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aberdeen Offline
#1 Posted: Wed, Jun 21 2000, 6:24 PM EST
Joined: 06-11-1999
Posts: 741
I think that is the name of the cigar and spelled right, but in my last issue of Cigar Insider, which is at work so I can't be sure of the name, this cigar got an insane rating of 92. I have never heard of this cigar, anyone try it?
Timinator Offline
#2 Posted: Wed, Jun 21 2000, 8:43 PM EST
Joined: 11-09-1999
Posts: 218
Yes, you got the spelling right. I got both the Natural and Maduro at a 'Cocktails & Wine Tasting Event'(Kinda like your BIG SMOKE) here in Dallas about a month ago. I truly enjoyed the Maduro. The Natural is sitting up right now. Thus, no review. I was impressed by it. It rated a 92? I wasn't that impressed.
BigBubba Offline
#3 Posted: Thu, Jun 22 2000, 4:10 AM EST
Joined: 05-16-2000
Posts: 63
Smoked some with natural wrappers about six months ago. Had a mild to medium taste. Burned even and was well constructed. But a 92????? I would not rate them that high. For a mild smoke, I think the Macanudo's and Dunhill Valverdes are better.
unklebill Offline
#4 Posted: Thu, Jun 22 2000, 4:58 AM EST
Joined: 12-29-1999
Posts: 729
I received two of these at a cigar expo in Atlanta and really enjoyed both. If you get a good line on these let me know @ [email protected]
squattro Offline
#5 Posted: Thu, Jun 22 2000, 6:44 PM EST
Joined: 02-21-2000
Posts: 165
92?? I got five of both the Maduro and the Naturals about six months ago and have smoked them off and on since. They have certainly gotten a bit better with time because I didn't care for them initially but have enjoyed them a bit more recently. I liked the Maduro better also. Medium bodied with some decent flavor, but 92?
wanyburger Offline
#6 Posted: Sun, Jun 25 2000, 12:54 PM EST
Joined: 07-21-1999
Posts: 665
I've tried the Maduro and found it to be a little dry on the palate. I remember the aroma to be the best part of the smoke and would classify the overall experience as ok. A decent middle of the road maduro but nothing that will invoke further conversation among friends.
squattro Offline
#7 Posted: Thu, Jun 29 2000, 10:03 PM EST
Joined: 02-21-2000
Posts: 165
Shhhhh....
squattro Offline
#8 Posted: Thu, Jun 29 2000, 10:04 PM EST
Joined: 02-21-2000
Posts: 165
CA just rated Balmoral with an 89 or something around there.
DrMaddVibe Offline
#9 Posted: Thu, May 22 2003, 6:57 AM EST
Joined: 10-21-2000
Posts: 55,590
I was treated to a box of these from the "Ball & Chain", seems she wanted some yard work done, her car washed and waxed and sex.

She got me a box of Churchill maddies. Not bad. When I saw what she paid for them, I told her she should want more often!
octowings Offline
#10 Posted: Thu, May 22 2003, 7:03 AM EST
Joined: 10-22-2002
Posts: 390
Balmorals are on my
"Don't Smoke" list.
ugghhhhhhh
But to each their own!

...octo
DrMaddVibe Offline
#11 Posted: Thu, May 22 2003, 7:08 AM EST
Joined: 10-21-2000
Posts: 55,590
For 30 bucks...I'll smoke 'em.

I've got one going right now. Not real strong, but nice. Lot's of age on these already.
Charlie Offline
#12 Posted: Thu, May 22 2003, 8:55 AM EST
Joined: 06-16-2002
Posts: 39,751
These things are well made, but too damn mild. like smoking a Don Diego or Macanudo. Vastly overrated and in 2000 they could see them for outrageous prices and get away with it. Not today,

Charlie
arwings Offline
#13 Posted: Thu, May 22 2003, 12:51 PM EST
Joined: 02-09-2003
Posts: 950
I have two and have tried one of them. To me it was pretty bland and kind of harsh. However, sometimes depending on time of day, my mood, circumstances, etc., a cigar doesn't taste as good as at other times. I'll reserve judgement until I smoke the other one. Regardless, it would have never occured to me that it would have been rated that high.
penzt8 Offline
#14 Posted: Fri, May 23 2003, 9:12 AM EST
Joined: 06-05-2000
Posts: 1,771
I smoked a few of the naturals a couple years ago. I got them at a cigar dinner that was organized by a local shop. They were smokeable but nothing special. Not good enough IMO to make it into my humidor.
limoric Offline
#15 Posted: Fri, May 23 2003, 9:38 AM EST
Joined: 03-08-2001
Posts: 623
smoked one a couple of years ago. If they have improved, smoke the new ones. I however would not buy them. 92?, must have mixed the label with something excellent, not just good.
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