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?

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.

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.

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]

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?

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.

Shhhhh....

CA just rated Balmoral with an 89 or something around there.

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!

Balmorals are on my
"Don't Smoke" list.
ugghhhhhhh
But to each their own!

...octo

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.

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

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.

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.

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.