Monte D

[Kurtdesign1]

For any of you brothers who have broken your boxes yet, are these devoid of any aging characteristics? I've heard some say that they smoke well now and have listed a few flavors that make me think there's not much future for them. I love the size and would be interested in getting a few boxes intact if possible. Thanks in advance for the info

 

[geoffrie]

Smoked one last night. Suprisingly good for 1) an EL 2) an new EL and 3) a Montecristo.

An indescript beginning then some beany (cocoa, coffee) flavors throughout. Yup, good to smoke now (or soon).

Reasonable concern about long term aging (5+ years). No discernable tannins... or murky flavors wanting to be released... or harsh pepper waiting to mellow.

Very much like the size and relative good price. Bought two boxes and the one I smoked last night was a gift. Will let those two sit - and might grab another just to smoke.

Cannot offer anything more definitive ... hope this helps.

 

[Wasch_24]

Most of the reviews I have read for these remind me of reviews for Monte 1s with two or three years on them.

I haven't tried one yet though.

 

[tubaman]

Smoked one last night. Suprisingly good for 1) an EL 2) an new EL and 3) a Montecristo.

An indescript beginning then some beany (cocoa, coffee) flavors throughout. Yup, good to smoke now (or soon).

Reasonable concern about long term aging (5+ years). No discernable tannins... or murky flavors wanting to be released... or harsh pepper waiting to mellow.

Very much like the size and relative good price. Bought two boxes and the one I smoked last night was a gift. Will let those two sit - and might grab another just to smoke.

Cannot offer anything more definitive ... hope this helps.

That's because you were drinking all of that HC7! I think these might turn out to be pretty good cigars. From what I understand, these are closer to the "old" Monte taste. I don't have any experience with that, unfortunately. But think there is enough complexity there to develop. I do agree with you however re: the murky flavors, or lack thereof, waiting to be released.

 

[cvm4]

Most of the reviews I have read for these remind me of reviews for Monte 1s with two or three years on them.

I haven't tried one yet though.

:timebomb: :riflefire :dunno: :innocent:

 

[Wasch_24]

Lol, Cliff...watch your step man.

 

[cvm4]

Lol, Cliff...watch your step man.

You have nooooo clue and I doubt you could buy one :riflefire

:hysterica

 

[Wasch_24]

:dunno:

 

[Kurtdesign1]

:dunno:

You'll know soon enough!

 

[Eric]

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I hear they're slightly worse than the Monte C.

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[Jwrussell]

LMAO at George. Sorry Eric, his response was funnier than your original post. :headroll:

 

[Wasch_24]

LMAO @ George!