Smoked my first Monte No.2 On Sunday night, and it was delicious. I was apprehensive about it just because I've read that they can be troublesome. This one was spot on. Amazing typical Montecristo flavor that I love, perfect burn, with a perfect draw. First and second third were pretty straight forward, clean Cuban tobacco. The last third was when this cigar turned into gold. Nothing but earthy, woody tobacco with a subtle sweetness that satisfied the palate.
Today, I just finished up a Romeo y Julieta Habana Reserve Corona. Honestly, this is by far one of the best tasting and consistent NC cigars I have had. It has a very similar flavor profile to Illusione, but a little lighter in body and flavor. First third starts off with a load of spice on palate, but settles into smooth earthy Honduran tobacco flavors during the last two thirds. I don't enjoy anything else that NC RyJ has to offer, but this one is in a league of it own when it come to this brand. I highly recommend this cigar to anyone who has not had one. Pure genius. :thumbs:
~Billy