Ave Maria

Dude Here · 01-03-2014, 08:57 PM

Anyone here have some experience with this brand? I did a search and didn't turn up much aside from a review from Outlaw God (great review BTW). I've been eyeballing a box of coronas on C-Bid. Any info is appreciated.

Remo · 01-03-2014, 09:00 PM

I have smoked a few and IMHO they were great, can't remember the vitola, but notes of chocolate and coffee..a bit of sweetness, were really tasty!

Ogre · 01-03-2014, 09:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Remo

I have smoked a few and IMHO they were great, can't remember the vitola, but notes of chocolate and coffee..a bit of sweetness, were really tasty!

I enjoyed them

Dude Here · 01-03-2014, 09:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Remo

I have smoked a few and IMHO they were great, can't remember the vitola, but notes of chocolate and coffee..a bit of sweetness, were really tasty!

Sounds right up my alley. Just put in a lowball bid on the corona box. Not sure how high I'm willing to go to win it though.

Remo · 01-03-2014, 09:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dude Here

Anyone here have some experience with this brand? I did a search and didn't turn up much aside from a review from Outlaw God (great review BTW). I've been eyeballing a box of coronas on C-Bid. Any info is appreciated.

Just get them, if you don't like em' send em' to me and Larry for proper disposal

Heavy_d · 01-03-2014, 09:04 PM

Haven't tried them yet, but I had heard good things from the net so I pulled the trigger on a box of the Holy Grails on the devil site. I'll let you know what I think when they arrive.

Lockspur · 01-03-2014, 09:13 PM

Another quality cigar from AJ Fernandez.

I love 'em.

Zane · 01-03-2014, 09:21 PM

I did not care for the one I had. Just wasn't in my wheelhouse. Nothing wrong with the cigar just not for me.

smokin5 · 01-03-2014, 09:26 PM

Really enjoyed the few I've had.
Just have a problem justifying the retail price.

Lockspur · 01-03-2014, 09:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by smokin5

Really enjoyed the few I've had.
Just have a problem justifying the retail price.

Devil Site sniping will get you what you need.

Construction ain't bad either.

Porch Dweller · 01-03-2014, 09:41 PM

I've had the Lionheart (robusto) and Clermont (corona) and really enjoyed both of them. The devil site usually has a box of either one in weekly rotation. The bidding usually gets up to $80-ish for them which is a fair price IMNSHO. I lucked out on a box of Clermonts before the holidays for $64. In summary: a tasty cigar that the devil site has boxes of regularly so you don't need to worry that if you don't get THIS one you won't get another chance.

Edit: If you want, PM me your address and I'll send you two to try. That way you don't end up with a box of smokes you don't care for.

Sweet_Leaf_PDX · 01-04-2014, 12:29 AM

I've tried the Holy Grail and the Knights Templar, and I really enjoyed both of them. Nice flavors with a good dose of pepper and they can be had for very reasonable prices.

Weelok · 01-04-2014, 01:11 AM

I found them a bit on the light end of medium with a mostly cedar profile. Nothing particularly exciting but a decent solid cigar. For me it's a good cbid value but I wouldn't run out and pay retail.

dijit · 01-04-2014, 06:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Porch Dweller

I've had the Lionheart (robusto) and Clermont (corona) and really enjoyed both of them. The devil site usually has a box of either one in weekly rotation. The bidding usually gets up to $80-ish for them which is a fair price IMNSHO. I lucked out on a box of Clermonts before the holidays for $64. In summary: a tasty cigar that the devil site has boxes of regularly so you don't need to worry that if you don't get THIS one you won't get another chance.

Edit: If you want, PM me your address and I'll send you two to try. That way you don't end up with a box of smokes you don't care for.

If I werent honest I would be trying to get in on that try 2 offer. I agree though good smokes on the upper end of the medium body spectrum.

Sadden · 01-04-2014, 11:20 AM

Supposed to be too strong for my taste buds so im staying away.

Tio Gato · 01-04-2014, 05:13 PM

I've enjoyed every size I've smoked. Great cigar if you buy them from the devil site at the right price. I doubt I'd pay full retail though. Nice complexity and spice. 5'ers can be had cheap if you keep a sharp eye.

Dunkel · 01-04-2014, 05:16 PM

I don't care for them at all. AJ has only produced a few cigars I don't like. RP Fusion, Morro Castle and Ava Maria are 3 I'll never smoke again.

Steve · 01-04-2014, 05:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Remo

Just get them, if you don't like em' send em' to me and Larry for proper disposal

So, y'all need to fill up an empty humi...

jhedrick83 · 01-05-2014, 09:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Weelok

I found them a bit on the light end of medium with a mostly cedar profile. Nothing particularly exciting but a decent solid cigar. For me it's a good cbid value but I wouldn't run out and pay retail.

I totally agree. I got mine from C-Bid, and honestly found them disappointing. I thought they were lighter and pretty monotone in terms of flavor.

kelmac07 · 01-05-2014, 10:39 AM

I enjoyed the 5er of Lionhearts (box-press) that I had. Would I seek them out? No. But they were a nice change of pace stick for me.

