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| Perfect #2!!! |
Date Added: Wednesday 25 November, 2009 |
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Review by Adam |
Appearance: 10 out of 10 |
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Box Code/Year: Single |
Construction: 9 out of 10 |
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Average rating: 9.60 |
Flavor: 10 out of 10 |
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Value: 9 out of 10 |
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Experience: 10 out of 10 |
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Review notes: I always try & order a few singles when I place an order from Cuban Lou's, and I highly recommend it. Especially if there are brands and formats you have yet to try. Lou's singles are what attracted me to the site and the service from Kevin coupled w/quality cigars has me loyal!
So the Monte #2 single I got was fantastic, tasted as if there was some good age on it. The smooth chocolate coffee & a hint of vanilla surrounded by great clean tobacco flavors. Oh and of course the great clouds of thick smoke pouring out of this awesome format! |
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| Monte #2 |
Date Added: Sunday 27 September, 2009 |
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Review by Jason |
Appearance: 9 out of 10 |
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Construction: 6 out of 10 |
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Average rating: 7.80 |
Flavor: 9 out of 10 |
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Value: 9 out of 10 |
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Experience: 6 out of 10 |
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Review notes: After checking out all the reviews, I decided to break down and buy a box. I fired one up yesterday and it seemed as if the draw was very tight...........burned a bit uneven as well. Maybe it was just that one cigar (I hope) but I'm gonna let em sit for a bit and try another in a month or so. |
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| Montecristo #2 |
Date Added: Wednesday 09 September, 2009 |
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Review by Vincent |
Appearance: 10 out of 10 |
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Box Code/Year: 09 |
Construction: 10 out of 10 |
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Average rating: 9.40 |
Flavor: 9 out of 10 |
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Value: 8 out of 10 |
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Experience: 10 out of 10 |
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Review notes: When i first opened the box they were very impressive color wrap smell etc the first 3 really smoked well then the fourth didnt burn evenly and there seemed to be a knot near the base im hoping it was just a fluke well now i think ill lite # 5 wish me well overall a real treat |
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| A classic |
Date Added: Wednesday 05 August, 2009 |
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Review by aj |
Appearance: 9 out of 10 |
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Construction: 9 out of 10 |
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Average rating: 9.20 |
Flavor: 10 out of 10 |
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Value: 8 out of 10 |
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Experience: 10 out of 10 |
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Review notes: This is an all around classic cuban cigar. The strength of this stick is not overpowering, something sometimes hard to find for a beast like the #2. The nutty, earthy, spicy and sweet flavors develop slowly and create a fantastic, long finish. Definatly a must have for those new and old to cigars... Eat a good meal first though or it'll get ya! |
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| I have smoked several of these cigars. |
Date Added: Thursday 09 July, 2009 |
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Review by Michael |
Appearance: 10 out of 10 |
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Construction: 10 out of 10 |
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Average rating: 10.00 |
Flavor: 10 out of 10 |
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Value: 10 out of 10 |
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Experience: 10 out of 10 |
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Review notes: Beautiful oily dark brown wrapper with plenty of give when squeezed; but not too loosly packed. Pre-light draw was perfect and offered up flavors of sweet natural tobacco.
Post-light brought out flavors of rich molasses and sweet spice that turned to more of a woody taste, with undertones of cream and vanilla.
As the smke progressed, I picked up some citrus, coffee, undertones of chocolate, and an aftertaste of roasted nuts.
