Montesino Diplomatico (Maduro)

Montesino Diplomatico (Maduro) It was hard to find any taste flaws with this cigar, although the construction of over half of our samples led to some cigars being unsmokeable.
Home 2002 RTDA Report - Rob and Paul's Excellent Adventure The common mans view of the happenings at and around the 2002 RTDA in Las Vegas. Best of 2002 Awards at Top25Cigar.com The results from our "Best of 2002" poll at Top25Cigar. See which cigars were voted the best of 2002. A Day at the Graycliff Hotel and Cigar Company Rob Shibata visits the Graycliff Hotel and Cigar Company, and finds old world hospitality can be found today as well. Jorge and Orlando Padron Interview with Top25Cigar Remember back when your parents told you "if you treat everyone with respect, and work hard every day your going to be successful"? When talking to Jorge and Jose Padron, one gets the feeling not only have they heard that saying, but they live it every day. Cano Ozgener, CEO of C.A.O. International Interview with Top25Cigar Cano A. Ozgener was a very enjoyable and willing interviewee. As you can see by his answer to the final question, Mr. Ozgener is a man dedicated to his passions, namely his family and the business they are in. Cano Ozgener, CEO of C.A.O. International Interview with Top25Cigar Cano A. Ozgener was a very enjoyable and willing interviewee. As you can see by his answer to the final question, Mr. Ozgener is a man dedicated to his passions, namely his family and the business they are in. La Aurora 1903 Preferidos No. 3 If you've been sniffing around the industry, you have probably heard quite a bit about this little cigar. La Aurora 1903 Preferidos No. 3 If you've been sniffing around the industry, you have probably heard quite a bit about this little cigar. La Aurora 1903 Preferidos No. 3 If you've been sniffing around the industry, you have probably heard quite a bit about this little cigar. La Aurora 1903 Preferidos No. 3 If you've been sniffing around the industry, you have probably heard quite a bit about this little cigar. Excalibur Prensado Oscuro The latest, or soon to be latest release in the Excalibur line is the Prensado Oscuro, a cigar that longs to get the box pressed attention of a certain line of cigars from Nicaragua. Excalibur Prensado Oscuro The latest, or soon to be latest release in the Excalibur line is the Prensado Oscuro, a cigar that longs to get the box pressed attention of a certain line of cigars from Nicaragua. Excalibur Prensado Oscuro The latest, or soon to be latest release in the Excalibur line is the Prensado Oscuro, a cigar that longs to get the box pressed attention of a certain line of cigars from Nicaragua. Excalibur Prensado Oscuro The latest, or soon to be latest release in the Excalibur line is the Prensado Oscuro, a cigar that longs to get the box pressed attention of a certain line of cigars from Nicaragua. Juan Clemente' Grand Corona None of our reviewers will be buying these anytime soon. Juan Clemente' Grand Corona None of our reviewers will be buying these anytime soon. Juan Clemente' Grand Corona None of our reviewers will be buying these anytime soon. Juan Clemente' Grand Corona None of our reviewers will be buying these anytime soon. Caballeros Corona If you like pleasant surprises, have we got a cigar for you. Caballeros Corona If you like pleasant surprises, have we got a cigar for you. Caballeros Corona If you like pleasant surprises, have we got a cigar for you. Romeo y Julieta Vintage VI In the RyJ Vintage VI, were talking about a cigar that used to be the undisputed heavyweight favorite of Dominican cigars...at least for a couple of our folks. Romeo y Julieta Vintage VI In the RyJ Vintage VI, were talking about a cigar that used to be the undisputed heavyweight favorite of Dominican cigars...at least for a couple of our folks. Romeo y Julieta Vintage VI In the RyJ Vintage VI, were talking about a cigar that used to be the undisputed heavyweight favorite of Dominican cigars...at least for a couple of our folks. Romeo y