phobicsquirrel:

Well I have to say that this cigar is a very well made and very complex smoke. I couldn't really describe a lot of the changes taking place or the exact flavors but let me tell you, it is really a great treat. If you want a sweeter smoke then you're going to have to go elsewhere for it, and if you have ever smoked an opus then you wouldn't expect it. This cigar is a full bodied, complex little smoke. I will continue to stock up on these and recommend them. This cigar took a bit over an hour and a half.

Maybe one of these days I can get a few. Maybe....

I have not tried the 2008 and I love the 2005... I am sure it wasn't that good of a stick you had. It is harder to find good "older" sticks... Anyway... From your descriptions - it seems I will love the 2008 even more! Can't wait to try them...

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Glad to see you're enjoying those my furry friend. Nice review.

Had this guy today after some much loved reviews.... Wasn't so impressed. I like the #9 much more. Could be since I haven't had a cigar in about a week but I'm thinking I just wasn't into it. Not much flavor other than spice.

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After a brutal 2 weeks of work and oncall, and after finally hiring a person for my business I decided to crack open a Monte #2 that was gifted to me from a very special BOTL, and a Padron 1926 80th maduro. First up is the Padron!





I haven't had a lot of love for Padron cigars in the natural wrapper and it wasn't until Laker sent me a maduro that I started to open up to them. Though I do feel they are over hyped and priced. Anyway, since the 80th series is praised as the best I had to try one. I picked up a maduro for 30 bucks and prepared for the deep richness that I hear everyone talk about.

Pre-light this cigar smells of coffee, and wood. The wrapper is well done and barely any veins. After toasting it I get cocoa, coffee, nut, and cedary wood. The draw is nice and loose, and lots, lots of smoke with every puff. The flavor is more pronounced through the nose.
After moving past the first third and while sipping my double chocolate stout I am amazed at how smooth this cigar is, absolutely smooth. The flavors are very well balanced and seem to be blended very well. The profiles stay the same.
Moving on to the 1/2 way mark I get more cocoa and nut flavors with some tobacco. Still lots of smoke and very smooth. The cigar has been burning a bit uneven, but with some touch-up lights it keeps on kicking. This cigar stayed smooth and very flavorful to the end (about 1/2 left). Overall I think it's a good cigar, though a 30 dollar price is WAY too Much. If it was maybe 15 I could maybe pick up more, but 215+ for a box of 8 is just not my cup of tea. I would say it would be better than any other Padron I've had but for the price I have many other cigars I would rather smoke and frankly taste better. Still it's worth trying once.


Montecristo #2 Torpedo





This cigar was Gifted to me by a very special BOTL and I have been wanting to try this for some time. Pre-light this cigar has hints of cedar and nuts and after toasting I get the same flavor with some tobacco and Marshmallow???... Well it's the first for me. Now moving past the first third the cigar keeps the same flavors, nut, marshmallow, tobacco, cedar, with some other flavors that I can't really put into words. The cigar does have a creamy flavor as well. Moving into the 1/2 way mark the cigar stays consistent and continues to bring a lot of smoke with it. I put the cigar down with about 1/2 inch left and while it was a very good cigar, I really wouldn't say it was anything out of the ordinary. Sure it was a special smoke since it's not available here in the US but in my opinion I enjoyed the Monte White a bit more. Thanks to the very generous BOTL who sent this to me!

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I have really been wanting to try one of those Padron's. I guess I'll have to get a couple, I love the rest of the Padron Anny. lines and this oune sounds like it's right up my alley (minus the CRAZY! price tag)

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Pour that Double Chocolate Stout into a glass and it will open up the flavors that much more! Its one of my favorites and really benefits from being aerated.

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Work called! They said if you dont come in on Friday, dont bother to come in on Monday! - Whoo hoo four day weekend!

Definately one of my favorite unsung beers!

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Work called! They said if you dont come in on Friday, dont bother to come in on Monday! - Whoo hoo four day weekend!

Fourtotheflush:

Pour that Double Chocolate Stout into a glass and it will open up the flavors that much more! Its one of my favorites and really benefits from being aerated.

I did... I agree too!

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Do you think that drinking a double chocolate stout brings out flavors of chocolate and cream a bit more than something else?

Maybe... I find to enjoy maduros more with a stout.

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phobicsquirrel:

Had this guy today after some much loved reviews.... Wasn't so impressed. I like the #9 much more. Could be since I haven't had a cigar in about a week but I'm thinking I just wasn't into it. Not much flavor other than spice.

I'm with you 100% on this. I thought the #9 was much better and had a lot more flavor. The new T52 just wasn't the power house I expect from a Liga Privada. Wasn't a terrible smoke, but didn't live up to my expectations at all.

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phobicsquirrel:

Had this guy today after some much loved reviews.... Wasn't so impressed. I like the #9 much more. Could be since I haven't had a cigar in about a week but I'm thinking I just wasn't into it. Not much flavor other than spice.

I'm with you 100% on this. I thought the #9 was much better and had a lot more flavor. The new T52 just wasn't the power house I expect from a Liga Privada. Wasn't a terrible smoke, but didn't live up to my expectations at all.

Glad some of us exist...

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The elusive Black Tube(o)...





First of all, I have enjoyed all the tat's I've tried though nothing that would make me buy a box. The tat black is supposedly what Pete smokes or should I say his personal blend. The cigar is nicely constructed and has a peaty smell almost barnyard (I guess...) smell. Nothing too fancy. The pre light draw is a bit of the same with some light tobacco and some spice though not pepper more like sweet spice. Upon lighting it up, I got no pepper or shock spice, but a mouthful of creamy, sweet spice along with some minor ginger (maybe that would be it), and some other flavors that is hard to describe. The ash was rather flaky, probably due to the foot as it were. The ash came off in thirds or about every inch and half, maybe I could have left it longer but not wanting it to fall on my lap I tapped it off. Moving into the 1/2 way mark, I still had the same creamy, sweet flavors that I started with and absolutely no harshness or in your face spice, in fact this thing is a mild to medium but full of flavor. The cigar stayed consistent through to the end. This cigar was wonderful, both in taste and in aroma. I do want to say that I had some burn issues with some parts of the sides going out. I don't know if it is due to just getting it, or other factors but Touch ups seemed to fix it right away. When the thing stayed lit on all sides it burned evenly. This stick went pretty fast, as I would say just over an hour, maybe an hour. I haven't had the red tube stick, and probably won't unless I find one or am traded.. The black is truly a unique Tat and a very smooth and sweet smoke. When I say sweet, I don't mean infused sicky sweet. I just locked in a box as I did enjoy this cigar very much. Plus they are hard to come by. I guess there is a churchill and a robusto but from what I understand the tubed cigar is the best.. not sure though as I haven't had the others.

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The elusive Black Tube(o)...



Just a teaser, review will be posted in a bit....

Are these the ones that Tim was talking about in his post yesterday? Have you had any Pheebs? Which are better the Red or the Black Tubo's? Would it be worth it for me to score some of these Pheebs?
I just scored a Cabinet Box of Partagas Black Label and a box of Ramone Allones so I was going to take a pass on these, but if I were to get a big thumbs up from you, since you know my tastes... I may have to reconsider.

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