/10 |
Like always, Blunt Wrap manages to pull off a perfect amount of moisture, an essential part to any presentation. Kingpin, are you taking notes? The smoke is smooth without all of the harsh qualities usually existent in multiple flavored blunts. Unfortunately, there’s no added taste, which (in my opinion) is becoming more regularly neglected by blunt manufacturers.
Bottom line: This wrap should suit the average smoker (and vanilla enthusiast) unless the lack of smoke essence is a real deal-breaker.
Kingpin: Paradise Peach
March 6th, 2007 by Alex
The ZenSmoke blunt I’m reviewing today is Kingpin: Paradise Peach. Right off the bat, you’ll notice the presentation sets this blunt apart from the rest and I’m not saying that’s a good thing.
| theFreshScent Product Recap | |
|---|---|
| Category | Blunts |
| Company | ZenSmoke |
| Made In | Philippines |
| Pros | Good taste |
| Cons | Too dry |
| Price | $1.50 |
| tFS Rating | 6.5/10 |
The hard-shell plastic tube can be used later for safe blunt or joint transportation (and who knows, that might be a strong selling point to some.) The leaf itself is wrapped around a straw with plastic sheet between the folds.
This Kingpin did smoke nicely though. The taste of the smoke was extremely smooth and leaves a sweetness on the mouth. It even burns at a slower than average speed, perfect for a group session.
Overall, the initial unwrapping of the packaging left me slightly dumbfounded on how I was going to roll with this dry-as-hell leaf. Yet, despite having some bad luck with this selection, I wouldn’t mind trying another Kingpin.
Swisher Sweets: Cigarillos
March 2nd, 2007 by Alex
After receiving many messages from you guys to do more back-to-the-basics tobacco wrap reviews, we caved in. So today I present the good ol’ Swisher Sweets: Cigarillos. These tiny cigars come in handy quite often for me. I enjoy the taste, smell, and you don’t have to use all your bud filling them.
| theFreshScent Product Recap | |
|---|---|
| Category | Blunts |
| Company | Swisher Sweets |
| Made In | Florida |
| Pros | Great taste |
| Cons | Tricky to roll |
| Price | $1.00 |
| tFS Rating | 6.5/10 |
The mini cigars come in a wide range of flavors from plain to grape to strawberry. And these flavors make quite a difference when lit. One end of the cigarillo is heavily flavored so when smoking it gives your bud an even sweeter taste. However, before getting to the smoking part, first comes the tricky one. You don’t want to damage the little surface area you have, so take your time. An experienced blunt roller should have no problem rolling one of these within minutes, ready to smoke.
I wasn’t big into Swisher Sweets in the beginning but damn it, they wear on you. They’re great for a one to three person session and they usually hold a decent amount of bud if needed.
