These just arrived, they seem authentic but the tips of the torpedos aren't as uniform as I imagined. Your opinion would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks--- chris

Cw,

Seeing that that shape is the most difficult to roll, I'd say that the tips can't 100% uniform. Uniform color,length, and ring size may be a better tip.

disclaimer: CJBully does not claim to be an ISOM expert nor does he play one on TV. His opinion may not neccesarily reflect the views of anyone dead or alive.
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BTW, they look damn tasty! Have fun partaking in them!

thanks CJ! Where's Slim when I need him?

Look pretty damn nice, but I am no expert either! I have smoked quite a few ISOM's that were brought to me by ex wife, Flight Attendent, from trips to Europe!

Oh, if you don't want them, send them to me!!!!!!!!!

Charlie

Maybe the best way to be sure, is to send one to everybody, and get their inputs that way. Just a suggestion.

Check out CA....they have a bunch of pics of real and fake bands....you could compare there.

the bands are fine, I'm just a little worried about the actual cigar.

What TarHeel said. X

they are real. i'll bet they are a little young and need some down time like mine. (see my crappy pictures we'll always have paris) i used the macro setting incorrectly.

two minds have the same thought at about the same time? why don't we get together and rule the universe?

I feel better, thanks for the reassurance!!

Rick - great minds think alike, what can I say!

Fakes, all of them. The bands should be blue. You've been duped. Ship them all to me and I'll send you a box of wolves. Make that two boxes of wolves. I'll even get a celebrity to sign the box. LOL

All kidding aside, enjoy them. We'll expect a daily update.
BTW, did anyone see the picture of the Bucanero standing on it's end supported by the ash? Can a Monte do that? I'll post it.

KV

As real as I can tell from the pic. YOU LUCKY S.O.B.

ENJOY EM

DAN

Yikes a whole box of "wolves" for those Montecristo look a likes is such a good deal!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Go for it and when you do that I will sell or lease you a bridge or two!

Charlie

They are fakes.....better send them to me.....lol

Yep ... they look real to me!

The color looks perfect (they must have that 'reddish' tone and be shiny) and the tips will always be slightly different from each other ... they look just like a couple sent to me by one of our Canadian brothers (Canjuneh) whom I've known for years and grown to respect for his knowledge in Cuban cigars.

The taste will be the true deciding factor. If it makes your lips and tounge tingle and it has that unmistakeable flavor, you've got the real deal. Smoke one now just for the fun of it, and then let the rest age awhile in your humidor. Like Rick said ... most 'authentic' Cuban cigars are being shipped young because the demand is so high for them.

Thanks!!! I'm releived that I didn't get hosed, I'll try one tonight!
C

They look real enough and you will enjoy the hell out of them if they are real! I have smoked a few in my years and the shapes are never uniform, so have fun and if you want me to test 5 or 6 of them, don't hesitate to send them my way! He he he

Charlie

The label is real. Enjoy!

They look great! The real Montes I've had rank up with my best ever. I envy your good fortune.