s15driftking 09:34 AM 02-20-2009
Guess what guys? no pics... yep, The picture whore himself has no pics for this review... Sorry! I smoked this cigar at my local B&M and had not the ability to take pictures and whatnot. I usually would not review a cigar that I could not show you but i felt compelled to write something.
I am not an RP Fan, a lot of his cigars taste the same to be, very one directional. I liked the edge Sumatra quite a bit and i asked my guy if he had any (by slim chance) and he told me that he DID have the edge maduros.
DISCLAIMER - i am not against uni-directional cigars at all, i've just never been impressed with the Rocky's I've smoked Vintage 90 & 92, yeah i know..)
Anyway, on to my notes!
Vitals
Make: Rocky Patel
Model: The Edge Maduro
Size: 6x52
Time: 1 hour
The cigar was most impressive and very affordable. the flavor was bold anf spicey. The burn was perfect and even.
The draw started out a little on the tight side but opened up easily and quickly. Man, i just have to comment on the flavor again. The cigar exhibited a cedary woodsy flavor and produced a full mouth of thick smoke.
I would ask the readers to trade their RP edge Maduros to me for some of my sticks... But I honestly wouldn't want to be cruel to you and take these wonderful sticks away from you!!! Enjoy em fellas!
The wrapper on the cigar had a nice slick sheen to it and the construction was so nice and uniform for a 6 dollar stick. The aroma that rose from the snow white ash produced a spicey and thick tingle on the nose that I've come to love from the smell of burning cigar tobacco.
The cigar finished up hot and woodsy. It was a joyous experience and I will not hesitate to pull the trigger on another one tonight when i return to the cigar shop.
Here's a reference pic for those who are not familiar with the cigar! (this is not a Bobby-pic)
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karmaz00 11:10 AM 02-20-2009
nice review thanks for sharing
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mithrilG60 11:25 AM 02-20-2009
I agree completely, the Edge Maduro is a wonderful cigar. Based on your comments, are they rare or hard to find in your area? Generally seems to be a pretty consistent supply in my area.
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Starscream 11:30 AM 02-20-2009
Originally Posted by mithrilG60:
I agree completely, the Edge Maduro is a wonderful cigar. Based on your comments, are they rare or hard to find in your area? Generally seems to be a pretty consistent supply in my area.
The sumatras are becoming rare, as they have been discontinued. Edge Sumatra is the best of the Edge line IMHO.
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s15driftking 11:48 AM 02-20-2009
Originally Posted by mithrilG60:
I agree completely, the Edge Maduro is a wonderful cigar. Based on your comments, are they rare or hard to find in your area? Generally seems to be a pretty consistent supply in my area.
I've never seen them at "my main squeeze" until last night.
I am very happy to find a stick that is 6 bucks and wonderful that i've never tried before. Yes!!!
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mithrilG60 11:56 AM 02-20-2009
Originally Posted by andysutherland:
The sumatras are becoming rare, as they have been discontinued. Edge Sumatra is the best of the Edge line IMHO.
IC, thanks for the clarification. I thought he was referring to the maduro as being hard to find, not the sumatra.
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s15driftking 11:58 AM 02-20-2009
I am actually,
I was referring to the Maduro... no one around here carries them.
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Starscream 12:40 PM 02-20-2009
Originally Posted by s15driftking:
I am actually,
I was referring to the Maduro... no one around here carries them.
Check out CI. Always in stock there.
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s15driftking 12:43 PM 02-20-2009
Andy, i deff. know that they have them at CI (and for a heck of a good price too)
I was speaking on a local basis.
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kaisersozei 12:44 PM 02-20-2009
If only I had seen this before sending your package out today, I woulda slipped you the last few from my stock.
:-) I like the Edge Corojo much better than the maduro--I find the maduro to be "in your face" harsh. I haven't had the Sumatra, but Moe gifted me one in a MAW that's waiting for the weather to warm up. Looking forward to it for sure!
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s15driftking 12:48 PM 02-20-2009
Originally Posted by kaisersozei:
If only I had seen this before sending your package out today, I woulda slipped you the last few from my stock. :-)
Awwwe!!! just kidding, it's all good man!
Originally Posted by :
I like the Edge Corojo much better than the maduro--I find the maduro to be "in your face" harsh!
in your face like this?
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hehe, Friday hijinx
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RevSmoke 01:27 PM 02-20-2009
Originally Posted by kaisersozei:
If only I had seen this before sending your package out today, I woulda slipped you the last few from my stock. :-) I like the Edge Corojo much better than the maduro--I find the maduro to be "in your face" harsh. I haven't had the Sumatra, but Moe gifted me one in a MAW that's waiting for the weather to warm up. Looking forward to it for sure!
I have had the maduro and the corojo and would agree that the corojo is better. I wouldn't give the same reason though. I think the corojo is more complex and the spice is a bet more predominant.
I have not had the Sumatran Edge, but am looking.
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Starscream 01:29 PM 02-20-2009
Originally Posted by s15driftking:
Awwwe!!! just kidding, it's all good man!
in your face like this?
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hehe, Friday hijinx
Hey! How did you get all of my bling?!?
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TripleF 01:46 PM 02-20-2009
I'm with you Bob, one of the best tasting, most consistent ciagrs in the universe....IMHO. And for the money. BAM!
Thanks for the review bro
:-)
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Catfish 01:58 PM 02-20-2009
Yup. Both the corojo and the maduro.
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s15driftking 03:41 PM 02-20-2009
Trips, you nailed it man! a great economical consistent cigar!
Catfish, never had the corojo, i will try it sometime!
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Cigary 04:23 PM 02-20-2009
I agree with your review on this great cigar,,,wish I had enough room in my humidor to put some more of these in it.
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I just finished my third one from the box. I have liked each one more than the last. I agree that they are pretty one dimensional, but they have a nice sweetness. The burn and construction are perfect. I smoke primarily CC's, and I wish they all drew like these did.
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Catfish 06:59 AM 03-26-2009
Had an Edge toro maduro last night and a Sun grown toro (not an edge) .
Both were Perfection.
RP's rollers know how to make a toro, my friends.
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Skywalker 10:33 AM 03-26-2009
Very nice review!!!:-)
These are no Edge Sumatras but after reading your review I'd be willing to give them another chance!!!
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