Man Of War Armada

I received a MOW Armada in a sample pack and smoked it last night. I have heard many uplifting reviews and was very excited to dive into the flavors! It started off fantastic but as I got to the middle of the cigar it started to bow out like the fat part of a baseball bat. I was wondering if anyone had any issues with this cigar and if maybe I am storing them in the wrong temp. which caused this problem.

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AJGARLETT

sounds like she was a little too moist bro!! How long was this stick resting after you received it in the sampler pack? Do you have other smokes that do the same thing or was this the only one?

jasonanguish

It was only in the humidor for about a week. I have never had this problem before and have smoked cigars in the same humidor after that session. Kinda sucks because it started off very good and my friend said his was excellent all the way through. The sad part is that I had 2 in the pack and gave him one, which smoked perfect throughout!!! Go figures.

szeliga

he is right, it was delicious

kaspera79

AJGARLETT:
sounds like she was a little too moist bro!! How long was this stick resting after you received it in the sampler pack? Do you have other smokes that do the same thing or was this the only one?

.. I agree with to much humidity or humidity added to quickly. Was that cigar too close to the humidity source. Did the wrapper crack too ?

BigT06

1st off... welcome to the forum, fellas.

sucks about your Armada. My first one did the same thing, I had it in my 72% rig before smoking it... so I moved my others to the 65% rig and had zero issues with the rest of them. Amazing cigars.

jasonanguish

it wasnt too close and it cracked some but not bad. Oh well, it happens.

BigT06

jasonanguish:
it wasnt too close and it cracked some but not bad. Oh well, it happens.

yep. I've said it before, and I'll say it again: bad cigars do, in fact, happen to good people.

I do hate to see it happen to a cigar that you were no doubt looking forward to, though. If my very last one wasn't in my "touch this humidor and die" ageing humi, I'd send you another one. lol

JudoChinX

On a similar note, good cigars probably also happen to bad people. Did I just blow your minds?

kuzi16

AJGARLETT:
sounds like she was a little too moist bro!! How long was this stick resting after you received it in the sampler pack?

this is my line of thought as well. i let things rest for a few weeks (i try for 6) before lighting up anything that has been through the mail recently.

i cant say i always make it those six weeks but i try.

jasonanguish

Ya, especially with a good cigar like the Armada!

CharlieCordus

The Armada is My #1 favorite cigar to date!

howtobass

szeliga:
he is right, it was delicious

LOL!

90+_Irishman

I was advised that the single best sweet spot for this stick (I was graciously gifted one by bandyt09) is about 2 years and 6 months.... if you can wait that long it is supposed to just blow your mind! I'm letting mine rest for another 6 months at 65% humidity since bandyt09 has had it resting for 2 years if memory serves right. If you can get another try that if you are willing to wait that long. Just my input, certainly doesn't need to be followed.

rwheelwright

This cigar came out in October - November last year so it hasn't been around for 2 years.

bandyt09

90+ Irishman:
I was advised that the single best sweet spot for this stick (I was graciously gifted one by bandyt09) is about 2 years and 6 months.... if you can wait that long it is supposed to just blow your mind! I'm letting mine rest for another 6 months at 65% humidity since bandyt09 has had it resting for 2 years if memory serves right. If you can get another try that if you are willing to wait that long. Just my input, certainly doesn't need to be followed.

Brett, you are mistaken on that one, the Armada was purchased when they first came out, I do believe Rich is correct in saying Oct. / nov., so it has close to a year but not 2. If you let it sit 6 months should be good to go.

90+_Irishman

bandyt09:
90+ Irishman:
I was advised that the single best sweet spot for this stick (I was graciously gifted one by bandyt09) is about 2 years and 6 months.... if you can wait that long it is supposed to just blow your mind! I'm letting mine rest for another 6 months at 65% humidity since bandyt09 has had it resting for 2 years if memory serves right. If you can get another try that if you are willing to wait that long. Just my input, certainly doesn't need to be followed.
Brett, you are mistaken on that one, the Armada was purchased when they first came out, I do believe Rich is correct in saying Oct. / nov., so it has close to a year but not 2. If you let it sit 6 months should be good to go.

Ah well I apologize my friend, but I do thank you for the correction, but will now let it sit for at least 6 months, and will TRY to let it sit for 12, lets see if I can hold out, because it looks naughty

-- Brett

The_Kid

Anyone have any coronas they would trade??

BigT06

The Kid:
Anyone have any coronas they would trade??

I sure do. Sending pm

The_Kid

BigT06:
The Kid:
Anyone have any coronas they would trade??
I sure do. Sending pm

You Da Man!!! Pm sent