Warped cigars la Colmena Amado No 44

markem · 05-01-2015, 03:38 PM

Or, "Hell Hath Frozen Over Big Time"

I don't do a lot of NCs and rarely buy more than a stick or two, but ...

I am on Maui and happened to get together with some people for a herf. One person, Marvin, was over from Oahu. I believe that he runs the part of R.Fields that handles wines and cigars.

Marvin brought over a box of these cigars and passed them out. The wrapper is beautiful, the aroma pre-light is fantastic and the draw is perfect once you realize that it is closed-foot (Doh!).

For the type of cigar that I like to smoke, this is by far the best NC that I've had in the last 10+ years. Has some good complexity, clean burn, big smoke volume and just plain great taste. I had a Monsdale right after and there wasn't a huge difference in quality of the smoke - how's that for being Cuban-esque. I smoked a second one the next night at another herf.

I plan to buy a box and share them with friends who normally don't smoke NCs. I think that they may start buying these.

http://www.warpedcigars.com/pages/la-colmena

warpedcigars · 05-01-2015, 04:02 PM

So glad you enjoyed! La Colmena was a blend that is very close to me and my love of Habanos!

Remo · 05-01-2015, 04:25 PM

Sweet, may give them a shot, thanks Mark!

Ogre · 05-01-2015, 04:44 PM

Sounds like a try for me.

Porch Dweller · 05-01-2015, 04:48 PM

...and my "to try" list keeps growing and growing.

Thanks for the review!

MarkinAZ · 05-01-2015, 06:23 PM

Nice review Mark

I'll have to pick up some next time I 'm over in the city of Orange. Apparently the only B&M in Cali that carries the beehive and bear...

jdakine · 05-01-2015, 06:50 PM

Marvin has 2 shops that carry them on Oahu. Myself as well, don't smoke many NC's, but when Marvin gave me one a few months ago, I really enjoyed the cigar. First time, in a long time I have bought a box of NC's.

pnoon · 05-01-2015, 09:10 PM

You've got me thinking, Mark.

CigarNut · 05-01-2015, 09:50 PM

May have to give those a try -- thanks for the review!

stearns · 05-02-2015, 09:23 AM

Thanks for posting this up Mark

Xolotal Mungin · 05-02-2015, 09:02 PM

Haven't tried this, but the Flor de Valle was also a great smoke and beat the pants off of Sherman's "Cubanesque" release. Got to check this one out.

mc808 · 05-03-2015, 04:31 AM

Glad you enjoyed it Mark! I know it's hard to impress you and Jay. You two have awesome cigar collections.

dijit · 05-03-2015, 05:10 AM

I too have been lucky enough to try these and while my exposure to CC's has been very limited these are one of my favorite NC's. Cant wait to get my own box.

Porch Dweller · 05-03-2015, 07:21 AM

Unfortunately there's no vendor close to me. If someone wants to do a box split I'd be interested.

MarkinAZ · 05-09-2015, 11:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Porch Dweller

Unfortunately there's no vendor close to me. If someone wants to do a box split I'd be interested.

James, you can check out there web page here for online retailers too (you may have done that already):

http://www.warpedcigars.com/pages/retailers

For example: Maximar Cigars (B&M) is located in the city of Orange, CA, but is a distance to drive to. They also run the web site SmallBatchCigar.com. So I can peruse their boutique selection, including the Warps. My only downside here is Cali Sales Tx and shipping, which would leave me to go outside Cali to purchase...

Porch Dweller · 05-09-2015, 12:53 PM

I checked that out the other day. Unfortunately the closest is about five hours away or so.

05-01-2015, 03:38 PM	#1
markem Bunion Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Mark Location: Second Star on the Right Posts: 22,623 Trading: (47)	Warped cigars la Colmena Amado No 44 Or, "Hell Hath Frozen Over Big Time" I don't do a lot of NCs and rarely buy more than a stick or two, but ... I am on Maui and happened to get together with some people for a herf. One person, Marvin, was over from Oahu. I believe that he runs the part of R.Fields that handles wines and cigars. Marvin brought over a box of these cigars and passed them out. The wrapper is beautiful, the aroma pre-light is fantastic and the draw is perfect once you realize that it is closed-foot (Doh!). For the type of cigar that I like to smoke, this is by far the best NC that I've had in the last 10+ years. Has some good complexity, clean burn, big smoke volume and just plain great taste. I had a Monsdale right after and there wasn't a huge difference in quality of the smoke - how's that for being Cuban-esque. I smoked a second one the next night at another herf. I plan to buy a box and share them with friends who normally don't smoke NCs. I think that they may start buying these. http://www.warpedcigars.com/pages/la-colmena __________________ I refuse to belong to any organization that would have me as a member. ~ Groucho Marx

05-01-2015, 04:02 PM	#2
warpedcigars Warehouse Smoking Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: South Florida Posts: 449 Trading: (11)	Re: Warped cigars la Colmena Amado No 44 So glad you enjoyed! La Colmena was a blend that is very close to me and my love of Habanos! __________________ www.warpedcigars.com

