Does Diplimaticos make a bad cigar?

[scinmyheart]

I currently have a box of #1's that are somewhat tight and a little bland, but that's been my only bad experience...I love the flavor profile

[Habanos2000]

Fair call. Same thing for me and Upmann. Never had one which really hit the spot. Weird.

I was never a big Upmann fan until the '08 M50's and M46's. I highly recommend those, they made a believer out of me.

[Bartolomeo]

Last night I had a Dip #1 from 2001 that I rated a 9.15/10

It was my first and only Dip to this point and thanks to my friend who made it happen

I would be curious to see how a Dip #1 08 or 09 would compare to the aged 01 I smoked?

Bart

[greenpimp]

I have a box of 2001 #2s that is mundane at best.

However, everything else I've had, especially recently, has been stellar. My Dip3s are ampng the best coronas I have, and I have already gone through 1.5 boxes of #2s from 2007 and 8. As noted, extremely rich and flavorful and STRONG. I think Dips have made a serious comeback since 06.

Sometimes it is not an individuals taste that is to blame, just bad luck with some off years.

[harryleech]

Did a cigar review yesterday with Ayala and without Ken, most enjoyable afternoon. The video will be up later in the week, but we tried the Diplimaticos No 4, and it was sensational. While Ayala is away I have tried three other Dips today and every one of them was great.

It got me thinking today does Diplimaticos make a bad cigar or has anyone had a bad Dip?

Love the number 2, beginning to love the number 4. Great marca, very under-rated and something I need to buy more of. Damn you for reminding me of that!

[Buch0]

Remarkable quality..

[perfectform]

The 4's kill the Montes.

This has been my experience as well...I'm excited to have a box on the way!

[BigGuns]

I really enjoy the 4s, as well.

I've got a 10-box of '08 Monte 4s that I was going to break into shortly. I hope this and the video review of the Monte 4s don't subconsciously ruin my smoke! Thinking happy thoughts....

[dizedean]

I smoke a lot of PC's.

The Dip #4 is part of the regular rotation.

I have never been disappointed.

It serves as a change of pace.

BTW I enjoy the Monte 4 very much.

It has taken a bit of a beating on this post, so I must be the only one who defends them.

They have been consistently good for me with an occasional excellent smoke.

DSS

[Punch Joe]

No that I know. Don´t tell anyone

[MIKA27]

Last Saterday we had a meeting with our cigar club in the city of Nimes

and on the cigar memu for the evening we had a Partagas EL Serie D5, 2008,

Wow, what a powerhouse of a smoke, we were all surprised by It's wonderful

flavours & taste. I was starting to feel bad because I had choosen a Diplomaticos No. 2,

2008 for the end of the meal and seeing how the Partagas stole the limelight at the start of the night, I

said to myself that the Diplo would not hold It's own for an after Dinner cigar.

Well, It seemed as if the Gods were with me because this Diplomaticos No. 2 were just

fantastic, Rich, oily, great earthy and coco tastes with dark coffee, beautiful notes of leather

all in a excellent balance that left everyone in a daze, Wow, what a surprise but most of

all, what a treat. Who said that this mama was a bad stick ? LOOK AGAIN ,brother, they

are very close to being one of the best Habanos at the moment.

Well stated Laficion!

The Dip #2's are one of the greats that I too have stocked in my humidor.

I have never had a bad one as yet and 'Touch wood' I never will.

Is it true, I heard rumors, they are made in the same factory as Montecristo's?

[Van55]

Diplomatico = the poor man's Montecristo. So they used to say.

In my experience Diplomaticos are far more consistent and consitently good than their Monte counterparts.

[ksblazer]

However, everything else I've had, especially recently, has been stellar. My Dip3s are ampng the best coronas I have, and I have already gone through 1.5 boxes of #2s from 2007 and 8. As noted, extremely rich and flavorful and STRONG. I think Dips have made a serious comeback since 06.

Greenpimp: I think your right all the 06 and more recent dips I've smoked have been very good.

[PigFish]

Diplomatico = the poor man's Montecristo. So they used to say.

In my experience Diplomaticos are far more consistent and consitently good than their Monte counterparts.

Right on! I agree Smithy, some of my favorites as well.

The Diplomatico line is a consistent winner in my book. When piramides suffered their taste performance slump around the turn of the century, the D-2 suffered as well. The D-1 and D-3 will be sorely missed!

I know... they didn't sell. I was the only guy who bought them. I don't want to hear it! -Piggy

[shrink]

The D-1 and D-3 will be sorely missed!

Indeed! (But less so for those of us provident enough to have stocked up.)

[ConMan]

Never had a bad Diplo. Really enjoy the #5.

[gdmw]

Have a box of #1 from '05 on hand. Never had the #1 before, but love the #5. Do you guys think I should go for it? hove do you think the #1 compare to the #5?

[PigFish]

The D-1 is clearly a standout cigar. Perhaps not as rough or pungent as the #5 generally but much depends on vintage and the overall individual production variance. I believe the D-1 to be sophisticated, sometime delicate, making it an odd choice for me but overall capable in it's own right. It is truly one of my favorite cigars. -

[daboose]

Boy, after reading this thread who could refuse. I need to add these to the humidor.

[gdmw]

The D-1 is clearly a standout cigar. Perhaps not as rough or pungent as the #5 generally but much depends on vintage and the overall individual production variance. I believe the D-1 to be sophisticated, sometime delicate, making it an odd choice for me but overall capable in it's own right. It is truly one of my favorite cigars. -

Thanks Piggy for your response

I love the pungency and roughness of the #5 you speak of, but at the same time I also adore sophisticated and delicate cubans. I tink I will jump on this one. It wont be long before they are all gone from the regular market I guess shame on you Habanos s.a!

[PigFish]

Given the financial wherewithal and the knowing that some group of boobs has decided that the cigar did not make them enough money, or was simply too good for the money it made them, I would own 100 more boxes than I own now. It is not too late for you, pick yourself up a box or two, I think you will be happy with them. I have not given a D-1 to anyone who has not enjoyed the smoke.

Best of luck on your quest. - Piggy

[bassman]

Smoked two more #2s since my last post- from 06 & 08. Still don't like this cigar. Just not enough flavor. Still loving the #4 & 5 and stocking up accordungly.

[stargazer14]

I have only had the #4's, and wasnt impressed at first, but now after a few months

I'm starting to like this cigar.

[gdmw]

Given the financial wherewithal and the knowing that some group of boobs has decided that the cigar did not make them enough money, or was simply too good for the money it made them, I would own 100 more boxes than I own now. It is not too late for you, pick yourself up a box or two, I think you will be happy with them. I have not given a D-1 to anyone who has not enjoyed the smoke.

Best of luck on your quest. - Piggy

The quest is over looking forward to to these

[android]

I think the line is spectacular...and the loss of them will be sad.