Julieta Vintage VI In the RyJ Vintage VI, were talking about a cigar that used to be the undisputed heavyweight favorite of Dominican cigars...at least for a couple of our folks. Hoyo de Monterrey Seleccion Royale Senador (Maduro) Everyone was impressed by how this cigar looked, it really got the tasting off to a great start. Hoyo de Monterrey Seleccion Royale Senador (Maduro) Everyone was impressed by how this cigar looked, it really got the tasting off to a great start. Hoyo de Monterrey Seleccion Royale Senador (Maduro) Everyone was impressed by how this cigar looked, it really got the tasting off to a great start. La Tradicion Cabinet Series Perdomo Reseve No. 3 Summary La Tradicion Cabinet Series Perdomo Reseve No. 3 Summary La Tradicion Cabinet Series Perdomo Reseve No. 3 Summary Lars Tetens Phat Shorty vs. Acid Atom There is no other line of cigars that has created the debate that surrounds the Lars Tetens line. Lars Tetens Phat Shorty vs. Acid Atom There is no other line of cigars that has created the debate that surrounds the Lars Tetens line. Lars Tetens Phat Shorty vs. Acid Atom There is no other line of cigars that has created the debate that surrounds the Lars Tetens line. Padron Anniversario Millennium Maduro When you see this cigar, and you've had other Padron Anniversario, you expect a surreal experience. Padron Anniversario Millennium Maduro When you see this cigar, and you've had other Padron Anniversario, you expect a surreal experience. Padron Anniversario Millennium Maduro When you see this cigar, and you've had other Padron Anniversario, you expect a surreal experience. Padron Anniversario Millennium Maduro When you see this cigar, and you've had other Padron Anniversario, you expect a surreal experience. Davidoff Millennium No. 2 You can't help but fall in love when you first look at the Davidoff Millennium No. 2. Davidoff Millennium No. 2 You can't help but fall in love when you first look at the Davidoff Millennium No. 2. Davidoff Millennium No. 2 You can't help but fall in love when you first look at the Davidoff Millennium No. 2. Davidoff Millennium No. 2 You can't help but fall in love when you first look at the Davidoff Millennium No. 2. Moore & Bode Brass (Miami Blend) Moore & Bode can affectionately be called one of the "boutique" cigar brands. Moore & Bode Brass (Miami Blend) Moore & Bode can affectionately be called one of the "boutique" cigar brands. Moore & Bode Brass (Miami Blend) Moore & Bode can affectionately be called one of the "boutique" cigar brands. Moore & Bode Brass (Miami Blend) Moore & Bode can affectionately be called one of the "boutique" cigar brands. Hoyo de Monterrey Double Corona (Habanos) We confess, this is one of, if not "the" cigar we would ask for if only given one. Hoyo de Monterrey Double Corona (Habanos) We confess, this is one of, if not "the" cigar we would ask for if only given one. Hoyo de Monterrey Double Corona (Habanos) We confess, this is one of, if not "the" cigar we would ask for if only given one. Hoyo de Monterrey Double Corona (Habanos) We confess, this is one of, if not "the" cigar we would ask for if only given one. Diamond Crown Robusto No. 4 Get ready to take a walk on the "mild" side. A very enjoyable mild side as well. Diamond Crown Robusto No. 4 Get ready to take a walk on the "mild" side. A very enjoyable mild side as well. Diamond Crown Robusto No. 4 Get ready to take a walk on the "mild" side. A very enjoyable mild side as well. Diamond Crown Robusto No. 4 Get ready to take a walk on the "mild" side. A very enjoyable mild side as well. C.A.O. Brazilia Samba Does the CAO Brazilia follow in the lofty footsteps of other cigars in the CAO family? C.A.O. Brazilia Samba Does the CAO Brazilia follow in the lofty footsteps of other cigars in the CAO family? C.A.O. Brazilia Samba Does the CAO Brazilia follow in the lofty footsteps of other cigars in the CAO family? C.A.O. Brazilia Samba Does the CAO Brazilia follow in the lofty footsteps of other cigars in the CAO family? Aristoff Master of the Universe