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Starscream
03-05-2009, 09:00 PM
I received this stick in a five pack sampler from marscigars.com. Never heard of it before until I received it in the sampler. It's box-pressed, the size is 5x60, a sumatra wrapper with Honuran binder and filler.

The first third was a little bitter w/ slight hints of ammonia. I was tempted to put it out, but I gave it a chance. I'm glad I did. The stick picked up in strength and the flavor got better as it progressed. The second and final third were quite sweet and smooth. I wish it had a little more spice (not much there), but overall I enjoyed it. Not bad for a cheap stick. I'd give it an overall rating of 7.5 out of 10.

RevSmoke
03-05-2009, 09:11 PM
Let it rest a bit. This is a great cigar for the price. Never had the amonia problem with them.

Starscream
03-06-2009, 05:39 AM
Let it rest a bit. This is a great cigar for the price. Never had the amonia problem with them.

Ammonia may be due to the fact that I lit this one w/ a Bic rather than a torch. I find sticks usually taste different early on when I light w/ a Bic.

Buena Fortuna
03-06-2009, 05:59 AM
Ammonia may be due to the fact that I lit this one w/ a Bic rather than a torch. I find sticks usually taste different early on when I light w/ a Bic.

My house is a "No Bic" zone:tu

Starscream
03-06-2009, 07:56 AM
My house is a "No Bic" zone:tu

Normally it is at mine too. Couldn't find my torch, so I used my wife's lighter (she's a cigarette smoker).