cadillacdoc Posted January 13, 2010 Posted January 13, 2010 Edmundo Dantes Mexican Regional el Conde 218 ( 2-109’s smoked side by side ) There has been much discussion on the variation between the first and second releases on this much ballyhooed present/future collectible stick. The general consensus has the second release being stouter. I have smoked several singles of both releases and liked both. With this in mind I decided to do a side by side comparison. The cigars were smoked at the same time in front of a nice fire watching the Pack/Cards game. Both boxes have a leathery, cocoa, barnyard, light cedar pre-light aroma. The first release will be labeled and referred to as the Serie 1, second as Serie 2. Both sticks have beautiful Colorado wrappers and excellent construction. The Serie 2 has a small tear at the foot. Pre-light aroma has a hint of black pepper. I can detect no differences in aroma. Both light easily with the Serie 2 having a slightly easier draw. Upon lighting I get more black pepper than I remember with a dark and brooding leathery component, also noted are notes of freshly baked bread (I must be havin’ a flashback). The pepper settles down nicely fairly quick. These sticks at this point are virtually identical. The Packers have averaged one turnover a game in the regular season and now have two in three offensive plays giving the Cards a quick and easy 14-0 lead. ;>( The second third develops a hint of bittersweet chocolate. The cracked black pepper returns and builds through the remainder of the smoke. A double shot of espresso goes nicely with these twin beauties. Again the sticks are nearly identical with the Serie 2 having a very slight edge with regards to strength. The Packers are sucking big-time. ;>( The final third gives more black pepper, an earthy leathery component, a trailing off of chocolate resonances and an amazing creamy Cubano twang. No touching up with the torch has been needed. I’ve switched to cold water for the remaining smoke. I believe there are minimal differences in the two releases. I can say the Serie 2 has a bit more pepper and strength but not to a great degree. This is within the realm of difference in sticks from a single box. I am surprised at the strength for a Double Corona, the most recent I’ve had before this was the Punch Platinos Indian Regional that wasn’t nearly as full. These medium /full bodied sticks are at a 94-95 now, with improvement likely. I believe these will be a highly sought after classic in the near future. ps: The Pack eventually made a great game of it, neither defense showed up today.
shrink Posted January 13, 2010 Posted January 13, 2010 Now that was a unique and interesting review, Doc. I've read lots of opinions about first release vs. later release, not only regarding the Edmundo Dante but the Ramon Allones Estupendo, and others. Now, if you will next post a review of the '06 Estupendos vs. the '07s... Thanks for the good work!
Bartolomeo Posted January 13, 2010 Posted January 13, 2010 Awesome review and pics, thanks for sharing! Bart
mkz Posted January 13, 2010 Posted January 13, 2010 I have no real interest in these specific cigars, but this review was really interesting!!
greenpimp Posted January 13, 2010 Posted January 13, 2010 Interesting and well done. This was my New Years Eve smoke (first release) and I broke open my last box. I am very impressed you smoked two. One totally satiated me, and I was buzzing for hours on the high nicotine level (hard to do to me.) You must have been up all night !
cigarros Posted January 13, 2010 Posted January 13, 2010 Great review Doc! Thanks for sharing! I tasted first ones 07 http://cigarros.ru/tastings/54.html Surprised the powdery ashes confidently contained up to 5 cm. You were also?
cadillacdoc Posted January 13, 2010 Author Posted January 13, 2010 Great review Doc! Thanks for sharing! I tasted first ones 07 http://cigarros.ru/tastings/54.htmlSurprised the powdery ashes confidently contained up to 5 cm. You were also? I did notice as you can see specks of ash to the right of the ashtray in the last few pics.
cvm4 Posted January 13, 2010 Posted January 13, 2010 Very good review! Thanks for the side by side comparision
ucla695 Posted January 13, 2010 Posted January 13, 2010 Excellent comparison and reviews!! It's good to see the blend is the same. Nice ashtray!!
thechenman Posted January 13, 2010 Posted January 13, 2010 Thanks for this awesome side by side review. The ED is my current Holy Grail.
BigGuns Posted January 14, 2010 Posted January 14, 2010 Awesome idea and great review. This cigar has always interested me, but haven't had a chance to get my hands on any. I'll have to try harder now... Thanks for sharing...
dcse Posted January 16, 2010 Posted January 16, 2010 Great review! Impressive feat to smoke both cigars in one run. I must have taken hours.
Habanos2000 Posted January 16, 2010 Posted January 16, 2010 Sounds like a dirty job, but glad you took one (or two) for the team!
Cubanface Posted January 18, 2010 Posted January 18, 2010 Cigars look amazing in those boxes. Saw that eventful game. 96 points scored, incredible.
Ozz1113 Posted January 19, 2010 Posted January 19, 2010 You are a true man. Two cigars that size at the same time?
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