Diplomatico #2 OEB MAY 07

[Bartolomeo]

Either I am stupid or I couldn't find many reviews on FOH for this cigar

Cinnamon colored wrapper w/ some veins, dry texture but solid construction

I love the Dip #1 and #4

White/Grey flaky ash and nice burn rate

Initial puff was Chickory coffee blast

Some cedar and leather in the 1/3 with a hint of spice.......not very interesting

Ginger Beer was the dominant flavor the entire cigar..........I love Ginger Beer w/ Dark Rum but not in my cigars

Mild medium flavor to start then remains a solid medium until the end

Some bitter coffee w/ some earthiness showed its head

I guess I was looking for this cigar to out perform the Monte #2 b/c of the cheaper price point of the Dip but I was disappointed tonight

I bought a couple of singles and will let the remaining ones rest

8.1/10

Bart

[thechenman]

My experience with the Dip 2 has been similar in the sense that it has not measured up to the Monte 2, even with its inconsitencies. I've been trying the Dip 4s, but so far I still prefer the Monte 4s, despite their insconsistencies as well. I guess the inconsistencies with the 4s are even less of an issue for me as the price point is much lower than the 2s.

[PigFish]

That's too bad guys I generally enjoy the D-2's. I am somewhat of the opinion that piramides are over produced regardless the brand and don't smoke too many these days. I enjoyed a nice '08 Monte on Sunday. You just can't tell with these I guess.

[samb]

Never tried one, but Ive gotten mixed reviews on it.

[MIKA27]

My experience with the Dip 2 has been similar in the sense that it has not measured up to the Monte 2, even with its inconsitencies. I've been trying the Dip 4s, but so far I still prefer the Monte 4s, despite their insconsistencies as well. I guess the inconsistencies with the 4s are even less of an issue for me as the price point is much lower than the 2s.

That's interesting as I always prefer a Dip 2 over a Monte 2.

I find the Monte 2 as with all Montes have a bitter/tangy aftertaste which I don't really enjoy whereas the Dip 2 has everything Monte does but without the tang. Just my opinion/palette.

[B.HOBS]

I feel like of the Dip's I've tried, mostly 5's but I've had a few 2's and 4's, they have always been rather good to me. Monte's seem so unpredictable sometimes, but these come out a little more consistant for me. That being said, I have has some Monte 2's that blew my mind. Dip's definitely arent mind blowing, just reliable.

[Tampa1257]

The predominant flavor that I consistently find and expect in a Diplomaticos is paprika spice. I like and enjoy the difference of the Diplomaticos vs a Montecristo. The price point is good and the quality exceptional in my opinion.

I believe that those that are expecting a Diplomaticos to taste like a creamy, mocha coffee Montecristo are setting unrealistic expectations on the marca. Enjoy the flavors as they develop and smoke slowly to capture all the beauty of the cigar.

[SnakeHips]

Only had one of these, and I was a bit disappointed too. Good flavors, but it was harsh and got bitter. I'd be willing to try again, but not the best first impression.

[Jimmy2]

Boring cigar was not impressed with the handfull i smoked at all but the #5 is a nice little smoke..