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collectorchris Offline
#1 Posted: Sun, Jul 26 2015, 8:28 PM EST
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Anyone tried any of this line that can offer feedback? I have a few of the Reconguista's resting right now, but have been looking at some of the other offerings available as well.

I also scored a 5'er of Montecristo Media Noche last night that will ship Tuesday, exited to try those, but will let them rest a bit when they arrive too.
zody Offline
#2 Posted: Sun, Jul 26 2015, 9:17 PM EST
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Have a few Reqconquistas I haven't tried myself.
They're not a bad cigar, had decent flavor but we're pretty mild for me. You'll get some differing opinions.
danmdevries Offline
#3 Posted: Sun, Jul 26 2015, 9:41 PM EST
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Been a long while since I've had one, but I recall it fondly. But... it was early in my time.

Recently received one from sponsoring a noob trade on another forum, it's on my radar to try, but haven't yet.
madspackler Offline
#4 Posted: Sun, Jul 26 2015, 10:17 PM EST
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I bought a box of Holy Grail but have been letting them rest for a while. Hope they are sleeping nicely. Was interested in any feedback from the BOTL/SOTL here about the line in general.
namadio Offline
#5 Posted: Sun, Jul 26 2015, 10:48 PM EST
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Ive had some of the regular line they good mild-med smoke. Ive got the other three variamts but havent tried yet..
spectresquad Offline
#6 Posted: Sun, Jul 26 2015, 10:55 PM EST
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I had a Reqconquista a few weeks back and was pleasantly surprised. I thought it was excellent. I would buy a box. I found it to be medium to full flavored, burned excellent, made loads of smoke, did not go bitter at the end. Herfing
jespear Offline
#7 Posted: Mon, Jul 27 2015, 6:37 AM EST
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I've smoked quite a few, and gifted quite a few as well.
Always get positive feedback.

With proper rest, they are good.

jes
collectorchris Offline
#8 Posted: Mon, Jul 27 2015, 7:11 AM EST
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Thank for the input, I will have to add a few of the other variations for sampling.
tamapatom Offline
#9 Posted: Mon, Jul 27 2015, 8:51 AM EST
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collectorchris wrote:
Anyone tried any of this line that can offer feedback? I have a few of the Reconguista's resting right now, but have been looking at some of the other offerings available as well.

I also scored a 5'er of Montecristo Media Noche last night that will ship Tuesday, exited to try those, but will let them rest a bit when they arrive too.

Media noche - great with coffee.......enjoy

I've got some Ave Maria I have never tried....will have to break them out and see for myself.
Speyside Offline
#10 Posted: Mon, Jul 27 2015, 8:53 AM EST
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Ave Maria did not do much for me. Not bad in any way, just to mild and somewhat bland.
KingoftheCove Offline
#11 Posted: Mon, Jul 27 2015, 1:32 PM EST
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Recon? Nice cigar......waaaay over priced imo.
Regular line? Nice cigars (with a few air balls in there)......but also over priced.

They'll never get back into my buy rotation because of their price, and the "one-too-many" air balls factor.
gummy jones Offline
#12 Posted: Mon, Jul 27 2015, 1:47 PM EST
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thanks for the reviews fellas/sistas

ive had a couple in timeout as well
tamapatom Offline
#13 Posted: Mon, Jul 27 2015, 2:06 PM EST
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gummy jones wrote:
thanks for the reviews fellas/sistas

ive had a couple in timeout as well


My teacher never let me smoke cigars in timeout.
zerohourhero Offline
#14 Posted: Mon, Jul 27 2015, 2:39 PM EST
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I just reviewed the Divinia on my site last Saturday which is the one AJ Fernandez made for Ave Maria. It was enjoyable, didn't pack as much punch as his normal offerings, it was definitely Finesse over Strength.
namadio Offline
#15 Posted: Mon, Jul 27 2015, 4:39 PM EST
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zerohourhero wrote:
I just reviewed the Divinia on my site last Saturday which is the one AJ Fernandez made for Ave Maria.


Ave Maria is AJ. He makey them all.

Zero - PM me a link to your site. What table top games do you like?


collectorchris wrote:
Anyone tried any of this line that can offer feedback? I have a few of the Reconguista's resting right now, but have been looking at some of the other offerings available as well.


Chris, PM me your address.
zerohourhero Offline
#16 Posted: Mon, Jul 27 2015, 4:42 PM EST
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namadio wrote:
Ave Maria is AJ. He makey them all.

Zero - PM me a link to your site. What table top games do you like?




Chris, PM me your address.


Fair enough, I'll edit my article, and thank you for the knowledge bomb. PM incoming.
namadio Offline
#17 Posted: Mon, Jul 27 2015, 4:59 PM EST
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zerohourhero wrote:
Fair enough, I'll edit my article, and thank you for the knowledge bomb. PM incoming.

