I got mine on Friday and couldn't wait any longer. Just finished my first one and my head is still spinning as I type. The prelight aroma and taste is fantastic. Construction and burn were perfect as expected. The flavor is very complex with lots of coffee and plenty of other flavors I couldnot pick out. The strength was much greater than anticipated and I am a bit incapacitated from it. The finish is dry and long on this stick and good. I am going to rest the others for a few weeks to see what the difference is. Try it, you will like it. When I can think straight again I will come back and add to this.
Still waiting....
Well after much thought and Lakers poke in the ribs my opinion is this is a tasty stick that is probably not for everyone and not worth the retail price but still good and should be tried.
OH LMAO. Gypsy when I said I was still waiting I meant I was still waiting for mine to arrive. Looks like it may actually be the last thing I get from C.COM.
I appreciate your further comments though, LOL. I look forward to this one, but think I will have a big lunch before I tackle it based on your experience with it. Thanks.
I got mine on Friday and couldn't wait any longer. Just finished my first one and my head is still spinning as I type. The prelight aroma and taste is fantastic. Construction and burn were perfect as expected. The flavor is very complex with lots of coffee and plenty of other flavors I couldnot pick out. The strength was much greater than anticipated and I am a bit incapacitated from it. The finish is dry and long on this stick and good. I am going to rest the others for a few weeks to see what the difference is. Try it, you will like it. When I can think straight again I will come back and add to this.
Still waiting....
Well after much thought and Lakers poke in the ribs my opinion is this is a tasty stick that is probably not for everyone and not worth the retail price but still good and should be tried.
OH LMAO. Gypsy when I said I was still waiting I meant I was still waiting for mine to arrive. Looks like it may actually be the last thing I get from C.COM.
I appreciate your further comments though, LOL. I look forward to this one, but think I will have a big lunch before I tackle it based on your experience with it. Thanks.
Good idea, I was not expecting the strength I encountered but I like that kind of thing.
I am having the Ark whatever right now. I think it is 4.5x60. I love the larger ring gauges so ordered a 5 pack to try. Construction and burn is perfect 2/3 in, taste I am picking up is leather, not sure what else. Very good smoke so far, I look forward to trying these with some time on them as well. Great ROTT though. I also picked up a 5pk of the San Miguel belicoso. Had that one Fri night! That smoke was incredible! Again, construction and burn were perfect the whole way. Started burning my finger about 45min in. That stick definitely had more goin on flavor wise than this Ave Marie does though. They will both have a permanent spot in my humi though!
I got mine on Friday and couldn't wait any longer. Just finished my first one and my head is still spinning as I type. The prelight aroma and taste is fantastic. Construction and burn were perfect as expected. The flavor is very complex with lots of coffee and plenty of other flavors I couldnot pick out. The strength was much greater than anticipated and I am a bit incapacitated from it. The finish is dry and long on this stick and good. I am going to rest the others for a few weeks to see what the difference is. Try it, you will like it. When I can think straight again I will come back and add to this.
Still waiting....
Well after much thought and Lakers poke in the ribs my opinion is this is a tasty stick that is probably not for everyone and not worth the retail price but still good and should be tried.
OH LMAO. Gypsy when I said I was still waiting I meant I was still waiting for mine to arrive. Looks like it may actually be the last thing I get from C.COM.
I appreciate your further comments though, LOL. I look forward to this one, but think I will have a big lunch before I tackle it based on your experience with it. Thanks.
Good idea, I was not expecting the strength I encountered but I like that kind of thing.
I smoked another in honor of the Jaguars hail Mary game winning touchdown pass and I picked up some definite smooth leather in the flavor this time. It is easy to see that this stick will continue to improve with some rest. Considering the price point that Ccom has come in with I am retracting my not worth the retail price statement and I am now neutral on that. This is another example of AJ's genius. Give it a try.
Gypsy you are right... has some sneaky strength. First was great, great flavors... the second one kicked me in the butt soon after I lit it up. Good overall cigar, right up my alley.
So Hays and i had one off the truck today...while a decent smoke..i wont be buying box quantity! Great draw, perfect burn, excellent smoke, yet kinda harsh and bland to me...but not bad at a discount!
I have been dying to try one of theese and Ordered a Package of them from CCOM and they have been lost in the mail! Floating around somewhere The tracking info says out for delivery 5 days ago....... LOST........ Crying...... The Beard Has peldged to send me out some Replacements..... I have been hounding the Post office and they are clueless....... I have actuially had three packages lost going out or coming to me in the last 3 weeks and Thats BS... USPS has got to get their heads out of there assess!
