Review: Casa Magna

08-05-2009, 09:58 AM

Tried this one on a whim. Very "oaky" with a finish that has a distinctive "black pepper" taste. Did not like the first half-inch - but it soon mellowed out and was enjoyable. Not my favorite smoke. But, one I would buy if none of my favorites were available - and certainly one I would accept as a gift. Overall I would give it a B+.

Giant & 49er Fan · 08-05-2009, 10:23 AM

...and certainly NOT cigar of the year

... but an enjoyable smoke. Thanks for the review.

JJG · 08-06-2009, 11:06 AM

yeah, I've avoided buying any of these until now even though my local b&m has them and I will probably continue to do so. not to change the subject but does anyone know how CA votes on things like this? I mean, I'm sure this isn't a bad cigar but, best in the world?

Starscream · 08-06-2009, 11:10 AM

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Originally Posted by JJG

yeah, I've avoided buying any of these until now even though my local b&m has them and I will probably continue to do so. not to change the subject but does anyone know how CA votes on things like this? I mean, I'm sure this isn't a bad cigar but, best in the world?

You could add the create a poll option to a thread if you want people to vote on it.

Poe · 08-06-2009, 11:11 AM

I agree, i found it was an ok-good smoke but nothing remarkable.

Col. Kurtz · 08-06-2009, 11:12 AM

Agreed, much better smokes for the money. Ambos Mundos comes to mind....

And welcome to the asylum, from a local!

csbrewfisher · 08-06-2009, 11:18 AM

I was gifted a couple of these by NCRadioGuy last year and found them to be an excellent smoke, very much to my liking. Not sure how CA arrives at their rating, but I would definitely buy them if someone around here carried them.

ValorBali41 · 08-06-2009, 12:29 PM

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?

Doctorossi · 08-06-2009, 12:32 PM

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Originally Posted by ValorBali41

Are we to believe that we can not trust Cigar Aficionado?

You can trust them to have an opinion... just like anyone else.

Mark · 08-06-2009, 12:56 PM

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.

jerseystepup · 08-06-2009, 01:59 PM

Anyone find these smokes to last ridiculously longer than normal?

Doctorossi · 08-06-2009, 02:02 PM

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Originally Posted by jerseystepup

Anyone find these smokes to last ridiculously longer than normal?

Maybe that's why Aficionado likes 'em. Not only are they cheap, they're two cigars in one!

Mr B · 08-06-2009, 02:53 PM

I just had my first one today (thanks Bob). I really liked the flavors. It had some burn issues but I blame that on a windy day.

08-06-2009, 09:00 PM

Saw the thread title and thought to myself, 'I gotta finally try one of those.' Then I thought the next moment, I have already. LOL.

yourchoice · 08-06-2009, 09:37 PM

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Originally Posted by JJG

not to change the subject but does anyone know how CA votes on things like this?

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Originally Posted by csbrewfisher

Not sure how CA arrives at their rating, but I would definitely buy them if someone around here carried them.

We refer to them bastages as cA in these parts.

As for the smoke, I've been looking for a single in a couple B&M's close by for a while now and haven't seen it available. Does this stick have a limited distribution?

08-06-2009, 09:44 PM

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

ValorBali41 · 08-06-2009, 10:22 PM

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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.

Its a shame this happens. To a more inexperienced smoker, cigar Aficionado is the place to start. I know I started there. But everything must be taken with a grain of salt. No one should sell a stick just because 1 magazine rated it as the best. As the great Zino Davidoff once said, "The greatest cigar to smoke is the one you are currently smoking". Its all personal preference, and the only influencing force to buy a cigar should be personal curiosity, not because a magazine told you. Although the Aficionado's Cigar Companion is a great read

08-06-2009, 10:29 PM

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Originally Posted by RPguy

...and certainly NOT cigar of the year

... but an enjoyable smoke. Thanks for the review.

couldn't have said it any better

Doctorossi · 08-06-2009, 11:01 PM

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Originally Posted by ValorBali41

To a more inexperienced smoker, cigar Aficionado is the place to start. I know I started there.

