Ambos Mundos

Conch Republican · 03-16-2009, 11:18 AM

Ok, let me set the bar here...I do not write reviews. I do not taste Madagascar Vanilla, and I believe nutmeg belongs in egg nog, not in my cigar. I have (as many will attest) no taste buds (and very little taste

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Got 2 of these last week as something to try when I placed an order for some other sitcks. (Thanks to Mica and Eric).

2 different cigars - a Connecticut and a Maduro. The listing on these cigars is a creation by Pete Johnson, using "lesser grade" tobacco, (assuming for a price point), etc, etc, etc.

I have to say - I liked them, Fired up the Conn on Sat am and the Maduro on Sunday am. These are great breakfast cigars. What they do not have in face puckering power, they do have in flavor. If you noticed above - I have no idea what flavors they were, but they were tasty, and the aroma was very nice as well. (Reminded me of a DPG Blue - complex, good nose, not overly powerful).

The draw was perfect on both, the burn had that fine black line, and the ash was tightly packed, and very white in color.

All-in-all, I liked them, and would definately buy more.

elderboy02 · 03-16-2009, 11:23 AM

Thanks for the review!

I have 2 of each wrapper resting right now.

BeerAdvocate · 03-16-2009, 11:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Conch Republican

2 different cigars - a Connecticut and a Maduro. The listing on these cigars is a creation by Pete Johnson, using "lesser grade" tobacco, (assuming for a price point), etc, etc, etc.

I think they are a Habano & Sumatra wrapper.
I have not had them yet. But I have heard the Sumatra wrapper is the best.

GarlicBreath · 03-16-2009, 11:34 AM

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Originally Posted by BeerAdvocate

I think they are a Habano & Sumatra wrapper.
I have not had them yet. But I have heard the Sumatra wrapper is the best.

#1 Habano #2 Sumatra and yes I also feel the #2 is a really good cigar for the money.

tsolomon · 03-16-2009, 11:38 AM

I smoked the Habano yesterday and it was pretty good. It was a tasty smoke that could have been a little smoother. It didn't have the complexity of the Tatuaje Browns, but overall a decent smoke. I might smoke the Sumatra tonight.

skullnrose · 03-16-2009, 11:42 AM

I agree decent cigar at it's price point but a little harsh

Conch Republican · 03-16-2009, 12:51 PM

Habano and Sumatra - thats close to Conn and Maduro

03-16-2009, 12:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Conch Republican

Habano and Sumatra - thats close to Conn and Maduro

Nice review.

03-25-2009, 09:26 AM

I tried the sumatra toro last night. I was treating it basically like a yard 'gar because I smoked it while working in the shop...so I didn't expect much. I was blown away with the quality of the construction. The burn was absolutely perfect and it had a great aroma. I will definitely buy more and I will try the habano wrapper as well.

BryanB · 03-25-2009, 03:41 PM

great smoke. i like the price best of all.

Sauer Grapes · 03-25-2009, 03:53 PM

I wasn't a huge fan. It ended on a good note but the first 2/3 pretty much sucked.

03-16-2009, 11:38 AM	#5
tsolomon Have My Own Room Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tom Location: The Villages, FL Posts: 1,246 Trading: (31)	Re: Ambos Mundos I smoked the Habano yesterday and it was pretty good. It was a tasty smoke that could have been a little smoother. It didn't have the complexity of the Tatuaje Browns, but overall a decent smoke. I might smoke the Sumatra tonight.

03-16-2009, 11:42 AM	#6
skullnrose Ashes,ashes,all fall down Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Scott Posts: 799 Trading: (16)	Re: Ambos Mundos I agree decent cigar at it's price point but a little harsh

03-16-2009, 12:51 PM	#7
Conch Republican 10-78 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Margaritaville Posts: 2,878 Trading: (60)	Re: Ambos Mundos Habano and Sumatra - thats close to Conn and Maduro __________________ "Ceiling fan stirs the air, the cigar smoke does swirl" --Jimmy Buffett You can help out and win some cool stuff in the 2016 Troop Support supplies contest!

03-25-2009, 09:26 AM	#9
newlifetaxidermy Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Ambos Mundos I tried the sumatra toro last night. I was treating it basically like a yard 'gar because I smoked it while working in the shop...so I didn't expect much. I was blown away with the quality of the construction. The burn was absolutely perfect and it had a great aroma. I will definitely buy more and I will try the habano wrapper as well.

03-25-2009, 03:41 PM	#10
BryanB Have My Own Room Join Date: Nov 2008 First Name: Bryan Location: Benson, NC Posts: 1,177 Trading: (58)	Re: Ambos Mundos great smoke. i like the price best of all. __________________ "Cheap cigars come in handy; they stifle the odor of cheap politicians." Ulysses S. Grant

03-16-2009, 11:18 AM	#1
Conch Republican 10-78 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Margaritaville Posts: 2,878 Trading: (60)	Ambos Mundos Ok, let me set the bar here...I do not write reviews. I do not taste Madagascar Vanilla, and I believe nutmeg belongs in egg nog, not in my cigar. I have (as many will attest) no taste buds (and very little taste ) Got 2 of these last week as something to try when I placed an order for some other sitcks. (Thanks to Mica and Eric). 2 different cigars - a Connecticut and a Maduro. The listing on these cigars is a creation by Pete Johnson, using "lesser grade" tobacco, (assuming for a price point), etc, etc, etc. I have to say - I liked them, Fired up the Conn on Sat am and the Maduro on Sunday am. These are great breakfast cigars. What they do not have in face puckering power, they do have in flavor. If you noticed above - I have no idea what flavors they were, but they were tasty, and the aroma was very nice as well. (Reminded me of a DPG Blue - complex, good nose, not overly powerful). The draw was perfect on both, the burn had that fine black line, and the ash was tightly packed, and very white in color. All-in-all, I liked them, and would definately buy more. __________________ "Ceiling fan stirs the air, the cigar smoke does swirl" --Jimmy Buffett You can help out and win some cool stuff in the 2016 Troop Support supplies contest!

03-16-2009, 11:23 AM	#2
elderboy02 Lets Go Buckeyes! Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Dan Location: Cincinnati, OH Posts: 12,509 Trading: (133)	Re: Ambos Mundos Thanks for the review! I have 2 of each wrapper resting right now.

03-25-2009, 03:53 PM	#11
Sauer Grapes Snatchin' yo people up Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 2,235 Trading: (44)	Re: Ambos Mundos I wasn't a huge fan. It ended on a good note but the first 2/3 pretty much sucked.