Maria Mancini Magic Mountain Maduro

kelmac07 · 10-01-2009, 12:17 AM

Maria Mancini Magic Mountain Maduro

Origin: Honduras
Length: 6.00
Ring: 54
Strength: Medium
Wrapper Color: Dark Brown
Wrapper Type: Costa Rica
Binder: Honduras
Filler: Nicaragua
Shape: Pyramid Square Pressed
Duration: 70 minutes
Beverage: Diet Pepsi

Construction: This has a milk chocolate wrapper. It was very appealing to the eye. It was smooth with a few noticable veins.

Burn: The burn was excellent. It required one minor touch-up. It first ashed at 1 inch, then about every 1/2 - 3/4 inch after that. This cigar burned pretty slow.

Smoke: This cigar gave off a ton of thick smoke.

Flavor
1st Third:
Very leathery, dry taste filled my mouth. Not complex at all. Wondering how I'm gonna finish this stick. Not digging it at all.

2nd Third:
Leathery taste begins to fade and a faint hint of light cocoa hits my palate. Not overwhelming, but enough to knock the dry, leathery taste away.

Last Third:
Cocoa becomes more prevelant and the leather taste is gone. Reminds me of a dark chocolate Hersey bar. Hints of sweet and bitter blend very nicely.

Conclusion: I didn't expect much from this value maduro. It surprised me. I try hard not to compare value maduros to one of my favorite value sticks...Tampa Sweetheart #500s. After the initial push, this stick turned out to be not bad at all. I would definetly call this a mild cigar...more mild than I perfer my maduros. A great value stick and very affordable. I would burn this stick while cutting the grass, but not sitting down to enjoy a stick for the evening.

MedicCook · 10-01-2009, 12:20 AM

Thanks for the review Mac. That is quite the name.

s15driftking · 10-01-2009, 07:53 AM

Thanks for the review, i really enjoy those!

Skywalker · 10-01-2009, 08:15 AM

Excellent review!!!

With a name like Maria Mancini Magic Mountain Maduro, I would have high expectations!!!

Thanks Mac!!!

papajohn67 · 10-01-2009, 02:48 PM

MM's can be a great smoke with age....lot's of age.

Adriftpanda · 10-01-2009, 08:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Skywalker

Excellent review!!!

With a name like Maria Mancini Magic Mountain Maduro, I would have high expectations!!!

Thanks Mac!!!

Nice looking stick as well.

10-01-2009, 09:57 PM

Confirmed, certified, validated and dedicated Maria Mancini whore.

The Poet · 10-01-2009, 03:20 PM

I smoked a bunch of MMMMs back in the day, but moved on - not because I didn't like them, I just moved on. I traded my last sampler to big a (Andrew) a while back because he was actually looking for them, and I wasn't planning on smoking them anytime soon myself.

Nice review of a nice cheap cigar.

s15driftking · 10-01-2009, 04:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Poet

I smoked a bunch of MMMMs back in the day, but moved on - not because I didn't like them, I just moved on. I traded my last sampler to big a (Andrew) a while back because he was actually looking for them, and I wasn't planning on smoking them anytime soon myself.

Nice review of a nice cheap cigar.

i believe Big A got wood for them from me.

Kel, im glad you enjoyed it a little bit, if i steered you wrogn i'll gladly buy the rest off of you.

big a · 10-01-2009, 04:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by s15driftking

i believe Big A got wood for them from me.

Kel, im glad you enjoyed it a little bit, if i steered you wrogn i'll gladly buy the rest off of you.

That is correct, I got my first one from Bob and havn't looked back. Great review and

for a great cigar.

Riff Raff · 10-01-2009, 04:28 PM

It is a great review and a good quality smoke for an inexpensive cigar. I have a few left in my humi!

Bax · 10-01-2009, 04:42 PM

I've got a few MM's with a couple years on them if anyone wants to check one out.

timo · 10-02-2009, 05:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bax

I've got a few MM's with a couple years on them if anyone wants to check one out.

I'll trade for one

10-02-2009, 04:35 AM

Ill admit the ridiculous name of the cigar sparked my interest in reading this review.

Good review. I support anyone who writes a review on a value/bundle/cheap-o cigar.

kenstogie · 10-02-2009, 08:15 AM

I have a 10 pack of these with some age 5 years or so and I really liked them they are not a powerhouse and can't stand up to a stout but are quite good.

OHRD · 10-02-2009, 02:20 PM

Great review; the final third of the smoke sounded great

s15driftking · 10-02-2009, 03:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by matthewjmichael

Great review; the final third of the smoke sounded great

then how about you buy me a fiver... I'l lsmoke them down to about 1/3... and send them to you so you can enjoy the pinnacle of the cigar? lol

OHRD · 10-02-2009, 03:25 PM

Dude, you think I want to put my mouth on your cigar, after lookin' at the smurf profile pic!!!

s15driftking · 10-07-2009, 11:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by matthewjmichael

Dude, you think I want to put my mouth on your cigar, after lookin' at the smurf profile pic!!!

what?

poriggity · 10-07-2009, 09:56 AM

Nice review.. MM's are great with age on them, in my experience. I really need to pick up a box to age...
Scott

