Montecristo Double Corona
Origin: Dominican Republic
Size: 6.25 X 50
Wrapper: Natural

From Cigar Bank:
Montecristo cigars have a beautiful Connecticut shade wrapper with Cuban seed binder and filler. Montecristo cigars offer excellent construction and a medium bodied flavor.

Reviewed by: Smokiethebear
Date: October 2004
Notes:

A new local shop here is selling these for $5 out the door so I figured I'd grab a couple and give em a shot.

Appearance & Construction - 14/15
The one thing I have to give these cigars is that they look beautiful. The wrapper is smooth with hardly a vein and silky to the touch. The cap is also impressive. Also, the 6.25 x 50 size of the cigar is perfect for me.

Flavor - 20/25
This cigar didn't do much for me in the flavor department. It tasted of balsa wood and sweet cream. Dry at times. Too mild for my taste.

Smoking Characteristics - 21/25
The cigar lit with no problem and had a fine draw, producing huge volumes of smoke, which is a plus in my book. I did however, have some burn issues and even some tunneling towards the end which was surprising but annoying none the less.

Overall - 31/35
This cigar is just too mild for my taste. If I had not had the burn issues it would have been a much better cigar in my book, and maybe a good one to keep in the humidor for a milder change of pace. I plan on leaving the remaining cigars in the humi for a few months and seeing if that helps them improve all around. All in all, a good mild cigar to start with if you don't have burn issues but, may prove too expensive to be a starting cigar for a new smoker.

Overall Score - 86