I have been dying to try one of theese and Ordered a Package of them from CCOM and they have been lost in the mail! Floating around somewhere The tracking info says out for delivery 5 days ago....... LOST........ Crying...... The Beard Has peldged to send me out some Replacements..... I have been hounding the Post office and they are clueless....... I have actuially had three packages lost going out or coming to me in the last 3 weeks and Thats BS... USPS has got to get their heads out of there assess!
. Oz they are to busy losing money to find your goods
I have been dying to try one of theese and Ordered a Package of them from CCOM and they have been lost in the mail! Floating around somewhere The tracking info says out for delivery 5 days ago....... LOST........ Crying...... The Beard Has peldged to send me out some Replacements..... I have been hounding the Post office and they are clueless....... I have actuially had three packages lost going out or coming to me in the last 3 weeks and Thats BS... USPS has got to get their heads out of there assess!
Did Ccom ship them USPS or UPS? I always get my Ccom stuff from UPS.....
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Had one last night. The Ark of the Covenant vitola. A very good stick. Great construction. Good burn. Perfect draw. Lots of cedar and leather. Half way through I picked up some interesting notes that I'm not too familiar with. Had almost like a sweet anise flavor on the finish. Also some nutty flavors. Almond or hazelnut maybe? It was slightly bitter. I only gave it a few days rest off the truck. All in all, a good smoke. I give it a solid 7.5. I'll try the other one I have after a month or so rest.
Guns don't kill people, Daddies with pretty daughters do…..
I just had a Crusader and it was GOOD! With only a week-ish of rest it was awesome, but I have a feeling it will be amazing with age. Another grand slam from the genius that is AJ!
Just had a Crusader, and I'm really not a fan. It's very similar to the Virtue, which I'm not a fan of either. Full of spice and pepper, but still very light. Not my taste. Soon enough (maybe after Big Smoke), I'm gunna want to get rid of these in either a trade or bomb. Some peeps better watch out :-)
Interesting, I didn't find it to be anything like the Virtue at all, or light in any way. Just goes to show how different perception can be...
Well, Idk how it changes further into the stick, because I couldnt get past the first inch. The
Beginning reminded me of the virtue. Maybe light is the wrong word. What I mean is that it's not bold like the Ruination, it's just spicy.
Interesting, I didn't find it to be anything like the Virtue at all, or light in any way. Just goes to show how different perception can be...
Well, Idk how it changes further into the stick, because I couldnt get past the first inch. The
Beginning reminded me of the virtue. Maybe light is the wrong word. What I mean is that it's not bold like the Ruination, it's just spicy.
I rarely like the first inch of any stick, but the paydirt is in the sweet spot for me.
I agree that mot dont start off that great and need time to warm up and get down there, But the Virtue and Ave Maria, and Henry Clay were the only cigars that i couldnt do it. Just offended my palate haha
I don't see any resemblance to Virtue, or any connecticut for that matter. I did taste a STRONG resemblance to SCCC though. Almost too strong of a resemblance - like, why would I pay for this when I can spend less money on the exact same stick with a different band? But since I like SCCC, not all was lost.
Just had my first one today! Another great cigar from AJ Fernandez. A bit of pepper, spice, and wood. Some mild coffee and quite a bit of amaretto and almonds. Got a little harsh near the nub though. A bit more rest will do great.
Just had my first one today! Another great cigar from AJ Fernandez. A bit of pepper, spice, and wood. Some mild coffee and quite a bit of amaretto and almonds. Got a little harsh near the nub though. A bit more rest will do great.
I am resting the 2 I have for another week to see how they improve.
I don't see any resemblance to Virtue, or any connecticut for that matter. I did taste a STRONG resemblance to SCCC though. Almost too strong of a resemblance - like, why would I pay for this when I can spend less money on the exact same stick with a different band? But since I like SCCC, not all was lost.
I don't see any resemblance to Virtue, or any connecticut for that matter. I did taste a STRONG resemblance to SCCC though. Almost too strong of a resemblance - like, why would I pay for this when I can spend less money on the exact same stick with a different band? But since I like SCCC, not all was lost.
I don't see any resemblance to Virtue, or any connecticut for that matter. I did taste a STRONG resemblance to SCCC though. Almost too strong of a resemblance - like, why would I pay for this when I can spend less money on the exact same stick with a different band? But since I like SCCC, not all was lost.
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I appreciate your further comments though, LOL. I look forward to this one, but think I will have a big lunch before I tackle it based on your experience with it. Thanks.
I smoked another in honor of the Jaguars hail Mary game winning touchdown pass and I picked up some definite smooth leather in the flavor this time. It is easy to see that this stick will continue to improve with some rest. Considering the price point that Ccom has come in with I am retracting my not worth the retail price statement and I am now neutral on that. This is another example of AJ's genius. Give it a try.