Thanks to Ian for an opportunity to smoke this very tasty cigar. Also a great sunny and warm day for smoking helped the overall exprience :-)

I must confess I am terrible at reviews and my "ratings" are merely : "liked it, buy more" and "hated it, pitched it". This cigar would definitely be in my first category.

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First off this cigar was constructed amazingly, no lighting, burn or smoking problems despite the fairly stong winds on my deck. Pre-light draw was slightly loose, but sweet tasting and suprisingly tightened up after the light.

Tastes were very good, slightly sweet, a little nutty and tasty despite a little initial burnt flavor from my over-toasting. Smoke was plentiful and very white. I would hardly consider the flavors mild, although there was little strength in my opinion.

I would definitely seek some more of these out, although I have yet to see them in any of my local B+M's as of yet. Good cigar, good flavor and another great cigar from the Oliva family of cigars.

Obligatory smoking buddies picture. Maui (blue brindle and white) and Macho (black and white). :-)
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Thanks again to BengalMan for the cigar and opportunity to share my thoughts with all of you. :-)
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Thanks for the review. I can't wait to get my hands on one of these.
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How was that a bad review? :-)
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I've smoked a couple lonsdales and found them to be a great smoke. Good review Adam. Looks like you got some great smoking partners.
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Thanks for the review :-)
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Well done!
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Nice review.:-)
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Any review is great with good pics of good looking dogs:-)
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It is a positive review, the reviewer is just not very good at reviewing :-)
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I thought it was good, covered all the basics. The only thing I would suggest (this was recommended to me in one of my first reviews) is to include the vitola. Who needs a fancy numbering system when all it really boils down to is whether you liked it or not?
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Nice review, great pictures...THANKS!!

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Nicely done! :-) I hope to get my hands on some of these soon!
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That was a good review. Love your smoking buddies, I have a couple of smoking buddies myself.:-)
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Hell, as many people can vouch for, I don't know vitolas, thats what the picture was for. :-) Robusto or Toro I believe is what they call that shape. :-)
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awesome dogs mate thay are baned here in the uk
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Thanks...these are on my list!
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Great review, Bro! I've never been much for Connecticut wrappers, but since it's from Oliva I'll have to give it a try.

Gorgeous dogs man! My little smoking buddy is a 20 lbs Boston Terrier.
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Oliva's been making some good stuff lately. Definitely have joined the "big boys" of the industry. Nice review Adam.
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I'm with you. It seems lately most of the Connie wrappers I have smoked have been very harsh and not very flavorful. I will give this a try at some point as I do like the brand over all. Most everything gets at least one shot.
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This one is definitely worth "one shot", probably worth more. I have a torpedo I need to smoke as well. I will add the review/thoughts on that one if there are any other good notes to be said :-)
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