Can a cigar take you on a trip down memory lane? The answer is yes. Aristoff Master of the Universe Can a cigar take you on a trip down memory lane? The answer is yes. Aristoff Master of the Universe Can a cigar take you on a trip down memory lane? The answer is yes. Aristoff Master of the Universe Can a cigar take you on a trip down memory lane? The answer is yes. Padron 2000 I probably need to dispel the rumors before I go any farther. We are not, and never have been related to, or adopted by the Padron family. Now that's not saying we would turn it down if offered. Padron 2000 I probably need to dispel the rumors before I go any farther. We are not, and never have been related to, or adopted by the Padron family. Now that's not saying we would turn it down if offered. Padron 2000 I probably need to dispel the rumors before I go any farther. We are not, and never have been related to, or adopted by the Padron family. Now that's not saying we would turn it down if offered. Padron 2000 I probably need to dispel the rumors before I go any farther. We are not, and never have been related to, or adopted by the Padron family. Now that's not saying we would turn it down if offered. Montecristo le Cigare des Arts Millennium Double Corona The Habana 2000 wrapper mystique still fails to materialize for us. Montecristo le Cigare des Arts Millennium Double Corona The Habana 2000 wrapper mystique still fails to materialize for us. Montecristo le Cigare des Arts Millennium Double Corona The Habana 2000 wrapper mystique still fails to materialize for us. Sosa Piramide No. 2 Nothing blew up for us here, good or bad. Just a relatively solid cigar at an acceptable price. Sosa Piramide No. 2 Nothing blew up for us here, good or bad. Just a relatively solid cigar at an acceptable price. Sosa Piramide No. 2 Nothing blew up for us here, good or bad. Just a relatively solid cigar at an acceptable price. Punch Grand Cru Punchito The latest from the Punch "Grand Cru" line is the "Punchito". Punch Grand Cru Punchito The latest from the Punch "Grand Cru" line is the "Punchito". Punch Grand Cru Punchito The latest from the Punch "Grand Cru" line is the "Punchito". La Tradicion Cubana Torpedo La Tradicion Cubana is not one of the best known brands of cigars, but after reading the rest of this review, it may become one. La Tradicion Cubana Torpedo La Tradicion Cubana is not one of the best known brands of cigars, but after reading the rest of this review, it may become one. La Tradicion Cubana Torpedo La Tradicion Cubana is not one of the best known brands of cigars, but after reading the rest of this review, it may become one. Neptune Oceanides Why another Neptune? Why not, we liked it the first time and went back for seconds. Neptune Oceanides Why another Neptune? Why not, we liked it the first time and went back for seconds. Neptune Oceanides Why another Neptune? Why not, we liked it the first time and went back for seconds. Leon Jimenes No. 1 This was a tough review to write. Here I thought we would share some secret with the world. There'd be people dancing in the streets all across the globe. Leon Jimenes No. 1 This was a tough review to write. Here I thought we would share some secret with the world. There'd be people dancing in the streets all across the globe. Leon Jimenes No. 1 This was a tough review to write. Here I thought we would share some secret with the world. There'd be people dancing in the streets all across the globe. Montecristo Habana Selection Robusto Hmmm, another limited edition cigar, dressed up with a gold accented second band, rich looking cocoa wrapper, and of course a price befitting these beauty pageant additions. So what do you get? Montecristo Habana Selection Robusto Hmmm, another limited edition cigar, dressed up with a gold accented second band, rich looking cocoa wrapper, and of course a price befitting these beauty pageant additions. So what do you get? Montecristo Habana Selection Robusto Hmmm, another limited edition cigar, dressed up with a gold accented second