01-03-2014, 08:57 PM	#1
Dude Here I'm the Dude...Man! Join Date: Oct 2013 First Name: Steve Location: Texas Posts: 671 Trading: (3)	Ave Maria Anyone here have some experience with this brand? I did a search and didn't turn up much aside from a review from Outlaw God (great review BTW). I've been eyeballing a box of coronas on C-Bid. Any info is appreciated. __________________

01-03-2014, 09:00 PM	#2
Remo C.I.A Join Date: Feb 2011 First Name: Mike Location: Palm Harbor, Florida Posts: 12,597 Trading: (122)	Re: Ave Maria I have smoked a few and IMHO they were great, can't remember the vitola, but notes of chocolate and coffee..a bit of sweetness, were really tasty! __________________

01-03-2014, 09:04 PM	#6
Heavy_d Feeling at Home Join Date: Jun 2013 First Name: Derek Location: Eastern, KY Posts: 878 Trading: (1)	Re: Ave Maria Haven't tried them yet, but I had heard good things from the net so I pulled the trigger on a box of the Holy Grails on the devil site. I'll let you know what I think when they arrive. __________________ "maybe it's like becoming one with the cigar. You lose yourself in it; everything fades away" -Raul Julia

01-03-2014, 09:13 PM	#7
Lockspur Have My Own Room Join Date: Dec 2012 First Name: Scotty Location: Richmond, TX Posts: 1,376 Trading: (31)	Re: Ave Maria Another quality cigar from AJ Fernandez. I love 'em. __________________ Proud member of the GMCGTPWHAFA

01-03-2014, 09:21 PM	#8
Zane Have My Own Room Join Date: Aug 2012 First Name: Zane Location: Noblesville, IN Posts: 1,508 Trading: (23)	Re: Ave Maria I did not care for the one I had. Just wasn't in my wheelhouse. Nothing wrong with the cigar just not for me. __________________ COO BlindMan's Puff

01-03-2014, 09:26 PM	#9
smokin5 Have My Own Room Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: On the Mountaintop - AZ Posts: 2,002 Trading: (69)	Re: Ave Maria Really enjoyed the few I've had. Just have a problem justifying the retail price. __________________ Pobody's Nerfect.

01-03-2014, 09:41 PM	#11
Porch Dweller Life is for living Join Date: Oct 2012 First Name: James Location: Mississippi Gulf Coast Posts: 8,165 Trading: (24)	Re: Ave Maria I've had the Lionheart (robusto) and Clermont (corona) and really enjoyed both of them. The devil site usually has a box of either one in weekly rotation. The bidding usually gets up to $80-ish for them which is a fair price IMNSHO. I lucked out on a box of Clermonts before the holidays for $64. In summary: a tasty cigar that the devil site has boxes of regularly so you don't need to worry that if you don't get THIS one you won't get another chance. Edit: If you want, PM me your address and I'll send you two to try. That way you don't end up with a box of smokes you don't care for. __________________ A 1911 in the hand is faster than 911 on the phone Last edited by Porch Dweller; 01-03-2014 at 09:50 PM.

01-04-2014, 12:29 AM	#12
Sweet_Leaf_PDX Feeling at Home Join Date: May 2013 First Name: Jason Location: Portland, OR Posts: 605 Trading: (11)	Re: Ave Maria I've tried the Holy Grail and the Knights Templar, and I really enjoyed both of them. Nice flavors with a good dose of pepper and they can be had for very reasonable prices.

01-04-2014, 01:11 AM	#13
Weelok I'm nuts for the place Join Date: Jul 2011 First Name: Dave Location: Reno, NV Posts: 3,977 Trading: (21)	Re: Ave Maria I found them a bit on the light end of medium with a mostly cedar profile. Nothing particularly exciting but a decent solid cigar. For me it's a good cbid value but I wouldn't run out and pay retail.

01-04-2014, 11:20 AM	#15
Sadden Its only money... Join Date: May 2012 First Name: Colin Posts: 367 Trading: (0)	Re: Ave Maria Supposed to be too strong for my taste buds so im staying away. __________________ If you want to party with the boys , be prepared to get up and work with the men the next morning. -Colin

01-04-2014, 05:13 PM	#16
Tio Gato Uncle Kitty Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Jeff Location: Casa Grande, AZ Posts: 2,075 Trading: (11)	Re: Ave Maria I've enjoyed every size I've smoked. Great cigar if you buy them from the devil site at the right price. I doubt I'd pay full retail though. Nice complexity and spice. 5'ers can be had cheap if you keep a sharp eye. __________________ "You stink like cigars Uncle Kitty!" Said my Boo age 3. "Kid, take care of your family and the hell with anyone else" My Grandpa Bubba.

01-04-2014, 05:16 PM	#17
Dunkel Maduro & Oscuro Whore-O Join Date: Jun 2009 First Name: Doug Location: West by God Virginia Posts: 2,232 Trading: (75)	Re: Ave Maria I don't care for them at all. AJ has only produced a few cigars I don't like. RP Fusion, Morro Castle and Ava Maria are 3 I'll never smoke again. __________________ Blue Label,Any Filipe Gregorio,Acid,Don Elias,El Mejor Espresso,Tierra del Sol

01-05-2014, 10:39 AM	#20
kelmac07 Resident Maduro Whore!! Join Date: Apr 2009 First Name: Mac Location: Newport News, VA Posts: 27,322 Trading: (218)	Re: Ave Maria I enjoyed the 5er of Lionhearts (box-press) that I had. Would I seek them out? No. But they were a nice change of pace stick for me. __________________ Dom in the MLB thread "I could probably get you to wear a Yankee hat for a Maduro!"