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Sounds like an awesome smoke! QdO is one marca that has always peaked my interest.

Nice reviews guys!!
Great thread Dan!

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This is an awesome idea, I really enjoyed reading through this, to see how opinions compared/contrast...Would anyone else be up for doing another something like this, I know I would...I wouldn't mind donated sticks either

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Glad to hear you enjoy it. I may do another one (as this is the second... did ya read through the first one? That was pretty fun as well)... I really enjoy doing these. If you wanna be considered for the next one, read the first post and get those things in place (like a review w/ some pics and get your trader ratings going (by hopping in the Newbie Sampler Trade), etc.). :tu

Just some advice... this doesn't come across well on the internet... sounds like you are fishing for free cigars. I'm not saying that's what you are doing, just a friendly note telling you how it sounds from my side of the computer screen. Maybe you mis-typed and meant to type "I wouldn't mind donating cigars"... The biggest problem with reading thoughts someone else typed into a forum is that there's no emphasis so it sometimes becomes difficult. Those smileys go a long way to help in that regard.

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how long does this last cig smoke? less than an hour?

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Nah... these are meant to be sipped. Pounding through them won't do anything good for them flavor-wise.

Good question for the guys, though...

Nick, Bill... how long did it last for you?

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X2

I have learned this about lanceros recently.. they can be fantastic if you just take them slow!

aj

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I took my time. I didn't time it but I would say it lasted me well over an hour.

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LOL i just read my post, I meant to say I wouldnt mind DONATING not donated my sticks to something similiar like this, sorry for the mixup-please do not think I was fishing for smokes, Its the complete opposite, I need to read what I type from now on before I press send

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can I get a link to the first one you did?

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Here you go. http://www.cigarasylum.com/vb/showthread.php?t=21549

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no problem, man... thanks for the offer (and the clarification).

Thanks, Joel. :)

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It seems all the cigars that I smoke take from 1-1.5 hours. Even my RyJ short churchills take 1-1.5 hours! Is that normal? If i smoke one of these, it'll take me half a day.

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I would guess it was about an hour and 15 minutes. I'm not keeping track of that though.

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I cannot wait for the next review!!! This is, hands down, the best thread ever, thanks for this DBall!

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Sorry for the delay. My fault. I have no excuse. Number 8 is up Dan!

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Number 8 is in the books :)

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Montano Cigar #8
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This cigar appears to have a bit of age on it. The wrapper is on the wrinkly side. Per-light draw is a bit tight, which now seems to be the norm for CC's.

http://www.nickmontano.net/pics/cig81.jpg

The first draw is very similar to the other CC's I've been smoking. I think I'm finally getting used to that particular flavor.

http://www.nickmontano.net/pics/cig82.jpg

The cigar has a smooth creamy flavor, with a light buttery note. Again, very similar to the other cigars I've been reviewing. The draw has loosened up just a touch and the smoke is very enjoyable.

http://www.nickmontano.net/pics/cig83.jpg

Moving along towards the end, the creaminess gives way to a meaty tobacco flavor. This continues for the remainder of the cigar. Although this one was very mild, it did have some nice flavor.

http://www.nickmontano.net/pics/cig84.jpg

I took this one to the nub, as I was enjoying the day and the cigar. A very relaxing smoke that would pair well with a cup of coffee.

http://www.nickmontano.net/pics/cig85.jpg

I give this one an 8.5

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Riff Raff Cigar #8
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Okay, so now it is getting down to the wire! Here is the eighth installment of DBall's Newbie Blind Taste Test #2, the Sequel.....Return of Some Newbs....or something like that. I got my "Danger Mouse" hat on for this one. Driving, smoking, taking pictures, and writing a review all at the same time. Yeah, I live on the hairy edge like that. I know, I know. ESPN is calling me to be in the next X-GAMES. Just another adrenaline junkie! Dude, I am SOO extreme!

Now that the pleasantries are over, lets get down to bidness (I am in the south, I am allowed to say bidness!).

http://i114.photobucket.com/albums/n...00035Small.jpg

The ole calibrated eyeball says that it is approximately (don't you just love how a calibrated eyeball can only approximate?) 5.5 X 42. There are some green spots but no soft spots. Nice construction.

Pre-light: A bit grassy. But I have found that most of DBall's jewels have that characteristic.

http://i114.photobucket.com/albums/n...00036Small.jpg

By the way, that is my office. Pretty nice accommodations huh? You guys can keep your corner offices! Give me a tin roofed brick building with no windows any day!

First Light: Pepper. Lots of pepper. A firm draw. Firmer that I would like. Not much smoke either. The ash is a nice dark gray.

http://i114.photobucket.com/albums/n...00037Small.jpg

1/3rd: Still lots of pepper in this smoke. Grassy elements too. There is a hint of toast as well.

http://i114.photobucket.com/albums/n...00038Small.jpg

2/3rd: Still a bit grassy with some nice tobacco flavors coming through. There are some earth and leather flavors poking in there as well. On the snork there are some floral flavors.

http://i114.photobucket.com/albums/n...00040Small.jpg

Safely home. I had you worried didn't I? Thanks for your concern, but you must realize, I am a professional. Don't try this at home. Or at the office. Or on your way from the office to the home. Or from the.....never mind. You get it.

3/3rd: Some wonderful sweet tobacco flavors coming through now. There are woody elements as well.

Overall: This was a decent smoke. Not great by any means, but there were some really good flavors in here. I would consider this smoke. It doesn't really stand out though. I give it an 8.5.

