Popular Post tmac77 Posted March 9, 2015 Popular Post Share Posted March 9, 2015 Montecristo Churchills Añejados Brand: Montecristo Commercial name: Churchills Factory name: Julieta Nº2 Dimensions: 47 ring gauge (18.65 mm) x 178 mm long Paired with a nice Cafe Latte con Legendario Anjeo Punch Cut Aroma at Cold faint woodsy barnyard aroma Cold draw: Smooth draw light woody cacoa. First light: Even light a mild hint of cacoa and coffee, nutmeg and light oak wood. Reminiscent of an aged Monte especial. First third: Getting that delicate sweet twang that we search for in a good montecristo. Nutmeg/cacao/coffee and a slight vanilla bean flavour. This cigar is starting out brilliantly and seems to me to be aged longer than advertised. A bit south of medium strength and very smooth. Nice even burn and a good amount of smoke. 2nd third: Picks up to medium in strength but still very smooth delicate well balanced flavours of cacao/coffee. The nutmeg faded a bit but still there. The vanilla bean flavour now a little more prevalent than in the first third. Also a nice light woodsy flavour in the background akin to the sweet oaken flavours in a chardonnay. Both the draw and burn are still perfect. Nice white ash typical of an aged cigar that is holding on surprisingly well. Final third: Monte twang in full effect! Cacao/coffee and caramelized vanilla bean flavours abound all delicately balanced as one. A shade north of medium in strength but still as smooth as can be and nice and light on the tongue. Lovely bittersweet chocolate and cinnamon on the retrohale. Through to the finish of the final third this cigar has remained extremely well balanced with typical montecristo flavours and no harshness at the end. Exactly what you would expect with an aged cigar. The burn remained sharp to the end and a nice volume of smoke throughout. Conclusion: I was hoping for but not expecting too much from this cigar as I was sorely disappointed with it's stablemate the RyJ Pyramide Añejados. Well was I in for a treat. This cigar has developed extremely well with aging and seems to be hitting its prime upon release. I would put it up there with some of the best that Montecristo has to offer. I feel confident that all will enjoy this cigar both now and a few years down the road as it has that great balance of complex flavours and strength. Final Score: 94 Just realized that I forgot to take pictures before smoking this. Oh well. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CanuckSARTech Posted March 9, 2015 Share Posted March 9, 2015 LOL. Pictures? Crap happens. Nice review, Tom. My samples I tried were similar with the woodsy, oaky tones, and I also got faint vanilla and sweet spice hints (your call on nutmeg sounds like it fits well). But mostly, mine were woody with a bit of a hay and fresh leather tone. I personally got NO hints of Montecristo-esque coffee and cocoa aspects. To me, this was an okay smoke, but with no marque flavours. I only smoked two down on the island, so maybe I'll have to give another stick or two a try, with a different box code perhaps. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tmac77 Posted March 10, 2015 Author Share Posted March 10, 2015 LOL. Pictures? Crap happens. Nice review, Tom. My samples I tried were similar with the woodsy, oaky tones, and I also got faint vanilla and sweet spice hints (your call on nutmeg sounds like it fits well). But mostly, mine were woody with a bit of a hay and fresh leather tone. I personally got NO hints of Montecristo-esque coffee and cocoa aspects. To me, this was an okay smoke, but with no marque flavours. I only smoked two down on the island, so maybe I'll have to give another stick or two a try, with a different box code perhaps. Very interesting that yours were so very different from mine. From reading various reviews of the RyJ from this release, it does not surprise me. It also somewhat validates my suspicion that consistency of quality in both of these releases is all over the map. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strada Posted March 10, 2015 Share Posted March 10, 2015 Good review Tom, I will smoke one soon for review and I am looking forward to it now! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Puros Y Vino Posted March 10, 2015 Share Posted March 10, 2015 Great review Tom. Sounds interesting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Presidente Posted March 10, 2015 Share Posted March 10, 2015 Excellent review Tom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Optic101 Posted March 10, 2015 Share Posted March 10, 2015 Great Review Tom, thanks for sharing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CanuckSARTech Posted March 10, 2015 Share Posted March 10, 2015 Very interesting that yours were so very different from mine. From reading various reviews of the RyJ from this release, it does not surprise me. It also somewhat validates my suspicion that consistency of quality in both of these releases is all over the map. Well said. We had a VERY interesting series of discussions about these down in Cuba - perhaps Gino or Nino will elaborate more, but I'll leave it to them. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bradbrennan Posted March 10, 2015 Share Posted March 10, 2015 Nice review...sounds like an excellent smoke! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quint Posted March 11, 2015 Share Posted March 11, 2015 Great review, thanks for sharing........ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hunter1974 Posted March 29, 2015 Share Posted March 29, 2015 how many companys have an ANEJADOS line Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnS Posted March 29, 2015 Share Posted March 29, 2015 how many companys have an ANEJADOS line I think just two, Montecristo Churchills and Romeo y Julieta Piramides. Thanks for the review, Tom. I concur in regards to reviews I've read that the Monte Churchills are more favoured than the RyJ Piramides. I guess I've got to smoke them for myself at some stage. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CanuckSARTech Posted April 11, 2015 Share Posted April 11, 2015 how many companys have an ANEJADOS line I think just two, Montecristo Churchills and Romeo y Julieta Piramides. Correct. (Well, only one "company" [Habanos S.A.], but two brands / marques). 