Popular Post JohnS Posted September 13, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted September 13, 2019 Montecristo Media Corona circa 2016 (thanks @Luca!) Thank you @Luca for gifting me this Montecristo Media Corona. It's been awhile since I've had them, at least a few years, but my memory of these when they first came out was that they were little 'powerhouses'. Tonight's sample was nothing like this, and this is by no means a bad thing. The Media Corona is exactly the same dimensions as a H.Upmann Half Corona (44 ring gauge x 90 mm or 3½ inches), typically smoked in 25 to 35 minutes on average. I remember them being like 'cocoa bombs' when I had a few years ago, this MMC was much milder and complex. It was not unlike a quality Montecristo No.4 in its cocoa and milk coffee blend, with a hint of nut and gorgeous citrus on the edges. It only got more stronger in flavour towards the very end, like just past halfway of the last third. Until then it was every bit a good as the cigars I been enjoying recently that are much more esteemed, such as the Punch 48 or Bolivar Belicosos Finos...yes, it was that good! Like some recent near three-year old H.Upmann Half Coronas I've enjoyed, if you ever get the opportunity to put away these smaller cigars for some time, do so. I can reassure you that they can reward you with a surprising and pleasing complexity. 22 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fugu Posted September 13, 2019 Share Posted September 13, 2019 On 9/12/2019 at 3:28 AM, LLC said: MUR MAR 13 LGC No. 2. First one in a long time. With unsweetened ice tea. Cigar of the day! I bet it was, even in light of the company... ? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Çnote Posted September 13, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted September 13, 2019 RyJ Sport Largos 2012 Acquired in trade from @MigsG Awesome little thing if you're looking for very mellow aged tobacco, but not a lot of kicky flavors to hang by your fingernails on. 14 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Fugu Posted September 13, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted September 13, 2019 Can't help it - Nice wrapper, perfect construction, excellent burn - one couldn't ask for more, besides... a pretty boring smoke. 'Special blend'?! Then again - a humble BT3..... 18 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post bigbwalls Posted September 13, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted September 13, 2019 Monte #2 - Feb 18 17 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post TNT009 Posted September 13, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted September 13, 2019 Spiced ale. Yes sir 16 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Sprouthog Posted September 13, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted September 13, 2019 Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 13 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Wookie Posted September 13, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted September 13, 2019 2018 2015 Robusto Siglo 6 Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 24 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Deeg Posted September 14, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted September 14, 2019 PLMC LGR AGO 18. Beautiful light Colorado wrappers. Box has had a month to settle, and based on this stick they’re already at full go. In terms of pure flavor experience, hard to beat the humble Montecarlo when they’re like this. Taste was pure caramel macchiato - creamy caramel, coffee and milk chocolate. I’ve had a hint of citrus in a couple of MCs but apart from that, just about a perfect smoke. 93/100. 21 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post MigsG Posted September 14, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted September 14, 2019 Mystery Cigar No. 1 So good. 20 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thirds Posted September 14, 2019 Share Posted September 14, 2019 21 hours ago, Islandboy said: Just minding my own business, relaxing with a wonderful Sancho Panza beli after a long day under a warm, moist blanket of fairly gray skies and tropical humidity...and this happens. I just had to share the surreal beauty. Oh, and here’s the cigar? Simply spectacular. That’s living the good life. Cheers. 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thirds Posted September 14, 2019 Share Posted September 14, 2019 13 hours ago, SonGoku said: Torpedo Friday Which #2 delivered better? The Dip 2 is up there as a favorite for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Nekhyludov Posted September 14, 2019 Share Posted September 14, 2019 Papo La Verdad. Beautiful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chucko8 Posted September 14, 2019 Share Posted September 14, 2019 22 hours ago, Islandboy said: Just minding my own business, relaxing with a wonderful Sancho Panza beli after a long day under a warm, moist blanket of fairly gray skies and tropical humidity...and this happens. I just had to share the surreal beauty. Oh, and here’s the cigar? Majestic!! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post JayHabanos Posted September 14, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted September 14, 2019 Por Larranaga - Monte Carlo 17 Quintero- Favoritos 14 Hoyo De Monterrey- Epicure No.2PTR Sept 16 Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 16 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post jtfrizzy Posted September 14, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted September 14, 2019 2007 EL Trinidad Ingenios paired with a couple fingers of Calumet Farms 12 year Bourbon. Happy Friday all! Ohh and Hail to Pitt!!! As they take on Penn State tomorrow. Sent from my SM-N950U using Tapatalk 16 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post David88 Posted September 14, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted September 14, 2019 An early evening Lancero for me last night with a whisky or two. I can think of worse ways to spend a Friday night! 18 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SonGoku Posted September 14, 2019 Share Posted September 14, 2019 10 hours ago, Thirds said: Which #2 delivered better? The Dip 2 is up there as a favorite for me. The H. Upmann No. 2 was the one I smoked first and enjoyed most of the two. The Diplomaticos though had a beautiful oily wrapper with a nice sheen to it. The Diplomaticos was with a '18 box code (I don't remember the rest of the code). Was not able to check the Upmann box code although I suspect it to be from recent years as well. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post SonGoku Posted September 14, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted September 14, 2019 H. Upmann Connoisseur B (UBM SEP 18) 16 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post inter4alia Posted September 14, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted September 14, 2019 Morning PUS Oct 17 18 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post bbguardsp Posted September 14, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted September 14, 2019 03 Bolivar Petit Corona gifted. After the first 3rd the Bolivar DNA rears its head but with an added floral note. 21 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post THEMISCHMAN Posted September 14, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted September 14, 2019 23 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Jbhunter223 Posted September 14, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted September 14, 2019 Same box as the last one but this has a wayyyy darker wrapper. Damn this guys has some flavor! 17 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post El Hoze Posted September 14, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted September 14, 2019 Pre-gaming for Arizona State vs. Michigan State. I am fortunately an ASU fan, so I have nothing but upside potential! 17 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Puros Y Vino Posted September 14, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted September 14, 2019 A Laguito no 6 house roll up in the "treehouse" 16 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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