polarbear Posted January 12, 2014 Posted January 12, 2014 How are these going? I'm hearing a lot of people saying these are dropping off fast. Should I crack and smoke through the boxes I've still got or do these still have some legs left in em? I never got a chance to try these when they were released so I dont have a base line to graph where they're heading.
Styler Posted January 12, 2014 Posted January 12, 2014 Interesting, I was going to start a similar thread. I bought 2 boxes back in the day and still have one full box left. The first box was uniformly awesome although I'll admit that the flavors became a little muted over the years. The process of ageing isn't a linear one though, so who knows how they will fair over the next few years. Given how much they are going for though I'm undecided on whether to smoke them or possibly sell them and buy some other smokes to try. Sent from my GT-I9505 using Tapatalk 2
Smallclub Posted January 12, 2014 Posted January 12, 2014 …mmm… try this: crack open one box, pull off one cigar, smoke it, and bingo! you will have a base line…
polarbear Posted January 12, 2014 Author Posted January 12, 2014 Given how much they are going for though I'm undecided on whether to smoke them or possibly sell them and buy some other smokes to try. Sent from my GT-I9505 using Tapatalk 2 I was considering the same thing I could prob get 2 boxes of Grand Edmundos in trade for one of my boxes...
lexvero Posted January 12, 2014 Posted January 12, 2014 I was considering the same thing I could prob get 2 boxes of Grand Edmundos in trade for one of my boxes... If you ask me, I would say opt for selling them/trading them, you get soo much more from the 520 or the GE. The Sublimes are not delivering that much at this point, IMO.
westg Posted January 12, 2014 Posted January 12, 2014 Best cigar for 2013 by a mile for me...smoke them don't trade enjoy. I have seven left. they were sitting in 16 degrees and 62% they delivered a really cool minty type smoke, hard to explain because I have never experienced anything like it , the cigar gave what appeared to be a perfectly measured draw on every occasion. It did not heat up or go cool down. It just kept on delivering and delivering a complex and delicious smoking experience. Give them a go.
Fuzz Posted January 12, 2014 Posted January 12, 2014 If you ask me, I would say opt for selling them/trading them, you get soo much more from the 520 or the GE. The Sublimes are not delivering that much at this point, IMO. I'd disagree. I smoked a Sublime just before Xmas and thoroughly enjoyed it.
polarbear Posted January 12, 2014 Author Posted January 12, 2014 I'd disagree. I smoked a Sublime just before Xmas and thoroughly enjoyed it. Got any notes on the profile? Last recent review I read of them was mostly "floral and tea". Not what I usually look for in a Montecristo
westg Posted January 12, 2014 Posted January 12, 2014 Oh and when I first had them 08 I didn't think anything much of them, so it was around October last year when I couldn't make up my mind what to have and I cracked one..four to five years later , magnificient.
Fuzz Posted January 12, 2014 Posted January 12, 2014 The one I smoked was medium bodied, smooth, rich dark chocolate, nice smoke volume, at times a bit earthy. Didn't pick up any floral notes, but I did notice a biscuity flavour in the beginning, kinda like milk arrowroot. Took my time smoking as previous ones did get a bit harsh if I smoked too quickly.
Diamondog Posted January 12, 2014 Posted January 12, 2014 How are these going? I'm hearing a lot of people saying these are dropping off fast. Should I crack and smoke through the boxes I've still got or do these still have some legs left in em? I never got a chance to try these when they were released so I dont have a base line to graph where they're heading. Dude, Monte 08's lol...opinions are like well you know...how about smoke ONE and decide for yourself...mine are smoking brilliant and show no signs of dropping off...same as my '04 Subs that apparently have lost their lustre
CaptainQuintero Posted January 12, 2014 Posted January 12, 2014 Mine are still lovely and have legs to go, smoke don't stroke
stunod Posted January 12, 2014 Posted January 12, 2014 It still the best cigar I own. Down to 3 boxes but smoking awesome . I break one out every few months but way above GE IMO . And when you can find them, price going up. GE still reasonable
stunod Posted January 12, 2014 Posted January 12, 2014 I was considering the same thing I could prob get 2 boxes of Grand Edmundos in trade for one of my boxes... Of the 3 , Sublime,GE,520, what is your preference
melies Posted January 12, 2014 Posted January 12, 2014 Still have 3 boxes, still smoking great, still the best of the EL trio IMO.
Hiroshiro Posted January 12, 2014 Posted January 12, 2014 If you are worried about losing it's punch I would keep them wet and when you are ready to smoke one dry box it. It will help. My opinion.... smoke them they are great
cigaraholic Posted January 12, 2014 Posted January 12, 2014 Just happened to smoke one last night......very fine smoke! I'm keeping mine.
oliverdst Posted January 12, 2014 Posted January 12, 2014 I am really surprised that some of you prefer GE to Sublimes.
mk05 Posted January 12, 2014 Posted January 12, 2014 2+ years of production, I'm guessing some are ready, some are not, blablabla? …mmm… try this: crack open one box, pull off one cigar, smoke it, and bingo! you will have a base line… This makes some sense I think
Maxismoke Posted January 12, 2014 Posted January 12, 2014 Loved them then, love them now. Stocking up.
CaptainQuintero Posted January 12, 2014 Posted January 12, 2014 The GE is literally a big Edmundo, the sublimes have always been and continue to be a smooth and creamy, almost mild cigar; nothing like the GE. If someone gives you 4 boxes of GE for your one of sublimes imo you're being ripped off. Don't get rid of then simply because of rumours on the Internet!!!!
Laxman Posted January 30, 2014 Posted January 30, 2014 Smoke one last night and I thought it was a great cigar. To me it was mild but had a beautiful creamy taste throughout. Was my last one but luckily a new box showed up today. Was not a fan of the MGE when it came out but a few weeks back I smoked one and was floored, It was one of the better cigars I have smoked in awhile. To me it was stronger then the sublime. At half the price it is a steal and just started adding boxes the last few weeks. But from the 10 sublimes I have smoked I believe they are going to be good for quite sometime. Definitely willing to snap up a few more boxes if I see come across any. Side note just got a few boxes of Monte 520's in and will a bit to try them out. Reviews I have seen thus far have been outstanding. 1
Laxman Posted January 30, 2014 Posted January 30, 2014 Bart I have one for you next time your in town and a MGE. We can a review. Or if you up for smoking the 520's also we can do all 3. 1
srsMichael Posted January 30, 2014 Posted January 30, 2014 I would gladly trade for a 5er or a whole box if someone wants to share their monte sublimes!
shlomo Posted January 30, 2014 Posted January 30, 2014 I would gladly trade for a 5er or a whole box if someone wants to share their monte sublimes! Me too. I'd love 2 or 3 myself, but $40 per stick is a steep price to pay imo.
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