"Certainly good but overpriced"
I smoked a Monte #2 last night that I'd been saving for a special occasion. To my taste, it was nearly identical to the RyJ Habana Reserve torpedoes. The RyJs happen to be my favorite cigar as of right now, so the Monte was a good smoke, but I expected more given how much these go for.
I suspect that if I had had the Monte first the RyJ just wouldn't live up to it, so thank God I'm cheap.
JW in St. Louis
September 3, 2008
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"Stopped smoking after one-half inch"
I paid $12 for a stick at a store because I had heard and read so much about the famous Montecristo #2, how smooth and mellow it was, how tasty it was. Wow, was I disappointed! No smoothness, no creaminess. Instead, bad (read: difficult, tight) draw, strong peppery aftertaste, spongy construction. After one-half inch I was fed up, put the stick down, and bought myself a Rocky Patel Olde World Reserve to get the bad taste of the Montecristo #2 off my palate. Rocky does not disappoint. The nastiness of the Montecristo #2 was soon just melting away as I was really enjoying the flavors of the RP Olde World Reserve.
Rob in Maryland
March 14, 2008
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"Flawless and a legend"
I had to try one of these after hearing so many good things about them. I was not let down. It was exquisite to say the least. Its everything you can want in a cigar, and even some you didnt know existed. Excellent craftsmanship, the build on it was perfect. It smoked smooth, consistent and held a beautiful ash. Teaming with flavors that changed throughout the entire cigar. This is a must smoke regardless of whether you are a beginner or a lifelong cigar lover. You will never regret picking this cigar from the humidor to smoke. Ever!
Jason S in Cincinnati OH
September 14, 2007
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"Consistant quality each time!"
Very smooth! Great taste with consistant draw and flavor with every one! This one is one of my favorites!
George Callow in CA
June 25, 2007
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"Monte #2"
I judge all cigars against Havana monte #2's.......That's the starting point. These do not compare, for about the same price.
Billy in Connecticut
January 29, 2006
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"Extremely even burn, Very Mild, Perfect white ash"
The cigar was very well built, a bit unusually narrow tip however. It burned with the best of em. The cigar produced the whitest ash I have seen yet, and was very mild. I would have liked to tasted more flavors. Construction 8, Burn 10 Flavor 6. Overall 7.5
Bill M. in Madison, WI
April 16, 2003
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"Good Quality"
The Dominican Montecristos are as good or better than the Cuban versions, in my opinion. I believe the #2 Torpedo is the best of the lot.
Larry L. in Baton Rouge
January 7, 2003
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"Legend lives up to its rep"
I've heard the legend. It's seldom something lives up to its hype. This one does. I found the draw great, nice ash, flavor and aroma mild like I like it. Smooth, with no bite in the whole stick. In this case you get what you pay for.
Dan Elam in Searcy, AR
February 8, 2002
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"Not worth the entry price"
Overpriced but well made medium body cigar. Not as good as a (cheaper) Number 1 and not nearly as good as the Double Corona.
Michael in Massachusetts
April 10, 2000
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"Looks can be deceiving"
A shame to the name. Looks like a good cigar but
1) with this name it should be stonger
2) it should at least have taste
recieved on the first tee and by the second tee had changed to a Fuente Sun Shade
Matt in Tokyo, Japan
January 5, 2000
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