Popular Post Goodfortune Posted July 6, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted July 6, 2020 I believe this is my 5th or 6th one out of the box and as much as I want to love them, they have seemed to fall a bit short so far. Let’s see how this one stacked up... In an attempt to combat the tight draw that I have suffered previously on these, I did drybox this cigar for several days prior to review. (Normal storage conditions 60-61F/62-63RH, drybox about 65F/57RH). On the cold draw, the pull was a little tight, so I gave a couple minor passes with my PerfecDraw just to be on the safe side. Picking up some coffee, cocoa and natural tobacco sweetness on the pre-light. 1/3: Starting out, this is the best Montecristo No. 2 from this box yet. Maybe they have benefited from more time down or the drybox or both. Picking up nice toasted tobacco, with some creamy coffee and a touch of cocoa. 2/3: Burn has been near perfect and the draw remains great with just the right amount of resistance. The creamy coffee has lost some cream, now more of a light roast coffee. Still getting a bit of cocoa and some generic sweet tobacco. A woodsy finish with some floral notes coming in on the retrohale. 3/3: Construction has remained excellent. The cream has come back full force and welcomed it is! Picking up creamy leather, wood and a sweet nuttiness. The floral notes remain distinct on the retrohale. Cocoa seems to have faded but I am loving the flavors shining through right now. Conclusion: My favorite Montecristo No. 2 to date! Hopefully these will continue to enhance with additional age and I will make sure to drybox prior to smoking them. After this one, I am definitely looking forward to the rest of this box and can definitely see how this made the 2019 Top 5 tastiest cigar list. An enthusiastic 93 Points 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StressedDad25 Posted July 6, 2020 Share Posted July 6, 2020 Good review, i have a box of these coming, looks like its best to let them rest awhile first. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kongelunden Posted July 7, 2020 Share Posted July 7, 2020 Great review!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MasterYotti Posted July 7, 2020 Share Posted July 7, 2020 Great review! I love the pictures! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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