Maria Mancini De Gaulle Review

[craigchilds]

Maria Mancini De Gaulle
Size: 4.75 x 52
Tobacco: Costa Rica, Honduras, Nicaragua
Price: $2.10

I won a box of these cigars (named for the famous Italian courtesan who captured the heart of King Louis XIV) from JR Auctions at the ridiculous price of $27. I tried to pace myself, making the box last almost 7 months. The cigars have a sharp box press which makes the ring guage seem smaller than 52/60ths of an inch. It comes with a classic gold band over a dark brown EMS (English Market Selection) wrapper. StogieGuys described it this way: "The kind [of cigar] you want to keep in a glass-topped humidor where you can show it off."

Maria Mancini wrappers are grown from the Costa Rican H2000 tobacco seed, which is a cross breed of the Cuban Corojo and Cuban-grown Connecticut Shade wrappers. Although reviews for H2000 wrappers are mixed, the wrapper is dry to the touch, with an almost velvet-like quality. The cigar has a slow, hot, even burn.

Every single time I've smoked one of these, someone has commented onthe wonderful sweet-and-spicy aroma. I found the taste to be a littleunderwhelming, though, featuring mostly nutty almond flavors. I think perhaps I could have enjoyed them more, if they hadn't all burned too hot.

Worth another try, but next time in a bigger size. Perhaps the Magic Mountain: 6.0 x 54.

[Major Captain Silly]

The Magic Mountain is my personal favorite. These are a good Honduran smoke for the money.

BCS

[newlifetaxidermy]

The Magic Mountain is also a little hot for me. I find the draw too light for my tastes, but I bought a couple 5ers for $5 each, so I do smoke them. They are not a cigar I go to when I really want to kick back, but for mowing the lawn, walking the dog, etc., they fit the bill.

[Mr. Montecristo]

These are good smokes. I usually get the Magic Mountain from JR. Excellent cigar for what you pay for it.

[Nabinger16]

The Captain gifted me a couple of the EMS magic mountains, and I really enjoyed them. It's a good smoke for the price.

[papajohn67]

I have not smoked any of the MM's for quite some time but really enjoyed them after they had a bit of age on them.

[s15driftking]

Originally Posted by Major Captain Silly

The Magic Mountain is my personal favorite. These are a good Honduran smoke for the money.

BCS

Exactly brother, i love this stick

[SmokeyTheKid]

Never tried these - I always assumed it was another cheapo garbage stick pumped up by JR (I've been fooled before). Maybe I judged the book by its cover.