investandprosper Posted June 16, 2011 Posted June 16, 2011 Montecristo Sublime EL 2008, USE OCT 08 164 x 21.43 mm, 54 RG Aroma at cold: Rich dark chocolate, sweet Cuban tobacco Draw: Perfect, just enough resistance Flavor at cold: Chocolate & coffee Photos courtesy of my iPhone 4. I'm impressed! Opening: WOW! Well rounded, smooth, mouth watering deliciousness. Layers and layers of rich chocolate. I've never sniffed the cap of a cigar before, but on this Sublime it smells like mocha chocolate. I literally could not tell the difference in a side-by-side comparison with real chocolate. Blown away! First third: Layers of coffee are weaving their way between the chocolate. The flavor and aroma are intense. Just sitting back in pure bliss, watching the smoke rise to the ceiling. Second third: Flavors and aroma pick up considerably, and it's hard to put this cigar down! I wish you all could taste this, it's just incredible. I went inside to get a chocolate donut and a cup of black Kona coffee to satisfy the craving. That is a definite first for me. Final third: Coming into the final third, the flavors become refined and leave a lasting finish on the palate. Just incredibly delicious. There is an underlying black pepper note coming through, which suits me just fine. This cigar is pure bliss. This pretty much sums it up: Wrap up: This cigar turned my entire day around. 29th birthday, and golfing plans fell through. My wife was rear-ended while doing errands in town (she's fine, fender bender), and then Kenny G knocked me out in FoH Poker I immediately reached for this Monte Sublime and was transported to the land of delicious bliss. I must warn you, this cigar tends to play with your mind! Smoke time: 2.5 hours Rating: 96 (would have been a 100 if not for having to correct the burn several times)
dochowl Posted June 16, 2011 Posted June 16, 2011 fantastic review John... I think I know what is next on my list... we'll see. I hope the rest of your B-day is just as good as the last 2 hours.
OZCUBAN Posted June 16, 2011 Posted June 16, 2011 Fantastic review John I to Have the iPhone 4 and the results can be really good,not bad for a 4-5 megapixel camera. The monte sublime is just that You nailed the profile exactly for me i will never forget the Sublime. Cheers OZ
CBL Posted June 16, 2011 Posted June 16, 2011 Great review! Love the pictures Have had a box that's been resting for a good 3 years now, I'll open her up next summer!
Ghabanos Posted June 16, 2011 Posted June 16, 2011 awesome review and pics... I may just pic this stick for my b-day too after this review...
ramon_cojones Posted June 16, 2011 Posted June 16, 2011 Whoa I couldn't tell which end was the foot in the first pic LOL!! Happy bday!
OZCUBAN Posted June 16, 2011 Posted June 16, 2011 Great review! Love the pictures Have had a box that's been resting for a good 3 years now, I'll open her up next summer! You lucky thing My question is, you could be dead next Summer Though i highly admire your patients I always try one of everything one can never be to sure Cheers OZ
Puros Y Vino Posted June 16, 2011 Posted June 16, 2011 Awesome review! I have a grand total of "1" of these. I think I'm going to smoke it soon. After reading this review it sounds like it's ready.
riazp Posted June 16, 2011 Posted June 16, 2011 great review! i've heard really awesome things about this LE...i'm hoping my gran edmundos pan out like the sublime in a couple of years.
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