05-01-2015, 04:25 PM	#3
Remo C.I.A Join Date: Feb 2011 First Name: Mike Location: Palm Harbor, Florida Posts: 12,597 Trading: (122)	Re: Warped cigars la Colmena Amado No 44 Sweet, may give them a shot, thanks Mark! __________________

05-01-2015, 04:44 PM	#4
Ogre **CENSORED** Join Date: Apr 2010 First Name: Larry Location: Central Florida Posts: 12,068 Trading: (46)	Re: Warped cigars la Colmena Amado No 44 Sounds like a try for me. __________________

05-01-2015, 04:48 PM	#5
Porch Dweller Life is for living Join Date: Oct 2012 First Name: James Location: Mississippi Gulf Coast Posts: 8,403 Trading: (24)	Re: Warped cigars la Colmena Amado No 44 ...and my "to try" list keeps growing and growing. Thanks for the review! __________________ A 1911 in the hand is faster than 911 on the phone

05-01-2015, 06:23 PM	#6
MarkinAZ Formerly MarkinOR Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Mark Location: Sun City West, AZ Posts: 6,221 Trading: (40)	Re: Warped cigars la Colmena Amado No 44 Nice review Mark I'll have to pick up some next time I 'm over in the city of Orange. Apparently the only B&M in Cali that carries the beehive and bear... __________________ "Don't worry, God will work out His plan for your life..." Psalm 138 8

05-01-2015, 06:50 PM	#7
jdakine Sawadee Join Date: Sep 2009 First Name: Jay Location: Republic of Maui Posts: 2,481 Trading: (34)	Re: Warped cigars la Colmena Amado No 44 Marvin has 2 shops that carry them on Oahu. Myself as well, don't smoke many NC's, but when Marvin gave me one a few months ago, I really enjoyed the cigar. First time, in a long time I have bought a box of NC's. __________________ Live your life to the fullist and smoke your favorate cigars

05-01-2015, 09:10 PM	#8
pnoon YNWA Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Peter Location: San Diego Posts: 29,919 Trading: (20)	Re: Warped cigars la Colmena Amado No 44 You've got me thinking, Mark. __________________ Be more concerned with your character than your reputation, because your character is what you really are, while your reputation is merely what others think you are. -John Wooden

05-01-2015, 09:50 PM	#9
CigarNut Fck Cancer! Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Michael Location: Clermont, Florida Posts: 18,042 Trading: (111*)	Re: Warped cigars la Colmena Amado No 44 May have to give those a try -- thanks for the review! __________________ Need Beads? Need Five Finger Bags? 2 of 3 Requirements for use of the CA Rolodex: 100 posts/ 60 day membership/ participation in trade (trader rating). New members can be added at any time.

05-02-2015, 09:23 AM	#10
stearns Dogbert Consultant Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Ben Location: Park Hill Posts: 5,386 Trading: (50)	Re: Warped cigars la Colmena Amado No 44 Thanks for posting this up Mark __________________ "Ignoring all the racket of conventional reality" - Keller Williams

05-02-2015, 09:02 PM	#11
Xolotal Mungin bon vivant Join Date: Dec 2013 First Name: Xolotal Location: Bay Area Posts: 99 Trading: (0)	Re: Warped cigars la Colmena Amado No 44 Haven't tried this, but the Flor de Valle was also a great smoke and beat the pants off of Sherman's "Cubanesque" release. Got to check this one out. __________________ ~smoke is medicine and magic~

05-03-2015, 04:31 AM	#12
mc808 Just in from the Storm Join Date: Oct 2014 First Name: Marvin Location: Hawaii Posts: 25 Trading: (0)	Re: Warped cigars la Colmena Amado No 44 Glad you enjoyed it Mark! I know it's hard to impress you and Jay. You two have awesome cigar collections.

05-03-2015, 05:10 AM	#13
dijit Have My Own Room Join Date: Feb 2012 First Name: Mike Location: Brownsburg, Indiana Posts: 2,186 Trading: (48)	Re: Warped cigars la Colmena Amado No 44 I too have been lucky enough to try these and while my exposure to CC's has been very limited these are one of my favorite NC's. Cant wait to get my own box. __________________ Sporting goods raffle for a great cause. PM me for tickets.

05-03-2015, 07:21 AM	#14
Porch Dweller Life is for living Join Date: Oct 2012 First Name: James Location: Mississippi Gulf Coast Posts: 8,403 Trading: (24)	Re: Warped cigars la Colmena Amado No 44 Unfortunately there's no vendor close to me. If someone wants to do a box split I'd be interested. __________________ A 1911 in the hand is faster than 911 on the phone

05-09-2015, 12:53 PM	#16
Porch Dweller Life is for living Join Date: Oct 2012 First Name: James Location: Mississippi Gulf Coast Posts: 8,403 Trading: (24)	Re: Warped cigars la Colmena Amado No 44 I checked that out the other day. Unfortunately the closest is about five hours away or so. __________________ A 1911 in the hand is faster than 911 on the phone