Seeing the 16 july pic on your page reminded me how hard DCLover smacked you haha. As the lucky recipient of a DCLover prize pack from the CAT Drawing... I'm a little scared.... ok.. alot scared.
zerohourhero Offline
#18 Posted: Mon, Jul 27 2015, 5:09 PM EST
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namadio wrote:
Seeing the 16 july pic on your page reminded me how hard DCLover smacked you haha. As the lucky recipient of a DCLover prize pack from the CAT Drawing... I'm a little scared.... ok.. alot scared.


Shoot, DC Lover is currently one of the main supporters of my reviews. I literally hadn't had a single one of those before.
skydiverd Offline
#19 Posted: Mon, Jul 27 2015, 7:37 PM EST
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Smoked an Immaculata. Nothing special. But then again that is not my type of smoke, so take that with a grain of salt.

got a few Ave Maria Crusaders getting a little age on them before i try.
delta1 Offline
#20 Posted: Wed, Jul 29 2015, 6:43 PM EST
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The first couple I tried, one gifted from Jespear, were fantastic. They had a unique musky flavor. After that, none of them matched that taste. Have smoked several different sizes, but have not tried the top of the line Reconquista.

This has happened several times, where my first few impressions of a cigar were very favorable, but the next few didn't live up to those.
collectorchris Offline
#21 Posted: Wed, Jul 29 2015, 7:23 PM EST
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Thanks for all the input folks. It has been very helpfull.
tamapatom Offline
#22 Posted: Wed, Jul 29 2015, 7:37 PM EST
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delta1 wrote:
The first couple I tried, one gifted from Jespear, were fantastic. They had a unique musky flavor. After that, none of them matched that taste. Have smoked several different sizes, but have not tried the top of the line Reconquista.

This has happened several times, where my first few impressions of a cigar were very favorable, but the next few didn't live up to those.
Unique musky flavor? Are you sure that Jespear didn't customize those sticks for you?
madspackler Offline
#23 Posted: Wed, Jul 29 2015, 9:59 PM EST
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tamapatom wrote:
Unique musky flavor? Are you sure that Jespear didn't customize those sticks for you?

I think he got Lewinski'ed
limochas Offline
#24 Posted: Thu, Jul 30 2015, 8:58 AM EST
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Have smoked a few Reconquistas and think they were quiite savory, although pricey. Still have one I am saving for a day I want to treat myself. Last week I bought a 5 pk of the Charlemagne and another of the Immaculata. The Charlemagne was very tasty, but I was disappointed in the Immaculata. Did not like the taste. Hoping that humitime will help.
I paid $25 for a box of 3 Reconquistas. The little coffins make good giveaways (I put a cigar I don't particularly care for in it). The Charlemagnes I got for $13 and the Immaculatas for $19. I cannot afford these cigars at catalog prices even if they're on sale--so YAY Cbid!!
namadio Offline
#25 Posted: Thu, Jul 30 2015, 10:34 AM EST
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madspackler wrote:
I think he got Lewinski'ed


i've always called that seasoning my cigars
delta1 Offline
#26 Posted: Thu, Jul 30 2015, 7:07 PM EST
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tamapatom wrote:
Unique musky flavor? Are you sure that Jespear didn't customize those sticks for you?



lol...it was just one that he sent me. I bought a fiver after I smoked the one jespear sent and the first one also tasted musky, but the rest lacked that quality. I bought another fiver and none of them tasted like the first couple.
gary96 Offline
#27 Posted: Sun, Aug 2 2015, 7:15 PM EST
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As you can see by my avatar, I am a fan. I gave up on the Immaculatta's. They are too mild for my taste, but the that is what they advertise. The regulars are great. I keep the Holy Grails right over my desk. They are my go-to cigar. When I want something special I go to the Recon.
cameroon Offline
#28 Posted: Sun, Aug 2 2015, 7:25 PM EST
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Crap cigars
tonygraz Offline
#29 Posted: Sun, Aug 2 2015, 7:41 PM EST
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I have 4 varieties, including the Immaculata in Belicoso. I have yet to smoke one tho, but I'll probably dig some out soon.
collectorchris Offline
#30 Posted: Mon, Aug 3 2015, 10:13 AM EST
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I just won some of the Knights Templar, looking forward to trying those. I may try to snag one of the samplers to try the differing flavors they have to offer. I have not researched them in depth, are they a fairly new company? Or is Ave Maria just a new line from an existing factory?
99cobra2881 Offline
#31 Posted: Mon, Aug 3 2015, 10:38 AM EST
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They're an AJ Fernandez cigar.
tonygraz Offline
#32 Posted: Tue, Aug 4 2015, 12:32 PM EST
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Smoked an Immaculata this morning, started out promising but flattened out quickly. Not much of any flavor and fairly mild.
collectorchris Offline
#33 Posted: Tue, Aug 4 2015, 12:44 PM EST
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A few people have said that about the Immaculata now, based on the description it was one of the line I hoped had more promise.
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