The burn was perfect and produced tons of bluish-white smoke. I have smoked several of these cigars. This one left no question as to the basis for the hype. |
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| Perfect Every Time |
Date Added: Tuesday 30 June, 2009 |
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Review by Len |
Appearance: 9 out of 10 |
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Construction: 10 out of 10 |
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Average rating: 9.60 |
Flavor: 10 out of 10 |
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Value: 9 out of 10 |
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Experience: 10 out of 10 |
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Review notes: Before I started smoking Cuban's, I knew the status of the Montecristo #2. I tried a Dominican one that I purchased for $12. retail. As a beginner, I thought it was good. But now that I have been smoking for several years and have had the opportunity to smoke every good cigar on the planet, there is no comparison between the two as far as flavor, construction, and burn. The Cuban Monty #2 is simply one of the best most consistant cigars I have smoked, and I smoke top tier cigars. It has become my personal favorite and I often recommend them to my friends that haven't had one. The first box of 10 I ordered from Cuban Lou's were perfectly aged with a little flowering. I am seriously addidcted to Cuban Lou's for your quality and prompt delivery. Thanks Kevin and staff, Len B. |
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| Montecristo # 2 The best smoke ever |
Date Added: Tuesday 30 June, 2009 |
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Review by Frank |
Appearance: 10 out of 10 |
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Box Code/Year: 2009 |
Construction: 10 out of 10 |
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Average rating: 10.00 |
Flavor: 10 out of 10 |
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Value: 10 out of 10 |
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Experience: 10 out of 10 |
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Review notes: The color and the wrapping is perfect.the draw is wonderful from start to finish.I enjoy the smoke with a good glass of port. the delivery was very timely and all the cigars were fresh. I also smoke only these cigars in the morning and evening. |
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| A real classic. |
Date Added: Wednesday 24 June, 2009 |
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Review by Michael |
Appearance: 10 out of 10 |
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Construction: 10 out of 10 |
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Average rating: 10.00 |
Flavor: 10 out of 10 |
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Value: 10 out of 10 |
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Experience: 10 out of 10 |
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Review notes: This was an oily cigar with a golden brown wrapper. Silky smooth and only a few veins running down the wrapper. Pre-light draw was nice, with taste of pure tobacco.
After lighting I was greeted with a medium-mild white pepper spice along with notes of citrus and vanilla.
The smoke flowed perfectly and the ash was strong. Delicious roasted nuts, a perfect amount of spice, and rich tobacco remained through out the experience. This was a good smoke! A real classic. |
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| Absolutelu the best! |
Date Added: Monday 08 June, 2009 |
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Review by Anthony |
Appearance: 10 out of 10 |
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Box Code/Year: ENI FEB 2004 |
Construction: 9 out of 10 |
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Average rating: 9.60 |
Flavor: 10 out of 10 |
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Value: 9 out of 10 |
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Experience: 10 out of 10 |
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Review notes: 5+ year old No. 2. That's all I have to say. I have ordered more, but I know they will not taste as good until they age. Lucky for me, I still have 2 more of the vintage sticks, and their box/ cedar. Believe me, I'm gonna try and homogenize them. I had bought one of these on my 21st birthday, and I loved cigars from then on. I have tried lots of cigars at my local cigar shop, but I personally think they taste like crap. I don't like other cigars. I only like Monty No.2s! I even tried the Dominican version. I did not enjoy it. I went back to this store and bought the guy out of all the Cuban No.2s (he had only 4). The sticks I have appear to be darker than the golden brown sticks I see on many sites. More of a chocolate color. not spicy, not sour, not acidic. I dont know how they do it. keep up the good work!! |
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| Now this is What life is about |
Date Added: Tuesday 28 April, 2009 |
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Review by Bruce P |
Appearance: 8 out of 10 |
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Construction: 8 out of 10 |
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Average rating: 8.60 |
Flavor: 9 out of 10 |
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Value: 9 out of 10 |
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Experience: 9 out of 10 |
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Review notes: I smoked one that was given to me by a bud and this was a very good cigar. It had all the Monecristo flavor that sticks with you after the cigar is gone. I was told this was a 2008 so it needs more time in the old hunidor that is for sure. I was also given a Upmann #2 and I think I enjoyed that a tad more. This smoke had more leather taste where the Upmann had a musty great taste to it. |
