jerseyjay Posted July 21, 2011 Share Posted July 21, 2011 Additional photography, check out cigarphoto.net It is time for another ‘forbidden fruit.’ This time we are smoking highly recommended and highly rated by other cigar aficionados - Montecristo Sublimes LE 2008. Format of the cigar was not necessarily my favorite but positive feedback brought this box to the front of the humidor. The cigar itself had a slightly toothy wrapper with visible veins and visible seams. Not the prettiest kid on the block. After clipping the cigar, I was introduced to a fairly snug draw. I kept rolling the cigar in my fingers throughout the entire experience to improve the air flow but unfortunately I had to tough it out in both samples. In flavor department, delicious sweetness and 'creamy' texture right out of the gate. Your typical Montecristo woody notes followed right after and coated the palette. Toward the middle of the cigar, a bit of spice and nutty / caramel flavors stepped to the front. The burn was mediocre. It would begin to burn evenly and then progress toward that 'wonky' burn with accumulation of ash. Speaking of ash, dark grey, tight, falling off in 1"+ chunks.Overall, decent experience but not what I read nor heard about the 'classic' Montecristo Sublimes LE 2008. I have few left and I will continue to age them in lower humidity humidor to see if that will have a positive impact on the tight draw. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dbone Posted July 21, 2011 Share Posted July 21, 2011 The one LE I really have enjoyed, it does stand apart from the rest... my box anyway. Nice website & photos Jay Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PAL Posted September 25, 2011 Share Posted September 25, 2011 Have smoked boxes of these and found them all to have been excellent: for me, the draw is a key factor and that is one reason I enjoyes these monster smokes so much. They remain a favorite. Until the Behike 52 it has been my favorite. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
android Posted September 25, 2011 Share Posted September 25, 2011 A truly wonderful cigar Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plato Posted September 30, 2011 Share Posted September 30, 2011 Can these be found ANYWHERE? I'd kill for a box. PM me. Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maverickdrinker Posted September 30, 2011 Share Posted September 30, 2011 Have smoked boxes of these and found them all to have been excellent: for me, the draw is a key factor and that is one reason I enjoyes these monster smokes so much. They remain a favorite. Until the Behike 52 it has been my favorite. x2 glad i have few boxes left. tough to find now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jerseyjay Posted October 4, 2011 Author Share Posted October 4, 2011 Thanks ! I will definitely dry box-it next time I give this Monte a try. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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