“Duke No. 3”

[El Presidente]

 

A NEW EDMUNDO ARRIVES 

https://www.cigarjournal.com/a-new-edmundo-arrives-in-the-assortment-in-switzerland/

 

[MrBirdman]

Glad to hear these will be available in 10ers. Not a size I much care for but I’m a big Monte fan so would like to try some. 

[NSXCIGAR]

I've had two and I've been champing at the bit for more. If the two I had were any indication these are going to be massively popular--especially with availablity in 10s. They really have a great blend with these. I'm excited for people to try them. I can tell you they're probably going to be my go-to large RG Monte. The best way I can describe it is like a well-aged PE combined with a Monte 4. Milk chocolate + tangy bombs. 

[SparklePony]

2 hours ago, MrBirdman said:

Glad to hear these will be available in 10ers. Not a size I much care for but I’m a big Monte fan so would like to try some. 

Same here

[Ardan]

Looking forward to these being available on 24:24

[Chucko8]

I like how Monte make available majority of the range with the 10 count options. Very handy, particularly in this new age pricing structure.

[MrBirdman]

4 hours ago, NSXCIGAR said:

I've had two and I've been champing at the bit for more. If the two I had were any indication these are going to be massively popular--especially with availablity in 10s. They really have a great blend with these. I'm excited for people to try them. I can tell you they're probably going to be my go-to large RG Monte. The best way I can describe it is like a well-aged PE combined with a Monte 4. Milk chocolate + tangy bombs. 

How would you compare to the 1935 line?

On a second (and trivial) note, I really don’t like the color scheme or design for the secondary band. Something about it is tacky. 

[Çnote]

4 hours ago, NSXCIGAR said:

I've had two and I've been champing at the bit for more. If the two I had were any indication these are going to be massively popular--especially with availablity in 10s. They really have a great blend with these. I'm excited for people to try them. I can tell you they're probably going to be my go-to large RG Monte. The best way I can describe it is like a well-aged PE combined with a Monte 4. Milk chocolate + tangy bombs. 

Your recommendation makes this very interesting.

 

8 minutes ago, MrBirdman said:

How would you compare to the 1935 line?

On a second (and trivial) note, I really don’t like the color scheme or design for the secondary band. Something about it is tacky. 

It is extremely tacky.

[NSXCIGAR]

1 hour ago, MrBirdman said:

On a second (and trivial) note, I really don’t like the color scheme or design for the secondary band. Something about it is tacky.

Can't stand it either. I take it right off. Not a particularly appealing design. I hope they're not going to add this second band to the entire Edmundo line now. 

As for the 1935, I've only had the Dumas and Maltes. Wasn't impressed with either. Didn't really taste like a Monte at all. The WE is a blend unlike any other Monte. The two I've had were like a bright, citrusy breakfast blend coffee with milk. A great variation of the Monte blend. 

[alephilmac]

6 hours ago, NSXCIGAR said:

I've had two and I've been champing at the bit for more. If the two I had were any indication these are going to be massively popular--especially with availablity in 10s. They really have a great blend with these. I'm excited for people to try them. I can tell you they're probably going to be my go-to large RG Monte. The best way I can describe it is like a well-aged PE combined with a Monte 4. Milk chocolate + tangy bombs. 

Sounds like a real treat. Looking forward to them!

[NSXCIGAR]

Just now, alephilmac said:

Sounds like a real treat. Looking forward to them!

 Best cigar I've had in the last 6 months. The first one I scored 95, the second 93. One I got in Cuba, the other in Mexico. Excellent construction and burn. Actually I was surprised how light in weight they were. I thought they were going to be wind tunnels but they weren't too bad. They were tightly packed. I also found them to seem more like a 52 RG than a 54. 

[alephilmac]

3 minutes ago, NSXCIGAR said:

 Best cigar I've had in the last 6 months. The first one I scored 95, the second 93. One I got in Cuba, the other in Mexico. Excellent construction and burn. Actually I was surprised how light in weight they were. I thought they were going to be wind tunnels but they weren't too bad. They were tightly packed. I also found them to seem more like a 52 RG than a 54. 

Seeing as I lean towards smaller ring gauges, I'm glad to see the 52/54 comment. I will definitely be seeking these out. Thank you!

[Michael303]

My impression of typical CC sizes is that, on average, they're smaller than the typical NC vitola.  Is that correct?  Do we think this new Monte size aims to close that gap?  

If I'm honest I find the huge size of most NC offerings and lack of anything smaller than a robusto a bit obnoxious.  

[SingleBarrel]

Not a huge Monte fan but need a box of these!

[MrBirdman]

15 hours ago, NSXCIGAR said:

The two I've had were like a bright, citrusy breakfast blend coffee with milk. A great variation of the Monte blend. 

That sounds like a winner in my book.

[NSXCIGAR]

16 hours ago, Michael303 said:

My impression of typical CC sizes is that, on average, they're smaller than the typical NC vitola.  Is that correct?  Do we think this new Monte size aims to close that gap?  

If I'm honest I find the huge size of most NC offerings and lack of anything smaller than a robusto a bit obnoxious.  

The average NC ring is probably smaller than the average CC, yes. No doubt NCs led the way with >52 RG cigars. There far more <42 ring CCs than NCs and far more >56 ring NCs than CCs. So I'd say that's very likely true. 

And I have no hesitation in saying Cuba is by far the king of small RG cigars and it's not even close. Cigars like the ERDT simply can't be matched. Even the Puritos are great. 

[NSXCIGAR]

These are hitting shops this week along with the RA3. Not for sale yet today or I would have grabbed one. 

[Puros Y Vino]

On 2/15/2023 at 8:10 PM, MrBirdman said:

How would you compare to the 1935 line?

On a second (and trivial) note, I really don’t like the color scheme or design for the secondary band. Something about it is tacky. 

Same. Looks very cheap.  Like something quickly whipped up in Adobe Illustrator and sent to the color laser printer. 😁

[mtapia3]

15 hours ago, NSXCIGAR said:

These are hitting shops this week along with the RA3. Not for sale yet today or I would have grabbed one.

Is that the LCDH in Tijuana? 🧐

[alephilmac]

Keeping my eyes out starting now!