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Old 07-17-2008, 05:50 PM   #1
Augie754
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Excalibur Prensado Oscuro (by Hoya De Monterrey)

Excalibur Prensado Oscuro (by Hoya De Monterrey)
Cigar Size = 6.125 x 48
Country of Origin = Honduras
Wrapper = U.S. Connecticut Broadleaf
Binder = U.S. Connecticut Broadleaf
Filler = Dominican, Honduran, Nicaraguan
Purchased From = CigarBid.com
Purchase Date = 2007-09-26
Purchase price = $3.56
Smoke Date = 2008-07-16
Location/Occasion = Ash's, Westerville, Ohio
Weather Conditions = 78° F, 70% humidity, Scattered Clouds

Appearance = 8.7
This cigar was a box pressed parejo with a slight curve over it's entire length. The wrapper was deep dark brown and smooth with a beautiful oily look. It lacked any lumps and the veins were of an acceptable size. The cap was a little rough, but nothing worth worrying about. It had a nice classy band which dressed it up. Although the shape wasn't perfect the wrapper looked great and made this a good looking cigar.

Construction = 8.9
Pre-smoke draw was firm and the bunch was solid. The cigar burnt straight throughout and the ash held firm. There was plenty of smoke, but the draw was just a touch on the tight side. Solid construction overall.

Taste = 7.7
After lighting I was struck a a quick burst of spice. This quickly smoothed out to a rich leathery and earthy flavor, with light natural sweetness. From time to time there was a touch of bitterness that leaked in for a few minutes. The finish was short and earthy. This cigar just lacked any real complexity, it was a solid smoke, but tended to underwhelm.

Overall
This would be a solid cheap smoke, but I expected better. Knowing I can get of a second (Connies ) of these for around a buck, I don't see me buying any of them anytime soon.

Appearance = 8.7 x 1
Construction = 8.9 x 3
Taste = 7.7 x 6
Overall = 8.16
Strenth Rating = Medium-Full

Rating scale:
10.0 - 9.5 = buy at any price
9.5 - 9.0 = premium price box worthy
9.0 - 8.5 = box worthy
8.5 - 8.0 = single or 5 pack worthy
8.0 - 7.0 = single worthy if dirt cheap
7.0 - 6.0 = will smoke if given for free
6.0 - 5.0 = suffer through if have to
5.0 - 4.0 = unsmokable
4.0 - 2.0 = would rather stick my head in a dirty toilet
2.0 - 0.0 = would rather stick my head in a dirty toilet with my mouth open
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