Who likes Man 'O War Originals?

CasaDooley · 12-12-2010, 11:49 AM

Who likes em and why.
Would these go well with Woodford Reserve?

MajorCaptSilly · 12-12-2010, 11:59 AM

I've gone through a love/hate relationship with them. I really liked them at first but the last couple have not been very good for me. I don't know if I'm being finicky or if I got a couple bad ones. When I likde them, the were rich, peppery, and leathery. When I didn't, they had pepper for a few puffs then it went away. They were strong but flat. All form, no substance. Don't know how helpful I'm being but that's my experience. As far as Woodford Reserve goes, I always have a bottle on hand.

MCS

Bill86 · 12-12-2010, 12:21 PM

I've had a few that are on and they are good. The duds are quite bad. But I would say it would go pretty nice with woodford reserve.

thebayratt · 12-12-2010, 01:35 PM

I'v had one, didn't care too much for it. I liked the Ruination more.
I have not given up in the original yet; will try it again.

Bruins Fan · 12-12-2010, 02:17 PM

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Originally Posted by MajorCaptSilly

I've gone through a love/hate relationship with them. I really liked them at first but the last couple have not been very good for me. I don't know if I'm being finicky or if I got a couple bad ones. When I likde them, the were rich, peppery, and leathery. When I didn't, they had pepper for a few puffs then it went away. They were strong but flat. All form, no substance. Don't know how helpful I'm being but that's my experience. As far as Woodford Reserve goes, I always have a bottle on hand.

MCS

Spot on, I'm done with them.

Kreth · 12-12-2010, 02:19 PM

The figurado is my favorite. It's the MoW blend in the Ruination wrapper.
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maninblack · 12-12-2010, 02:19 PM

I've had better experiences with the Ruination. One of my staple smokes. But I would say my overall experience has been very positive. Good call on the Reserve.

jimmyk26 · 12-12-2010, 02:27 PM

I really like the original Man O War toros with some age on them. If you have the space and will power, try putting them down for at least a year and then revisit. They are quite fantastic, sweet almond, rich chocolate, pepper spice, and leather.

kelmac07 · 12-12-2010, 04:34 PM

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Originally Posted by MajorCaptSilly

I've gone through a love/hate relationship with them. I really liked them at first but the last couple have not been very good for me. I don't know if I'm being finicky or if I got a couple bad ones. When I likde them, the were rich, peppery, and leathery. When I didn't, they had pepper for a few puffs then it went away. They were strong but flat. All form, no substance. Don't know how helpful I'm being but that's my experience. As far as Woodford Reserve goes, I always have a bottle on hand.

MCS

Describes perfectly the three that I have had. Too many other great sticks out there.

joeobx · 12-12-2010, 04:39 PM

Got a couple of box's in the humi, so far so good

danreeve · 12-12-2010, 04:43 PM

original Man O War that came in the metal tins are smoking really well right now IMO. I smoked one last week.

CoreyD · 12-12-2010, 04:56 PM

Only Man O war I have had were the Ruinitation and virtue so I'm not sure what an original is. But the 2 I have had were yum yum

Dunkel · 12-12-2010, 04:56 PM

The last MOW Original I smoked reminded me of a CC, but not in a bad way. I prefer the Ruination to the original.

Kreth · 12-12-2010, 05:51 PM

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Originally Posted by CoreyD

Only Man O war I have had were the Ruinitation and virtue so I'm not sure what an original is. But the 2 I have had were yum yum

There's 3 MoW blends: the original (just called Man O War), Ruination and Virtue.
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Bax · 12-12-2010, 06:03 PM

I like them, got a box locked up tight in the cooler for a year or so

Emjaysmash · 12-12-2010, 06:12 PM

I've only had the Original, and I think it's a decent smoke! Ive heard Ruinations are great!

Kreth · 12-12-2010, 06:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Kreth

There's 3 MoW blends: the original (just called Man O War), Ruination and Virtue.

My bad, I forgot Armada, only 5 bills for a chest of 32.

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12-12-2010, 06:19 PM

I smoked one about 3 or 4 months ago and it was good in my opinion. Now that i'm hearing the comments of trying them after a year of rest, it's time to revisit the box that i purchased from a fellow botl a little over a year ago and see if i have the same experience that Jimmy did!

Dunkel · 12-12-2010, 06:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Kreth

My bad, I forgot Armada, only 5 bills for a chest of 32.

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There's also a Maduro wrapped 6" X 60 in the War Chest, but I'm not shelling out that kinda cake to try it.

CasaDooley · 12-13-2010, 02:17 PM

Great replies so far, but how about the Woodford pairing of the two? Still looking for more answers to that.
Thanks every one!

12-12-2010, 11:49 AM	#1
CasaDooley Herf Crew of 2 Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Kevin Location: The birthplace of Fathers Day Posts: 2,465 Trading: (41)	Who likes Man 'O War Originals? Who likes em and why. Would these go well with Woodford Reserve? __________________ *Founding member of the Lilac City Dedicated Herfers*

12-12-2010, 11:59 AM	#2
MajorCaptSilly Sklee Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Scott Location: Mishawaka, IN Posts: 2,523 Trading: (30)	Re: Who likes Man 'O War Originals? I've gone through a love/hate relationship with them. I really liked them at first but the last couple have not been very good for me. I don't know if I'm being finicky or if I got a couple bad ones. When I likde them, the were rich, peppery, and leathery. When I didn't, they had pepper for a few puffs then it went away. They were strong but flat. All form, no substance. Don't know how helpful I'm being but that's my experience. As far as Woodford Reserve goes, I always have a bottle on hand. MCS __________________ Pillsbury, Minneapolis, Prince, Spoon Bridge and Cherry, coinkydink?

