Montecristo Especial #1

[habanohal]

Well after purposly loseing to Rob in a game of poker last night, I went out for a cigar and took a 1982 Monte Especial to smoke.

Very good medium flavors for such an old cigar. With that age , the only thing I noticed is a wine taste from which I havent tasted before with recent years.

I must have a palate like a horse for last night ( Thurs) was a1982. Wednesday I had a 2005, and Tuesday , 1 from 2001.

Out of the 3, the only way I would be able to tell the differance between the years is how "old or frail the cigar looked.

FOr myself, there has only been less than a handful of marquees that I can tell the differance between recent vintage and 20 years old..

Go Figure:confused:

[genevapics]

» I must have a palate like a horse for last night ( Thurs) was a1982.

» Wednesday I had a 2005, and Tuesday , 1 from 2001.

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» Out of the 3, the only way I would be able to tell the differance

» between the years is how "old or frail the cigar looked.

Are you saying you smoked three (3) Montecristo Especial No.1's this week? Confused. I love this cigar. Wonderful bean and espresso flavors. Nice cool smoke. Just a fantastic cigar.

If these were all No.1's, how did you like the 2005's?

2001's?

With the 1982 you mentioned that it had a winey taste to it. Were the vanilla beans present? How about the espresso/coffee flavors?

[habanohal]

Yes,had 1 each night from differant years. Actually I prefer younger ones for they are a trifle stronger.

All the Monte flavors were present. Reminded me of the best #2 that I have had in the past.

With my decsribeing of flavors, you need to of smoked a few from the line up to understand what I compare too.

[El Presidente]

Nice work mate! I love a vertical tasting.

There is a lot to be said about the much higher blend consistency of low production cigars and the Montecristo Especial # 1 certainly qualifies.

And as for purposely loosing to me at Poker ...... :rotfl:

[habanohal]

» Nice work mate! I love a vertical tasting.

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» There is a lot to be said about the much higher blend consistency of low

» production cigars and the Montecristo Especial # 1 certainly qualifies.

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» And as for purposely loosing to me at Poker ...... :rotfl:

I did have you Rob, But that 82 Monty was callin me out :-D