Ken Gargett Posted March 8, 2005 Share Posted March 8, 2005 Box LLN MAR 04 Curious that one of the world’s most popular cigars seems to have been completed neglected by the forum. A cigar that suffers from the tall poppy syndrome and unfairly in my view. Looking back over notes - probably more for this cigar than any other, it is a consistently terrific smoke (my personal ratings are usually around 91 give or take a point or two). Occasionally, doesn’t live up to the ‘greatness’ tag (a box from Spain was good but not quite as stunning as they can be but the most recent box - from Havana last year - is just a joy) but usually is an extremely reliable, thoroughly enjoyable smoke. The latest (from the Havana box) had a perfect burn, an easy but not too loose draw, and was full of spice, coffee and cream, cinnamon and more. Quite mild and showing early hints of complexity. Was as good as any Monte 2 I have tried for ages and just brilliant with a glass of Johnnie Walker Blue. 92+. Rob: Along with the Monte 4's the 2's are the comeback kids of 2004. Have enjoyed some superb examples and there is a new consistency to the line which was missing for many years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Presidente Posted March 9, 2005 Share Posted March 9, 2005 Ken, Are you sure you didn't buy that one from me? Has all the hallmarks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken Gargett Posted March 9, 2005 Author Share Posted March 9, 2005 no - got that one from havana. i can tell because it wasn't plugged. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dragon Posted March 9, 2005 Share Posted March 9, 2005 Yes, I believe the Monte 2's from '04 show very good promise for ageing, hell, I think they're pretty damned good right now too. As much as the Monte 2's have recently improved in both quality and consistency, I still somehow prefer the Robaina Unico as my 'go to' piramide. As a side note: Regarding all this talk of plugged cigars from Rob.....I've purchased countless boxes and singles from CZ over the past couple years, and I think I've had a total of maybe 2 or 3 plugged cigars at most. Do these guys know you're supposed to clip the head before smoking????? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken Gargett Posted March 9, 2005 Author Share Posted March 9, 2005 are you sure it is rob that you are buying these 'unplugged' cigars from? you are either the luckiest bloke on the planet or you have not shown him up in front of mates by catching more fish than him (it wasn't my fault - they just kept leaping on the line. how long must i be punished?). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Presidente Posted March 9, 2005 Share Posted March 9, 2005 Hmmm Ken, I am questioning your storage conditions. Ken...why don't you tell everyone how you managed to turn a perfectly good box of Cohiba Double Corona LE's into...garden mulch... through a little too much water No doubt now that they resemble a gnarled pencil... they will be tight on the draw as well ;-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken Gargett Posted March 9, 2005 Author Share Posted March 9, 2005 you mean how that dud humidor you flicked me managed to turn my most cherished possessions into compost and yet, have i even mentioned suing you (and this is how i am repaid?). tragically, not just cohiba LE DC's but even worse was a box of cohiba seleccion (the good thing with what happened is that, provided insurance does the right thing, at your inflated prices, i'll be able to eat this week). i'll bring you one for lunch on friday - the pyramides now look like domino's! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mel Posted March 24, 2005 Share Posted March 24, 2005 » you mean how that dud humidor you flicked me managed to turn my most » cherished possessions into compost and yet, have i even mentioned suing » you (and this is how i am repaid?). » God, I love a good fight. I was thinking about getting in on the class action suit but my attorney tells me that a slimy SOB like Rob will be extremely hard to pin down. He suggest malicious slander as my best alternative. Be advised that Rob refers to a plugged cigar as having a "firmish draw". He actually loves these. On the topic BTW, I like the Monte. #2 but did find one box that was not quite"on". Got it from a "friend" don't know where it came from. Bolivar Belicoso Fino and Vegas Robaina Unicos are in the running also. On the record CZ is #1........... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Kuck Posted April 18, 2005 Share Posted April 18, 2005 OH-do I dare indicate that I have one beautiful box that has been sitting in my humidor for a couple years that I set aside to start smoking in three years. Once a month I open the box, shove my nose next to one of those babies, and inhale. The world could go to hell when I am sniffing and I would never no it. :-) :-) dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Sailor Posted April 22, 2005 Share Posted April 22, 2005 To me, this cigar represents a classic example of a great Cuban Cigar. They have had a few rough years, as have many, but of late they are a joy and a treasure. I know that I will be collecting a few boxes to put away. I'm working my way thru a box from Sep of '03 and wish that I had bought 2. Why don't these come in Cabs? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken Gargett Posted May 2, 2005 Author Share Posted May 2, 2005 great question - why not in cabs? perhaps our esteemed guru could use his influence and make the suggestion. can't believe they would not sell. recently divided the stash up into those put away for storage for a few years (out of harm's way) and those to have at home for current smoking over the next year or so (hence, why i have not responded to the query re the younger slr dc's). the box of m/c 2's ended up in current smoking. while i am loving them, regret that i didn't put another box away. have to rectify that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
