Montecristo Edmundo Tubo Review

[Guest rob]

This was intended to be just an ordinary review submission… but I figured my inaugural FOH review would have to be a little more colourful. I apologise in advance to those that die of boredom.

The plan was beautiful and so well orchestrated that nothing could go wrong - Wake up at 8am. Relax with a warm breakfast and hot coffee. Then, slowly get ready for a 10am tee off at my golf course. Have a few drinks at the bar to celebrate beating my handicap by 2. Get home. Politely accept the missus’ invitation to make me an espresso… and light up a Montecristo 2001 Double Corona Edicion Limitada that had been left in my 60% box since Thursday night… A Perfect Day!

Well, my Saturday didn't turn out exactly as planned. I've come to learn that even the most well intentioned plans can end up in a heap of **** when housework and weather interfere.

So instead, I started the process of ruining my weekend.

Using a wheelbarrow that had a flat tire, I moved a trailer load of sand and blue metal from one end of my yard to the other. Then, after killing frickin’ big spiders I proceeded to relocate 6 wheelbarrow loads of bricks in the same manner.

My plan was so far slightly askew... but I hoped my day would still be salvaged in the evening by the Monteristo Double Corona I had waiting for me... Mmmm.

Nope, The weather decided to close in and start putting an end to the 7 years of record breaking drought we have been having. Like with poker - I clearly run bad.

So after 'wasting' a whole day... I resigned myself to the fact I wouldn’t be having a cigar on Saturday. I just didn't have the fortitude to tend to 2 hours of Double Corona in the winter cold. After dinner I retired to the couch and pondered my next move. But I just couldn't shake the idea from my head. My braincells and soul wouldn't rest until I gave them what they had waited all day for.

Screw it! I got up to go find something I could get through in an hour or so...

I went to my Montecristo storage humidor and pulled out a July 2007 Edmundo Tubo.

Visually, it was perfectly constructed and covered in a beautifully consistent sheen of oils. It emitted a smooth bouquet that left me in no doubts that we were about to cremate a Montecristo – dark roasted coffee infused tobacco with fragrant dry cedar in the background. During my ritual full-length massage I noticed (about 1 inch from the foot) there was what seemed to be a pretty firm lump that felt a lot like an overfilled area. I was hoping like crazy this was not the case. (I apologise for the lack of light in the photos… it was dark outside and my balcony lights are quite dim)

I guillotine clipped the cap and checked the draw. Phew... the draw was perfect. Clean tobacco was the entrée for my tastebuds.

After toasting the foot I got this stogie glowing. Abundant amounts of bluish white smoke poured out of it on first draw. A delightful start.

Smoking through the first inch was extremely pleasant. Nothing at all like I remember my last Edmundo to be like. Distinct Monte coffee, cream and wood. Even a hint of nut that I can’t exactly place. The burn was spot on and not even this cold, damp night could do anything to ruin it. In a non-pretentious way, this Edmundo knew where it was going and nothing was getting in it's way.

The second inch started the expected flavour development. Nothing new presented itself, but there was a pleasant build up as the profile developed from subtle to more pronounced. This is exactly what I wanted from a bread and butter cigar. Simple. Consistent. No unpleasant surprises. The burn did need a few touch ups along the second 3rd... but this was due to the breeze that had developed as I sat outside.

The last 3rd was again typical and exactly as I expected. Slightly bitter notes of the same Monte profile. These really isn't much to say except that I didn't nub it - I had had my fill when I got to the band. The finish was relatively short, subtle and clean.

While I don’t consider the Edmundo a truly great cigar... I’ll generally keep a few in the stable alongside the likes of the R&J Short Churchill, PSD4 etc... as my "I need a cigar, cigar".

But, for those seeking classic Monte flavours I think there is better value to be had in the Monte 2.

I rate this cigar a respectable 89 / 100.

[El Presidente]

Great virgin review

The Monte Edmundo is a very solid cigar these days and it represents its Marque well.

What are you building in the back yard? and why didn't you get someone to do it? :-D

[Guest rob]

» What are you building in the back yard? and why didn't you get someone to do it? :-D

LOL... just cleaning up after extensive house renovations. And preparing for a new sheltered smoking deck.

I would pay someone to do it for me... but that would cut into my cigar budget ... and we cant have that now.... can we?