JC67 Posted November 25, 2015 Posted November 25, 2015 Hi All, Just wanted to know who out there has tried the new Monte Media Corona and what your thoughts are on it? regards JC
westg Posted November 25, 2015 Posted November 25, 2015 Probably my favourite small format at present ....waiting for them to pop up on 24@ 24 went through a box in less than a month..Lots of bad press about them though ..that said I really like them . 2
JohnS Posted November 25, 2015 Posted November 25, 2015 The easiest way to define them is to think of the power of a H.Upmann Half Corona, but with a Montecristo flavour profile. I have a few from a split John...I'm happy to give you one to sample my friend. 1
SofaKing Posted November 25, 2015 Posted November 25, 2015 Ive smoked two and for me they were to tanic/harsh. Im going to sit on the rest for a year and revisit. I do see the potential but right now not a fan, others have had great experience with them.
skalls Posted November 25, 2015 Posted November 25, 2015 Only had one. lasted 30 minutes. Good, but not great flavors. Classic Monte. I enjoyed it but not a good value cigar. Felt the Petit Edmundo was much much better. Flavors were getting lost in the last 5 minutes or so, likely due to the youth of the cigar.
stunod Posted November 25, 2015 Posted November 25, 2015 The easiest way to define them is to think of the power of a H.Upmann Half Corona, but with a Montecristo flavour profile. I have a few from a split John...I'm happy to give you one to sample my friend. How does it compare to the Monte PE
JohnS Posted November 25, 2015 Posted November 25, 2015 How does it compare to the Monte PE It's different, but in regards to strength. I think the Montecristo Media Corona, H.Upmann Half Corona and Partagas Serie D No.6 are all recent shorter-length offerings designed to give you a 'kick' straight away, they are medium-full to full strengthed. The Petit Edmundo I would think can give you the chocolate/cocoa and espresso notes that Montecristo is known for, but would be medium-strength.
puromaniac Posted November 25, 2015 Posted November 25, 2015 Likely hard to compare to an aged PE (yum), and agree with others the ones I had could use a bit more time. Offered one to a friend who said he preferred Monte 4s. Can't dispute him, when the 4s are on.
busdriver Posted November 25, 2015 Posted November 25, 2015 I am going to snag a box to try but feel they should be priced the same as the Upmann HC. Unless they are a lot better I probably wont continue to pay the extra coin since i enjoy the upmanns.
Diamondog Posted November 25, 2015 Posted November 25, 2015 I think nice addition to mix up the uhc in the rotation
RDBM Posted November 26, 2015 Posted November 26, 2015 The couple I've had definitely needed more time.
JC67 Posted November 26, 2015 Author Posted November 26, 2015 The easiest way to define them is to think of the power of a H.Upmann Half Corona, but with a Montecristo flavour profile. I have a few from a split John...I'm happy to give you one to sample my friend. You're a good man Johnny!!! i think i will be purchasing a box. That size is perfect when i only have a very short amount of time
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