acidmase Posted March 5, 2015 Share Posted March 5, 2015 No one talks about the monte 520... Whats the story with these.. were they worth it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cottierm Posted March 5, 2015 Share Posted March 5, 2015 I was asking myself the same question! An answer would be most welcomed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skyfall Posted March 5, 2015 Share Posted March 5, 2015 I think there was a lot of talk about them, smoked pretty damn good fresh, most people (including myself) are laying them down to sleep for a spell. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeremy Festa Posted March 5, 2015 Share Posted March 5, 2015 Yep, fresh they were right on. Saving a box or two. Just wish they weren't the size of a baguette! Sent from my iPhone Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LordAnubis Posted March 5, 2015 Share Posted March 5, 2015 Pretty sure everyone is resting theirs. The last time I stuck into my 2013 box it was screaming raisins. Not my particular flavour. Next time i'm in Aus maybe i'll dig out another and give it a shot. Doubt it though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
acidmase Posted March 5, 2015 Author Share Posted March 5, 2015 how much did release them for? $$ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LordAnubis Posted March 5, 2015 Share Posted March 5, 2015 No idea what release price was. But what does that matter? Doubt you'll get that price now if anyone has any stock. For what it's worth I paid about 450 AUD for my box I think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skyfall Posted March 5, 2015 Share Posted March 5, 2015 I also don't recall the original price, but I have seen them lately at a steep increase. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Troels Posted March 5, 2015 Share Posted March 5, 2015 Bought them back then at the same price as the cohiba pyramides extra, if thats any help Experiences the same as others here, that they were great fresh and then god sort of harsh. Had one a month or two ago - they seems to be approachable again - too bad I only have a few left now :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smallclub Posted March 5, 2015 Share Posted March 5, 2015 Bought them back then at the same price as the cohiba pyramides extra, if thats any help I purchased singles in a swiss B&M, about $15/cigar… Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MIKA27 Posted March 5, 2015 Share Posted March 5, 2015 LOVE the 520's!!!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
semifan1 Posted March 5, 2015 Share Posted March 5, 2015 Had one a few years back. Gave me a rush I have never had before almost threw up. Still picked up a few boxes to lay down for the long haul. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blace Posted March 5, 2015 Share Posted March 5, 2015 I had one early this year and another late last year, both times the 520 was fantastic. A strong cigar and it has such a great profile. Both times I liked it more than the '08 Monte Sublime I had around Christmas. I have almost 2 boxes left and will probably pickup one or two more before they disappear completely. Love them! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canadianbeaver Posted March 5, 2015 Share Posted March 5, 2015 I was asking myself the same question! An answer would be most welcomed. No way, Michel! Is it really you?? Hello mon ami! The one to as is Enis. This is his favorite. Many of us have a box at the bottom of the hole just for keeps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alloy Posted March 5, 2015 Share Posted March 5, 2015 Luv 'em! Have two boxes sleeping in my wineador. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Franko Posted March 5, 2015 Share Posted March 5, 2015 I need to get me a box to man.. Before there Gone and they hit the sublime profile... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AbuAmelia Posted March 5, 2015 Share Posted March 5, 2015 Like them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nick2021 Posted March 5, 2015 Share Posted March 5, 2015 Lot of talk about them when they first came out, haven't heard much about them lately but they are still around.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diamondog Posted March 5, 2015 Share Posted March 5, 2015 The Monte 520 is simply a stunning cigar, the LE program hit homeruns with the '66 in 2011 and 2012 with the 520... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lant63 Posted March 5, 2015 Share Posted March 5, 2015 The Monte 520 is simply a stunning cigar, the LE program hit homeruns with the '66 in 2011 and 2012 with the 520...I didn't get lucky with either. The best LE I have had is the 2013 punch. When spending that kind of coin I like the regionals much better. As for the 520: 4 unpalatable, 1 I rated at 82 and 1 was a 94 (fabulous). One out of six is not good enough consistency. Sent by telepathic super powers -Stogie Boy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoCigarSmoker Posted March 5, 2015 Share Posted March 5, 2015 I have seen the Monte 520s for sale still.....Looks like they are running about 295/box of 10. Seth Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LLC Posted March 5, 2015 Share Posted March 5, 2015 Release price was 140 CUC. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reevzy Posted March 5, 2015 Share Posted March 5, 2015 Fresh to me they tasted like flowers and dish washing liquid. I'm starting to smoke a few more now though they're coming around Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stunod Posted March 5, 2015 Share Posted March 5, 2015 I try one every 6 months or so. As of now I'm not impressed. They look great and I love he size but I you ask me right now what I would rather smoke the 520 or Monte #2, I'm choosing the #2. Maybe in another year the 520's will hit their stride and knock my socks off. I hope so because I'm sitting on a few boxes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BradNC Posted March 5, 2015 Share Posted March 5, 2015 Yep, fresh they were right on. Saving a box or two. Just wish they weren't the size of a baguette! Sent from my iPhone Mmmmm.....baguettes......... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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