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[bigbwalls]

Monte PE - April 17

A surprisingly warm, yet cloudy fall day in north central PA. Perfect weather for a hoodie and cigar. 
 

This dark PE is full of spice, graham cracker, white pepper and cocoa. I’m glad I still have about half a box left. 

[JohnS]

Montecristo Dumas UEB Mar 2018

In case you missed it, the new Linea 1935 addition to the Montecristo brand is aimed at emulating the addition of the Linea Behike to Cohiba in 2010. In other words, three cigars that are premium-priced and classy. They are a blend of the full flavour of a classic line Montecristo cigar with the medium-flavoured Open series. Some of you may say 'bland-flavoured' Open Series. I think in essence what Habanos S.A. is trying to say is that the Linea 1935 series consists of three cigars aimed at being 'full of flavour' rather than strength in terms of a nicotine.

The Dumas is named after the author of the classic novel, 'The Count of Monte Cristo', Alexandre Dumas. Incidentally, in case you are curious, the Maltes is named after one of the main character's aliases in the novel, the Maltese Sailor, after he is rescued by smugglers and Leyenda means 'legend' in Spanish. It's the smallest of the three cigars, around the same length as a Montecristo No.4, but 7/64th inches larger in diameter. It's a little stronger than the Leyenda, but that's to be expected for a smaller cigar. I found it consistently around medium.

My previous Dumas had a 'fullness of flavour' which coated my palate throughout, it was indeed a 'classy' smoke. This Dumas, smoked six months later, was nothing like that at all. It had plenty of flavour in the first few draws and smoke output per puff was intense, but it was just too strong, almost like the ligero leaf in this was blended incorrectly and gave off too much flavour, spice and strength. At other times, this Dumas went out and I had to consistently re-light. To compensate for the strong flavours at the beginning, I had to smoke slowly and with small puffs. At times the flavour was bland, at other times I got a little cocoa, biscuit, cream and marshmallow.

To say I was disappointed with this is an understatement. Still, I have a Maltes to try soon and I am hopeful that it at least it won't leave me as discontented as this Dumas did today.

[mgcrunch]

2011 Monte 2

[saintsmokealot]

[Rhinoww]

I’m smoking ribs. One hour to go. It’s raining. 
 

San Cristobal to the rescue. 
 

[SigmundChurchill]

2 hours ago, JohnS said:

 

Montecristo Dumas UEB Mar 2018

.....To say I was disappointed with this is an understatement. Still, I have a Maltes to try soon and I am hopeful that it at least it won't leave me as discontented as this Dumas did today.

 

I was not happy with the Dumas either.  My thoughts on it were pretty much in line with yours.  I bought 2 boxes, but i think I am going to eventually sell or trade the unopened box.

On the bright side, the Maltes is a very nice cigar.  I think the particular blend they used, is more suited to the larger ring gauges of the Maltes and Leyenda, which are more flavorful, yet more mellow at the same time.

[MigsG]

Cuaba Distinguidos, LGR MAR 18

Surprised so far with this cigar, first time. Going to review for the weekend comp. Part of a nice trade with @mtd057, thanks Matt. 

[Webbo]

A bucket of Brazilian beer (Original) and a Monte Leyanda 

[CampDelta369]

[havanaclub]

Monte 2 SAT OCT 2015 with some excellent bourbon.


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[LLC]

Only got half the balcony boards done today; we’ll try to finish it off tomorrow.

I’ve had some outstanding cigars lately and this certainly was as well. MEL DIC 16 Sir Winnie from the most oily box of cigars I’ve ever had.





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[jtfrizzy]

ULA JUN 14 Ramon Allones Superiores paired with a Penn Brewery Pumpkin Roll Ale. Take care all and enjoy the rest of the weekend!

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[BoliDan]

JL 1. About to be 20 degrees. Last cigar for the week. ?

 

[JayHabanos]

Partagas D4


Fonseca- #1


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[Raskol]

C&C Time. Epi 1 (2017)

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[Islandboy]

TES Jun 16 RAG, featured recently on an episode of “latest CC purchase”....I couldn’t resist, they smelled so good. Into the first third and it’s everything I hoped for and more. 

Cheers to all!

[Edward7]

Back 9 cigar today

[Islandboy]

11 hours ago, Lotusguy said:

Boring. At least it was constructed well.

I’ve noticed the same thing. Went a couple boxes deep on these based on the flavor-bombs they were at the beginning, but a couple years in they seem to have lost everything that made them so tasty. I’m just hoping for a miracle when they emerge from what seems a very sick period. 

[Trimming]

[Meklown]

Vigia over a BBQ

[Chucko8]

A RYJ from 1970 whilst tanning up some steaks and prawns on the BBQ last night.

Early morning coffee break with Demi Tasse TEO MAR 18 from our host

[Islandboy]

1 hour ago, Meklown said:

Vigia over a BBQ

That’s my kind of bbq! But the pic of the horse has me wondering if it tastes like chicken. ?

[99call]

1 hour ago, Meklown said:

I miss this sooooo much.  Nothing better than a Korean/Japanese BBQ,  cold beer and indoor smoking

[Baccy]

LGC RE Spain LAT DIC 17

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[Meklown]

1 hour ago, Islandboy said:

That’s my kind of bbq! But the pic of the horse has me wondering if it tastes like chicken. ?

That was us following some horse racing .. nothing related to what's on the table ?

1 hour ago, 99call said:

I miss this sooooo much.  Nothing better than a Korean/Japanese BBQ,  cold beer and indoor smoking

Brilliant enjoyment! Hope you get your next chance soon ?