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08-07-2008, 04:57 AM | #1 |
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Montecristo Platinum No. 1
Montecristo Platinum No. 1
Cigar Size = 6.5 x 44 Country of Origin = Dominican Republic Wrapper = Mexican Binder = Nicaragua Filler = Dominican, Nicaragua, Peru Purchased From = CigarsInternational.com Purchase Date = 2007-10-30 Purchase price = Free Smoke Date = 2008-08-06 Location/Occasion = Adam's, Westerville, Ohio Weather Conditions = 79° F, 45% Humidity, Clear Appearance = 8.1 This cigar had a nice straight shape, with the cap applied nicely. It had almost no lumps and the wrapper had smaller veins. However the wrapper color and texture were lackluster. It was a lighter brown with no sheen, it looked dried out. There was some discoloration as well. Construction = 8.5 This cigar was firm with one noticeable soft spot. The pre-smoke draw was a little easy, but after lighting was good, just slightly open. The burn was relatively even, a couple runners that corrected themselves. The ash was flaky and fell off after a half inch. Overall the cigar performed adequately, but seemed under filled. Taste = 7.4 The pre-smoke was very light with some sweetness. After lighting, the Monte stayed quite light with a sweet cedar taste. This continued throughout with a small increase in flavor. It did become a little bitter at times, and lacked any real flare. It was mild to medium to start and picked up just a bit to medium at times. The finish was short and did not have much flavor. Overall The Montecristo Platinum No. 1 is definitely not my number one. The cigar was very average overall, it's seems to be made well but has nothing that will have you reaching for another one. Appearance = 8.1 x 1 Construction = 8.5 x 3 Taste = 7.4 x 6 Overall = 7.80 Strenth Rating = Medium 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 |