Grading: 1st Third 2nd Third 3rd Third Overall
badwhale B+ B+ B+ B+
buzz B B- C- C
craig C- - - D
FightingFish A A A A
heftysmokes B B+ B+ B
kevin7 C F - D
logan37 D C- C+ C-
Mangyrat B- B B- B-
Mizicke5273 C- F - D
mrtr33 B- A- B B
prophetic_joe B B+ B- B
TheGreekTitan A- A- A- A-
VancouverMark B- B+ B+ B
Average B- B B B-

Thoughts: Smoke Again Buy a Box Recommend
badwhale Yes Probably not Yes
buzz Yes Probably not Yes
craig Definitely not Definitely not Definitely not
FightingFish Definitely Yes Yes
heftysmokes Maybe Probably not Maybe
Irish79 Maybe Probably not Probably not
kevin7 Definitely not Definitely not Definitely not
logan37 Probably not Definitely not Definitely not
Mangyrat Maybe Probably not Probably not
Mizicke5273 Probably not Definitely not Probably not
mrtr33 Maybe Definitely not Maybe
prophetic_joe Yes Probably not Yes
TheGreekTitan Yes Maybe Yes
VancouverMark Yes Probably not Yes

Last Words:
Quote Originally Posted by badwhale
Full throttle, into the mountainside...
Quote Originally Posted by buzz
For the price this is a good Nicaraguan cigar. Don't seem to be very consistent though.
Quote Originally Posted by craig
I didn't like this one. Tasted like Memories of Backwoods to me.
Quote Originally Posted by FightingFish
Can the next Mega Review be five of these!?
Quote Originally Posted by heftysmokes
I thought by the cut and color this was an anejo, but there's no 5x50 listed and it didn't taste like the anejo I smoked the next night.
Quote Originally Posted by Irish79
I was rushed for this review due to poor planning on my part.
Quote Originally Posted by kevin7
I think I got an off 1 cause I can smoke bout anything but I think there was twine in mine LOL No biggie cause its been the best review thing I have ever participated in.
Quote Originally Posted by logan37
The only match that I can come up with is Diamond Crown Maximus. This has an Ecuadoran wrapper so I based my country guess on that. Even though the binder and filler are both DR.
Quote Originally Posted by Mangyrat
This cigar reminded me of my last diamond crown experience, a big let down.
Quote Originally Posted by Mizicke5273
Not sure if this was a one off that was bad, but it was terrible. This was a very bad experience, that did not last long and I did not take too many notes as a result.
Quote Originally Posted by mrtr33
Not a bad cigar, but something I probably wouldn't reach for. The larger ring gauge and what seemed to me like an "oversweetened" cigar just don't really do it to me. Finally, I can stop smoking these shit sticks and get back to something I'll enjoy smoking...... Just kidding. Thanks for this - looking forward to the next one. I really hope the bribe I sent was enough.
Quote Originally Posted by prophetic_joe
This has been a pretty decent cigar. I enjoyed the experience and the flavors. The burn and draw issues were an annoyance but a minor one. This is not my favorite of the ladies but I would give her another dance.
Quote Originally Posted by TheGreekTitan
I was almost a little sad when I nubbed this stick. Fantastic job Buzz and Jamie!!! Thanks for this go around and count me in next time.
Quote Originally Posted by VancouverMark
Good cigar. Can't wait to find out the identity to pick up a fiver!