Maria Mancini mini torpedo classico

[Wurm]

I picked up 2 of these yesterday while at my local smoke shop because I've been on the prowl to find a smaller 'gar that I can smoke while on my 40 min lunch break at work.

Today after a short rain shower the sun decided to grace our little part of Bayern Germany with a short visit. I decided to grab one of my favorite brews and go outside to try one.

Here is a picture of me holding the cigar its about 6 inches long and has a ring of 44.

Lets get down to business! Here is the still wrapped cigar next to my tools of the trade, and its half-way smoked kin (the towel was to wipe the rain off my garden chair)

A close up of the above picture, showing how small this little power house is.

And as a bonus a picture of my 4 year-old trying to get me to come inside and my 15 year-old reading a book lol

What can I say about this smoke? Well to start its STRONG!!! It has to be the strongest little cigar I've had. Within an inch my lower lip was numb and I started to get a nice tobacco buzz :thumbs: But while strong it wasn't at all harsh. It had a tight draw that I was able to massage out and around half length it was filling my mouth with a ton of tasty smoke with every draw.

None of that "Buttery Earthy Nutty" crap with this baby... straight out pepper and spice from beginning to end. As I nubbed it I realized I had one hell of a rush going, on terms with some of the better and larger ISOMs I've smoked.

I really enjoyed this cigar, but think if they use the same mix in their bigger smokes that they might be too overpowering. If your a fan of powerful cigars and don't have too much time to enjoy a big one, this little smoke might just be what your looking for.

:thumbs:

*edit* They cost 3€ each

 

[BkCloud114]

Nice review..... I like the pics to go with the cigar

 

[Ginseng]

Hi Wurm,

Thanks for the great review and the nice pictures. Ahh, beer and smokes. Is there anything better on a nice day outside?

I totally agree about matching the blend to the size. Some smokes are just too powerful for too long and smoking them gets to be a chore. However, pack that same blend into a small smoke and it could still leave you sweaty but not to the point of sickness.

Wilkey

 

[Wurm]

Thanks guys The pictures do help tell the story, one of the reasons I always enjoy your reviews Wilky.

I gave the second one to Double D today as we drove out to do some work on his Hunting Revier, and he really liked it as well.

Definately going to grab a handful of these next time I'm in the city.

 

[VotTak]

Now I'm completely confused.... I smoked Maria Manchini and have a couple of boxes of these... but band is completely different than on the picture... What did I miss?

 

[Wurm]

Now I'm completely confused.... I smoked Maria Manchini and have a couple of boxes of these... but band is completely different than on the picture... What did I miss?

[snapback]246603[/snapback]​

Could be the European band.

Post a pic of the bands you have.

 

[VotTak]

Now I'm completely confused.... I smoked Maria Manchini and have a couple of boxes of these... but band is completely different than on the picture... What did I miss?

[snapback]246603[/snapback]​

Could be the European band.

Post a pic of the bands you have.

[snapback]246616[/snapback]​

I'm buying mine from J&R, so, mine looks the same as on their website:
Click here

 

[Wurm]

Now I'm completely confused.... I smoked Maria Manchini and have a couple of boxes of these... but band is completely different than on the picture... What did I miss?

[snapback]246603[/snapback]​

Could be the European band.

Post a pic of the bands you have.

[snapback]246616[/snapback]​

I'm buying mine from J&R, so, mine looks the same as on their website:
Click here

[snapback]246859[/snapback]​

No idea... however every Maria Mancini I have seen over here in Germany has the band in my picture. So it probably is a regional thing.

 

[BrewMeister]

Just an FYI - Appears to be a deal on Maria Mancinis as JR's weekly special.

 

[Wurm]

Oh that reminds me, I found out the deal with the cigar band... My review is of a special release. And my B&M can't get any more I wish I had of bought a box when I had the chance.

 

[Wurm]

Just an FYI - Appears to be a deal on Maria Mancinis as JR's weekly special.

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Wow 59.95 for 40 cigars... thats a great deal. Anyone had any of these that can say how they taste?

 

[natejustice]

Great Review...really enjoyed the pictures!

 

[BrewMeister]

Just an FYI - Appears to be a deal on Maria Mancinis as JR's weekly special.

[snapback]276007[/snapback]​

Wow 59.95 for 40 cigars... thats a great deal. Anyone had any of these that can say how they taste?

[snapback]276052[/snapback]​

WURM, ol buddy I have a "barn" of the maddies on the way if you'd like to try a few, let me know - NP.

 

[emodx]

Just an FYI - Appears to be a deal on Maria Mancinis as JR's weekly special.

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Wow 59.95 for 40 cigars... thats a great deal. Anyone had any of these that can say how they taste?

[snapback]276052[/snapback]​

I bought of DeGaulle maduros a few years back. Came in a very solid cedar box. It took close to 3 months for them to dry out enough to loos the bitter edge, and another 3-4 months to open up and taste decent. This is a very straight forward cigar. All tobacco flavor and not complex at all. BUT when they finally came around, they filled the billet perfectly. A medium body, medium strength, 30 minute cigar, that was good enough not to pitch, but not so good I had to concentrate on. For example, washing the car, walking the dog, waiting outside a shop for the better half, you get the idea.

I am thinking of buying some to put away. I have enough cigars that are aged to do it, but I think I want to split between the two. Not sure yet, the price is right, but there are other cigars I gravitate to.

Emo

 

[emodx]

Great post! I like these cigars, it just takes time for them to come around. Great bang for the buck too. BTW, the MMMM are the best in this line of cigars!

Emo

 

[Wurm]

Thanks for the review Emo, they sound like just the ticket with some age on them.

 

[tdog]

This one of the first cigars that I smoked, donated as a generous newbie welcome from a great BOTL. I loved it and decided to get a few more. I burned one of them immediately after I bought it from the B&M. I was so bitter that I had to put it out. The other I let sit for a few months and it reminded me of the first one. Good little smoke, but I agree with Emo, the MMMM is best in the line.