shrink Posted August 10, 2006 Share Posted August 10, 2006 Just for starters, I love the look of this pyramide. It is wider-bodied than most others, which contibutes to a full and easy draw. The wrapper is a rustic reddish brown, slightly rough to the touch. The pre-light aromas were mild, with not much barnyard or spice. It lit easily, burned cleanly and produced plenty of thick, creamy smoke throughout an hour and a half. I have found the Dip #2 to be a very well-constructed cigar, and one that needs little attention, apart from the occasional long draw. The first few mouthfuls were surprisingly strong and peppery, and loaded with flavors of cedar and a rich paprika-like spiciness. There were notes of wood, cocoa and cinnamon, and a refreshing citrus tang on the finish. Diplo's have a unique flavor profile, distinct from Montecristos, Upmanns and other similar vitolas. While they are definitely milder, they are quite rich and flavorful, and have their own signature "twang". In fact, I prefer them to the Monte No. 2. As the cigar moved into mid-game, it mellowed considerably, showing a predominantly woody core, with mild spices and citrus. At this point, there was just a hint of sweetness. This part of the cigar was "smooth sailing". The final third geared up to a stronger, satisfying finale. The woodiness, citrus and "paprika" spices intensified, which left a toasty, Bar-B-Q-like flavor lingering on the tongue. It was rich and delicious to just past the band. There was no youthful bitterness. I was very impressed by how mature and approachable the big Dip was with just a few months in the box. Although it would benefit from age, there is no doubt that it is ready to rock n' roll. I have never encountered another pyramide that was this tasty, this young. Not the Monte, and certainly not the Partagas, which needs at least a year. Edit: BTW, I recently smoked the last Dip #2 from a batch of ENE05. The two were very similar in flavor, although the '06 had a more rousing, peppery opening and less citrus on the finish. Given a choice of boxes, I'd take the '06's, because of their somewhat greater strength, better balance, and slightly richer flavor. "Step right up, folks. No waiting. Get 'em while they're fresh!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cigardawg Posted August 10, 2006 Share Posted August 10, 2006 Great review! I have about 10 Dip No. 2s from a split I did last summer. I think they are ENE or FEB 05...can't remember. Have not touched them yet. Sounds like I might just have to. Have smoked some from 2001 and they were very nice. Milder than a Monte No. 2, but somehow just as flavorful. Thanks for the review. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greenpimp Posted August 10, 2006 Share Posted August 10, 2006 Nice review. My '01 are hit very far or miss pretty bad. Good to hear recent ones are great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PorscheC4S Posted August 10, 2006 Share Posted August 10, 2006 I now know what I'll be smoking tonight. I got two Dip 2s (Nov 00) from the recent aged singles special. I've yet to try them, or any other Dip for that matter. The two I have look so dark, I've put off trying them 'til now. After you're review, I can't wait. I hope mine is close to yours in flavor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shrink Posted August 10, 2006 Author Share Posted August 10, 2006 cigardawg: I have about 10 Dip No. 2s from a split I did last summer. I think they are ENE or FEB 05...can't remember. Hey, dawg! I just had my last ENE05 Dip #2 a few weeks ago. It was very similar to the '06 in flavor. However, it had a much less peppery opening gambit, but more citrus on the finish. If I had to choose between a box of one or the other, I'd go with the '06's. More Oomph, better balance, a little more flavor, probably better aging potential. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Presidente Posted August 11, 2006 Share Posted August 11, 2006 Great rewiew Shrink:clap: Ihave forwarded your review to a friend in Habanos s.a. He will be thrilled to hear of your 06 experience. No doubt he will pass it on to others as an example of what they are trying to achieve 1. Quality Construction 2. Marque and vitola integrity (Dip 2 flavour profile). 3. Flavour complexity. 4. Accessible cigars right from the start which reinforces their decision to use 3 year old Ligero, 2 year old Seco, 1 year old Volado Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Well Armed Posted August 11, 2006 Share Posted August 11, 2006 send them my regards on the 2006 Dip #4s too! Excellent taste. Very smokeable ROTT. I will have this box finished before their 3 month birthday! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black Plague Posted August 11, 2006 Share Posted August 11, 2006 Always excellent reviews from Bob! Rob, definitely let Habanos SA now that us lovers of the leaf have really noticed the step-up in quality that's been happening over the last year or so. From recent vintages, I've had very few construction issues and I've noticed a lot of vitolas have little to no sick period. The rumors I hear are that they're beginning to age the leaf longer before rolling than was their habit in the past. Haven't had many '06s, but I've had nothing but good experience from the '05 productions. If Paul McCartney smoked cigars, he'd have to admit it's getting better...getting better all the time! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stever Posted August 11, 2006 Share Posted August 11, 2006 Very tasty reveiw! Not a cigar I've smoked that much, but after reading your review it's definitely on my wish list. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
puffman Posted August 14, 2006 Share Posted August 14, 2006 Never had one. But now I'm gonna! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harwellplant Posted August 15, 2006 Share Posted August 15, 2006 good review. but you are wrong. dip2's suck and are NOT good. hell, the entire diplomaticos marque is bad. do not buy them. :-| lol. ;-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stever Posted August 31, 2006 Share Posted August 31, 2006 Shrink: Just got my order of P2s (FIM DIC 05) from Lisa and smoked one. Great cigar. You nailed the profile. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stever Posted August 31, 2006 Share Posted August 31, 2006 Oops! I meant Dip 2s. Also received the P2s which were also excellent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shrink Posted August 31, 2006 Author Share Posted August 31, 2006 Well, ladies and gentlemen... As good as the young '06 Diplomaticos No. 2 are, the '05 No. 1's are even better. By that I mean that a year in the box has further smoothed the smoke, and brought wonderful complex "paprika" spices and distinct sweet orange citrus notes. This is what I refer to as a "dessert" cigar, in the mold of a Hoyo de Dieux or Cohiba Lancero. Review to follow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Little Steve Posted September 3, 2006 Share Posted September 3, 2006 great review. thanks for sharing that. So far every 06 ive had, has been great, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ginseng Posted September 8, 2006 Share Posted September 8, 2006 » Well, ladies and gentlemen... » » As good as the young '06 Diplomaticos No. 2 are, the '05 No. 1's are » even better. By that I mean that a year in the box has further » smoothed the smoke, and brought wonderful complex "paprika" spices and » distinct sweet orange citrus notes. This is what I refer to as a "dessert" » cigar, in the mold of a Hoyo de Dieux or Cohiba Lancero. Review to follow. Thanks for the great reviews, Bob. I've not tried anything from Diplomaticos lately but will try to get a hold of a few for tasting. :-) Wilkey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loki Posted September 19, 2006 Share Posted September 19, 2006 Always one of my favs and in my rotation. Great review. I'll have to pick up another box. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jadawin Posted September 21, 2006 Share Posted September 21, 2006 Very nice notes! i just added one of these (only a single for now) to my next order! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trevor2118 Posted September 23, 2006 Share Posted September 23, 2006 » good review. » » but you are wrong. dip2's suck and are NOT good. hell, the entire » diplomaticos marque is bad. do not buy them. » » » :-| lol. ;-) Never know when you guys are just joking??? :-| :-D :-D :-D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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