Have fun sports fans!

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What they smoked:

http://i725.photobucket.com/albums/w...yx/BTT2-08.jpg

2000 Rafael Gonzalez Petite Corona

Montano score: 8.5
Riff Raff score: 8.5

Holy friggin crap! That's the first time we've had two identical scores.

Awesome, guys!

2 left........... :D

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Awesome review and for both of them to give it the same score is amazing, especially since they were so far apart on number 1. I love this thread!! Is Rafael Gonzalez easy to find?

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They must have cheated! Can't go from such a difference in scores to parity in a mere 8 ratings!

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I love this thread, great reviews guys

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question for riff raff: how the heck do you drive, hold the cigar steady after smoking almost all of it, AND take a picture at the same time?

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Well, its a gift. You know...like a God given talent. Also, it is called the Carolina back roads. If you stay on the pavement, you should be okay! :) Now if I could just manage how to make money at it, I might have something going on!:r

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yes if you look in the right places gonzalez petits can be had at a descent price, 150 and up for 25, which if you think about it, compared to other great pc this one is expensive, the only pc more expensive is siglo 2's and by just a hair...

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This thread is one of the biggest reasons I joined CA. Thanks for this!

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Awesome!!! :tu

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That is so cool! I am just thankful I could be a part of it!

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It sure has been fun so far :D

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Ooooooh! Number 9 is up! Aren't you all just aquiver with anticipation? Hmmm? :)

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Nick?


Dan?


Anybody?

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Bueller?

http://pactlab-dev.spcomm.uiuc.edu/d...s/teacher1.jpg

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Hahahaha....Classic. I needed that today. Thanks Emjay!

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Anytime Bill!

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Joined up just to say great thread, followed the original one too.

Looking forward to the next one.

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Me too moppy! lol

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Nothing? Really? Nick, have you submitted #9? Dan? Are you guys there? Spring fever has caught all of you, huh? You guys are all out fishing and going to ball games and junk. Well fine. I'm going fishing too!:r

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I have not gotten #9 yet from Nick.

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Damn it Nick, quit having fun like going to work and taking care of the "honey do" list! You can spend time on your hobbies later. You have work to do! Now get smoking!-(P:r

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Holy sh!t. #9 was done a week ago...... thought I sent it in :(

PM coming shortly, sorry fellers.

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If you need somone to send out an unbanded fiver to a newbie let me know! :). Believe me I have enough.
Posted via Mobile Device

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Hahaha. No worries Nick. I was starting to get worried. I thought you might have been lost on some forgotten golf course or something! :)

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Montano Cigar #9
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Well if this hasn't been a bad week ! The pics I uploaded to my server have been wiped away. As you can tell from all my previous reviews, all the photos were lost. But I do still have my notes, so here goes.

Pre-light draw is typical for a CC :)
I only say that because I believe this to be the 9th CC in a row. The wrapper has several veins running through it.

The first third has a very creamy flavor, and I'm getting a good amount of smoke from a fairly easy draw. I think I'm going to like this cigar.

As I move to the 2nd third, the creamy smoke continues. I'm really starting to crave the flavor of the tobacco from these cigars. The burn is nice and even on this one.

The final 3rd turns into a buttery caramel smoke. I have found one of my favorite cigars ! The flavor was great from start to finish. I enjoyed the nice amount of smoke from this one too. Can't wait to find out what it is so I can do some shopping.

I give this one a 9.5

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Riff Raff Cigar #9
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Number 9. Number 9. Number 9.


Almost done! Wow, what a road this has been! So here are the particulars. Ye olde calibrated eyeball puts this baby at 5X38. A nice construction. There are one or two soft spots, but it sports a very nice wrapper.

http://i114.photobucket.com/albums/n..._2731Small.jpg

Pre-light: A firm draw. Not bad though. Tastes of hay.

First light: Toasty and grassy. The ash held for about 1/5 inches and it was dark gray. Lots of smoke.

http://i114.photobucket.com/albums/n..._2732Small.jpg

1/3rd: Some spice and sweet tobacco. Still tastes of hay. Still a bit too firm on the draw for my liking.

http://i114.photobucket.com/albums/n..._2733Small.jpg

2/3rd: Still toasty but now there is a hint of spice coming through. On the snork, there is a hint of coconut. That is so cool!

http://i114.photobucket.com/albums/n..._2734Small.jpg

3/3rd: More sweet tobacco coming through. There is some woodiness coming through too. The draw loosened up a bit which was nice. The burn was a tad bit uneven at the end, but not big deal. It evened out.

http://i114.photobucket.com/albums/n..._2735Small.jpg

Overall, a good smoke. I quite enjoyed this. The sweet tobacco and woodiness on the finish was very nice. I would buy this cigar. I give it an 8.7

9 down, 1 more to go! Almost there!

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What they smoked:

http://i725.photobucket.com/albums/w...yx/BTT2-09.jpg

2000 Punch RS12

Montano score: 9.5
Riff Raff score: 8.7

Looks like I may be successfully converting Nick to the dark side!!!!!!


Only 1 left, guys. Has this been fun for ya?

:D

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Again, nice job guys, it's ashame there is only one left!

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There may be another edition... ;)

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Excellent thread, Dan. Can't wait for the final installment!

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Just found this thread a couple of days ago, read the first one and now I can't wait for the next one!

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Dan,

This has been a lot of fun! I can't wait for the next series. It is just as much fun reading others' reviews as it is experiencing it! I have the luxury of being on both sides of this thread!