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Mayhem · 01-27-2002, 04:02 AM

http://www.mdcigars.com/mdbundles.htm

Disclaimer: I usually rest any cigars I get in the mail for at least 2 weeks or longer. I do so because I am a firm believer in "Travel Shock", and because it drives Savant up the wall that I can use that much restraint. I've had the cigar(s) in question for about 4 days now. I kept them in their baggies that they came in, at room temperature.

Mike at MD Cigars was nice enough to send me a sampler pack of various Naked Bundle Cigars. Here is my first review of them:

Pre-Light: Nicely constructed with a veiny wrapper. A little soft in the squeeze test, but not bad. Pre-light draw was completely effortless.

Smoking: Again, an effortless draw and a very gratifying volume of smoke. Very smooth. Could tell that it was a H2000 wrapper (which I am a definite fan of). Decent blend, but a bit on the mild side. It really needed the spice of the H2000 wrapper to give it some character. If I had any input to the manufacturer, I would recommend this very same blend in a smaller ring gauge, say 43. A little tang at mid-palette, which I found pleasing. Burn got uneven at times, but slowing down on the puffing was all it took to correct itself. No touchups were needed, but I did so once, because I was at a boring part of the movie I was watching. Nice finish, which is my way of saying, "I nubbed it."

Conclusion: Damn good cigar. At $39 a bundle, I'd say it's the next Connie 84 waiting to happen. It could have been a little "heavier" but, (a) it is a bundle cigar and (b) I haven't aged it at all. Who knows what a month or two in my own controlled environment would have done for it. I will probably be able to answer that myself in the near future. I still have others from MD to review, before I make up my mind about any potential purchases, but I have the feeling Mike will be getting an order from me soon.

You may ask yourself WWTD? Me? I wonder WWHD???

Hooko · 01-27-2002, 01:06 PM

Nice review. Would you say the quality is good throughout the bundle. When you said "on the mild side" how mild, like a Macanudo, Avo , just trying to place it on the mild odometer. Also, I think MD Cigars has some of the best sampler packs anywhere.

Mayhem · 01-27-2002, 01:18 PM

I only got one cigar of each type, so I don't have a measuring stick. As far as mildness, it's about like a Mantequilla on the strength scale. Perdomo Lite. On the website, they say these cigars are a mix of Nicaraguan and Dominican. It's probably the Dominican tobacco thats keepin the cigar from being more robust. That and the ring gauge.

You may ask yourself WWTD? Me? I wonder WWHD???

bigbear · 01-27-2002, 02:12 PM

Thank you for your review.

mdman · 01-31-2002, 05:03 PM

Thats a great review Mayhem, can I use that?

Edited by - mdman on 01/31/2002 9:00:58 PM

Hendrix · 01-31-2002, 06:31 PM

Hmmmmm....might have to give these a try!!

September 11,2001..GOD BLESS US

gumby · 01-31-2002, 08:01 PM

Hendrix, i have only tried one of the samplers and I too couldn't let it rest. It was a great smoke. I agree with Mayhem, we have hit on the new connie 84.

"The Texans were my best soldiers. Not once did I see their backs in battle" Robert E. Lee

Mayhem · 02-01-2002, 02:45 AM

Quote:

Thats a great review Mayhem, can I use that?

You sure can. Look for my review on the Cameroon and Sumatra robustos in a couple days.

Don't put gum in my ashtray and I won't put my cigar out in your mouth. Deal?

mdman · 02-04-2002, 01:55 PM

Thanks Mayhem!

ÞFirefarmer£ · 04-16-2002, 08:44 PM

Mine has been sitting for weeks now and I finally grabbed it out tonight!!
Mine has a nice bit of spice in it!!!!
Has a perfect nose sting,not overly stingy or under either.Construction,aroma,burn,draw all perfect and Loads of smoke!!!!
This a Damn Good Gar!!!

Great review too Mayhem,you are on target except I think if you hada let it have a longer cedarnap you would be even more impressed cause this baby is spicy or "opened up" to coin a phrase!!!

Thanks again Mike for this Great smoke!!!