josie67 Posted May 2, 2005 Share Posted May 2, 2005 I must say, the MC2 is one of my 2 go-to cigars. It has NEVER disappointed me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smk819 Posted May 3, 2005 Share Posted May 3, 2005 Waiting patiently for a package to arrive containing 5 Monte #2's. I will post my thoughts after a little resting time in the Humidor. They are all I expected and more, creamy coffee flavor with a hint of chocolate at the end. Perfect draw and volumes of smoke. I can't tell you the age. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shrink Posted June 3, 2005 Share Posted June 3, 2005 Just finished the first out of a dozen Lisa sent me. This is what a Monte No. 2 should be. Dark, oily wrapper. Perfect draw, a little uneven burn but didn't need any touchups. Mild to medium bodied. Flavor was a rich bittersweet coffee with cream, dark chocolate finish, some vanilla notes. Not a very complex smoke young but awfully tasty and satisfying. Made me wish I'd bought a box. Not a difficult problem to rectify, though. 92 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Presidente Posted June 5, 2005 Share Posted June 5, 2005 I am 99% sure all of the Monte 2's we currently hold are coded Sept 04. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smk819 Posted June 6, 2005 Share Posted June 6, 2005 » I am 99% sure all of the Monte 2's we currently hold are coded Sept 04. They are only going to get better. I need to buy some more, don't worry if my children don't eat Rob. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shrink Posted June 17, 2005 Share Posted June 17, 2005 El Presidente wrote: "I am 99% sure all of the Monte 2's we currently hold are coded Sept 04". Lisa wrote: "I thought you would like the dark and oily ones :-) The box code was MPC DIC04." Hmmm.... I wonder who knows what's going on around there? :-| Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Presidente Posted June 17, 2005 Share Posted June 17, 2005 Lisa you idiot :-D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken Gargett Posted September 27, 2005 Author Share Posted September 27, 2005 Sept 05. In the lagares at the Douro Boys 2003 release. Also one in Santa Ana Plaza in Madrid while watching the gorgeous women walk by. Both typical M/C II’s and really enjoyed them both. Very similar, as you’d expect. Near perfect burn, slow and consistent, some dried herbs, spices, cinnamon and dark coffee. Had richness, but not over the top and also mild hints of early complexity. I have scribbled down 92 and 90 respectively but that difference is likely because there were even more stunning women at the Release than in the Plaza (I do try and keep this objective and technical). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harwellplant Posted September 27, 2005 Share Posted September 27, 2005 i have had some real spotty experiences with mc2's lately. some have been damn near incredible, but others were lackluster and bland. i have some put back, mainly because i have been pulling on dip2's and vrus instead. both of those have been much more consistent for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smokin_Safari Posted October 8, 2005 Share Posted October 8, 2005 The late '04s were & are certainly better than the late '03s which seemed very inconsistent & spotty. The most LEs I've tried so far are incredible & look forward to many more pure afternoons with Monte. Looking a debate though - Monte #2 versus Dip #2 versus Vegas Unicos ??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elric Posted October 8, 2005 Share Posted October 8, 2005 I've never had a Monte 2 thrill me. Upmann 2 yes, Monte...no. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spud2 Posted October 8, 2005 Share Posted October 8, 2005 » I've never had a Monte 2 thrill me. Upmann 2 yes, Monte...no. Monte 2, Dip 2, Upmann 2, PS2, all good! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoatLocker Posted October 8, 2005 Share Posted October 8, 2005 » I've never had a Monte 2 thrill me. Upmann 2 yes, Monte...no. My experience is the same. Some folks rave about these, saying they have never had a bad one. My least fav Piramide. Had a few that were OK, but that's it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freefallguy Posted October 8, 2005 Share Posted October 8, 2005 » » I've never had a Monte 2 thrill me. Au contraire Goat… the Monte 2 I had a couple of weeks ago was glorious enough that it may well be my next box selection! Certainly, to each his own, but for me, this one‘s a keeper!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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