Review: Casa Magna

[NCRadioMan]

Originally Posted by ValorBali41

If its just a good smoke, then how did it get Cigar of the year 2008? Are we to believe that we can not trust Cigar Aficionado?

They take into account flavor, construction and affordability. Or so they say. No, you cannot trust that rag, imo.

Originally Posted by Mark

We sell these in the shop were I work JUST based on the fact that we have a "Cigar Aficionado #1" tag on the box. Ridiculous.

We have that problem as well. Too many people put too much stock in the ca's ratings. Although we sell quite alot of the Magna's.

Originally Posted by Steelergar

You guys do know that CA owns this brand, which to me explains their ratings for it. But I still want to try it.

Please elaborate. To my knowledge, they are the result of a joint endeavor between Manuel Quesada, maker of Fonseca and the founder of MATASA, and Nestor Plasencia and poduced by Plasencia’s Segovia factory in Esteli:

Originally Posted by ValorBali41

To a more inexperienced smoker, cigar Aficionado is the place to start.

Couldn't disagree more. This and other boards like it is the perfect starting place. Besides, Smoke, Cigar, Cigar Press and The European Cult Cigar Journal are all much, much, much better.

Originally Posted by Doctorossi

Maybe this was the case in the first 4 or so years of the mag, but I can't see how it could be now. Good luck even finding a word printed about cigars in the editorial of that thing. Their name change to "How To Timeshare a Private Jet To a Golf Course In Las Vegas Magazine" is long overdue.

With about 14-18% actual cigar content in a rag called "Cigar Aficionado" is a joke.


These are good cigars but like all Nic puros, they must be stored close to 60% rh for them to shine.

[BORIStheBLADE]

I smoked one and thought it was just ok. I would rather smoke a Ambos Mundos for sure.

So, was it the Colorado Robusto? I'm anxious to try one of these, but have yet to find them in stock at the local B&M.

[Skywalker]

Thanks for the review!!!

I would agree with a B+!!!

[macpappy]

Thanks for the review. I picked a couple up at a B&M last week and smoked one of them today. The flavor was ok, even enjoyable but with the severe burn issues the one I smoked had (sitting outside, but no wind or breeze) and the fact that I had to relight it twice, I just can't see how this was ever voted "best cigar of the year".

My first thought on the burn issues was that it was too wet but I bought it at a Tinderbox and then let it sit in my coolerador at 65% for a week so I don't think that was the issue.

I think cA just overrated this one.

[joetownhound]

Regardless of how cA rated it I think it is a good tasting cigar. Not the best I've smoked but good none the less. I have a box of them resting in my vino and think it would be a nice change.

[Eleven]

Originally Posted by nozero

So, was it the Colorado Robusto? I'm anxious to try one of these, but have yet to find them in stock at the local B&M.

St. Jorge Tobacco in St. Augustine has some, they will ship to you.

At least they had a box when I was there in August, if you call, tell them Scott in Ohio sent you to them.

[joetownhound]

Originally Posted by Eleven

St. Jorge Tobacco in St. Augustine has some, they will ship to you.

At least they had a box when I was there in August, if you call, tell them Scott in Ohio sent you to them.

Tampa Humidor also have them and and will ship.

[ValorBali41]

Originally Posted by NCRadioMan

Couldn't disagree more. This and other boards like it is the perfect starting place.

The magazine does rate cigars. Toward the back of the journal there are dozens of ratings. This is how i learned about brands and what ranks where. But I am very disappointed that CA really only is 10% cigars, and 90% complete crap. The August issue has about 10 pgs worth of material on Entourage coming back, and little to be said about cigars really. IMHO the best place to start would probably be in a tobacco/ cigar shop asking advice from the owner or clerk, and then reading online reviews and overall gaining knowledge from a plethora of places.