Diplomaticos #1 ARA FEB 01

[Bartolomeo]

Wrapper was more dry than oily, some veins, molted looking maybe

Little bit of canoing at the beginning but then the burn evened out

Burn and Draw were easy

Ash was Grey flakes but then was tighter as cigar went on

Easy pre draw, sort of dry tasting

I would say this is a solid Med smoke if not Med-Full..I like this a lot

Very creamy initial puff, subtle

Very aromatic in flavors through out

First 1" was a little blah but then picked flavor until the end

Hint of Citrus/Floral maybe?

70 min smoke

Very enjoyable med-full smoke, not overbearing at all

9/10 rating

Would definitely smoke again

[ksblazer]

Thanks for the review. You dont see a lot of diplomatico reviews and this is the first one I recall seeing on the diplomatico No.1

From your review, it sounds like I need to give this cigar a try.

[thechenman]

Thanks for the review. ksblazer was right. This is the first Dip #1 review I have seen. Usuallyl they are for a #2 or #4.

[Bartolomeo]

Diplomaticos #1 ARA FEB 01

This is a follow up from the above review, bought a fiver of the same cigar and box code from a different member to compare

I still prefer my Monte #1 from 06 to this, but this Dip#1 is still pretty good, just a tad less complexity and flavor

White flaky ash, box press, great construction

Same flavors as above with some additional cream

The first 1" on this sucked as well then it really opened up after that, especially in 2/3

I enjoyed this one as well but not box worthy just yet, maybe when I am done smoking my box of Montes from Czar will I think about these

8.9/10

Bart