Diamond Crown Maximus Toro

e-man67 · 04-10-2009, 09:38 AM

So I got a bunch of smoke recently in a lot from GoneDave and this stick was one of them that I have never tried but heard good things about. These are a bit pricey so I always tended to drop the cash on an Opus rather then try something new in lew of being disappointed. This Diamond Crown Maximus Toro, I was told, had at least a year of age on it so I don't know if off the shelf if you would experience something similar to mine. So I decided to clip the end with my desk catseye and take a dry draw, nice, perfect roll. The wrapper had a 2 veins that were a little more pronounced than what you would expect from an upper ecelon stick but still nice...reddish hue. I decided to pair this brand new stick with a new Cognac I just procured (Maison Surrenne).

So I commence to lighting up the stick and I get an immediate hit of spice. A few draws in and I am floored by the complexity of this stick. I have never had another quite like this one. I get a lite/medium spice, coco notes, creamy, leathery, and a sour front end which flows sweet to the back of the throat. I wish I could place this sour kinda bitter flavor on the tip of my tongue...I guess the closest thing I could compare it to is bitting into a coffee bean. Man, there is sooo much going on with this stick flavor wise which is a very good thing. Flavor to the nub! Perfect burn, no loss of flavor, and overall a very nice surprise. I really like these!

Wrapper: 8.5
Construction: 9.5
Flavor profile: 10

04-12-2009, 09:06 AM

Thanks for the write up. Reviews like this make me want to buy a box. They are on my short list of birthday boxes.

04-12-2009, 09:12 AM

Nice review

I find myself reaching for these over the Opus since they don't require the lengthy aging that the Opus needs. Plus you can often find them at a much lower price. I have had them right off the truck and with as much age as a year. Although they do get better with a little nap, they are just as good at 2 months as they are at 12.

Chas

JaKaacH · 04-12-2009, 09:49 AM

Nice review, Eric. One of the few big money cigars that I think are worth the money..

Huummm Chas likes DCM's..

Sauer Grapes · 04-12-2009, 02:47 PM

I dig the DCM!

In fact, that most certainly will be my next box purchase if I have room when Chasden's shelves get here.

04-12-2009, 09:06 AM	#2
darkninja67 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Diamond Crown Maximus Toro Thanks for the write up. Reviews like this make me want to buy a box. They are on my short list of birthday boxes.

04-12-2009, 09:12 AM	#3
ChasDen Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Diamond Crown Maximus Toro Nice review I find myself reaching for these over the Opus since they don't require the lengthy aging that the Opus needs. Plus you can often find them at a much lower price. I have had them right off the truck and with as much age as a year. Although they do get better with a little nap, they are just as good at 2 months as they are at 12. Chas

04-12-2009, 09:49 AM	#4
JaKaacH ROCK Chalk JAYHAWK K U Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Jeff Location: Living in the golden age of ignorance in power. Posts: 1,363 Trading: (32)	Re: Diamond Crown Maximus Toro Nice review, Eric. One of the few big money cigars that I think are worth the money.. Huummm Chas likes DCM's.. __________________ --Anger Management Graduate-- WHAT the F^#% you looking at???

04-12-2009, 02:47 PM	#5
Sauer Grapes Snatchin' yo people up Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 2,235 Trading: (44)	Re: Diamond Crown Maximus Toro I dig the DCM! In fact, that most certainly will be my next box purchase if I have room when Chasden's shelves get here.