Cigar Ratings

30/01/2007 - Cigar Ratings

Cigar Aficionado magazine is an international resource for the descerning cigar smoker. Each month they perform blind taste tests, and rate each cigar tested out of a maximum score of 100.

The Cigar Afficionado 100 point scaleis defined as folows:

Classic: 95-100
Outstanding: 90-94
Very good to excellent: 80-89
Average to good commercial quality: 70-79
Don't waste your money: 0-70


29/01/2007 - Montecristo No 3

RingGuage: 42

Length: 5 5/8"

Filler: Cuba

Binder:Cuba

Wrapper:Cuba

Montecristo No. 3

This cigar has a good cap and a fine sheen to the wrapper. It's a toasty and a floral smoke, with a note of coffee bean and a touch of cocoa on the finish. A medium to full-bodied cigar. 

90/100


29/01/2007 - Montecristo No.4

RingGuage: 42

Length: 5 1/8"

Filler: Cuba

Binder:Cuba

Wrapper:Cuba

 

Montecristo No. 4

A mottled and pressed cigar that has some problemswith its burn. It's very flavourful, with rich cedar, leather and earth notes anda good amountof orange people. A medium bodied smoke.

 

89/100


29/01/2007 - Montecristo No.5

Montecristo No. 5
 

RingGuage: 40

Length: 4"

Filler: Cuba

Binder:Cuba

Wrapper:Cuba

Montecristo No. 5

A little cigar with a gorgeous, supple wrapper and a nice cap. The smoke has notes of coffeebeans, wood and earth, and a creamy finish. Medium bodied.

88/100



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27 Scotch Street, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA3 8PY, UK
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