Martinez Roller’s Blend January 2021
Posted on February 19 2021
Vitola: 7xVaries | Smoking Time: 34 min | Cigars Smoked: 5 | Body: Medium+ | MSRP: $7.40
Wrapper/Binder/Filler: Varies by release
Here is your chance to experience what the rollers smoke while they make your favorite Martinez Cigar. They grab whatever tobacco they’re working with that day and roll what they call The Pepillo. Available only on the 2nd Thursday of every month in limited quantity — once they sell out, that’s it until the following month. These were made exclusively for LCC.
Visual Inspection: Rough little beast — very toothy, lots of visible veins, matte finish with minimal oil. Good give without soft spots.
First Third: Immediately chili pepper, walnut, and a splash of bourbon — almost a sriracha spice, but welcomed. Sub-flavors are plentiful and fleeting: light cracker, varied nuts, oak, bourbon, black pepper. Ample white smoke throughout.
Second Third: Chili pepper mellows and gives way to coffee with a touch of half & half. Retrohale reveals peppercorn, butter, and faint black cherry. Incredibly tight ash showing the same tooth as the wrapper.
Final Third: Chili peppers return, met with charred oak, roasted nut, bitter cocoa, and fig sweetness. Retrohale brings coffee right back. Finishes very creamy and light but retains a spice that lingers on the tongue.
Final Thoughts: For the price this cigar is unbelievable. A whirlwind of complexity from spicy punch to varied undertones. A great way to experience what the Martinez factory is truly about. I will smoke these every month they come out.
-Sam
Frequently asked questions
What exactly is the Martinez Roller's Blend?
It’s the cigar that Martinez’s own rollers smoke while working — made from the day’s leftover tobaccos. Each release varies in wrapper and filler, making every batch slightly different. The January 2021 release delivered medium-plus body with spicy punch and varied undertones.
Is the Martinez Roller's Blend consistent between cigars?
By design it varies — that’s the point. The blend changes each batch, making it an exciting, unpredictable experience. What stays consistent is the quality and value at $7.40.
Is $7.40 a fair price for a Churchill-format cigar?
Absolutely. A 7-inch cigar at $7.40 is remarkable value from a respected boutique like Martinez. The reviewer calls it unbelievable for the price.