Review: Montesino Diplomatico

[craigchilds]

MONTESINO DIPLOMATICO
Size: 5.50 x 42
Wrapper: Connecticut Shade or Broadleaf, Filler: DR
Price: $3.15

Montesino was the flagship line of the Arturo Fuente family after they were driven from Cuba. I picked up a single at a local B&M just to try it out, and because I was out of smaller cigars for mowing the yard.

Location: Mowing the grass at 9:30 am, as the thermometer began to peep over 95 degrees.

Construction: A light golden wrapper (the same wrapper as the AF Breva Royale, I think). A nice even burn, but I had trouble keepting it lit (although I'm apt to be more forgiving since I had to put it down often to pull weeds, uproot bushes, swap tools, etc..)

Taste: Lacking a distinctive or pleasing aroma. But nice lingering finish on the tongue. 9 times out of 10 this cigar would have been too mild for me, but on such a blistering hot morning, this turned out to be the exact strength I wanted. A soft, nutty taste to the tobacco, too.

Final verdict: Probably not something I'll go looking for again, but it <em>was</em> the right cigar at the right time.

[Poriggity]

I agree on this one.. My local shop carries em, and they are OK, but for me, there are a lot of better smokes out there.
Scott

[TechMetalMan]

I just don't get how you can smoke while it is that hot outside!

But thank you for that review, I probably won't be trying these soon based on this review.

[craigchilds]

Originally Posted by TechMetalMan

I just don't get how you can smoke while it is that hot outside!

But thank you for that review, I probably won't be trying these soon based on this review.

The real question is how can I mow the grass when it's that hot outside!

[Mr.Maduro]

Don't give up on the Montesino line just yet....try a Maduro. The Maduros in this line are suprisingly smooth and packed full of flavor and most importantly cheap! I actually like Montesino maduros more then the regular Funte line.

Hint: on a 95 degree day....pay a kid!

[TechMetalMan]

Originally Posted by craigchilds

The real question is how can I mow the grass when it's that hot outside!

True!