Cigar aficianado best of 2011...

BigAsh · 01-03-2012, 01:18 PM

# 10:Casa Magna Colorado Diadema
MADE BY: Plascensia Cigars
FACTORY LOCATION: Nicaragua
WRAPPER: Nicaragua
BINDER: Nicaragua
FILLER: Nicaragua
PRICE: $8.95
RING GAUGE: 54
LENGTH: 6 3/4"
RATING: 92

#9 : Warlock Robusto
MADE BY: Agros Tobacos Industriales
FACTORY LOCATION: Nicaragua
WRAPPER: Ecuador
BINDER: Nicaragua
FILLER: Nicaragua, Dom. Rep.
PRICE: $6.25
RING GAUGE: 54
LENGTH: 4 3/4"
RATING: 92

#8: Punch Double Corona (Havana)
MADE BY: Habanos S.A.
FACTORY LOCATION: Cuba
WRAPPER: Cuba
BINDER: Cuba
FILLER: Cuba
PRICE: £20.76
RING GAUGE: 49
LENGTH: 7 5/8"
RATING: 93

Blak Smyth · 01-03-2012, 01:26 PM

Wow I didn't know the Warlock made the list. I have been sitting one one for a couple months, now I am excited about trying it.

DaBear · 01-03-2012, 01:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Blak Smyth

Wow I didn't know the Warlock made the list. I have been sitting one one for a couple months, now I am excited about trying it.

I wouldnt hold my breath. I'm not a big fan of Cigar Aficionado's rating system. Everything is rated on the first inch and then tossed, they don't look into how a cigar holds up throughout the smoke or with how it can start off rough but finish fantastic.

Blak Smyth · 01-03-2012, 01:36 PM

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Originally Posted by DaBear

I wouldnt hold my breath. I'm not a big fan of Cigar Aficionado's rating system. Everything is rated on the first inch and then tossed, they don't look into how a cigar holds up throughout the smoke or with how it can start off rough but finish fantastic.

While I know better than to listen to everything they say, every now and then they get one right and that is all the hope I need

irratebass · 01-03-2012, 01:50 PM

Interesting, I haven't had any of these..................yet, I am curious about the Warlock though.

01-03-2012, 02:01 PM

Never had any of those and no real intention of trying any of them.
Hope the list gets better.

weak_link · 01-03-2012, 02:10 PM

How do you know if the list is better/worse if you've never tried any of them? I haven't heard of the 10 or 9 either but it is not like I would ignore them simply for being in the CA list.

pektel · 01-03-2012, 02:11 PM

I would not ignore them by being on the CA list. But I would not be swayed one way or the other about trying them by that same merit either.

CigarSquid · 01-03-2012, 02:13 PM

I have had one Warlock. I did enjoy it, from what I remember. I have been thinking of ordering some more..

Blak Smyth · 01-03-2012, 02:25 PM

The Warlock is an Omar Ortez stick that is why I purchased it, but I am excited to see that somebody in the business has thought highly of it. Everybody has different tastes and preference but it sounded good and I will try it.

Bageland2000 · 01-03-2012, 02:38 PM

I'm not running to buy the cigars that come up on cA's top 25, but I really like reading about them. I don't discount there findings but like Peter I don't hold them in any God-like regard either. IMO, the pros of cA are a high budget to do some cool reporting and maintain a decent website. But in some ways they may be a little elitist and don't support the timeless "Smoke what you like and like what you smoke." Nor do they really maintain a community aspect AFAIK.

lenguamor · 01-03-2012, 02:50 PM

The description of the Punch makes it sound interesting. I generally don't smoke a cigar that big, but I would try it based on the review.

The others sound like just more of the same as what there is already enough of out there: big pepper bombs with lots of nicotine. Not for me.

DaBear · 01-03-2012, 03:00 PM

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Originally Posted by pektel

I would not ignore them by being on the CA list. But I would not be swayed one way or the other about trying them by that same merit either.

This was all I meant by my comment. I generally pay no heed to their ratings. That said, I have had a Warlock before, and while it was a good smoke, it was certainly not one of the top 25, let alone top 10, cigars I've had this year.

Mickey, if you're interested, we have a few of the Churchills and Robustos at work, I'd be happy to send some on your way if you'd like to give them a try.

