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Old 09-30-2010, 06:12 PM   #1
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Construction: wrapper is a little rustic under the cedar sleeve, but is solid and packed evenly

Prelight: good draw, not much flavor without a light

First Third: starts with coffee and cedar

Draw: easy

Burn: nice and sharp

Ash/Smoke: smoke volume increased as the stick burned down



Second Third: white pepper, coffee, and leather

Final third: some spice, strength and flavor increase

Strength: med

Flavor: med

Overall Impression: really nice well performing and great tasting. I got the last four at a shop and wish they had had a few more

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Construction:9/10
Prelight: 4/5
First Third: 14/15
Draw: 10/10
Burn: 9/10
Ash / Smoke: 9/10
Second Third: 9/10
Final Third:9/10
Overall impression: 18/20
Total Score: 91/100

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Old 09-30-2010, 06:20 PM   #2
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Excellent review. Love those 858sgs. Wish they weren't a limited production stick.
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Old 09-30-2010, 07:33 PM   #3
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Excellent review. Love those 858sgs. Wish they weren't a limited production stick.
Was the one you smoked from the recent release or was it an oldie but goody?
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Old 09-30-2010, 07:48 PM   #4
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Damn fine review!!
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Old 09-30-2010, 09:51 PM   #5
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Was the one you smoked from the recent release or was it an oldie but goody?
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Old 09-30-2010, 09:53 PM   #6
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I love the 858....I still have one maddie left. I might have to get it this weekend after reading this.
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Old 10-01-2010, 09:36 AM   #7
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The one i smoked was awesome, and at msrp its a champ.
Better than lots of cigars that cost a lot more, i would score
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Old 10-01-2010, 08:13 PM   #8
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Nice review, love the Maddie version
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