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QMPASH
Aficionado Topic Starter

11 years ago

Bought a fiver out of curiosity from the Mothership. I was pleasantly surprised. A really good smoke by Drew that isn't overpriced. Supposedly, it has several varieties that are "made" to be paired with certain beers for maximum enjoyment. Probably just overhype to push this. Nevertheless, keeping in mind that everone's tastes differ, I found this quite a nice cigar. The head clipped off evenly and cleanly. There was a steady burn with a firm ash and no touchup required. The taste was a mild pepper, oak and nuts with a hint of leather. There was also a "smoky" background tatse that reminded me of Latakia. 🇨🇮

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sd72
Herf-A-Holic

11 years ago

Did you get one of each, or five of one? Which one? What did you pair it with, the corresponding drink for the cigar?

QMPASH
Aficionado Topic Starter

11 years ago

Did you get one of each, or five of one? Which one? What did you pair it with, the corresponding drink for the cigar?

sd72 wrote:

I believe the one I bought was for Stout. I didn't "pair" it because I rarely drink. I bought a fiver of the Smoking Monk for the Stout. I have to try the others to see if they are truly "different," which would be expected if they are indeed blended for different beers; which I sincerely doubt.

efinebloom
Herf-A-Holic

11 years ago

Waiting to get a 5er sampler pack with one of each. Weird to me they arent offering that.

Hillbillyjosh770
Herf-A-Holic

11 years ago

Yeah.... Not sure where the samplers went.

cacman
Herf-A-Holic

11 years ago

Another gimmick for the DE/Swisher fanboys.

QMPASH
Aficionado Topic Starter

11 years ago

Another gimmick for the DE/Swisher fanboys.

cacman wrote:

I agree that DE is very gimmicky, particularly with their Acid line. LG is way over-priced and Papa Fritas, even more so, considering what you are paying for. But I have to give credit where it's due--this is one fine stick with a fairly reasonable price. 🇨🇮

kombat96
Herf-A-Holic

11 years ago

Another gimmick for the DE/Swisher fanboys.

cacman wrote:

Any worse than the tat fanboys? .

sd72
Herf-A-Holic

11 years ago

Says the Liga/Tat fanboy.

kombat96
Herf-A-Holic

11 years ago

#10

Says the Liga/Tat fanboy.

sd72 wrote:

Tat
Liga
Fuente
Viaje
Pdr
They all have fanboys. Well the pdr is only tiger.

delta1
Herf-A-Holic

11 years ago

#11

I tried a 5er of the Monk made for an IPA. It was mild to medium, a little earthier/woodier and stronger than a Perdomo 10th Anny Champagne. Decent smoke but I've had a variety of cigars while drinking IPA's, and this one didn't strike me as the best ever with an IPA.

I also have a 5er of the Monk made for a Tripel Belgium that I've yet to try.

Edited by user 11 years ago | Reason: Not specified

sd72
Herf-A-Holic

11 years ago

#12

The people who've tried the beer cigars haven't had beer with them. Hmm.

namadio
Herf-A-Holic

11 years ago

#13

I scored some samplers of smoking monk from a website similar to the mothership tht has "daily cigar deal"

But hvent smoked any yet.....

frankj1
Herf-A-Holic

11 years ago

#14

efinebloom...pms

QMPASH
Aficionado Topic Starter

11 years ago

#15

Finally finished my fiver of the Monk. As my palette became accustomed to the stick I detected what tasted faintly like espresso. One of the five had minor construction issues and one had to be touched up a bit on the burn. Gonna get more of these and let them age a bit.

DukeSC74
Rookie

11 years ago

#16

I just bought a pack of the Porters, looking forward to trying one with a Founders Porter over the weekend.

Bones33
Connoisseur

11 years ago

#17

Was gifted an Imperial Stout by a guy at my local.
Worst cigar I've smoked in a long time. Decent construction, horrible taste,
I think they're infused.
I heard Smoking Monk is the brainchild of Swisher Sweets.
Nice job DE!

Grade= F-

Excuse me while I puke.

Okay thanks,

Good Night.

chazbo
Herf-A-Holic

11 years ago

#18

Might get better with some age:^o
Maybe you need to drink a six pack before firing one up🍺

robertsccr5
Herf-A-Holic

11 years ago

#19

Might get better with some age:^o
Maybe you need to drink a six pack before firing one up🍺

chazbo wrote:

ohhhh that's what they meant...

QMPASH
Aficionado Topic Starter

11 years ago

#20

Bones33 wrote:

Everyone is entitled to their own opinions and every cigar smoker has different tastes. Having said that, I don't see how you could possibly say they are infused. And yes, they get better with age; something that you NEVER find in an infused cigar. Try smoking them when you're not drunk. [frypan]

Edited by user 11 years ago | Reason: Not specified

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