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- Poriggity - 08-24-2006
I managed to get in on a one day sale on the LVH's.. I bit on the #2's. I'd only had one in my smoking life, and could not recall if I enjoyed it. Well, at $17.95/box for the sale, I couldn't pass it up.. So I bought a box.. And now, after smoking one, I think I should have bought more than one box. Anyhow, on to the review.
The stick before lighting had a great smell to it. Lots of leathery cedar smell. It was firm, with just the right amount of spring when squeezed upon.
![[Image: 35739.jpg]](http://onclickpix.com/35739.jpg)
I cut it with my trusty Palio cutter, and the cut was flawless, as per the usual.
I then lit it, and was surprised to find a sturdy ash, that was light grey in color.
![[Image: 35740.jpg]](http://onclickpix.com/35740.jpg)
I was pleasantly suprised to find that it was burning razor straight, and the ash from a mixed filler cigar was holding pretty decent. I got a lot of cedar and woodsy flavors out of this smoke, when I was on the 1st third.
As I continued to smoke, I could tell the ash wanted to let go, so instead of trying to hold on to it, I gave it a light flick into my stinky ashtray. I got about an inch or so of ash before I flicked it. My biggest concern was I did not want to drop ash all over my laptop...
![[Image: 35741.jpg]](http://onclickpix.com/35741.jpg)
It was now that the burn started to get a little funny, but one touchup with the torch was all that was needed to straighten it out:
![[Image: 35742.jpg]](http://onclickpix.com/35742.jpg)
As I touched it up, I removed the band, which came off fairly effortlessly. I then continued to smoke, and the burn after that did not falter. Great burn, lots of billowing smoke, and the leather/wood/cedar flavors continued, with the cedar flavor poking its head out a little more once I got to the end.
I then decided it was time to pitch it in the stinky ashtray when it got this low:
![[Image: 35745.jpg]](http://onclickpix.com/35745.jpg)
All in all, I feel I got a great stick for the money! While it doesnt change flavors every 3rd of the cigar, it does stay consistently good, and that is why I will ALWAYS have a stock of them in my humidor. I paid $17.95 plus shipping for this box on sale, but even at the regular price of $22.95 these are WELL worth the money. Great smoke!
Scott
- Cigar Penguin - 08-24-2006
The shop on the corner has a few boxes of various sizes sitting there for as long as I can remember...a year maybe longer,the box code was 2000 I believe.
I will try one,what the hey.
Thanks for the detailed review.
- -PO- - 08-24-2006
Great pic review Scott. I'm sorry I passed this deal up. I didn't want to buy something I haven't had before.
- Poriggity - 08-24-2006
Po and CP, you both have PM's...
Scott
- -PO- - 08-25-2006
Poriggity Wrote:Po and CP, you both have PM's...Got it thanks
Scott
- wingo - 08-25-2006
I went ahead and picked up a box of the #1's at a Famous Auction for $16.95 plus ship. I'm glad to hear it's not a dog rocket. Mine should be here today!
Nice review Scott. Keep them coming!
- Maduro_Scotty - 08-26-2006
Excellent reviews and pics there Scott.
Your description of the flavor & the condition of the cigar as you are smoking it, are what makes it a great buy for the money. I'll probably have one today as a matter of fact.[cigar]