Ave Maria?

[zirotti]

Anyone had these before? Pretty sure they are an AJ blend.

 

[StocktonJohn]

I tried it when it was first released. Thought it was a bit flat. Not bad, just expected more. MOW is similar and better IMHO.

 

[zirotti]

I tried it when it was first released. Thought it was a bit flat. Not bad, just expected more. MOW is similar and better IMHO.

Agreed. Not a ton of flavor. Not bad, just not a whole lot there.

 

[scottb01915]

I agree also...and way too much $$$ for them IMHO.

 

[carholio]

Agreed. Not a ton of flavor. Not bad, just not a whole lot there.

Hey, at least it has a cool band :grin:

 

[Chubno]

I got a couple of them at CigarFest last year, they are not a go to cigar for me but enjoyed it.

 

[ciggy]

I tried one about a few months ago as a budget buy because of the description CI gave them. I really must say I didn't pick up the great flavors they boasted about. It was okay but not something I'd buy again...just wasn't in my flavor zone is all.

 

[Alwayslit]

they're okay nothing to write home about.

 

[crk0756]

Bought two, smoked one and the other still sits.... Ok but just not my go to cigar either, saving the other for handing out to friends who come over and want a stick.

 

[Jenks]

they're okay nothing to write home about.

My thoughts on this as well...

 

[megladon8]

I liked it well enough but certainly not AJ's best blend. As others have said, a little flat.

That being said, construction was impeccable. So it's a good cigar, it's just not the biggest flavour bomb.

They're also too pricey for me, for what is there. At that price point I'd rather get, say, a box of DPG's, or hell get a box of Diesel UC's and a box of Unlimited's.

 

[zirotti]

Yep, construction and burn were impeccable, which is what I have come to expect from AJ.

Glad we all agree on the flavor profile though

 

[megladon8]

Yep, construction and burn were impeccable, which is what I have come to expect from AJ.

Glad we all agree on the flavor profile though

I very much agree with Bryan Glynn on this "issue". When smoking and analyzing a cigar, to me the construction - not flavour - is the majority of what I'm looking at when trying to "grade" it.

Flavour is entirely subjective. There are tons of cigars out there that get rave reviews across the board, yet I have not enjoyed much at all flavour-wise.

Similarly, there are cigars that I rarely find fans of, but I can't get enough of and buy by the box regularly.

However, the mark of a "great" cigar is in its construction. That part is not subjective. If a cigar is a shoddy, uneven roll, with lumps and plugs and I can't get it to stay lit, then regardless of the flavours I manage to get out of it, to me that's a bad cigar.

 

[danthebugman]

I've reviewed a couple of them, here's a link to one: http://www.botl.org/community/forums/showthread.php?t=54615&highlight=maria

They're a little overpriced for what you get, but you can find 'em on CBid for fairly cheap.

Dan

 

[USCG Cigar Newb]

As people said CBID has great prices on them, I think I have some of all the sizes. I like them, not complex, but a good overal smoke, plus a sweet band that I cant wait to make some art with.

 

[anodor]

Decent smoke with good construction, mild notes of sweetness. I second everyone else with it being overpriced and not being a go to cigar

 

[dennisking]

Everyone on Ccom forums like the Reconquista version better. I haven't had a reconquista.

 

[Gravity]

I've never had one, but that is by far my favorite band.

 

[mgravito]

My personal favorite is the box press. It's an easy smoke, I liked it. It's just not something you'll concentrate on. I'd say they're at least worth a try.

 

[LittleMoe]

I must be the exception here ........ however, the few I smoked right of the box were a bit flat so i agree with ya's there ........ BUT i have a bunch with a year + on them and they turned into a much better smoke !!!! he flavor seemed to come with age !!!!! I am a big fan !!!