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Bought in November 97 at CigarSource. Nice wood box of 24. Cigar band is on the foot of the cigar. Seems to be a good idea. Stored in large humidor since.
size : 6 7/8" 46
Wrapper, appearance and construction : Light brown wrapper, looks attractive, oily wrapper.
2/2 points
Smoking it : Easy lighting, good draw, even burning. Earthy aromas from first puff.
2/3 points
2nd third makes good impression. Medium bodied cigar with distinctive flavors. I like it.
2.5/3 points
Good construction but slow combustion. Gray ash, standing well. Smooth finish in mouth.
1/2 points
Total points : 7.5/10
General comments : This box was resting in my humidor for 4 months. Did not expect much from Juan Clemente and I was pleasantly surprised. Will definitly try more from this guy.
Received few samples in March 98 from Napa Cigars Co. Stored in large humidor since.
size : 6" * 52 Pyramid
Wrapper, appearance and construction : Oily tan brown wrapper, looks silky, nice grip.
2/2 points
Smoking it : Easy lighting, good draw, even burning. Rich aromas. Mild smoke.
2/3 points
2nd third shows some youthness in taste. Simple flavors. Excellent construction.
2.5/3 points
Longfinish with spicy flavors. Dry after taste. White ash holding nicely to the stogy.
1.5/2 points
Total points : 8/10
General comments : Mondavi family is well known is the wine industry. Rober Mondavi Jr (grandson of Rob Mondavi Sr.) came up with a great cigar line.
Like for their wines, the Mondavi family will work a lot on value for money quality. We had a great example with this cigar.
Bought in November 97 at CigarSource. Superb wood box of 20. A.F(Arturo Fuente) style. Stored in large humidor since.
size : 8 1/2" 52
Wrapper, appearance and construction : Dark brown wrapper, looks spendlid, oily wrapper. What a piece!!!
2/2 points
Smoking it : Easy lighting, excellent draw (incredible for this size), even burning. Floral aromas.
2.5/3 points
2nd third is long...Ash holds like glue to my stogy. Despite its look it is a mild cigar. Flavors are bouncing from spices to flowers.
3/3 points
In the second hour of smoking this huge stick everything is good. Burning is perfect; my double corona is now a robusto. Smooth finish on palate.
2/2 points
Total points : 9.5/10
General comments : Another Winner from Fuente. It says on the box :"We Will Never Rush The Hands Of Time". Nothing can be more relevant for this 3 hours smoke. Fuente produces his cigars like Cubans. All fuente are Puros, it means that filler is 100% Dominican and they are not blended. Price is very reasonable for this Double Corona.
Bought in November 97 at CigarSource. Stored in large humidor since.
I am stunned by the box which is a perfect copy of the Cuban box.
size : 6" * 50
Wrapper, appearance and construction : Clear brown wrapper, no veins, this particular box is full of broken wrapper cigars. I do not know if this is due to quality standarts or prior storing conditions.
0.5/2 points
Smoking it : Good lighting, tight draw, difficulties in burning. Tasteless. Flat.
1/3 points
2nd third no more exciting. No aromas. Drawing is getting impossible.
0.5/3 points
What can be worst for the end ? Cigar is falling apart. I am breathlesss because of pumping too hard. Did not finish it!
0.5/2 points
Total points : 2.5/10
General comments : I was going to say over-rated !! The only true positive thing to say about this cigar is "well balanced" from lighting to throwing : nothing, no taste.
Bought in November 97 at CigarSource. Stored in large humidor since.
great presentation. Very original box of 20. Looks like R&J cedros #3 de luxe.
size : 4 1/2" 50
Wrapper, appearance and construction : Brown wrapper, looks complicated, smooth touching.
1.5/2 points
Smoking it : Good lighting, perfect draw, even burning. Coffee aromas from the first puff.
2.5/3 points
2nd third is quite tasty. Burning is quick. Less power, more mild. Typically dominican. Earthy flavor.
2.5/3 points
Quickly reaching the end I still get rich aromas. Cigar is now hot and my fingers too. Some burning problems on the end.
1.5/2 points
Total points : 8/10
General comments : Good bargain. Quick smoke but great one. Worth every puff. Light cigar could use on mornings.
Bought in February 97. Stored in large humidor since.
size : 7 1/2" * 50
Wrapper, appearance and construction : Beautifull wrapper, great sheen, good grip.
2/2 points
Smoking it : Easy lighting, medium draw, even burning. Spicy aromas on start.
2.5/3 points
2nd third is powerfull but not agressive. Burning is perfect. Good construction.
