Popular Post Laynard Posted October 18, 2014 Popular Post Posted October 18, 2014 It's Friday on this side of the pond, and after an excellent Monte Especial No. 1 yesterday, thanks to Brad (and Werner by proxy), I figured I celebrate with another Montecristo. The wrapper is silky with a slight sheen to it, and almost has a reddish color in the right light. The cold draw was a little on the tight side, but nothing too worrisome. I noticed a hard spot near the shoulder, which was probably the cause. I fired it up anyways and found the draw was not perfect, but copacetic at least. I immediately get a mouthful of heavenly, creamy milk flavors with some chocolate on the finish. There seemed to be just a hint of leather and maybe some spices as well. Perhaps nutmeg? As I progressed into the second third, the taste of coffee appeared, but was still playing second fiddle to the creaminess of the cigar. The coffee really stepped up in the final third, and was joined by the revisiting leather, and maybe - just maybe - some earthiness as well. I was also still tasting the baking spices, which continued to increase alongside the coffee tones. At the end, the cigar did get a bit bitter and harsh, but I was nearly burning my finger anyways, so I wasn't disappointed. The burn stayed spot on and the ash was dense, so besides the slightly tight draw, construction was great. The flavors were classic, delicious Monte, with medium-full body and medium strength. This is a great box and I look forward to seeing how they mature in the next year or two. 5
bradbrennan Posted October 18, 2014 Posted October 18, 2014 Very nice, Layne!!! Sounds very similar to ours last night 2
CigarEnthusiast Posted October 18, 2014 Posted October 18, 2014 Brother as always your review is top notch. Wish I had a Monte 2 to compare, but I got a lot of time for that!!! Got way too many sticks to try in the mean time! 1
Maplepie Posted October 18, 2014 Posted October 18, 2014 Wow. I really like your cigar band table. The non-cuban bands really goes together well with each other. I've seen some absolutely horrific Cuban band collages in my time. But the non-cuban Black/Red compliment is really, really nice. 1
SofaKing Posted October 18, 2014 Posted October 18, 2014 I find the majority of my Monte 2's have too firm of a draw as you described. I wish they had a draw similar and consistant to a BBF. None the less very nice review. 1
Laynard Posted October 18, 2014 Author Posted October 18, 2014 Wow. I really like your cigar band table. The non-cuban bands really goes together well with each other. I've seen some absolutely horrific Cuban band collages in my time. But the non-cuban Black/Red compliment is really, really nice. Well, I'd like to take credit for it, but it's actually a prefab collage on a humidor I bought. It does look cool though! 1
Laynard Posted October 18, 2014 Author Posted October 18, 2014 Very nice, Layne!!! Sounds very similar to ours last night It was quite similar, but less flavorful, and not really any tea/herbal notes.
Maplepie Posted October 18, 2014 Posted October 18, 2014 It was quite similar, but less flavorful, and not really any tea/herbal notes. ............... you failed me. i don't believe in no nothing no more. 1
melies Posted October 18, 2014 Posted October 18, 2014 Ok, this has to be a joke mate, I just took out the special, and now you are going to make me open up THAT humidor again for a Monte 2!!! Oh well, in the pain is the reward! Great review amigo! 2
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