All I can say is wow what a cigar! Starts off a little harsh w/ hints or pepper and essence of pencil lead. About 1/8 of an inch down the stick the real flavor really starts to hit you. Suddenly a blash of mango explodes onto you palate, but not too strong that it hides the chocolate mint ice cream flavor. Overall I give this cigar a 93. Initially I rated it a 96, but it lost 3 pts. when my goomah stole my last one. I have a feeling this is going to be an on going problem. Can't wait to taste the other varities.

I'm not sure this actually qualifies as a cigar, even though they do sell these in cigar stores for some reason.

Jamal,
Its great to see your review on this cigar! I too love the high end flavored cigars like the acids and javas. After reading your post, I am going to grab my friend Larry and we are going to hop on our bikes and go try some of these. This is def the type of cigar that the flavor will roll off my lips and I can sit back, look at larry and say "Now Larry, these cigars are doin"

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Originally posted by Extensioncord:
I'm not sure this actually qualifies as a cigar, even though they do sell these in cigar stores for some reason.

I stand corrected. I contacted CAO and they assured me that these are actually made of tobacco of some kind, at least primarily. I didn't think tobacco could smell like cookies or Armani Code but I guess I was wrong.

Your palate obviously needs some work Extensioncord. There is no cookie or Armani Code flavor, it is mango and chocolate mint ice cream.

You're right, Mr. Ginsberg. Luckily we have a true aficionado like yourself to teach us. It will probably take me some time to fully appreciate cigars as complex and balanced as the Kama Sutra.

However, I do have to say I think I am learning. For instance, right now I'm smoking a cigar and I'm tasting hints of pencil lead.

Sorry, my mistake. The reason I'm tasting pencil lead is because I'm smkoing an Acid Pencil Lead.

jamal, how long should i age these before trying one...that dumbass min ron nee book doesn't say.

In my opinion these need to be aged an absolute minimum of two years

Forget about it! Good right from the day you purchase them. They lose flavor w/ age.

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Originally posted by frankluke:
jamal, how long should i age these before trying one...that dumbass min ron nee book doesn't say.

i think i detect i hint of sarcasm



do yourself a favor...take the money you spent, roll it up, smoke that. probably tasted better