Crownedone · 01-03-2012, 10:24 PM

I read through 4-6 different cigar publications as often as I can find them. Even through their top lists are seldom close, they have helped me find great cigars. Many of my personal favorites came from reading those reviews and having my interest peaked.

Bill86 · 01-03-2012, 10:48 PM

"The cigars that made this list have undergone a most thorough assessment"

jjmitchem · 01-03-2012, 11:40 PM

I have a Casa Magna Colorado Diadema sitting in my humidor I need to try. The Casa Magna Domnus Magnus has also made a few top 10 lists and it is an excellent cigar. Just picked up a few more of these at my local B&M. I'll write a review for the next one I light up

Taki · 01-04-2012, 06:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Bill86

"The cigars that made this list have undergone a most thorough assessment"

I had a Warlock myself a while back - mid summer maybe - dont remember much about it so I am guessing it didnt impress me much but Shane, I hope it works out for ya

Dunkel · 01-04-2012, 07:57 AM

I smoked a Warlock and thought it was alright, not worth another look IMO.

01-04-2012, 08:00 AM

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Originally Posted by weak_link

How do you know if the list is better/worse if you've never tried any of them?

CA lost a lot of credibility with me with the Casa Magna nomination. I look towards my usual suspects when it comes to new lines of cigar.

ktblunden · 01-04-2012, 08:47 AM

There are some people whose reviews I trust on cigars, but that's based on past reviews that line up with my own findings on those particular cigars. I don't trust CA's (or really any publication that rates the products they sell ad space to) objectivity enough to put much of any stock in their findings.

This has nothing to do with CA, but I was reading a European cigar magazine that I don't remember the name of. They rated the Cain Daytona something like a 96. Absolutely blew me away.

01-03-2012, 01:18 PM	#1
BigAsh Don't knock the Ash... Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Keith Location: Yardley, PA Posts: 5,046 Trading: (46)	Cigar aficianado best of 2011... # 10:Casa Magna Colorado Diadema MADE BY: Plascensia Cigars FACTORY LOCATION: Nicaragua WRAPPER: Nicaragua BINDER: Nicaragua FILLER: Nicaragua PRICE: $8.95 RING GAUGE: 54 LENGTH: 6 3/4" RATING: 92 #9 : Warlock Robusto MADE BY: Agros Tobacos Industriales FACTORY LOCATION: Nicaragua WRAPPER: Ecuador BINDER: Nicaragua FILLER: Nicaragua, Dom. Rep. PRICE: $6.25 RING GAUGE: 54 LENGTH: 4 3/4" RATING: 92 #8: Punch Double Corona (Havana) MADE BY: Habanos S.A. FACTORY LOCATION: Cuba WRAPPER: Cuba BINDER: Cuba FILLER: Cuba PRICE: £20.76 RING GAUGE: 49 LENGTH: 7 5/8" RATING: 93 __________________ Keith

01-03-2012, 01:26 PM	#2
Blak Smyth Think Blue! Join Date: Jun 2011 First Name: SD Location: THE WOOD Posts: 8,486 Trading: (52)	Re: Cigar aficianado best of 2011... Wow I didn't know the Warlock made the list. I have been sitting one one for a couple months, now I am excited about trying it. __________________ SUPPORT OUR TROOPS Last edited by Blak Smyth; 01-03-2012 at 01:35 PM.

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irratebass EMPEROR TOMPKINS Join Date: Aug 2011 First Name: Mickey Location: Mooresville, Indiana Posts: 8,313 Trading: (48)	Re: Cigar aficianado best of 2011... Interesting, I haven't had any of these..................yet, I am curious about the Warlock though. __________________

01-03-2012, 02:01 PM	#6
darkninja67 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Cigar aficianado best of 2011... Never had any of those and no real intention of trying any of them. Hope the list gets better.

01-03-2012, 02:10 PM	#7
weak_link The Stranger Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Eric Location: SF Bay Area, CA Posts: 1,263 Trading: (1)	Re: Cigar aficianado best of 2011... How do you know if the list is better/worse if you've never tried any of them? I haven't heard of the 10 or 9 either but it is not like I would ignore them simply for being in the CA list.

