I've had several - and they are an awesome cigar. Their hallmark is consistency, their construction is the definition of perfect, their draw is as good as it gets, their taste is incredible. I wish all my cigars smoked and looked like these.
I would call this my "reward myself with a special cigar" kind of cigar. Not something I usually smoke, but if I'm looking for something very nice - I'll grab one. And I wouldn't hesitate to gift one of these to another BOTL for a special occasion. because it is a special cigar.
I would not even compare these to the well overpriced Edicion de Silvio's. That cigar is a whole different critter, from a whole different world.
I sense, though - quite a few would smoke this and say, "mehhh - not worth the pricetag". Of course - I've heard that Opus X is "Bland, Mild and Tasteless" . But it's very much like saying Lexus is the same as a Toyota - why spend the extra money? Or - my Chevy is perfect and can beat the crap out of a BMW any day!
All in ones perspective, I suppose...
Davidoff's rarely go on sale - but when they do - These are typically what I jump on just to have a few laying around. :thumbs:
The Padron 80ths are great, but I prefer the AF DC EdA above them. Worth $30.... not really.
While not quite $30, the DCM Stanford's 90th is worth every penny of $20-$25, imo.
Moki - have you had the opportunity of smoking the new Don Arturo Gran AniverXario? Amazing smokes. Overpriced as all hell? Yes - but everyone needs to try one at the very minimum. Make it a super special occasion smoke or something. Phenomenal cigar. Then again, the $60 price tag truly forces me examine the psychosomatic preconceptions of smoking it.
Which brings me to the Stradivarius... :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
My shop had a huge blowout sale on Stradivarius - I believe they had them priced at $10. I guess they did not sell very well at MSRP...