band, rich looking cocoa wrapper, and of course a price befitting these beauty pageant additions. So what do you get? El Rey Del Mundo Rectangulares (Maduro) How can you not like a cigar when it comes gift wrapped in cloud-like white tissue? El Rey Del Mundo Rectangulares (Maduro) How can you not like a cigar when it comes gift wrapped in cloud-like white tissue? El Rey Del Mundo Rectangulares (Maduro) How can you not like a cigar when it comes gift wrapped in cloud-like white tissue? Padron Londres When we went looking for a very inexpensive cigar for this month's staff review, the thought was that a lower priced Padron would do our readers a service. Padron Londres When we went looking for a very inexpensive cigar for this month's staff review, the thought was that a lower priced Padron would do our readers a service. Padron Londres When we went looking for a very inexpensive cigar for this month's staff review, the thought was that a lower priced Padron would do our readers a service. Axis Echo First, there was Lars Tetens cigars, then a not so disguised copy of them called Acid. Lets add to the confusion with the new "Axis Cigars". Axis Echo First, there was Lars Tetens cigars, then a not so disguised copy of them called Acid. Lets add to the confusion with the new "Axis Cigars". Axis Echo First, there was Lars Tetens cigars, then a not so disguised copy of them called Acid. Lets add to the confusion with the new "Axis Cigars". Por Larranaga Torpedo Let's call this the "new" Por Larranaga. Por Larranaga Torpedo Let's call this the "new" Por Larranaga. Por Larranaga Torpedo Let's call this the "new" Por Larranaga. Felipe Dominicana Boa Without a doubt we are looking at Marlin Perkins favorite cigar, Wild Kingdom has crept into the cigar world. Felipe Dominicana Boa Without a doubt we are looking at Marlin Perkins favorite cigar, Wild Kingdom has crept into the cigar world. CAO LX2 TO DEBUT AT IPCPR 76TH ANNUAL CONVENTION AND INTERNATIONAL TRADE SHOW New CAO Cigar Targets “Full-Bodied” Market Segment Cantankerous Punch Puppet Protests Retail Celebration Gear up to celebrate the birthday of the premium cigar category’s one-and-only pot-bellied, trash-talking character, Mr. Punch. Cantankerous Punch Puppet Protests Retail Celebration Gear up to celebrate the birthday of the premium cigar category’s one-and-only pot-bellied, trash-talking character, Mr. Punch. Tabacos de la Cordillera Announces Price Rollback Tabacos de la CordilleraTM (Highland Cigars), a Costa Rican tobacco and cigar producer, has made significant price reductions on its exclusive factory-direct Web sales site. Tabacos de la Cordillera Announces Price Rollback Tabacos de la CordilleraTM (Highland Cigars), a Costa Rican tobacco and cigar producer, has made significant price reductions on its exclusive factory-direct Web sales site. Tabacos de la Cordillera Debuts New “Vogel” Premium Cigars Tabacos de la Cordillera™ (Highland Cigars) now offes a new line of premium cigars with unique, revolutionary features. Tabacos de la Cordillera Debuts New “Vogel” Premium Cigars Tabacos de la Cordillera™ (Highland Cigars) now offes a new line of premium cigars with unique, revolutionary features. CUBAN IMPORTS ‘WIRED’ IN WITH NEW EXILE® CIGAR Modestly Priced New Cigar Extension Offers ‘Old World’ Flavor CUBAN IMPORTS ‘WIRED’ IN WITH NEW EXILE® CIGAR Modestly Priced New Cigar Extension Offers ‘Old World’ Flavor A Visit with a US Cigar Industry Institution: The JC Newman Cigar Co. Tampa, Florida. Home of the Buccaneers, Rays and home also to the JC Newman Cigar Co. A Visit with a US Cigar Industry Institution: The JC Newman Cigar Co. Tampa, Florida. Home of the Buccaneers, Rays and home also to the JC Newman Cigar Co. GENERAL CIGAR PREVAILS IN TRADEMARK INFRINGEMENT GENERAL CIGAR PREVAILS IN TRADEMARK INFRINGEMENT AND COUNTERFEITING SUIT RELATING TO “COHIBA Caribbean’s Finest” CIGARS AND RUM GENERAL CIGAR PREVAILS IN TRADEMARK INFRINGEMENT GENERAL CIGAR PREVAILS IN TRADEMARK INFRINGEMENT AND COUNTERFEITING SUIT RELATING TO “COHIBA