2.5/3 points
Finish is a little bitter. No over heating. Great smell even on the end.
1/2 points
Total points : 8/10
General comments : Another Davidoff. Good smoke for this Double Corona. But I am still nostalgic of Davidoff during the Cuban era.
Bought in November 97 at CigarSource. Stored in large humidor since.
Cool box. Triangle style.
size : 7" * 54 Torpedo
Wrapper, appearance and construction : Very light brown wrapper, no veins, great sweet smell.
2/2 points
Smoking it : Excellent lighting, good draw, even burning. Sweet tast.
2.5/3 points
2nd third is good. Good vanilla flavor (I hate using specific terms but here I felt it). Drawing is perfect.
2.5/3 points
The stick seems sweeter at the end. Very good aftertaste. Burning fingers for sure.
2/2 points
Total points : 9/10
General comments : Good Tobacco. Good Construction. Good price. At last a Cigar. It prooves that cigar marker eventhough are not cuban can make a great stogy.
Bought in November 97 at CigarSource. Stored in large humidor since.
good presentation. Harwooden box. Funny to see .
size : 6 1/2" 54
Wrapper, appearance and construction : Brown/Grey wrapper, looks messy, oily wrapper.
1/2 points
Smoking it : Easy lighting, good draw, even burning. Typicall dominican type. Some aromas.
2/3 points
2nd third is regular. Draw is tighter but still good. Mild cigar. Could inhale. Good for beginners.
2/3 points
Nothing disapointing reaching the end. Won't mark my memory.
1.5/2 points
Total points : 6.5/10
General comments : Good bargain. Light cigar for newcomers or cigarette smokers. With some quality improvment to come, Tamboril is a brand to follow.
A gift from my father who brought me a full set of
Diamond Crown. He bought them in San Jose at Mission Pipe. I've read that
Diamond Crown are "impossible to find" kind of cigars. They are made by
Tabacalera Fuente for JC Newman. All cigars are 54 ring gauge.
size : 5 1/2" * 54
Wrapper, appearance and construction : Light colorado
color, perfect wrapper, heavy cigar. Looks tight but not rough.
2/2 points
Smoking it : Easy lighting, wonderful draw, unequal
burning. Mild to medium bodied cigar. Herbal flavors very pleasant in mouth.
2.5/3 points
No complexity as smoking continues but floral aromas
and great smell give a superb dimension to the smoke. Long white ash holding
hard.
2.5/3 points
Last part is long lasting. No toxicity found and
drawing is still smooth. A little overheated at the end but it must be
me trying to get to much of this wonderful smoke.
2/2 points
Total points : 9/10
General comments : Two thumbs up for this
stogy. Worth its reputation. In somehow this Diamond Crown is very similar
to cuban cigars by its good construction and well balanced flavors. At
no doubt a winner.
A box of 8-9-8 Robusto. I heard a lot about those
and it got me curious enough to try them.
size : 5 1/2" * 52
Wrapper, appearance and construction : Deep brown
wrapper, some irregularities, good grip. Loose wrapper in some points.
1/2 points
Smoking it : Easy lighting, good draw, even burning.
Medium bodied cigar. Some earthy aromas but I can feel a bothering flavor.
2/3 points
2nd third underline this strange flavor. Its a kind
of gummy taste maybe from cellophane. Even burning.
2/3 points
Last part of this smoke is equally balanced between
good aromas (a bit spicy) and the plastic taste (due to poor aging?).
1.5/2 points
Total points : 6.5/10
General comments : Above average for a cigar
that could be much better. Minor changes in aging and packing should increase
its rating from 1 to 2 pts. The Indonesian wrapper has some problems sticking
to the binder. But in general a fair smoke for this new brand. Two year
aged dominican Tobacco is one of the best filler available today. Keep
going !!
This review is provided by Bernie from Malaysia
Bought around $10/piece. Not aged. Another Arturo Fuente product.
size : 5 1/8" * 43
Wrapper, appearance and construction : Dark tan olive color. Light oil/ cameroon wrapper. Small veins, beautiful and firm it gives a very appealing overall packaging. God cap construction.
2/2 points
Smoking it : Perfect initial burning, white solid ash. Tight draw. Ok aromas. No notes of ammonia.
2.5/3 points
At mid cigar burning is fairly even. Herbal, leather and cocoa flavors. Medium strenght and body.
2.5/3 points
Last third: Smooth quality, cigar is getting hot towards the end. Good balance and harmony.
1.5/2 points
Total points : 8.5/10
General comments : Started tight because too small cut, small opening. Tobacco + leahter notes are heavy. Some creamy notes near medium-end. Will buy more.
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