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I decided to start this thread because I think there are a lot of us that try cigars and don't post reviews because we're not so keen on the lingo. (like me :smiley4: ) so, just give it a rating of 1- 100.
good cigars I've recently smoked:
Montecristo platinum mini belicoso - 88
Ashton VSG Illusion - 90
Ashton VSG Tres Mystique - 86
Camacho corojo gigante - 89
partagas black classico-85
puros indios piramide #2-87
padron 3000 maduro-88
partagas serie d no.4-88
Cohiba Robusto - my first one, and it was fantastic- 98
Bolivar corona - just finished smoking my first one an hour ago. Knocked me on my ass- 80
Ashon Aged Maduro no. 60 - What a fine smoke it is! - 90
I must go out and get a few. Haven't had one in a while!
Recent discovery at a famous NH shop
IPO Miami "Torpedo" - 90 nice and sharp!
also... a forgotten treasure
RyJ Churchill "en tubo" (in tube) 95 (actually the whole "tubo" RyJ line is phenominal and proves that you can get a great cigar for $5)
Camacho SLR Toro - 88 - a headkicker - very nice
Gispert Churchill - 80 - really not bad for a $4 cigar!
Rocky Patel Sungrown - 90 - nice, spicy
i just bout a Rocky Patel Sungrown yesterday. probably smoke it tonightQuote:
Originally Posted by MMAB
zino platinum shorty - 92
Carlos Torano 1959 Silver - Grand Churchill - Excellent cigar - nice body - full flavored and smo-o-o-o-o-th! Tough to find locally at the moment though. Picked a few up while I was in Tampa. Damn! Should of bought a box!
Hey Drake! I just picked up a box of Rocky Patel's SG Toros! Mmmmmmm....mmmmm!!!!!
From this week:
CAO Italia Ciao, dark & spicy, 87
Macanudo Prince Philip Cafe Natural, always smooth, 90
Hoyo de Monterrey Excalibur no. 1 Maduro, full bodied & rich, 90
Romeo y Julieta Reserva Real Churchill Natural, tasty & great draw, 91
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My best buddy was up visiting from FLA and we had a few RyJ Black Label Anniversario Torpedos. I had forgotten how good they are. That will be my next box purchase!
Yeah.....I'd give em' a 90. But of course any rating is subjective.
Very smooth, slightly creamy, medium bodied. The classic RyJ "tartness" as I refer to it is mellowed with a little sweetness.
Excellent cigar.
this week's smokes:
Sancho Panza Double Maduro Cervantes - 89
Padron 2000 Maduro - 91
Bolivar Belicosa- 90
MonteCristo #2-85
C.A.O. L Anneversery Belicosa- 89
Sancho Panza Double Maduro, Cervantes - 88 - same consistent smoke that could be one of my regulars.
La Gloria Cubana, Wavell Natural - 85 - big disappointment. expected so much more. one dimensional smoke, like slightly bitter espresso. didn't keep me interested at all.
El Rico Habano, Habano Club Natural - 93 - this one definitely made up for the bad LGC. full bodied, with deep flavors and aroma and loads of spices. loved it!
montecristo series v mini belisco - 92
Partagas short! Man what a good smoke. Very strong! I think it was a bit stronger then the Bolivar Belicosos I've tried. The smoke didn't last that long. Maybe an hour. I guess thats to be expected from a short cigar. But I enjoyed it so much I found myself wanting more at the end:( The draw was excellent through out. Nice and think smoke! I would rate this cigar a 88 out of 100!
oliva 'o' maduro
ole - 80
ovation - 85
very dark wrapper. very mild, i'd say. very smooth, but a bit weak for my taste. but enjoyable nonetheless
Padron 2000 Maduro - 91 - very consistent smoke
La Gloria Cubana Serie R #4 Natural - 92 - full bodied and intense flavors
:smiley17: Another guy with an iron stomach!!! Many people find Oliva "O" Bolds and Maduros STRONG. To me, they seem medium to full. :smiley3:Quote:
Originally Posted by Drake
Here's some ratings of cigars I've smoked recently:
Davidoff Millennium Blend Robusto: 92
Saint Luis Rey Serie A (March, '03): 93
H. Upmann Magnum 46 (December, '04): 91
Cohiba Siglo IV (November, '04): 91
Padron 1926 #9 maduro: 92
Opus X Fuente Fuente: 92
Carlos Torano Exodus 1959 (Gold) Toro: 90
Quintero Brevas (March, '04): 91
Aņejo 48: 90
Punch PC del Punch (July, '04): 91
Quai d'Orsay Gran Corona (May, '04): 92
Ramon Allones Gigantes (June, '01): 91
El Rey del Mundo Choix Supreme (box code unknown): 88
San Cristobal de la Habana La Punta (box code unknown): 92
San Cristobal de la Habana El Principe (October, '03): 92
Ramon Allones Small Club Corona (May, '04): 91
Diamond Crown Maxiumus #5 Robusto: 89
La Aurora 100 Anos Robusto: 87
Zino Platinum Scepter Robusto: 85 (talk about a waste of money)
Greycliff Exresso President maduro: 82 (another over rated cigar, that was terrible)
Troya Corona Club Tubulares (June, '03): 90
Camacho Liberty 2004 Liberty 11/18: 88
Bolivar Coronas Gigantes (June, '98): 89
Hoyo de Monterrey Petit Robustos (August, '04): 89
Arturo Fuente Sungrown Chateau - 94
sweet, complex and flavorful. great short smoke.
