Ave Maria

02-11-2011, 10:47 AM

I don't normally trust write-ups in catalogs to be unbiased, so I normally don't trust write-ups in catalogs period. However, I just got the new CI catalog, and the one for the Ave Maria intrigues me. I absolutely love the band, the description of flavors, and its price point seems to be about average. Has anybody tried this stick before? Thoughts?

jdawg · 02-11-2011, 11:35 AM

It's on my "to try" list!

Kreth · 02-11-2011, 11:50 AM

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Originally Posted by jdawg

It's on my "to try" list!

It's an AJ Fernandez stick, and I've enjoyed his other smokes.
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Dunkel · 02-11-2011, 12:41 PM

I've smoked 2 and enjoyed them both. It's not as strong as I like my smokes, but it is very tasty.

chand · 02-11-2011, 12:46 PM

I have a 5er in the coolidor. I figure I'll rest in rest for a month or two.

issues · 02-11-2011, 12:48 PM

I have yet to try one but I have been dying to...

I need to grab a 5er as soon as possible.

BTW Damian, I love you avatar!!!

chand · 02-11-2011, 01:02 PM

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Originally Posted by issues

I have yet to try one but I have been dying to...

I need to grab a 5er as soon as possible.

BTW Damian, I love you avatar!!!

I was in Iraq for most of the 03-04 season so the year has been a treat.

amsgpwarrior · 02-11-2011, 10:20 PM

Yeah ive heard some good things about these sticks

02-12-2011, 02:36 PM

Its on my list, but have heard good things about them.

02-12-2011, 05:11 PM

Frankly, I didn't care for them at all.

02-12-2011, 05:24 PM

The vitola I had was rather large. It started off pretty good. After awhile it just turned to plain tobacco. Inoffensive, but just meh. The first half was very enjoyable, though. I'd like to try a smaller vitola. I think that would be the ticket.

kelmac07 · 02-12-2011, 08:21 PM

Only AJ Fernandez stick I have been disappointed with.

papajohn67 · 02-13-2011, 01:50 AM

Agree with the last 3 posts, bought into the slick write up, tried the cigar, opinion-

CoreyD · 02-13-2011, 01:56 AM

Well how much play does a.fernandez actually have in this stick If I remember the story this stick has been around before he had his hand in it but I am unsure how much hand his in it it so with that being said I myself don't really look at this as his stick but something he's helping move kind of like Joya de Nicaragua was there long before drew estate helped market them.

enlightenedcigar · 02-13-2011, 10:29 AM

There ya go James, some like some don't haha. Flip a coin

swh127 · 02-13-2011, 01:14 PM

I am a big fan of the Man O' Wars and really enjoyed this cigar. Although I did smoke a smaller stick (robusto sized crusader). I have one of the Holy Grails that I can't wait to try but I want to age it for a few months.

Kreth · 02-13-2011, 02:32 PM

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Originally Posted by CoreyD

Well how much play does a.fernandez actually have in this stick If I remember the story this stick has been around before he had his hand in it but I am unsure how much hand his in it it so with that being said I myself don't really look at this as his stick but something he's helping move kind of like Joya de Nicaragua was there long before drew estate helped market them.

Did you type this all in one breath?

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02-11-2011, 10:47 AM	#1
jwillm Guest Posts: n/a	Ave Maria I don't normally trust write-ups in catalogs to be unbiased, so I normally don't trust write-ups in catalogs period. However, I just got the new CI catalog, and the one for the Ave Maria intrigues me. I absolutely love the band, the description of flavors, and its price point seems to be about average. Has anybody tried this stick before? Thoughts?

02-11-2011, 11:35 AM	#2
jdawg Still Watching My Back Join Date: Feb 2011 First Name: Jerry Location: Chicago area Posts: 215 Trading: (2)	Re: Ave Maria It's on my "to try" list!

02-11-2011, 12:41 PM	#4
Dunkel Maduro & Oscuro Whore-O Join Date: Jun 2009 First Name: Doug Location: West by God Virginia Posts: 2,232 Trading: (75)	Re: Ave Maria I've smoked 2 and enjoyed them both. It's not as strong as I like my smokes, but it is very tasty. __________________ Blue Label,Any Filipe Gregorio,Acid,Don Elias,El Mejor Espresso,Tierra del Sol

02-11-2011, 12:46 PM	#5
chand Adjusting to the Life Join Date: Jan 2011 First Name: Damian Location: Dover, DE Posts: 470 Trading: (22)	Re: Ave Maria I have a 5er in the coolidor. I figure I'll rest in rest for a month or two.

02-11-2011, 12:48 PM	#6
issues Have My Own Room Join Date: Jan 2010 First Name: Tony Location: Tampa, FL Posts: 1,626 Trading: (8)	Re: Ave Maria I have yet to try one but I have been dying to... I need to grab a 5er as soon as possible. BTW Damian, I love you avatar!!! __________________

02-11-2011, 10:20 PM	#8
amsgpwarrior amsgpwarrior Join Date: Feb 2011 First Name: Aaron Location: Temple, TX Posts: 43 Trading: (3)	Re: Ave Maria Yeah ive heard some good things about these sticks __________________ http://www.aaronfoodandwino.blogspot.com

02-12-2011, 02:36 PM	#9
mpd340 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Ave Maria Its on my list, but have heard good things about them.

02-12-2011, 05:11 PM	#10
ajacobs Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Ave Maria Frankly, I didn't care for them at all.

02-12-2011, 05:24 PM	#11
mariogolbee Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Ave Maria The vitola I had was rather large. It started off pretty good. After awhile it just turned to plain tobacco. Inoffensive, but just meh. The first half was very enjoyable, though. I'd like to try a smaller vitola. I think that would be the ticket.

02-12-2011, 08:21 PM	#12
kelmac07 Resident Maduro Whore!! Join Date: Apr 2009 First Name: Mac Location: Newport News, VA Posts: 27,322 Trading: (218)	Re: Ave Maria Only AJ Fernandez stick I have been disappointed with. __________________ Dom in the MLB thread "I could probably get you to wear a Yankee hat for a Maduro!"

02-13-2011, 01:50 AM	#13
papajohn67 Reprobate From The 101st Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 911 Trading: (62)	Re: Ave Maria Agree with the last 3 posts, bought into the slick write up, tried the cigar, opinion-

02-13-2011, 01:56 AM	#14
CoreyD Licking my wounds Join Date: Oct 2010 First Name: Corey Location: NE Wisconsin Posts: 1,468 Trading: (23)	Re: Ave Maria Well how much play does a.fernandez actually have in this stick If I remember the story this stick has been around before he had his hand in it but I am unsure how much hand his in it it so with that being said I myself don't really look at this as his stick but something he's helping move kind of like Joya de Nicaragua was there long before drew estate helped market them. __________________ Serenity - 1. A disposition free from stress or emotion. 2. The absence of mental stress or anxiety

02-13-2011, 10:29 AM	#15
enlightenedcigar Still Watching My Back Join Date: Jan 2011 First Name: Billy Location: Seabrook, TX Posts: 123 Trading: (2)	Re: Ave Maria There ya go James, some like some don't haha. Flip a coin __________________ Wreck'em Tech and go Broncos!!!!

02-13-2011, 01:14 PM	#16
swh127 Still Watching My Back Join Date: Dec 2010 First Name: Scott Location: State College, PA Posts: 143 Trading: (3)	Re: Ave Maria I am a big fan of the Man O' Wars and really enjoyed this cigar. Although I did smoke a smaller stick (robusto sized crusader). I have one of the Holy Grails that I can't wait to try but I want to age it for a few months.