Master Blend 3

[darkman]

I am not one to do reviews all that often, however, I felt the need to share my opinion on this cigar as it is not one that gets a whole lot of publicity. The MB3 for those that know me is "The" cigar that got me started. I have probably smoked 75 of these over the course of my smoking career (2.5 yrs) and not once have i ever been disappointed with putting fire to one.

Origin : Nicaragua
Format : Dbl Robusto
Size : 5 inch
Ring : 54
Wrapper : Broadleaf Sun-Grown (Ecuador)
Filler : Nicaraguan Habano
Binder : Nicaraguan Ligero

There are 4 vitolas (churchill,Torpedo,Dbl Robo,Robo) $10-13 local retail, today I am smoking the dbl. For me, the Double Robusto and the Torpedo are the best of the bunch. The cigar feels great in the hand, well constucted and firm. Pre-Light Draw is free and easy and what stuck me most the first time I had one of these and still to this day is the hint of sweetness that I get here. The first third is a controlled rush of spice with a hint of sweetness. The spice while bold is never overpowering. The cigar produces all the smoke you could want from a cigar. The second third sees this cigar step up the power a touch, in my opinion by dropping the sweetness from the first third. Towards the nub, this cigar is getting stonger, and man does it last a long time. The last third seemed to last as long as the first 2 combined. Always hate to have to put one of these down.
Unfortunately, these are a LE cigar. Production has ceased, but there are still some out there to be had. I realize these, for one reason or another, are not available every where, for this I am willing to help out any brothers who want help aquiring these.
Hopefully you enjoyed the review and more importantly enjoy the cigar.

DM

 

[TreeFrog Frank]

Fantastic review! Thanks so much for sharing, DM!

 

[Speedbump]

Nice review jerome

 

[swat253]

Nice review Jerome - You should do more!

I was gifted one of these awhile back and I need to look into it a bit more. Seems like I've seen them at one or two of the shops I frequent. I'll be more vigilant next time in!

Thanks for the insight!

 

[smokemifugotem]

Nice work j!

 

[rduke10]

Thanks for the review Jerome, heard some good things about this cigar.

 

[SkinsFanLarry]

Thanks Jerome!

I for one didn't know that was your "original" addiction....great choice though! :cbig:

 

[jwyatt55]

Atta boy Jerome! Love all of the mbs they are all great smokes

 

[ciggy]

Jerome thats a great review but your not gonna belive this...I started smoking cigars seriously after having a MB2. No Chit!! So this is ironic for me even though yours was a MB3 I still find it funny we both got hooked!

 

[terrantheman]

You do a good job Jerome!

 

[benday]

they have a slew of these at the local b&m...no one seems to like them there....thanks for the review.

 

[bmony]

On Cigars international I did a make your best offer on on 10 MB3's and got them for $5 a stick. I like these cigars.

 

[Ed Monton]

I haven't tried them yet but have a couple in storage. Looking forward to it after your review.

 

[SkinsFanLarry]

I haven't tried them yet but have a couple in storage. Looking forward to it after your review.

Ed, I for one do not believe you will be disappointed my friend! :cbig:

 

[Liteumup]

Its a tasty little treat - another very good Oliva

 

[srduggins]

I smoked my last robusto yesterday from the 2nd box I ever purchased. Nice cocoa flavor with more spice than I remember. I still have a few torps left.

 

[danthebugman]

Thanks for the preview of things to come. I have a MB3 sitting in my humi that I was part of a package sent by Greedy Capitalist. One that simply blew my wish list to pieces. Haven't found the right time to enjoy it yet, but now that I have an idea of what to expect I'm sure I'll be able to enjoy it more.

Dan

 

[Gokian]

Thanks for the awesome review.

 

[CaTeacher]

Great review Jerome!

 

[Jfire]

Nice review Jerome!