La Aurora #4 - 91
like strong espresso, slightly sweet, nutty, cedary
CAO Maduro Corona - 89
typical maduro, one-dimensional, tight draw
El Rey del Mundo Flor de Llaneza - 88
typical Honduran, uninteresting, one-dimensional
While I love the high dollar stogies my newest everday smoke is Trinidad y Cia ( corona ). I smoke 3-6 a day every day and found this one from JR's to fit the bill.( I think their less than 15$ for 20 ) It's a sandwich cigar that burns great with a smooth flavor. As some of you might remember I smoke 3-6 stogies a day and for my wallet I have to have an inexpensive daytime smoke. After the day is over I get a cold one or a three finger JACK and smoke a better one. I like Baccrat and Punch. I While I prefer them there is no way I can huff 35-45$ a day. Sorry guys, i'm just a working man with expensive taste, but I will make do when I have to. GOD bless ya'll who can afford to smoke the good stuff reguraly.
Go for it Rick
AF 858 - 90
mild cigar, wonderful aroma
AVO #2 - 90
cedary and spicy, mild
AF Hemingway Short Story - 90
tight draw, good flavor
SRO (Sun Ripened Oscuros) - 91
excellent mild cigar. thick heavy smoke
La Aroma de Cuba - 91
medium-bodied, not too complex but flavorful
Casa Blanca Robusto - 89
mild, like a macanudo.
St. Dupont Reserva Especial Robusto - 90
thick, dense, grainy smoke that i loved. earthy.
Carlos Torano Signature Perfecto - 90
deep, dark coffee and cocoa flavors.
I smoked a Don Lino Africa last night. Was an okay smoke. I would say medium building up to somewhat full at the end. Did not change flavor throughout the smoke. Could not really pickout any specific flavors (see my post - Developing your palate). The burn was very uneven and I had to re-light several times. I would not get another one at the price I payed.
So there is my poor attempt at my very first review. lol. Hope it is alright.
oliva o bold omni - 87
bad draw. about as bad as my flor de canos. a little tighter, i would've threw it away. as it hit the last third, the bad draw was gone, though, and i really enjoyed it after that. i like the maduro better
Partagas Black Maximo - 91
very nice oily oscuro wrapper. medium bodied, with a very clean and mild finish, with loads of black pepper from start to end. sweet taste and aroma as well because of the wrapper. a spice bomb! will get more when i can.
Cubita SMS perfecto - 92
full-bodied, spicy
Macanudo Cafe Hyde Park - 90
very consistent, mild cigar
Oliva Master Blends Churchill - 90
not as full-bodied as i had expected
Bauza Pyramid - 90
medium-bodied, earthy
Vegas Robaina Famosos - 92
nothing quite like Cuban leaf. not too complex but enjoyable.
CC - you didn't rate the Davidoff Reserva Real <<7>> or the Griffin's XX (20th Anniversary). I'm curious what your thoughts were on those, compared to the others you've smoked.Quote:
Originally Posted by CoventryCat86
Oliva "O" Maduro's - 83 (not for me - didn't like the flavor...)
I concur on the Graycliff Expresso - I wasn't impressed - definitely not a $20 smoke - 84
You got me started on the SLR A's :smiley20: - 92
I really liked the La Aurora 100 Anos - 91
I'm a Diamond Crown Maximus fan (just about any) - 91
Zino Platinum Scepter - in agreement, like the Graycliff - 85
Cohiba Robusto :smiley20: - 93
Davidoff Millenium Blend - I'm going to say 90
Davidoff Anniversario #3 - :smiley20: - 93 (one of my favs!)
Carlos Torano Exodus 1959 silver Robusto - 89
A. Fuente Anejo #77 "Shark" - 92
Opus X "XXX" ("Power Ranger") - 91
La Flor Domincana Double Ligero Chisel - Maduro - (hold on to your chair, this baby is full bodied!!!) - 90
A Fuente Work of Art Maduro - 89 (didn't like the draw, but the flavor was nice)
Opus X - 2004 "Toast Across America" - very nice!!! - 92
Diamond Crown Maximus - 2004 "Toast Across America" - Even Nicer!!! - 93
Montecristo Edmundo 04 - 88 (disappointed - maybe with some time they'll be better)
H. Upman Mag 46 04 - 89
Ramon Allones Specially Selected 04 - 90
Perdomo Edicion de Silvio Robusto - 90
Cohiba XV #660 (pyramid) - 90 (what a GREAT smoke!!!)
punch pita - 89
la gloria cubana wavell - 88
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Originally Posted by Drake
montecristo series VI belicoso - 86.
series V was way better!