[rjs]

jsl,

The mag 46's I have are from 3/99.

Funny that you should ask about the HDM DC. I'm smoking one right now from a fresh batch of singles I received with the Mag 46's in January.

My comments about buzz factor for the HDM DC were from a box I had about 18 months ago. They were fairly young (6 months) and I had to sit down after about 3 draws. That's where I set my standard.

The HDM DC (3/00) I'm having now is not the same cigar at all. The wrapper is lighter than my previous box. I'm about on third of the way through and it is mild to medium at this point. Nice aroma, but the taste hasn't really developed yet. I'm kind of disappointed.

I've got to find that other box! LOL Or maybe I just got lucky since they were young. Oh well.

I'm kind funny when it comes to the cigar strength dept. Some smokes that others consider powerful don't affect me the same way at all. ie. the VSG line. Yet with other smokes, I'll identify completely with others. ie Bolivar PC. But that is what makes cigar smoking so "individual".

These reviews have been fun I'm trying some the "new" Habanos that you guys have recommended. isom vs non isom. A cigar I know vs a totally new smoke.

I hope you'll be able to put up a couple of contest of your own.

... rjs