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Old 09-18-2012, 07:31 PM   #1
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Default A. Turrent "Triple Play" Triple Maduro

Bought a couple of these on a whim - I like Maduro cigars of all kinds, and these turn up the volume by using a Maduro wrapper, binder and filler. "Puro Maduro" according to the label. Also, these are HUGE sticks in the Gran Toro size that I got - a whopping 6x60. The icing on the cake was getting these sticks for $4.10 each.

They looked great, although not quite as dark as other Maduro smokes I have had. The wrapper smelled like brown sugar.

Smoking this one was an experience in good and bad. Right off the light, it was all NC bitterness, which I cant stand and seems to be characteristic of many NC cigars. I figured I would try to power through it, and Im glad I did. After 15 minutes, the bitterness subsided significantly and flavors of cedar and leather intertwined with coffee and a background sweet note. The flavors left a pleasant, chewy aftertaste that was not at all offensive.

Other problems were present though - the smoke had a wicked tunnel burn that required a lot of touch up (they may have been overhumidifed, Ill humidor the others for a while). Also, despite the changing tastes, there was no pepper - in other words, no Vitamin N. I would have to classify this one as mild.

Im on the fence here, for the price I paid it was a decent Maduro smoke that could make for a couple hours of puffing. But I like stronger smokes and Ive had some excellent medium-strong maduros. This wasnt one of them.
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Old 09-18-2012, 07:35 PM   #2
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I thought it was an OK cigar. It doesnt have the flavor change up that I am used to with most maduros.
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Old 09-19-2012, 07:46 AM   #3
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i really enjoy these.
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Old 09-19-2012, 11:53 AM   #4
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I've had just one & I like what I got from just one re-lignt...
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Old 09-22-2012, 01:06 PM   #5
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Have gone thru three boxes of these. Needless to say, I love them!
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I might have to pass on these. Thanks for the review
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If you enjoy a damn good maduro...you're making a mistake by passing on these.
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Old 09-22-2012, 03:09 PM   #8
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If you enjoy a damn good maduro...you're making a mistake by passing on these.
i do like damn good maduros, maybe i will give this a shot then.
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