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| phenomenal cigar |
Date Added: Sunday 06 May, 2012 |
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Review by Mark |
Appearance: 10 out of 10 |
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Box Code/Year: MGA - FEB11 |
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: Well ... I ordered a box of these some time ago from CubanLous ... after waiting and waiting and paying ransom (ahem, duty) to get them released from customs I was finally happy to see them arrive at my door... cut the box open to stash them in my humi and the aroma was enticing to say the least.
On a whim I lit one up that same evening just to see how they were ... and whilst I know this is a cigar worth the time and patience to give them some age it just blew me away with how good it was.
The construction was flawless, not a silky smooth wrapper, but deep coloured slightly oily and marbled ... the bunch was spot on from what I could see from the foot.
The flavour was, well, it was amazing ... deep choc and coffee bean notes in the first third and not a hint of youth in the profile.
The second third changed up a note with a hint of spice and earth with an extremely well balanced progression.
the last third ... well ... I'm pretty sure I smoked most of it with my eyes closed.
Every nuance of flavour ramped up a few notches, the combustion slowed and I let the cigar dictate the pace it wanted to be smoked at, and rewarded for it in spades.
For all the fuss Monty2s get this is by far the king of pyramids in my opinion ... and coming from a dedicated passion for Partagas P2s I'm happy to reserve a permanent space in my humidor for these for years to come.
This cigar embodies everything I ever expected a true Cuban to represent ... how good can these get with 2 of 3 years age? well there is one way to find out ;) Out of the box I'd rate this around a 90, but the potential for the full flaours and strength to develop is staggering. |
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| Great Smoke |
Date Added: Tuesday 29 March, 2011 |
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Review by Jaroslaw |
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've try this one the day it came it was fantastic smoke great taste unbelivable with a pint of beer . I highly recomend this cigar to anyone. |
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| decent overall |
Date Added: Wednesday 09 March, 2011 |
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Review by Steve |
Appearance: 8 out of 10 |
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Construction: 8 out of 10 |
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Average rating: 7.60 |
Flavor: 7 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: got a stick from a friend, nicely shaped torpedo, burned evenly throughout, flavor was decent, however not on the strong side, good overall smoke, however would recommend Upmann No 2 if you are looking for a torpedo with stronger flavors and a nice kick at the end. |
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| One of the best pyramides. |
Date Added: Thursday 23 July, 2009 |
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Review by Vickram |
Appearance: 10 out of 10 |
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Box Code/Year: oct 05 |
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 is by far one of the best pyramides I have ever smoked. I bought this cigar not expecting much but the second I lit it up I experienced smooth chocalatly taste with hints of cedar and spice. Goes extremely well with cognac. |
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| Amazing find! |
Date Added: Sunday 02 November, 2008 |
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Review by George |
Appearance: 10 out of 10 |
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Box Code/Year: USE MAR08 |
Construction: 9 out of 10 |
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Average rating: 9.80 |
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 is a box that when you open it, it sets you back in your chair. Gorgeous, oily maduro wrappers, majestic appearance. As Edicion Limitadas you would spend $500 for this box and be glad, thinking you had a steal. Now mind you I realize not all boxes are going to look like this but this is what greeted me when I lifted the lid. Old style, old fashioned, deep Habano leather, earth and vegetal tones, including dark cocoa and even licorice, made me think I was smoking a Havana from the 50's. Where's my Fedora? |
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| UNICOS THE MONTECRISTO #2 KILLER |
Date Added: Tuesday 09 September, 2008 |
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Review by Marc |
Appearance: 10 out of 10 |
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Box Code/Year: 2003 |
Construction: 10 out of 10 |
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Average rating: 9.20 |
Flavor: 8 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: This torpedo from Vegas Robaina is much more flavourful than the overated, overpriced Montecristo #2. Quality control is the major reason that this cigar is more consistant, more flavourful with a better draw then the infinately better known #2. The Vegas Robaina Unicos is produced in only one factory on the island, the Montecristo #2 in a half dozen. Vegas Robaina produces approximately 200,000 of these babies annually, Montecristo is now pumping out over 2 million #2's per annum. Vegas Robaina allows only it's most experienced rollers to produce the Unicos. Out of necessity due to sheer volume Montecristo is forced to use less experienced rollers. This is why the Unicos is much more predictable than the #2. Every box of Unicos are rolled with the same care, quality and experience. When you buy a box of these babies you know what you are getting. They also do not have nearly as bad a counterfiting problem as the #2. The only Cuban that is counterfit more than the #2 is the Cohiba Espandido. The Unicos is not quite as good as the San Cristobal Mauralla (which in my humble opinion is the best torpedo made) but then the Mauralla is considerably more expensive (if you are prepared to sacrifice quality for price) a compromise I personally refuse to make. |
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| a very, very fine smoke |
Date Added: Monday 23 June, 2008 |
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Review by Frank |
Appearance: 9 out of 10 |
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Construction: 9 out of 10 |
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Average rating: 9.20 |
Flavor: 9 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: These pyramids are the first Vegas I have ever smoked. An extremely positive experience. Excellent combustion and a smooth, nutty note with good earthiness and a very smooth finish. You can smoke it nearly to the butt with minimal harshness, what the Cubans call " veneno". You will not be disappointed. |
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| A nice surprise |
Date Added: Monday 23 June, 2008 |
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Review by John |
Appearance: 8 out of 10 |
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Box Code/Year: From #2 Sampler |
Construction: 8 out of 10 |
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Average rating: 8.00 |
Flavor: 8 out of 10 |
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Value: 7 out of 10 |
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Experience: 9 out of 10 |
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Review notes: These cigars will look and smell beautiful out of the box. A nice cedar and tobacco aroma will begin to linger off the foot when you first toast it. Then a nice tobacco taste will begin mixed in with hints of espresso. The flavor gets real complex and inch down and one will notice a woody-leathery taste that isn't overbearing. A strong finish but not one that it too powerful. |
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| Old School Cuban |
Date Added: Sunday 11 May, 2008 |
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Review by Andy |
Appearance: 10 out of 10 |
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Box Code/Year: jun 01 |
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: At this time, the cigar is at its peak in flavor in my mind, however this cigar will continue to age beautifully, the tannins have calmed down, this cigar is not for everyone. It is "old school Havana" flavor and strength. The cigar burns perfect and the dark wrapper is a wonder to look at.The flavors are very complex and vast.Creamy Coffee,cocoa, earth and wood are all there at various times. This should be in every serious Cuban cigar collection. Not as well known as the other famous names thus you may be fortunate to get vintage dates at regular prices. OOPs I let the cat out of the bag. |
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| great cigar |
Date Added: Saturday 03 May, 2008 |
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Review by charles |
Appearance: 10 out of 10 |
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Box Code/Year: may07 |
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: smoked it the day it came,not a good idea bt still a great cigar. burned perfect. spicy and great flavor will get better with time. draw was perfect. cuban lous is the best. fastest shipping had in 4 days thanks again. |
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| No.2 Killers |
Date Added: Thursday 09 August, 2007 |
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Review by Daniel |
Appearance: 9 out of 10 |
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Construction: 9 out of 10 |
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Average rating: 9.00 |
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: Awsome cigars.. Aged for a year and blew away montecristo\'s no2... if you\'re impatient and don\'t want to wait a couple of years for your no2 to age then this cigar is perfect... burn is even!! |
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