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| Good smoke, but too tight |
Date Added: Friday 24 April, 2009 |
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Review by Paul |
Appearance: 10 out of 10 |
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Box Code/Year: 2007 |
Construction: 7 out of 10 |
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Average rating: 9.00 |
Flavor: 10 out of 10 |
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Value: 9 out of 10 |
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Experience: 9 out of 10 |
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Review notes: To my opinion this Monte was too tight. Everything else just perfect as always. |
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| Monte#2 |
Date Added: Sunday 08 March, 2009 |
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Review by Pat |
Appearance: 10 out of 10 |
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Construction: 10 out of 10 |
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Average rating: 10.00 |
Flavor: 10 out of 10 |
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Value: 10 out of 10 |
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Experience: 10 out of 10 |
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Review notes: Absolutely amazing! I had forgotten how well this stick smokes. If I had a "roach" clip, I would not have burned my fingers. |
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| Amazing |
Date Added: Tuesday 03 March, 2009 |
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Review by Eric |
Appearance: 10 out of 10 |
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Construction: 10 out of 10 |
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Average rating: 9.20 |
Flavor: 10 out of 10 |
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Value: 8 out of 10 |
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Experience: 8 out of 10 |
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Review notes: I am sucking on one right now...just had a BLAST of chocolat....truely an amazing smoke. Not my favorite..believe it or not the Fonseca Corseco is my favorite!! But this may be my 2nd! |
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| My old friend |
Date Added: Monday 02 March, 2009 |
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Review by Brian |
Appearance: 9 out of 10 |
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Construction: 9 out of 10 |
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Average rating: 9.20 |
Flavor: 10 out of 10 |
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Value: 9 out of 10 |
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Experience: 9 out of 10 |
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Review notes: How could i be so stupid? Not had a monte No2 for about two years, not sure why but i totally forgot why these have such a good reputation. Things are usually considered to be a legend for a very good reason. I just forgot...ah...a monte No2.I remember now. |
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| Chasing that first Monty experience |
Date Added: Thursday 15 January, 2009 |
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Review by Shelton |
Appearance: 10 out of 10 |
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Box Code/Year: 06 |
Construction: 10 out of 10 |
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Average rating: 8.80 |
Flavor: 9 out of 10 |
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Value: 8 out of 10 |
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Experience: 7 out of 10 |
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Review notes: Unfortunately for me the first Cuban I smoked (10 years ago) was a Monty #2 and it was absolutely incredible. Great construction, gorgeous color, superb aroma, and a flavor that was out of this world. However as the years have passed the quality of this cigar has gone down. Not only is it mass produced but it has the highest number of conterfeits (next to Cohiba) of the Cubans. Even when I'm 100% sure that I'm smoking a geniuine Cuban Monty...the experience just isn't the same as it used to be. I guess I'm like a heroin adict chasing their first high. I used to walk around saying that the Cuban Monty#2 was my favorite cigar of all time. I can't say that anymore due to the inconsistency in my smoking exerience with the stick. However if you are lucky to get a good one....they are still a fantastic cigar! |
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| Montecristo No. 2 |
Date Added: Thursday 01 January, 2009 |
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Review by Greg |
Appearance: 10 out of 10 |
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Construction: 10 out of 10 |
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Average rating: 10.00 |
Flavor: 10 out of 10 |
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Value: 10 out of 10 |
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Experience: 10 out of 10 |
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Review notes: Went in to work for a few hours this morning to run some reports and check out the year-end numbers. Oh yeah, looking good! Came home and decided to fire up a Montecristo No. 2 to celebrate a good year! This was one very oily cigar with a golden brown wrapper that was silky smooth except for a few veins that ran the length. I clipped the head and found a very nice draw with taste of pure tobacco.
I torched the foot getting a good fire going, and the smell of the smoke was incredible before even taking a draw. After a couple good puffs, I took a long draw and was greeted with a medium smoke and mild, white pepper spice. I’m not sure if it’s because Christmas just passed, but the first thought that popped into my head was sugar cookies. Yes, sugar cookies along with notes of citrus zest and vanilla. Oh my was this good!