12-12-2010, 12:21 PM	#3
Bill86 Snob Join Date: Jul 2010 First Name: Bill Posts: 6,704 Trading: (67)	Re: Who likes Man 'O War Originals? I've had a few that are on and they are good. The duds are quite bad. But I would say it would go pretty nice with woodford reserve.

12-12-2010, 01:35 PM	#4
thebayratt Still Watching My Ash Join Date: Jan 2010 First Name: Shawn Location: Mississippi Posts: 1,326 Trading: (11)	Re: Who likes Man 'O War Originals? I'v had one, didn't care too much for it. I liked the Ruination more. I have not given up in the original yet; will try it again.

12-12-2010, 02:19 PM	#6
Kreth Ronin smoker Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Jeff Location: Oneonta, NY Posts: 3,620 Trading: (14)	Re: Who likes Man 'O War Originals? The figurado is my favorite. It's the MoW blend in the Ruination wrapper. Posted via Mobile Device

12-12-2010, 02:19 PM	#7
maninblack Will smoke for food Join Date: Jan 2010 First Name: Kevin Location: Where the hoot owls f$ck the chickens Posts: 10,637 Trading: (80)	Re: Who likes Man 'O War Originals? I've had better experiences with the Ruination. One of my staple smokes. But I would say my overall experience has been very positive. Good call on the Reserve. __________________ Proud member of the GMCGTPWHAFA

12-12-2010, 02:27 PM	#8
jimmyk26 Jimmy Jim Join Date: May 2010 First Name: Kings of Leon Location: buy the ocean Posts: 495 Trading: (32)	Re: Who likes Man 'O War Originals? I really like the original Man O War toros with some age on them. If you have the space and will power, try putting them down for at least a year and then revisit. They are quite fantastic, sweet almond, rich chocolate, pepper spice, and leather.

12-12-2010, 04:39 PM	#10
joeobx just playing in the storm Join Date: Oct 2009 First Name: Joe Location: Fredericksburg. VA VCM Country Posts: 1,117 Trading: (4)	Re: Who likes Man 'O War Originals? Got a couple of box's in the humi, so far so good __________________ it's all fun and games till the flying monkeys show up

12-12-2010, 04:43 PM	#11
danreeve Feeling at Home Join Date: Jan 2010 First Name: Dan Location: Columbus Ohio Posts: 733 Trading: (2)	Re: Who likes Man 'O War Originals? original Man O War that came in the metal tins are smoking really well right now IMO. I smoked one last week. __________________ http://cigarpress.com/

12-12-2010, 04:56 PM	#12
CoreyD Licking my wounds Join Date: Oct 2010 First Name: Corey Location: NE Wisconsin Posts: 1,468 Trading: (23)	Re: Who likes Man 'O War Originals? Only Man O war I have had were the Ruinitation and virtue so I'm not sure what an original is. But the 2 I have had were yum yum __________________ Serenity - 1. A disposition free from stress or emotion. 2. The absence of mental stress or anxiety

12-12-2010, 04:56 PM	#13
Dunkel Maduro & Oscuro Whore-O Join Date: Jun 2009 First Name: Doug Location: West by God Virginia Posts: 2,232 Trading: (75)	Re: Who likes Man 'O War Originals? The last MOW Original I smoked reminded me of a CC, but not in a bad way. I prefer the Ruination to the original. __________________ Blue Label,Any Filipe Gregorio,Acid,Don Elias,El Mejor Espresso,Tierra del Sol

12-12-2010, 06:03 PM	#15
Bax C A P S...CAPS CAPS CAPS! Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tim Location: Ringgold,GA Posts: 2,173 Trading: (70)	Re: Who likes Man 'O War Originals? I like them, got a box locked up tight in the cooler for a year or so __________________ I'm the most interesting man in the world... but only if you find stupid stuff really interesting.

12-12-2010, 06:12 PM	#16
Emjaysmash The Hebrew Hammer Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: M.J. Location: Milwaukee, WI Posts: 7,025 Trading: (76)	Re: Who likes Man 'O War Originals? I've only had the Original, and I think it's a decent smoke! Ive heard Ruinations are great! __________________

12-12-2010, 06:19 PM	#18
whodeeni Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Who likes Man 'O War Originals? I smoked one about 3 or 4 months ago and it was good in my opinion. Now that i'm hearing the comments of trying them after a year of rest, it's time to revisit the box that i purchased from a fellow botl a little over a year ago and see if i have the same experience that Jimmy did!

12-13-2010, 02:17 PM	#20
CasaDooley Herf Crew of 2 Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Kevin Location: The birthplace of Fathers Day Posts: 2,465 Trading: (41)	Re: Who likes Man 'O War Originals? Great replies so far, but how about the Woodford pairing of the two? Still looking for more answers to that. Thanks every one! __________________ *Founding member of the Lilac City Dedicated Herfers*