Review Notes: Got a box ARA DIC 04, dark & oily with plume. What a sight and what a smoke! Oils in these nearly four year old beauties were amazing. Great thick smoke. Not as smooth as my Monte 2's but not harsh either. Robust tobacco and strong coffee impressions. Not for the novice but a must for a Cuban connoisseur.

Review Notes: If you want to get blown away by a cigar that is like a high inside fastball near the head then get your hands on a box of these. Incredible to look at. Dark and oily. Flavors of damp earth, toast, vanilla and leather. Long finish. Never burns hot. Smooth and creamy. Nuff said. Cept try these before reaching for the Monte 2...

Review Notes: Outstanding smoke! This seemingly benign-appearing torpedo packs a serious amount of flavor. Slightly rough brown wrapper with medium veins. Perfect construction with an easy light and smooth draw. Started with mild wood and cocoa and transitioned into a rich, complex, medium- to full-bodied taste with hints of nuts, vanilla, and tobacco. VERY creamy smoke. Lasted just over an hour. The guy I was sitting next to at my local B&M kept asking me to allow the smoke to waft over to his direction because this thing smelled SO DAMN GOOD!! This is one of those cigars that makes you stop whatever it is your doing, look down at it, and just allow yourself to "take it all in". The best Cuban I've had to date.

Review Notes: ...I'm 10 and I'm proud Some odd 80 different cigar ratings and I finally have a perfect 10! I got a flavor rush upon the initial light up. Tasty, Tasty, Tasty! Insane razor straight burn, and a chalky white ash to boot. Attractive redish brown wrapper. My cigar looked like a smooth clay mold. Complex to the point I could not even isolate any one flavors. It was a pure joy trying to figure this out down to the nub. Once I started tasting hints of flesh, I realized there was nothing left but my fingers to smoke. (j/k) Easy draw, long finsih, and full bodied. My box was sub $200.00! I can't wait to enjoy these over the next few years.

Review Notes: This is ny first box of Diplomaticos I've ever bought, or even tried. The D2 is a superb specimen of a torpedo, and it's everything I want in Cuban cigar...strenth, (this has plenty), character, (has it in spades, and, of course great construction, burn and draw. The D2 has more strength than the Monte No. 2, and although my box is very young, (MFC Nov 04) they exhibit a load of character. The complexity of the smoke is terrific, and it is some of the richest tobacco flavors I've had. I have founf a new favorite in theis vitola, which is saying a lot, as there are many very good Habanos Torpedos.