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    Default Oliva Master Blends Toro 6x50

    Ashauler sent me a special cigar. I don't know where these are still available except in some private humidors. It is the first of Oliva's Master Blends. They have since produced the Master Blends 2 (2006, a few are still available) and now the Master Blends 3 which have already been on the market for nearly a year. Note: this cigar might have been classed a "Double Robusto" instead of a Toro.

    Ashauler if you accidentally sent me one that you intended to keep, well it's too late. It has gone up in smoke.

    This cigar has a nice-looking wrapper, evenly colored in a milk-chocolate hue, and delicately branded with a laser engraved insignia beneath the band. Somewhat veiny, which is not unusual with Sumatra wrapper, but with an oily sheen and a virtually seamless roll. Well-packed and slightly pressed, but more oval than square. I used my v-cutter so as not to remove the cap. The pre-lit draw was somewhat earthy, typical of Nicaraguan tobacco.

    It toasted and lit evenly with an effortless draw and collecting a light grey ash. It started very smooth and spicy. I detected a little white pepper bite on the finish along with an earthiness that remained on my palate. You might say the taste of excellence. Balance and consistancy were perfect throughout the first half.

    At midpoint the flavors began to stack up but not to a point of becomming to strong or harsh. Just really robust goodness. It continued to smoke smoothly maintaining the full-bodied clouds of thick creamy smoke. Definately an afternoon or evening cigar. Perfect to help relax a full stomach.

    I really enjoyed this cigar that Ashuler sent me. I'll bet he's wishing he had smoked it himself. Now I feel indebted to him and a little guilty for smoking this rare beauty. Just kidding, I would smoke it again in a heartbeat.

    I have now smoked all 3 of the Master Blends in reverse order beginning with the Master Blends 3 which I reviewed early on in this thread. Just knowing that the original Master Blends is no longer available made it better, or was it the aging in Ashauler's humi or was it that Oliva's first effort hit on perfection. Their claim is that the Master Blends are made from surplus tobaccos that were intended for family consumption. All rolled to perfection by their best rollers.

    Since these were made in very limited edition, I suggest the collectors among you reading this, take note. I'm certain it will become a quite valuable cigar down the road. I would like to have another if I can talk (buy, beg, steal) Ashauler out of one more.

    On a scale of 1-10 I rate this cigar 9.5.

    A reminder for readers. KC diligently keeps the posts in this series indexed on the 1st page.
    Last edited by DeeDubya; 08-26-2008 at 04:37 PM.

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    This is my very favorite cigar!! I'm glad you enjoyed it...... As far as getting another one........from me the chance is zero as that was my last one.

    I flipped a coin to see if you or KC got it........you won. Now I'm off to look for more, but I fear I will have no luck.....they are indeed difficult to obtain. I have searched a couple of times and, total, I have only had in my possession 15 of these cigars.

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    Awesome reviews KC and DW. I'm really learning a lot from you guys. Keep it up

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    Gotta hate Jamie for hooking us up with awesome cigars that are not obtainable


    The MB-1 is an outstanding cigar, judging by the single example I have had the pleasure of setting on fire!

    Great review(s), Keep 'em coming guys
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    I have something that I really need to get off my chest. You both are horrible, horrible people. I have spent countless hours over the past week tirelessly researching different makers and blends. I have been digging through pages of online samplers and deals trying to decided what to spend my money on. Then, I start going through this wealth of information, reading, checking the index, rereading, over and over. If it weren’t for your incredibly thorough and informative reviews, I may have made up my mind on exactly what to order already. I may have just settled on a few safety smokes that I am already familiar with, or maybe even blindly picked out a box of dog rockets. Thanks for all the awesome reviews guys, keep em coming! Maybe I’ll make up my mind one of these days.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Eville View Post
    I have something that I really need to get off my chest. You both are horrible, horrible people. I have spent countless hours over the past week tirelessly researching different makers and blends. I have been digging through pages of online samplers and deals trying to decided what to spend my money on. Then, I start going through this wealth of information, reading, checking the index, rereading, over and over. If it weren’t for your incredibly thorough and informative reviews, I may have made up my mind on exactly what to order already. I may have just settled on a few safety smokes that I am already familiar with, or maybe even blindly picked out a box of dog rockets. Thanks for all the awesome reviews guys, keep em coming! Maybe I’ll make up my mind one of these days.
    Try 'em all!

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    Default Perdomo Signature Collection Figurado 6 1/2 x 54

    ChefChris sent a few missles my way a few days back so I thought I'd start with one that was new to me. Signature Collection instantly brought to mind Carlos Torano, however Nick Perdomo also has a Signature Collection.

    The Figurado is of course made entirely by hand using select Cuban Criollo 1999 Nicaraguan shade-grown wrapper. It is a mild-medium bodied smoke with pronounced spiciness and woodsey flovors. Actually, at first I thought that Chris might have had it together with an Acid in his humi where it might have picked up some herbal or floral scents. But fortunately not, this cigar is perfect if you like them spicy. Around midway it builds in strength yet keeps refreshing aftertaste. Very complex with billowing clouds of rich, heady smoke and a very easy draw make it pleasant to smoke.

    I enjoyed it with a glass of Jacob's Cabernet. For me many cigars just do not do well with a red wine. Only the sweeter ports for medium to full cigars. Anyway, this was a really good combo and I really liked this cigar. It burned perfectly with a uniform cone and white ash until the very end where it moved to one side. Not really a problem.

    Nick Perdomo labeled these as "kick-ass mild cigars". He's right.

    On a scale of 1-10 I rate this cigar 8.7.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Eville View Post
    I have something that I really need to get off my chest. You both are horrible, horrible people. I have spent countless hours over the past week tirelessly researching different makers and blends. I have been digging through pages of online samplers and deals trying to decided what to spend my money on. Then, I start going through this wealth of information, reading, checking the index, rereading, over and over. If it weren’t for your incredibly thorough and informative reviews, I may have made up my mind on exactly what to order already. I may have just settled on a few safety smokes that I am already familiar with, or maybe even blindly picked out a box of dog rockets. Thanks for all the awesome reviews guys, keep em coming! Maybe I’ll make up my mind one of these days.
    LOL......I hope you don't think it gets any easier. If you haven't already, try the newbie sampler........that will make your head spin.


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    Try 'em all!
    Famous last words........as you tip over the edge of the slope.

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    Quote Originally Posted by ashauler View Post
    Famous last words........as you tip over the edge of the slope.
    LOL. My humi is filled with only one of each stick(some I have two of). Each day I have a different one. So far there are three that I plan on buying boxes of.

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