Review: Casa Magna

[NCRadioMan]

Originally Posted by ValorBali41

If its just a good smoke, then how did it get Cigar of the year 2008? Are we to believe that we can not trust Cigar Aficionado?

They take into account flavor, construction and affordability. Or so they say. No, you cannot trust that rag, imo.

Originally Posted by Mark

We sell these in the shop were I work JUST based on the fact that we have a "Cigar Aficionado #1" tag on the box. Ridiculous.

We have that problem as well. Too many people put too much stock in the ca's ratings. Although we sell quite alot of the Magna's.

Originally Posted by Steelergar

You guys do know that CA owns this brand, which to me explains their ratings for it. But I still want to try it.

Please elaborate. To my knowledge, they are the result of a joint endeavor between Manuel Quesada, maker of Fonseca and the founder of MATASA, and Nestor Plasencia and poduced by Plasencia’s Segovia factory in Esteli:

Originally Posted by ValorBali41

To a more inexperienced smoker, cigar Aficionado is the place to start.

Couldn't disagree more. This and other boards like it is the perfect starting place. Besides, Smoke, Cigar, Cigar Press and The European Cult Cigar Journal are all much, much, much better.

Originally Posted by Doctorossi

Maybe this was the case in the first 4 or so years of the mag, but I can't see how it could be now. Good luck even finding a word printed about cigars in the editorial of that thing. Their name change to "How To Timeshare a Private Jet To a Golf Course In Las Vegas Magazine" is long overdue.

With about 14-18% actual cigar content in a rag called "Cigar Aficionado" is a joke.


These are good cigars but like all Nic puros, they must be stored close to 60% rh for them to shine.