Cohiba Esplendido MEL JUN 08


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sadly, the only native birds we have around here (Los Angeles area) are pigeons and crows.

Good review. Glad to see the 2008s are looking up. Like you, Prez, the last 4 or 5 of these I've had have been less than stellar.

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Great review as usual - have generally stayed away from Linea Clasica Cohibas in favor of more recent releases - they just have a cloud of inconsistency hanging over them in my mind...is it time for more video reviews of the classics to see if there is a comeback underway?...

I'm doing this for you Ken...still have nightmares about the JLP experience

Btw - what are those Nashville sounds in the background at 1.10....always find a bit of pedal steel creates a conducive smoking atmosphere....

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Excellent review for an excellent cigar. I'm with Ken on this one, never have had a bad experience with an Esplendido! I have rated many in the lower to mid 90s.

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While I am not one that is big on box codes...I too happen to have a box of these with the same code in my OHS.

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Must have read my mind. I was just thinking a couple days ago why there wasn't a video review of the king of kings. I too have an MEL SEP 08 box in the locker, just bought a couple days ago. To me, it is the quintessential cuban cigar, the most counterfeited cigar, and the envy of all churchills...sorry Sir Winston! :cigar:

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Just checked the box code on the box I got from ClubCzar awhile ago. MEL May08. Sounds good.

Rob, as a matter of curiosity, would the box you pulled the reviewed cigars from be rated Standard, HW or Premium Select?

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Just checked the box code on the box I got from ClubCzar awhile ago. MEL May08. Sounds good.

Rob, as a matter of curiosity, would the box you pulled the reviewed cigars from be rated Standard, HW or Premium Select?

HQ

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Ken: What i used to describe that aaaahh old ladys handbag aroma....

Rob: yea, but you... you'd know. haha

Nice review!

len evans, who was one of the wine world's grea gurus, coined the phrase to describe a wine, usually a top burgundy, when there was a terrific mix of wonderful and often curious aromas. i find that just occasionally, you get a cigar that reminds me of that. that said, i have actually never smelt an old ladies' handbag.

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Great review guys!!

I guess I´ll eventually have to try one of these "legendary" cigars... :cigar:

And Ken... Kudos to anyone recovering from surgery with a glass of Johnny Walker and a Cigar!!! :)

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