01-27-2002, 04:02 AM	#1
Mayhem Club Member Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Las Vegas, Nevada Posts: 1,112	http://www.mdcigars.com/mdbundles.htm Disclaimer: I usually rest any cigars I get in the mail for at least 2 weeks or longer. I do so because I am a firm believer in "Travel Shock", and because it drives Savant up the wall that I can use that much restraint. I've had the cigar(s) in question for about 4 days now. I kept them in their baggies that they came in, at room temperature. Mike at MD Cigars was nice enough to send me a sampler pack of various Naked Bundle Cigars. Here is my first review of them: Pre-Light: Nicely constructed with a veiny wrapper. A little soft in the squeeze test, but not bad. Pre-light draw was completely effortless. Smoking: Again, an effortless draw and a very gratifying volume of smoke. Very smooth. Could tell that it was a H2000 wrapper (which I am a definite fan of). Decent blend, but a bit on the mild side. It really needed the spice of the H2000 wrapper to give it some character. If I had any input to the manufacturer, I would recommend this very same blend in a smaller ring gauge, say 43. A little tang at mid-palette, which I found pleasing. Burn got uneven at times, but slowing down on the puffing was all it took to correct itself. No touchups were needed, but I did so once, because I was at a boring part of the movie I was watching. Nice finish, which is my way of saying, "I nubbed it." Conclusion: Damn good cigar. At $39 a bundle, I'd say it's the next Connie 84 waiting to happen. It could have been a little "heavier" but, (a) it is a bundle cigar and (b) I haven't aged it at all. Who knows what a month or two in my own controlled environment would have done for it. I will probably be able to answer that myself in the near future. I still have others from MD to review, before I make up my mind about any potential purchases, but I have the feeling Mike will be getting an order from me soon. You may ask yourself WWTD? Me? I wonder WWHD??? __________________ The older I get, the more I come to the realization that if it isn't in the Yellow Pages, it's exactly what I need.

01-27-2002, 01:18 PM	#3
Mayhem Club Member Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Las Vegas, Nevada Posts: 1,112	I only got one cigar of each type, so I don't have a measuring stick. As far as mildness, it's about like a Mantequilla on the strength scale. Perdomo Lite. On the website, they say these cigars are a mix of Nicaraguan and Dominican. It's probably the Dominican tobacco thats keepin the cigar from being more robust. That and the ring gauge. You may ask yourself WWTD? Me? I wonder WWHD??? __________________ The older I get, the more I come to the realization that if it isn't in the Yellow Pages, it's exactly what I need.

01-27-2002, 02:12 PM	#4
bigbear Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Central Florida Posts: 777	Thank you for your review. __________________ -- Jeff www.bigbearworks.com "I don't care to belong to a club that accepts people like me as members." -- Groucho Marx

01-31-2002, 05:03 PM	#5
mdman Club Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Yuma, AZ USA Posts: 4,102	Thats a great review Mayhem, can I use that? Edited by - mdman on 01/31/2002 9:00:58 PM __________________ Cigars are fer smokin™..! www.mdcigars.com

01-31-2002, 08:01 PM	#7
gumby Contributing Editor MOM November 2012 Emeritus Honorary MOM November 2021 Herf God Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Republic of Texas Posts: 47,297	Hendrix, i have only tried one of the samplers and I too couldn't let it rest. It was a great smoke. I agree with Mayhem, we have hit on the new connie 84. "The Texans were my best soldiers. Not once did I see their backs in battle" Robert E. Lee __________________ I predict future happiness for Americans if they can prevent the government from wasting the labors of the people under the pretense of taking care of them. Thomas Jefferson

01-27-2002, 01:06 PM	#2
Hooko Club Member Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Lake Bluff, IL USA Posts: 1,908	Nice review. Would you say the quality is good throughout the bundle. When you said "on the mild side" how mild, like a Macanudo, Avo , just trying to place it on the mild odometer. Also, I think MD Cigars has some of the best sampler packs anywhere.

01-31-2002, 06:31 PM	#6
Hendrix Club Member Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Berkeley, Il. Posts: 3,852	Hmmmmm....might have to give these a try!! September 11,2001..GOD BLESS US

02-04-2002, 01:55 PM	#9
mdman Club Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Yuma, AZ USA Posts: 4,102	Thanks Mayhem! __________________ Cigars are fer smokin™..! www.mdcigars.com

04-16-2002, 08:44 PM	#10
ÞFirefarmer£ Club Member Join Date: May 2000 Location: Reeltown, AL USA Posts: 1,078	Mine has been sitting for weeks now and I finally grabbed it out tonight!! Mine has a nice bit of spice in it!!!! Has a perfect nose sting,not overly stingy or under either.Construction,aroma,burn,draw all perfect and Loads of smoke!!!! This a Damn Good Gar!!! Great review too Mayhem,you are on target except I think if you hada let it have a longer cedarnap you would be even more impressed cause this baby is spicy or "opened up" to coin a phrase!!! Thanks again Mike for this Great smoke!!! __________________ If you woke up breathing,congratulations! You have another chance! God Bless The USA!