01-03-2012, 02:11 PM	#8
pektel I'm nuts for the place Join Date: Jul 2010 First Name: Peter Location: Grand Rapids, MN Posts: 4,320 Trading: (28)	Re: Cigar aficianado best of 2011... I would not ignore them by being on the CA list. But I would not be swayed one way or the other about trying them by that same merit either. __________________ The problem is not the problem. The problem is your ATTITUDE about the problem.

01-03-2012, 02:13 PM	#9
CigarSquid AKA Garryyjr Join Date: Apr 2011 First Name: Garry Location: Medford, OR - Cigar Zombie Posts: 3,213 Trading: (39)	Re: Cigar aficianado best of 2011... I have had one Warlock. I did enjoy it, from what I remember. I have been thinking of ordering some more..

01-03-2012, 02:25 PM	#10
Blak Smyth Think Blue! Join Date: Jun 2011 First Name: SD Location: THE WOOD Posts: 8,486 Trading: (52)	Re: Cigar aficianado best of 2011... The Warlock is an Omar Ortez stick that is why I purchased it, but I am excited to see that somebody in the business has thought highly of it. Everybody has different tastes and preference but it sounded good and I will try it. __________________ SUPPORT OUR TROOPS

01-03-2012, 02:38 PM	#11
Bageland2000 On another adventure Join Date: Jan 2011 First Name: Andrew Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 352 Trading: (2)	Re: Cigar aficianado best of 2011... I'm not running to buy the cigars that come up on cA's top 25, but I really like reading about them. I don't discount there findings but like Peter I don't hold them in any God-like regard either. IMO, the pros of cA are a high budget to do some cool reporting and maintain a decent website. But in some ways they may be a little elitist and don't support the timeless "Smoke what you like and like what you smoke." Nor do they really maintain a community aspect AFAIK. __________________ Favorites: Arturo Fuente Sun Grown Rosado, Oliva Serie V, CAO La Traviata/Brazilia, Perdomo 10th An. Champagne

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lenguamor puta por Ninfas! Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Joe Location: The 305 again! Posts: 1,030 Trading: (23)	Re: Cigar aficianado best of 2011... The description of the Punch makes it sound interesting. I generally don't smoke a cigar that big, but I would try it based on the review. The others sound like just more of the same as what there is already enough of out there: big pepper bombs with lots of nicotine. Not for me. __________________

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Crownedone Adjusting to the Life Join Date: Jul 2011 First Name: Stephen Location: crawfordville fl. Posts: 289 Trading: (0)	Re: Cigar aficianado best of 2011... I read through 4-6 different cigar publications as often as I can find them. Even through their top lists are seldom close, they have helped me find great cigars. Many of my personal favorites came from reading those reviews and having my interest peaked.

01-03-2012, 10:48 PM	#15
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01-03-2012, 11:40 PM	#16
jjmitchem Adjusting to the Life Join Date: Dec 2009 First Name: Jim "Chappy" Location: Ft Campbell Posts: 445 Trading: (3)	Re: Cigar aficianado best of 2011... I have a Casa Magna Colorado Diadema sitting in my humidor I need to try. The Casa Magna Domnus Magnus has also made a few top 10 lists and it is an excellent cigar. Just picked up a few more of these at my local B&M. I'll write a review for the next one I light up __________________ "I'm not ashamed of anything whatever that I do, and I don't feel that smoking makes me ashamed, and therefore I mean to smoke to the glory of God." - Charles Spurgeon

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Dunkel Maduro & Oscuro Whore-O Join Date: Jun 2009 First Name: Doug Location: West by God Virginia Posts: 2,232 Trading: (75)	Re: Cigar aficianado best of 2011... I smoked a Warlock and thought it was alright, not worth another look IMO. __________________ Blue Label,Any Filipe Gregorio,Acid,Don Elias,El Mejor Espresso,Tierra del Sol

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ktblunden Adjusting to the Life Join Date: Sep 2011 First Name: Kevin Location: Lancaster, CA Posts: 350 Trading: (6)	Re: Cigar aficianado best of 2011... There are some people whose reviews I trust on cigars, but that's based on past reviews that line up with my own findings on those particular cigars. I don't trust CA's (or really any publication that rates the products they sell ad space to) objectivity enough to put much of any stock in their findings. This has nothing to do with CA, but I was reading a European cigar magazine that I don't remember the name of. They rated the Cain Daytona something like a 96. Absolutely blew me away.