Caribbean’s Finest” CIGARS AND RUM A visit to "The King". Rob Shibata of Top25Cigar visits Cigar King. A visit to "The King". Rob Shibata of Top25Cigar visits Cigar King. 2008 IPCPR Day One Summary A summary of our Day One at the 2008 IPCPR show in Las Vegas 2008 IPCPR Day One Summary A summary of our Day One at the 2008 IPCPR show in Las Vegas 2008 IPCPR Day One Summary A summary of our Day One at the 2008 IPCPR show in Las Vegas 2008 IPCPR Day One Summary A summary of our Day One at the 2008 IPCPR show in Las Vegas 2008 IPCPR Day One Summary A summary of our Day One at the 2008 IPCPR show in Las Vegas IPCPA Show Day Two Short Takes Day Two and the effects of Las Vegas set in. IPCPA Show Day Two Short Takes Day Two and the effects of Las Vegas set in. IPCPA Show Day Two Short Takes Day Two and the effects of Las Vegas set in. IPCPA Show Day Two Short Takes Day Two and the effects of Las Vegas set in. IPCPA Show Day Two Short Takes Day Two and the effects of Las Vegas set in. Ron Matusalem Gran Reserve Rum Ahhh, rum, and good rum at that. We could get used to this. Ron Matusalem Gran Reserve Rum Ahhh, rum, and good rum at that. We could get used to this. Ron Matusalem Gran Reserve Rum Ahhh, rum, and good rum at that. We could get used to this. Ron Matusalem Gran Reserve Rum Ahhh, rum, and good rum at that. We could get used to this. Ron Matusalem Gran Reserve Rum Ahhh, rum, and good rum at that. We could get used to this. Devils Weed Cigars Devils Weed cigars may have the coolest name and best logo in the industry, but how are their cigars? Devils Weed Cigars Devils Weed cigars may have the coolest name and best logo in the industry, but how are their cigars? Devils Weed Cigars Devils Weed cigars may have the coolest name and best logo in the industry, but how are their cigars? Devils Weed Cigars Devils Weed cigars may have the coolest name and best logo in the industry, but how are their cigars? Devils Weed Cigars Devils Weed cigars may have the coolest name and best logo in the industry, but how are their cigars?	It was hard to find any taste flaws with this cigar, although the construction of over half of our samples led to some cigars being unsmokeable. A very rustic looking maduro wrapper, you expect a rough and wild smoke, nothing refined here, this cigar wants you to take the cute little band off, and take a walk in the deep woods. The taste does not mimic the look of the cigar, it's mild, yet flavorful. Pre-taste was a touch on the sweet side, with one of our reviewers describing it as follows: " The pre-light taste was slightly sweet, like a package of sweetener had been opened and a dusting of the powder touched the end." Burn and ash were acceptable, with one reviewer adding that he lit the cigar crooked and it quickly corrected itself top an even burn. Cool, now we have our cigars correcting our mistakes! Aftertaste was a bit strong for some, but was also noted as going away after 30-60 minutes. Many of us never got to the aftertaste. It's hard not to devote the majority of this review to the shoddy construction we found in the Montesino Diplomatico Maduro. 3 of our reviewers mentioned cigars that plugged in the middle, and became impossible to draw on for the final half of the cigar. During the difficult draw, some bizarre flavors were being described. A soapy, overwhelming flavor was noted by two, causing in the quick and painless execution of said cigars. I was one of the reviewers with a plugged cigar. I've had a bunch of plugged smokes in my days, but never anything like this. I almost sucked my eyes into my head trying to get some air through this tunnel. The cigar I smoked was more congested than the L.A. freeways. We know that Montesino's can be good cigars, and hope this batch of 12 was not representative of what is going to be seen going forward. Vital Statistics: Shape = Corona Length = 5 1/2" RG = 42 Wrapper = USA/Connecticut Filler = Dominican Republic Binder =Dominican Republic Estimated Cost = $ 5.50
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