Arganese Maduro Presidente Figurado...

shemp · 11-07-2008, 10:41 AM

Ok so I'm at my local B&M and find out they are having Gene Arganese, maker of Arganese cigars, there and he is having a tasting. So after i talk with him about his different lines of smokes i pick out an Arganese Maduro Presidente Figurado. A very preety looking cigar, it is a 6 1/2 x 54 Figurado. it is a full bodied dominican with a very dark and oily looking Brazilian Mata Fina wrapper. This stick was about $12.00 at the B&M. I paired this stick with a Stone IPA.

I Snip the end and take a whiff, very nice deep musty spice from the snipped end. Being a figurado i dont get a good pre-light draw to taste but the wrapper is oily and tastes sweet. very nice.

First third- a little tight due to the figurado shape, but once it opens up there are sweet creamy flavours, and some tang. not as strong as i had hoped for being more of a medium than full bodied as advertised by mr Arganese, but pleasant nonetheless.

second third-No changes or development just nice sweet earthy medium flavored tobacco, with maybe a little spice.

Final Third- the wrapper starts to unravel and the flavor drops off a bit. was hoping for a build up of flavor and increase in spice, but it never happened. Coupled with the unravelling wrapper i gotta say that my last third was making this a dissapointment.

i would rate this cigar a 7.5 out of 10. it would have easily been an 8.5 except for the last third. I will also color my judgment with the fact that i am a CHEAP BASTAGE, and it was killing me to pay $12.00 for a stick. I know Money doesn't change the flavor of a smoke, but it sure changes my expectations...and pocket book...

would i smoke it if given one, yes. would i seek them out or pick them above others if others were the same price...no. I would definately prefer a Cusano 18 or a Don Kiki Brown label over one of these.

Shemp

11-07-2008, 10:49 AM

I like these. Alas, their new lines they have dropped the Presidente blend. It's now only Chairman. Seven year old tobacco is good.

gnukfu · 11-07-2008, 08:02 PM

I had the ML3 robusto and thought it was very good. An 8 out of 10 in my book

BagfullofPings · 11-08-2008, 08:31 AM

I met Gene Thursday night. He was at my local B&M. IMO, his more full bodied lines are solid. I bought 3 boxes (2 ML3 and 1 Nic), won a six pack sampler, and won the free trip to the Dominican Republic.

shemp · 11-08-2008, 09:34 AM

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Originally Posted by BagfullofPings

I met Gene Thursday night. He was at my local B&M. IMO, his more full bodied lines are solid. I bought 3 boxes (2 ML3 and 1 Nic), won a six pack sampler, and won the free trip to the Dominican Republic.

i agree they are a good smoke, but not worth the price for me...the cheap bastage.

Don Fernando · 11-08-2008, 10:09 AM

yet another smoke I want to try. I need a better paying job!

11-08-2008, 10:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Don Fernando

yet another smoke I want to try.

I'm sorry, WHAT did you just say???

11-11-2008, 06:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Don Fernando

yet another smoke I want to try. I need a better paying job!

LOL

Don Fernando · 11-08-2008, 10:46 AM

I said I need a better paying job!

11-08-2008, 10:54 AM

Say again??

Don Fernando · 11-08-2008, 10:55 AM

I need a better paying job!

11-08-2008, 11:50 AM

Pilot to bombardier.....verifying target coordinates......

Standby for launch sequence.......

Don Fernando · 11-08-2008, 11:58 AM

you ain't scarin' me buddy!

11-08-2008, 03:29 PM

it's only ten sticks......

Don Fernando · 11-08-2008, 04:06 PM

crap!

11-10-2008, 05:03 PM

Don Fernando · 11-11-2008, 06:50 AM

Tobii wants empty cc boxes!

11-11-2008, 07:19 AM

how many, I have a few as you know

...

just let me know what to send

Skywalker · 11-11-2008, 10:54 AM

Gotta love a Review that turns into carnage!!!!

11-15-2008, 11:22 AM

the eagle has landed.....well, more like a little chicken hawk....

