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Mortar0341

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This is the second one of these I’ve smoked. I haven’t had many other cigars to compare it to but I definitely like the O series. pretty similar in flavor profile to the Montecristo platinum series that came in the same sampler as these. The Montecristo had more flavor overall though.
I just tried my first serie O this morning. I enjoyed it a lot. I'd definitely buy it again. It wasn't too expensive either which is great.
 
Was running low on cigars after smoking through what i originally brought for the trip and most of the El Cubanos from Texas City. Decided to hit a local Specs for some Patron and a few sticks to tide me over. Not a great selection there, so i decided, among other things, to try a Factory Smokes Maduro.

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Stick needed correcting a couple times from uneven burn and flavor was just ok for me for the first 2/3. Tossed it at the final 1/3 and got lured upstairs by promises of a foot rub. The massage was better than the cigar, but at least this stick got me out walking for about an hour. I have one more, so i'll give it one more go.
 
Fired up a Punch Classico from last night's quick buy at the local liquor store for the walk to my first appointment this morning. Decent little smoke for the morning sun and the scenery on the way. It's only about a 15 minute walk to the hospital from the Air BnB, so we never drive. Just another excuse for a smoke and some exercise. Great combo, btw.

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CPT

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I haven't tried that. Lounge Lizards didn't love it, specifically critiquing the last 3rd

How did you find it?
Actually, I was listening to the Lizards as I smoked it this morning..."smoking along" with them. I came to the same conclusions: very good first two thirds, a big drop off in the last third; I had more touchups than expected, too, although mine was not under-filled. I gave it an 8 because the berry and spice early flavors were very interesting. At that price point, I will not revisit. Glad to know of another Lounge Lizards listener. I am a huge fan.