Popular Post tjkoala Posted May 21, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted May 21, 2022 I picked up a 25 count box of CCE earlier this year and was lucky enough to to have two years of age on them already. Visually it is a very visually striking cigar much like the Monte Especial No 2 which both the Especial 1 and 2 being superb blends. This is the first of the box I’ve sampled and while the draw was a little snug, it was easily fixed with a perfect draw. The cold draw was impressive and quite complex, various floral and traditional tobacco flavors but no cedar or woodiness to speak of. The smoke experience was good but not great yet, the cold draw flavors continued into the smoke itself with some milk chocolate, very slight white pepper, and just depth to the smoke. The main issue was that the flavors would come in and out with periods of little flavor followed by impressive bursts. Overall happy with the two year old stick and certainly has some opportunity to grow into something impressive. Early on I would still prefer a Monte Especial No 2 but time will tell. I’ll need to do a side by side review of the two cigars later this summer or fall. Final Score: 90 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChicagoRob Posted May 21, 2022 Share Posted May 21, 2022 Nice review. The more I smoke the more I find myself drawn to skinnies. Was this the first stick you’ve had out of the box? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tjkoala Posted May 22, 2022 Author Share Posted May 22, 2022 Yep, first CCE actually. Love the especiales series that Monte offers so felt like a low risk flier to snag a box, very happy with the purchase in hindsight Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaptain Karl Posted May 22, 2022 Share Posted May 22, 2022 I appreciate the review!! I’ll make sure to wait longer on my Jun 20 box. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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