Arganese ML3

Name: Arganese ML3
Country of Origin: Dominican Republic
Size: 5 x 50 (Robusto)
Filler: Dominican Ligero
Binder: Dominican Ligero
Wrapper: Brazilian Maduro

Image

ARRRRRRRRRRRRGGGGGGanese…..this is the cry I continually let out since this was the last cigar I had had since my 36th birthday gift of medical issues late February prevented me from having another for quite some time.


That fateful day was a beautifully sunny Southern Californian Friday…February 20th at 4:35pm, mere days before I found out I was severely anemic and had to spend a couple nights in the hospital.


Outside temperature was probably 70 degrees as I sat on my balcony contemplating life and what kind of world we’re going to be leaving our children with as it seems we’re currently bailing out everything and will one day be responsible for it.


But I digress.


ML3 stands for “Maduro Ligero times three” so I prepared myself for the onslaught by sitting down & buckling up.


This cigar had a nice dark, veiny brown wrapper to it, slightly toothy, with a nice cap. Prelight didn’t taste like much but I paid no mind and dove on in.

Image

This cigar tasted, well, like a cigar. In fact, it tasted like the very first cigar I ever had. And I don’t remember that particular cigar so I’ll try to expand on this.

Image

So, of the entire list of what a cigar could taste like, I’d say it tasted “cigar-like”. As in, an overwhelming taste of “cigar”. You may laugh but if you’ll bare with me through this, I’m just trying to convey to you that this sucker just seemed like a stereotypical cigar. Nothing special, nothing that wowed me and nothing that stood out, other than it tasted like what an average cigar is supposed to taste like. I think. You know, since taste is relative.

Image

The initial taste was a strange spiciness which I’m not sure I liked. I’m not sure I didn’t. It was just a little strange, kind of strong. The spiciness did mellow out as the cigar smoked and the taste changed and turned halfway decent.


The cigar let off a nice aroma which I stole from the cigar in between light puffs of wind that day.

Image

Overall, I’d say this one was okay. Perhaps I’ll try another one to see if I get that same “cigar-like” taste that didn’t exactly appeal to me at first. I’m glad the cigar mellowed out a bit but it didn’t enough for me to say I really liked it. I wish I could offer up a little more info but it was pretty one-dimensional and so I’d probably give this one a C rating.


ArguessIouttatryanotheroneoneday to see if I just had a not-so-great stick because I've seen some pretty nice reviews on this sucker.


Thank you MithShrike for supplying this cigar!
[Reply]

Image

Image

Image

Image

Image
[Reply]

Image
[Reply]

David thanks for the review. :-)
I enjoyed it more then you enjoyed your cigar.
[Reply]

Great pics and review. Pretty strange that 3x Ligero didn't have the typical flavors. I guess there is nothing wrong with a cigar tasting like one.:-)Hope you have better experience next time. Thanks for sharing.
[Reply]

Thanks for the review and pictures. I have smoked one of these and it was not a smoke that I immediately wanted to go back in the humi and grab another. An average smoke in my book.
[Reply]

Nice review David. I hope you're feeling better.
[Reply]

Nice review David. It looks like you come to play when you smoke. I like how you had everything set up. Nice lighter BTW.
[Reply]

Great Review! With the 3x Ligero you would think this badboy would have some body on it. Any adverse effects to your system after smoking, or a buzz at all? Did it even get into the full body range?
[Reply]

Very good review.. btw, where have you been lately?
[Reply]

I like this one David. I think the "cigar" you tasted was the strength of the ligero hitting you full on. I get some chocolate/cocoa in the background as well. I'd give it another shot and if you don't like it be done with it.

:-)
[Reply]

Great review and great photos!
[Reply]

Thanks for the kind words guys. Mike, I'm doing much better, thanks! Bob, man, I've been jammed at work and traveling a lot too. Just got back from a family wedding out in AZ. I hope you're all doing well guys.

Thanks! No, you know, nothing, not even a finger buzzed. No, I really didn't feel overpowered at all, although Ritchie (rizzle) may be right on about the power of the ligero. Still, no weird light head or upset stomach or anything.
[Reply]

Tried it a while back, not a fan.
[Reply]