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Good 'ol Monte #2's? Always good construction, dependable flavor, affordable and tasty ROTT.

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Just got a couple boxes of these...June 2018 I think. Smoking my first one now. I've always loved the fundadore and vigia. My Reyes have been bland but only one box of those from 2016 I think. I find cloves and nutmeg when this marca at its best, truly lovely and unique. My first Trova stick weighs in at a whopping 23 grams... so may be wet ROTT and fully packed. Medium body versus a fuller profile in the vigia. But same flavors. Smoking very slowly with a firm draw that I reamed a bit with the perfecdraw tool. Seems to be top quality flavor that needs to dry out.

Bravo. Love the Trinidad funfdaores and vigilas: nutmeg, clove and other baker's spices. Just got a couple boxes of the Trovas and can't wait to "jump them"... (with my apologies to your and Shakespeare's eloquence)

I had this yesterday for first time after lunch. Didn't ruin my day, but nothing special. The La Historia E3 is much better IMHO.

Understood! I was referring to the construction issues alone that suffered by bringing on inexperienced rollers to deal with the increase.... not to mention the leaf sourcing issues. Wasn't it this that caused them to go random on the factory box codes?

Doubling production was tried in 1999-2001, wasn't it? Quality severely suffered. Those pre 1998 RyJ Churchills were amazing.

Zurich (still rooted in the 1950s, except for a small but nice walk in humidor that is way overpriced). Otherwise a complete grind. Munich - snacks? Try a pretzel with butter and a green pepper on top. Makes the Fyre Festival look first class.

I get it in D4 and E2 when they are at their best....deep dark cherry flavor. But only when they are on. RA gives me more of a floral character but way more consistently.