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07-17-2008, 05:50 PM | #1 |
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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 |