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Romeo y Julieta Museum Edition
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Volusianator
BoM Nov '07 & Jan '09
Only you can be the judge of that.
sportsmedjosh
CRA Member: 211528
I feel like I seen these tubes at my local B&M
The thing is taste is too subjective, especially when ye're just starting out and do not know really what it is ye like.
Mitch
BOM 2/09-Keeper BOTtLe
I've had one and it was a big disapointment, actualy tasted bitter. I've also seen several with mold growing in the tubes at different B&M's so I'm thinking I may have had a moldy cigar and this line may be prone to mold. My good bud John has had two and loved one and the other sucked (from same B&M as mine).
Go for it, but I'd check for mold just in case. Like they say taste is subjective.
Go for it, but I'd check for mold just in case. Like they say taste is subjective.
Volusianator
BoM Nov '07 & Jan '09
I wasn't trying to be a dick, it's just that taste is subjective to each individual, it's a Coke/Pepsi thing. The other side of it is value is also subjective, some people do not see the value in spending the money it takes to smoke an Opus, some do, some will see value in smoking a $1.5 cigar just because it's inexpensive, others will argue that a bad tasting cigar that has poor construction isn't a better value just because it's $1.50 as it's just a bad cigar that costs less. So my answer was spot on, only you can determine if the cost of that cigar is worth it...to you. Your screen name alone contains the answer to your question. From what it would appear, you're a Davidoff fan, so for you, the price of those cigars is worth it, again, for you. Now for me, I can honestly say that I've not had a Davidoff that I've enjoyed, but that's just me and my flavor profile. Now that being said, I have two in the humidor with quite some age on them that were gifted to me that I look very much forward to trying. I wish you luck.
Gracias sir.
CWS
<b>Lead Moderator</b>
Mr. Mellow today. Nicely put! .:headroll:
I've got one of these beauties in my humidor and will be smoking it late this evening during a gathering of old friends. I plan on pairing it up with a few bottles of St. Peter's IPA, which is a gorgeous potion and stands up nicely to a weighty stick. I smoked a Camacho 2008 Liberty last week, which was very enjoyable, and the St. Peter's paired nicely as it cooled and cleansed my palate between draws. In case the Museum Collection is a bust I've got a safety: another Liberty and a big bottle of Blue Cap Chimay. I'll give you guys my .02 cents worth straightaway.
I didn't need the safety; the Camacho 2008 Liberty is nestled safely in my humidor, where it's going to age nicely. I broke out the Romeo Y Julieta Museum Edition just as Lyoto Machida was putting Thiago Silva to bed on the widescreen. The packaging of the cigar was a gem, as was the band itself. The stick itself was rolled perfectly, tight but not restricted, and both ends possessed the charecteristic accordian compression. The nose was strong and earthy. I cut the cigar in my usual unique style: Using a wedge cutter I make two cuts at bisecting angles so the clipped area forms an 'X'. I've found this technique works best, insuring the cigar ventilates properly and preventing the oils from building up at the smoking end. The first quarter of the burn the cigar was tasty but uninspiring and tasted a bit green, but it soon developed into a delicious and complex treat. The burn was even and the ash was whitish gray and flaky, and I didn't place it in the ashtray until the ash was ready to disengage, about a full third of the length. As I ashed it BJ Penn was throwing in the towel, and I was poring another bottle of St. Peter's IPA, which also paired nicely with this stick. By this time the flavor was in full sail, with notes of leather and earth and secondary hues of pepper and walnut. This cigar was full bodied and brought plenty of nicotine. The draw was perfect and gave a voluptuous amount of smoke. The total smoking time was 1 hour 40 minutes, and I smoked it well past the band as I didn't want to see it end. The purchase price was worth it just to experience it's unique qualities and the rare San Andre Criollo 98 Rosado it was wrapped in. However, for the money I'd rather have a Padrón Serie 1926 80 Year Maduro. My rating: 90
I finally got my hands on one of these, and smoked one last night.
Came in a beautiful tube. Cigar cut flawlessly and had that delicate semi-sponginess that I tend to check for before I light up. First third was probably my favorite, it was very unique tasting and had an amazing full bodied taste. I got alot of pepper and spice, with a slightly creamy yet very full finish.
My only complaint was that it got kinda bitter in the last third. This might be because I was smoking it too fast, but it was still delicious.
I paid $29.99 plus tax. Definitely not worth $30 a stick but I do think it is in the top ten cigars I've ever smoked. I'd give it a 92
Came in a beautiful tube. Cigar cut flawlessly and had that delicate semi-sponginess that I tend to check for before I light up. First third was probably my favorite, it was very unique tasting and had an amazing full bodied taste. I got alot of pepper and spice, with a slightly creamy yet very full finish.
My only complaint was that it got kinda bitter in the last third. This might be because I was smoking it too fast, but it was still delicious.
I paid $29.99 plus tax. Definitely not worth $30 a stick but I do think it is in the top ten cigars I've ever smoked. I'd give it a 92