Rocky Patel Mulligans Lumberjack Staff Review
If you need a solid snow-shoveling smoke this winter, look no further than Rocky Patel Mulligans Lumberjack! I’m smoking a 5-by-50 Robusto called the Putter for today’s review. As the official, in-house expert on Rocky Patel’s golf-themed Mulligans franchise, I dutifully patrol our warehouse for new arrivals like the Lumberjack, and I’m delighted to provide a full report on another budget-friendly gem from Rocky Patel.
The Mulligans brand has grown to include more than twenty premium blends packaged in economical 20-count bundles that you can buy for a reliable everyday discount. Rocky has been obsessed with blending new cigars for his vast portfolio over the past three decades. Since his constant experimentation tends to max out his warehouse space, he birthed the Mulligans brand with your pals at Holt’s as a platform to test out his newest blends and side projects.
The Lumberjack is drafted from an oily brown Sumatra wrapper and a premium Cuban sandwich blend of Dominican and Nicaraguan tobaccos. If you peruse through my review archives, you’ll discover my affinity for Cuban sandwich cigars, which are essentially blended from a mix of long and short-filler tobaccos. This technique ensures no premium tobacco goes to waste at Rocky’s factory, and the consumer saves a ton of money on the finished product. Mixed-filler cigars like the Lumberjack are ideal when you want to puff on something while you’re doing yard work or smoking in the cold because you won’t have a heart attack if you accidentally drop an inexpensive cigar.
Once I unsheathe the cellophane on a Putter from a fresh bundle and proceed with a close inspection, Rocky Patel Mulligans Lumberjack provides a rich and earthy aroma of mesquite, leather, and spice. The cigar appears perfectly constructed from head to foot and shows off a toothy, attractive wrapper leaf. After excising the cap with my trusty Xikar MTX cigar scissors, a tangy sequence of hickory, leather, and black pepper comes through in the cold draw.
Toasting up the foot of a new Mulligans cigar is an exciting ritual. I love to compare the tasting notes to all the past Mulligans I’ve enjoyed. The Lumberjack opens with a luscious profile of wood and molasses while hints of Jamaican jerk spice and cumin stimulate my beak. The retrohale is crisp and inviting as the Putter progresses through the first five minutes. And the cigar achieves an even burn with minimal effort. I’m often in awe of the complexity and performance Rocky offers in cigars that cost a paltry $2.99 apiece.
I taste a glimpse of chestnut and raisin over the cigar’s main core of wood and spice as the Lumberjack evolves in the second half. Overall, this is a medium-bodied smoke that’s balanced by a slightly creamy aftertaste. A succulent finish of cedar, cocoa, and coffee bean mingles with a touch of Worcestershire sauce in the final draws. If you’ve got a driveway to plow this season, you’ll get a sold fifty-five minutes from a Lumberjack Putter.
My finely tuned, frugal palate remains impressed by another Mulligans bundle that glides past my litmus test for flavor, quality, and price. That’s why I’m happy to bestow a 92-point score upon the Lumberjack. Grab a batch with your next order. If this blend sounds tempting, and you’re up for exploring the full roster of Mulligans cigars, consider ordering one of our newest samplers, like the popular ‘Hosel Rocket’ Monster Deal or the high-end ‘Albatross’ Collection. You won’t regret it.
Until next time, long ashes to you!