The burn was sharp through the first inch or so, and smoke flowed perfectly with the resistance spot on. The ash was strong, a mottled light and dark gray that I ashed at the inch mark. Halfway in and delicious roasted nuts and just straightforward, rich tobacco came through in the perfect, medium smoke. The burn did get a little crazy on in, however corrected itself just fine.
There was a perfect spice in the smoke and an incredibly lasting finish of delicious tobacco with that Monte twang. Fantastic! Towards the end the strength increased a notch and the flavors of strong tobacco continued with worn leather and hints of chocolate. What an amazing smoke, one of the best Montes I’ve had to date! |
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| First time with montecristo #2 |
Date Added: Monday 29 December, 2008 |
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Review by Mitchell |
Appearance: 10 out of 10 |
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Construction: 10 out of 10 |
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Average rating: 10.00 |
Flavor: 10 out of 10 |
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Value: 10 out of 10 |
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Experience: 10 out of 10 |
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Review notes: I usually smoke cohiba robustos, but my son recommended montecristo #2. Boy, what a great cigar throughout. Everything they say about this cigar is true. Great tasting, very good draw, and great appearance. I would recommend this cigar to anyone who has not tried it yet. |
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| No 2 - choice of connosieurs |
Date Added: Monday 15 December, 2008 |
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Review by Slobodan |
Appearance: 10 out of 10 |
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Box Code/Year: - |
Construction: 10 out of 10 |
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Average rating: 9.80 |
Flavor: 10 out of 10 |
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Value: 9 out of 10 |
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Experience: 10 out of 10 |
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Review notes: Well,
usually I don not smoke more than one stick, but with this beauties I breake this rule. I had two in row for one night and I have to say it was awesome experience. Very nice an elegant cigar, in my case perfect in one word. I had perfect cut and I lit cigar with mu Nibo torch flame lighter. What sweet vanila aroma I had, moreover the same sweet in moments even floral taste did not change until the end of cigar, I had almost burn up my fingers.
Fully recommendations for this Cuban beauty in any means. |
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| very good, smooth |
Date Added: Saturday 06 December, 2008 |
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Review by Sean |
Appearance: 10 out of 10 |
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Construction: 10 out of 10 |
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Average rating: 9.60 |
Flavor: 9 out of 10 |
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Value: 10 out of 10 |
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Experience: 9 out of 10 |
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Review notes: very smooth smoke. consistant throughout. has a strong punch the last half. even burn, overall a wonderful smoke. |
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| As good as it gets |
Date Added: Tuesday 21 October, 2008 |
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Review by Scott |
Appearance: 9 out of 10 |
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Box Code/Year: FEB2006 |
Construction: 10 out of 10 |
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Average rating: 9.60 |
Flavor: 10 out of 10 |
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Value: 9 out of 10 |
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Experience: 10 out of 10 |
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Review notes: I have had about a 3/4 box aging in the humidoe for the last 2-1/2 years. I finally lit one up after a fantastic dinner at my wife's and I favorite steakhouse. We retired to the patio where the temperature was in the upper 60°'s the air was still and still some heat radiating from the day from the concrete.
As always, this Monte #2 was well constructued, however it did have a little larger than normal veins on the underside of the cigar. I clipped the tip with my Xikar cigar scissors and made a perfect cut, the cigar lit beautifully, although it took some time since this is a big stick.
Almost immediately you could see large bellows of smoke boom from this stogie. It was mellowed out very nicely after the years in the humidor. This was even more pleasant as a deep cedar taste was imparted into the well know Monte 2 taste of floral, mineral, and nuts. The burn line was near perfect, as the burn was razor sharp. This was alomst a 2 hour stick and was wonderfully paired with several glasses of Grahm's Six grapeds port.
I have ordered additional boxes and hope they age as well as these ones today. |
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