10-01-2009, 12:17 AM	#1
kelmac07 Resident Maduro Whore!! Join Date: Apr 2009 First Name: Mac Location: Newport News, VA Posts: 27,322 Trading: (218)	Maria Mancini Magic Mountain Maduro Maria Mancini Magic Mountain Maduro Origin: Honduras Length: 6.00 Ring: 54 Strength: Medium Wrapper Color: Dark Brown Wrapper Type: Costa Rica Binder: Honduras Filler: Nicaragua Shape: Pyramid Square Pressed Duration: 70 minutes Beverage: Diet Pepsi Construction: This has a milk chocolate wrapper. It was very appealing to the eye. It was smooth with a few noticable veins. Burn: The burn was excellent. It required one minor touch-up. It first ashed at 1 inch, then about every 1/2 - 3/4 inch after that. This cigar burned pretty slow. Smoke: This cigar gave off a ton of thick smoke. Flavor 1st Third: Very leathery, dry taste filled my mouth. Not complex at all. Wondering how I'm gonna finish this stick. Not digging it at all. 2nd Third: Leathery taste begins to fade and a faint hint of light cocoa hits my palate. Not overwhelming, but enough to knock the dry, leathery taste away. Last Third: Cocoa becomes more prevelant and the leather taste is gone. Reminds me of a dark chocolate Hersey bar. Hints of sweet and bitter blend very nicely. Conclusion: I didn't expect much from this value maduro. It surprised me. I try hard not to compare value maduros to one of my favorite value sticks...Tampa Sweetheart #500s. After the initial push, this stick turned out to be not bad at all. I would definetly call this a mild cigar...more mild than I perfer my maduros. A great value stick and very affordable. I would burn this stick while cutting the grass, but not sitting down to enjoy a stick for the evening. __________________ Dom in the MLB thread "I could probably get you to wear a Yankee hat for a Maduro!"

10-01-2009, 12:20 AM	#2
MedicCook Mila smoked my cigar Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Ryan Location: Schaghticoke, NY Posts: 10,946 Trading: (7)	Re: Maria Mancini Magic Mountain Maduro Thanks for the review Mac. That is quite the name. __________________ 27 World Series Championship's "If your wife doesn't like the aroma of your cigar, change your wife.", Zino Davidoff

10-01-2009, 07:53 AM	#3
s15driftking Go Browns! Join Date: Nov 2008 First Name: Bobby Location: Columbus Ohio Posts: 2,763 Trading: (16)	Re: Maria Mancini Magic Mountain Maduro Thanks for the review, i really enjoy those! __________________ diamonds/guns

10-01-2009, 08:15 AM	#4
Skywalker BABOTL Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Dice Location: Galaxy Far Far Away Posts: 10,168 Trading: (18)	Re: Maria Mancini Magic Mountain Maduro Excellent review!!! With a name like Maria Mancini Magic Mountain Maduro, I would have high expectations!!! Thanks Mac!!! __________________ Smoke what you like!!!

10-01-2009, 09:57 PM	#7
tobii3 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Maria Mancini Magic Mountain Maduro Confirmed, certified, validated and dedicated Maria Mancini whore.

10-01-2009, 02:48 PM	#5
papajohn67 Reprobate From The 101st Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 911 Trading: (62)	Re: Maria Mancini Magic Mountain Maduro MM's can be a great smoke with age....lot's of age.

10-01-2009, 03:20 PM	#8
The Poet Il megglior fabbro Join Date: Jun 2009 First Name: Thomas Location: Hickory, NC Posts: 8,420 Trading: (2)	Re: Maria Mancini Magic Mountain Maduro I smoked a bunch of MMMMs back in the day, but moved on - not because I didn't like them, I just moved on. I traded my last sampler to big a (Andrew) a while back because he was actually looking for them, and I wasn't planning on smoking them anytime soon myself. Nice review of a nice cheap cigar.

10-01-2009, 04:28 PM	#11
Riff Raff Habitual Offender Join Date: Sep 2009 First Name: Bill Location: Stuttgart, Germany Posts: 370 Trading: (11)	Re: Maria Mancini Magic Mountain Maduro It is a great review and a good quality smoke for an inexpensive cigar. I have a few left in my humi!

10-01-2009, 04:42 PM	#12
Bax C A P S...CAPS CAPS CAPS! Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tim Location: Ringgold,GA Posts: 2,173 Trading: (70)	Re: Maria Mancini Magic Mountain Maduro I've got a few MM's with a couple years on them if anyone wants to check one out. __________________ I'm the most interesting man in the world... but only if you find stupid stuff really interesting.

10-02-2009, 04:35 AM	#14
Aldebaran Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Maria Mancini Magic Mountain Maduro Ill admit the ridiculous name of the cigar sparked my interest in reading this review. Good review. I support anyone who writes a review on a value/bundle/cheap-o cigar.

10-02-2009, 08:15 AM	#15
kenstogie following the whiterabbit Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Albany, NY Posts: 1,325 Trading: (3)	Re: Maria Mancini Magic Mountain Maduro I have a 10 pack of these with some age 5 years or so and I really liked them they are not a powerhouse and can't stand up to a stout but are quite good. __________________ I intend to live forever. So far, so good.

10-02-2009, 02:20 PM	#16
OHRD Garage w/ couch & ashtray Join Date: Sep 2009 First Name: Matt Posts: 1,377 Trading: (39)	Re: Maria Mancini Magic Mountain Maduro Great review; the final third of the smoke sounded great __________________ Did I tell you my garage has a couch and an ashtray? My wife doesn't let me sleep or smoke inside.

10-02-2009, 03:25 PM	#18
OHRD Garage w/ couch & ashtray Join Date: Sep 2009 First Name: Matt Posts: 1,377 Trading: (39)	Re: Maria Mancini Magic Mountain Maduro Dude, you think I want to put my mouth on your cigar, after lookin' at the smurf profile pic!!! __________________ Did I tell you my garage has a couch and an ashtray? My wife doesn't let me sleep or smoke inside.

10-07-2009, 09:56 AM	#20
poriggity Cigar Zombie Fo Life! Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Scott Location: Lake Arrowhead, Ca Posts: 806 Trading: (13)	Re: Maria Mancini Magic Mountain Maduro Nice review.. MM's are great with age on them, in my experience. I really need to pick up a box to age... Scott __________________ Bearded Dad Blog