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hunter1974 Posted April 11, 2015 Share Posted April 11, 2015 Correct. (Well, only one "company" [Habanos S.A.], but two brands / marques). Thanks Brother Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnS Posted April 23, 2015 Share Posted April 23, 2015 Tom, I had this cigar tonight and I must add that in my humble opinion, you've summarised it in a such a way that a separate review from myself would simply repeat what you've said here so succinctly. I've added some images and points below: I smoked the cigar after Sydney received a once-in-a-decade deluge of storms and rain, so the humidity outside was very high (over 80%), although it was a nice 19°C (66°F). This is one of the smoothest and most subtle-flavoured cigar I have ever sampled in my short journey of enjoying Cuban cigars. I re-lit once and had minimal smoke volume in the first third. As a result, I had burn issues and coning to begin with. Still, the Montecristo cocoa and nuttiness was evident. The second third picked up on the Montecristo Cuban twang you described (perhaps the hay and fresh leather tone Keith described). The final third had no harshness whatsoever. It smoked really well, with a good volume of smoke, and the smooth, slight twang there until the end. I smoked it to the nub. My total smoking time was 130 minutes. I would definitely recommend our members to sample this cigar. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elam370 Posted April 24, 2015 Share Posted April 24, 2015 I only wish there was a regular montecristo Churchill. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lant63 Posted April 24, 2015 Share Posted April 24, 2015 Montecristo Churchills Añejados Brand: Montecristo Commercial name: Churchills Factory name: Julieta Nº2 Dimensions: 47 ring gauge (18.65 mm) x 178 mm long Paired with a nice Cafe Latte con Legendario Anjeo Punch Cut Aroma at Cold faint woodsy barnyard aroma Cold draw: Smooth draw light woody cacoa. First light: Even light a mild hint of cacoa and coffee, nutmeg and light oak wood. Reminiscent of an aged Monte especial. First third: Getting that delicate sweet twang that we search for in a good montecristo. Nutmeg/cacao/coffee and a slight vanilla bean flavour. This cigar is starting out brilliantly and seems to me to be aged longer than advertised. A bit south of medium strength and very smooth. Nice even burn and a good amount of smoke. 2nd third: Picks up to medium in strength but still very smooth delicate well balanced flavours of cacao/coffee. The nutmeg faded a bit but still there. The vanilla bean flavour now a little more prevalent than in the first third. Also a nice light woodsy flavour in the background akin to the sweet oaken flavours in a chardonnay. Both the draw and burn are still perfect. Nice white ash typical of an aged cigar that is holding on surprisingly well. Final third: Monte twang in full effect! Cacao/coffee and caramelized vanilla bean flavours abound all delicately balanced as one. A shade north of medium in strength but still as smooth as can be and nice and light on the tongue. Lovely bittersweet chocolate and cinnamon on the retrohale. Through to the finish of the final third this cigar has remained extremely well balanced with typical montecristo flavours and no harshness at the end. Exactly what you would expect with an aged cigar. The burn remained sharp to the end and a nice volume of smoke throughout. Conclusion: I was hoping for but not expecting too much from this cigar as I was sorely disappointed with it's stablemate the RyJ Pyramide Añejados. Well was I in for a treat. This cigar has developed extremely well with aging and seems to be hitting its prime upon release. I would put it up there with some of the best that Montecristo has to offer. I feel confident that all will enjoy this cigar both now and a few years down the road as it has that great balance of complex flavours and strength. Final Score: 94 Just realized that I forgot to take pictures before smoking this. Oh well. It's there a possibility that these were rolled at two different factories? LOL. Pictures? Crap happens. Nice review, Tom. My samples I tried were similar with the woodsy, oaky tones, and I also got faint vanilla and sweet spice hints (your call on nutmeg sounds like it fits well). But mostly, mine were woody with a bit of a hay and fresh leather tone. I personally got NO hints of Montecristo-esque coffee and cocoa aspects. To me, this was an okay smoke, but with no marque flavours. I only smoked two down on the island, so maybe I'll have to give another stick or two a try, with a different box code perhaps. Sent by telepathic super powers -Stogie Boy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnS Posted April 24, 2015 Share Posted April 24, 2015 The first lot of Montecristo Churchills shipped this week I think had a LSM 08 code. I didn't note the recent 24:24 listing of this cigar but if I recall correctly, I think they had a EMF code from 08. Maybe someone else can clarify and affirm this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lotusguy Posted April 24, 2015 Share Posted April 24, 2015 I only wish there was a regular montecristo Churchill. Yes - and please make it one that actually tastes like a Montecristo (which the Anejo does not)! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tmac77 Posted April 24, 2015 Author Share Posted April 24, 2015 Yes - and please make it one that actually tastes like a Montecristo (which the Anejo does not)! These cigars seem to be all over the map. The ones that I have had, as well as some other BOTL's that have tried them, typify the montecristo flavour profile while others do not get it at all. It is cuba after all and as a result you dont always know if you are getting a star or a dud. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lant63 Posted April 24, 2015 Share Posted April 24, 2015 These cigars seem to be all over the map. The ones that I have had, as well as some other BOTL's that have tried them, typify the montecristo flavour profile while others do not get it at all. It is cuba after all and as a result you dont always know if you are getting a star or a dud.Exactly, does every montecristo that everyone smokes taste like a Montecristo? Sent by telepathic super powers -Stogie Boy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brownpeter335 Posted April 24, 2015 Share Posted April 24, 2015 Nice review! Very well done. There were some unique qualities to the Montecristo in this cigar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orion21 Posted April 24, 2015 Share Posted April 24, 2015 This cigar is VERY interesting to me...the price is not so much. I am on the fence, but it seems either way it's a good cigar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laxman Posted April 26, 2015 Share Posted April 26, 2015 Great review, I also was not expecting anything of this cigar after trying the RyJ and was highly impressed. Enough to pay up for a box. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lotusguy Posted April 26, 2015 Share Posted April 26, 2015 Exactly, does every montecristo that everyone smokes taste like a Montecristo? Sent by telepathic super powers -Stogie Boy No but one at this price better well damn should 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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