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Lookin good Dan! I have a good idea as to what at least two of them are... can't wait to read the reviews :tu

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i have a good idea what all of them are... hrmmmmm lol

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Yes, sir! I'm arriving at noon and you're gonna have to pry me out of there with a garden spade. :ss

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Dan, mine arrived safe and sound and are now resting in my humidor. I would like to give them some time to settle down before we start.

When did you have in mind for the first review?

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Mine arrived today. Resting, and awaiting instructions to begin :D

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I loved the first installment and can't wait for this one!! Thanks for doing it again Dan.

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Well... you can wait until next week if you feel you need to... let's say the first one is due by next Sunday, maybe?

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Superbowl Sunday ? I better do mine by Friday, because Superbowl weekend starts Friday afternoon ;)

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Looks like fun

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Hehe. I know what you mean Nick.

Dan, I will have mine done by Saturday. That way you can post them on Sunday!:)

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These taste tests are fun! Especially for noobs like me that still dont have a pallate yet :)

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I got mine done early. Review submitted :)

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Holy Cow! You are making me look bad Nick! I will get mine done today or tomorrow!

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Damn... slacker. :p

Hahaha

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Alright! I look forward to seeing how this pans out. WTG Dan.

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Dan, I just wanted to convey to you that even with all the good information, fellowship, and brotherhood I've encountered on my short time on this board, your newb tastings have brought me more entertainment than anything else I've encountered here, and that's no mean feat. Thumbs up brother. :tu

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Thanks for doing this again Dan. Really enjoyed the first installment.

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Thank you guys for all the kind words... I really love doing these things... :)

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Review is in!

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Montano Cigar #1
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This cigar has the feel of a slight box press. Pre-light draw was very tight and did not give any flavor.

http://nickmontano.net/pics/blind1.jpg

The first 3rd did not produce any discernible flavors. I had to stay on top of it to keep it lit. I can only imagine that this is what it would be like to try and suck a golf ball through a garden hose.

http://nickmontano.net/pics/blind2.jpg

Heading into the 2nd third, I knew I would need some help if I was going to finish this smoke. I headed inside to grab a bottle of bourbon and my super secret cigar poker. I stabbed this thing 3 times, but it still had a tight draw.

http://nickmontano.net/pics/blind3.jpg

Continuing on, it was much of the same. No flavor to speak of, and my cheeks were getting a bit sore. A refill on the bourbon seemed to help a little.

http://nickmontano.net/pics/blind4.jpg

Heading down the home stretch, I can honestly say I couldn't wait for this to end. The only thing I can compare it to, would be smoking an old pizza box. It got a bit harsh towards the end, and reminded me of smoking a cigarette, which I haven't done in 20 years.

http://nickmontano.net/pics/blind5.jpg

On a 1 to 10 scale, I would have to give this baby a -1.