Ken Gargett Posted March 20, 2005 Share Posted March 20, 2005 (from the box on the shelf at the Lisador) It had been quite some time since I had tried these, as I was completely underwhelmed when last I did (a view that was shared by a few mates who had similar forgettable experiences). Lately, the reports have been much stronger, indeed extremely positive in some cases, and so thought it time for a revisit. Whether a bunch of us jagged a bland batch back whenever or perhaps it is simply that the standards have greatly increased but I am now a convert. These are terrific mid-sized, mild cigars that can fill a hole in the afternoon with a quiet beer. Full of character and flavour, the burn was immaculate and exhibited a nice little cone. Smoked slowly and consistently with strong milk coffee and cream notes. Slow and gentle fade to finish, these are a really lovely smoke and one that I’ll be back to on a far more regular basis. Worth a look for anyone who has been neglecting these of late. 91. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SMOKOZUNA Posted March 20, 2005 Share Posted March 20, 2005 IMHO, this is a very underrated cigar. I was gifted some from '99 that smoked really well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Presidente Posted March 23, 2005 Share Posted March 23, 2005 Perhaps the finest mild cigar in the world. The complecity of flavour is excellent and the body of the cigar is like a fine dry Rose wine on the palate. My favourite Summer afternoon cigar. 90 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PJ_CEONAD_CC Posted March 26, 2005 Share Posted March 26, 2005 Always been one of my Favs. Save some good ones for me! :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wasch_24 Posted April 6, 2005 Share Posted April 6, 2005 I recently smoked an '01 Sel. No.1 and it was superb! I really enjoyed it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
culebra Posted April 6, 2005 Share Posted April 6, 2005 It is a great Corona Gorda. Lite but with a ton of flavor. Goes great with a mojito! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ginseng Posted November 24, 2005 Share Posted November 24, 2005 Great. Another one for "the list." Wilkey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guilow Posted November 24, 2005 Share Posted November 24, 2005 I'm working my way thru a box of these right now and just had another this afternoon. I do like them, but there just a tad too mild for my taste. That last 1/3 of the cigar is the GREAT (obviously, a bit stronger near the end). As I smoked one today the flavor that kept coming to mind was baked beans with a lot of brown sugar. I know, it sounds funny, but that is what I kept coming back to as I analyzed this smoke. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wasch_24 Posted November 24, 2005 Share Posted November 24, 2005 This one of my top three cigars now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mgillett Posted November 24, 2005 Share Posted November 24, 2005 Prez, now that you have me interested where can I find them on your internet shopping list Can't seem to find it... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PigFish Posted November 24, 2005 Share Posted November 24, 2005 » (from the box on the shelf at the Lisador) » It had been quite some time since I had tried these, as I was completely » underwhelmed when last I did (a view that was shared by a few mates who » had similar forgettable experiences). Lately, the reports have been much » stronger, indeed extremely positive in some cases, and so thought it time » for a revisit. Whether a bunch of us jagged a bland batch back whenever or » perhaps it is simply that the standards have greatly increased but I am now » a convert. These are terrific mid-sized, mild cigars that can fill a hole » in the afternoon with a quiet beer. Full of character and flavour, the » burn was immaculate and exhibited a nice little cone. Smoked slowly and » consistently with strong milk coffee and cream notes. Slow and gentle fade » to finish, these are a really lovely smoke and one that I’ll be back to on » a far more regular basis. Worth a look for anyone who has been neglecting » these of late. 91. Anyone can get a bad bunch of cigars. Latest from the First Family... Mmmmm! Need I say more? -Piggy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loki Posted November 24, 2005 Share Posted November 24, 2005 » This one of my top three cigars now. Just got some singles. I guess I sould tryone before Thanksgiving dinner. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ehdg Posted November 24, 2005 Share Posted November 24, 2005 I too was gifted a few from '99 that I found to be very very good. I've also got some from '01 that are also nice. Though I think the '99 one's are still a bit better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colt45 Posted January 20, 2006 Share Posted January 20, 2006 No codes, but no band, so I'd guess '04 (unless these are still unbanded) Contruction: very well made - beautiful to behold. Wrapper: deep tan - the color of a dried oak leaf. Very smooth, with minimal, fine veining. Fantastic sheen. This, for me, is the perfect wrapper. Draw: a little tight, but not so much as to be a detriment. Taste: first half was all sweet and sour spice and smooth cream. This subsided slightly in the second half, with the addition of roasted almonds, subtle cedar, and anise. There were some very subtle hints of dark cherry near the end. I agree with Ken and everyone else on this one. This was my first - I loved it. I'm really likng the corona gorda format, and the advocates of thinner ring guages (though 46 isn't considered thin, it is when compared to 50), are winning me over. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jwrussell Posted January 21, 2006 Share Posted January 21, 2006 Horrible cigars. Everyone should avoid them like the plague...oh, and notify me when you see them so that I can...ummm...dispose of them for you. ;-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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