11-07-2008, 10:41 AM	#1
shemp Adjusting to the Life Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: clark Location: Alpine ,CA Posts: 252 Trading: (0)	Arganese Maduro Presidente Figurado... Ok so I'm at my local B&M and find out they are having Gene Arganese, maker of Arganese cigars, there and he is having a tasting. So after i talk with him about his different lines of smokes i pick out an Arganese Maduro Presidente Figurado. A very preety looking cigar, it is a 6 1/2 x 54 Figurado. it is a full bodied dominican with a very dark and oily looking Brazilian Mata Fina wrapper. This stick was about $12.00 at the B&M. I paired this stick with a Stone IPA. I Snip the end and take a whiff, very nice deep musty spice from the snipped end. Being a figurado i dont get a good pre-light draw to taste but the wrapper is oily and tastes sweet. very nice. First third- a little tight due to the figurado shape, but once it opens up there are sweet creamy flavours, and some tang. not as strong as i had hoped for being more of a medium than full bodied as advertised by mr Arganese, but pleasant nonetheless. second third-No changes or development just nice sweet earthy medium flavored tobacco, with maybe a little spice. Final Third- the wrapper starts to unravel and the flavor drops off a bit. was hoping for a build up of flavor and increase in spice, but it never happened. Coupled with the unravelling wrapper i gotta say that my last third was making this a dissapointment. i would rate this cigar a 7.5 out of 10. it would have easily been an 8.5 except for the last third. I will also color my judgment with the fact that i am a CHEAP BASTAGE, and it was killing me to pay $12.00 for a stick. I know Money doesn't change the flavor of a smoke, but it sure changes my expectations...and pocket book... would i smoke it if given one, yes. would i seek them out or pick them above others if others were the same price...no. I would definately prefer a Cusano 18 or a Don Kiki Brown label over one of these. Shemp

11-07-2008, 10:49 AM	#2
MithShrike Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Arganese Maduro Presidente Figurado... I like these. Alas, their new lines they have dropped the Presidente blend. It's now only Chairman. Seven year old tobacco is good.

11-07-2008, 08:02 PM	#3
gnukfu I like cigars Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: George Location: Massholia Posts: 1,466 Trading: (27)	Re: Arganese Maduro Presidente Figurado... I had the ML3 robusto and thought it was very good. An 8 out of 10 in my book __________________ Curious George

11-08-2008, 08:31 AM	#4
BagfullofPings Just in from the Storm Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Beaumont, CA Posts: 21 Trading: (0)	Re: Arganese Maduro Presidente Figurado... I met Gene Thursday night. He was at my local B&M. IMO, his more full bodied lines are solid. I bought 3 boxes (2 ML3 and 1 Nic), won a six pack sampler, and won the free trip to the Dominican Republic.

11-08-2008, 10:09 AM	#6
Don Fernando Postwhore Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Ferdinand Location: Singapore Posts: 10,068 Trading: (29)	Re: Arganese Maduro Presidente Figurado... yet another smoke I want to try. I need a better paying job! __________________ check out my reviews on my blog.

11-08-2008, 10:46 AM	#9
Don Fernando Postwhore Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Ferdinand Location: Singapore Posts: 10,068 Trading: (29)	Re: Arganese Maduro Presidente Figurado... I said I need a better paying job! __________________ check out my reviews on my blog.

11-08-2008, 10:54 AM	#10
tobii3 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Arganese Maduro Presidente Figurado... Say again??

11-08-2008, 10:55 AM	#11
Don Fernando Postwhore Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Ferdinand Location: Singapore Posts: 10,068 Trading: (29)	Re: Arganese Maduro Presidente Figurado... I need a better paying job! __________________ check out my reviews on my blog.

11-08-2008, 11:50 AM	#12
tobii3 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Arganese Maduro Presidente Figurado... Pilot to bombardier.....verifying target coordinates...... Standby for launch sequence.......

11-08-2008, 11:58 AM	#13
Don Fernando Postwhore Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Ferdinand Location: Singapore Posts: 10,068 Trading: (29)	Re: Arganese Maduro Presidente Figurado... you ain't scarin' me buddy! __________________ check out my reviews on my blog.

11-08-2008, 03:29 PM	#14
tobii3 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Arganese Maduro Presidente Figurado... it's only ten sticks......

11-08-2008, 04:06 PM	#15
Don Fernando Postwhore Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Ferdinand Location: Singapore Posts: 10,068 Trading: (29)	Re: Arganese Maduro Presidente Figurado... crap! __________________ check out my reviews on my blog.

11-10-2008, 05:03 PM	#16
tobii3 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Arganese Maduro Presidente Figurado...

11-11-2008, 06:50 AM	#17
Don Fernando Postwhore Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Ferdinand Location: Singapore Posts: 10,068 Trading: (29)	Re: Arganese Maduro Presidente Figurado... Tobii wants empty cc boxes! __________________ check out my reviews on my blog.

11-11-2008, 07:19 AM	#18
SmokeyNL Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Arganese Maduro Presidente Figurado... how many, I have a few as you know ... just let me know what to send

11-11-2008, 10:54 AM	#19
Skywalker BABOTL Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Dice Location: Galaxy Far Far Away Posts: 10,168 Trading: (18)	Re: Arganese Maduro Presidente Figurado... Gotta love a Review that turns into carnage!!!!

11-15-2008, 11:22 AM	#20
tobii3 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Arganese Maduro Presidente Figurado... the eagle has landed.....well, more like a little chicken hawk....