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.

NCRadioMan · 08-07-2009, 09:27 AM

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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.

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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.

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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:

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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.

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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.

08-05-2009, 10:23 AM	#2
Giant & 49er Fan Formerly known as RPguy Join Date: May 2009 First Name: Jaime Location: McCovey Cove! Posts: 1,318 Trading: (35)	Re: Review: Casa Magna ...and certainly NOT cigar of the year ... but an enjoyable smoke. Thanks for the review. __________________ "This cigar tastes like the weekend!" - JBoogie

08-06-2009, 11:06 AM	#3
JJG Have My Own Room Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Jeff Location: Houston Posts: 1,260 Trading: (4)	Re: Review: Casa Magna yeah, I've avoided buying any of these until now even though my local b&m has them and I will probably continue to do so. not to change the subject but does anyone know how CA votes on things like this? I mean, I'm sure this isn't a bad cigar but, best in the world?

08-06-2009, 11:11 AM	#5
Poe Still Watching My Back Join Date: Jun 2009 First Name: David Location: Birmingham, AL Posts: 108 Trading: (1)	Re: Review: Casa Magna I agree, i found it was an ok-good smoke but nothing remarkable.

08-06-2009, 11:12 AM	#6
Col. Kurtz Have My Own Room Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Jerry Location: South Appleton Posts: 1,839 Trading: (26)	Re: Review: Casa Magna Agreed, much better smokes for the money. Ambos Mundos comes to mind.... And welcome to the asylum, from a local! __________________ Artillery Lends Dignity to What Would Otherwise Be a Vulgar Brawl

08-06-2009, 11:18 AM	#7
csbrewfisher Welcome to my nightmare Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Jerry Location: Colorado Springs Posts: 676 Trading: (10)	Re: Review: Casa Magna I was gifted a couple of these by NCRadioGuy last year and found them to be an excellent smoke, very much to my liking. Not sure how CA arrives at their rating, but I would definitely buy them if someone around here carried them. __________________ http://www.facebook.com/csbrewfisher

08-05-2009, 09:58 AM	#1
DarenH Guest Posts: n/a	Review: Casa Magna Tried this one on a whim. Very "oaky" with a finish that has a distinctive "black pepper" taste. Did not like the first half-inch - but it soon mellowed out and was enjoyable. Not my favorite smoke. But, one I would buy if none of my favorites were available - and certainly one I would accept as a gift. Overall I would give it a B+.

08-06-2009, 12:29 PM	#8
ValorBali41 Weekend in Monaco Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 103 Trading: (0)	Re: Review: Casa Magna 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?

08-06-2009, 12:56 PM	#10
Mark Tarheel. Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Mark Location: Chapel Hill, NC Posts: 407 Trading: (1)	Re: Review: Casa Magna 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.

08-06-2009, 01:59 PM	#11
jerseystepup L-I-V-I-N Join Date: Jun 2009 First Name: Randy Location: New Jersey Posts: 774 Trading: (9)	Re: Review: Casa Magna Anyone find these smokes to last ridiculously longer than normal?

08-06-2009, 02:53 PM	#13
Mr B Livin' in a Van.... Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: North Bay Area, CA Posts: 3,233 Trading: (79)	Re: Review: Casa Magna I just had my first one today (thanks Bob). I really liked the flavors. It had some burn issues but I blame that on a windy day.

08-06-2009, 09:00 PM	#14
greenwit Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Review: Casa Magna Saw the thread title and thought to myself, 'I gotta finally try one of those.' Then I thought the next moment, I have already. LOL.

08-06-2009, 09:44 PM	#16
Steelergar Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Review: Casa Magna You guys do know that CA owns this brand, which to me explains their ratings for it. But I still want to try it.