Comments on: Stogie Reviews: Diplomáticos No. 2 (Cuban)

By: John Werner

John Werner — Fri, 02 Sep 2011 04:00:36 +0000

I have smoked several of these and not had draw or ash issues. They are quite different than a Montecristo. Diplimaticos are, I think, a bit strident if not smoked a bit on the slow side. While the "company line" on these has been they're lighter for the French market I can not say as though I would catagorize these as mild. The taste I get is very, well, smoky cedar and kind of vegetative like the aforementioned "grassiness". I think it is very much a medium strength that can be, at times, strong even. To keep it from being harsh I did not take intense draws and, as such, I found this unique taste interesting and, when considered a change-up smoke, quite enjoyable. While not a polished as the more classic tasting Monte, these sticks aren't really a second tier brand as much as a unique tasting brand. I agree that this flavor profile is polarizing in that you either like it or you dislike it with little, if any, middle ground. I know I fall into the "like it" category.

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Arturo Fuente Hemingway & Diplomaticos No. 2 reviews @ Cigar Inspector — Thu, 21 May 2009 17:40:29 +0000

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By: Moro

Moro — Thu, 14 May 2009 13:47:51 +0000

Though nowhere near me favorite CC, I've had better luck than this with the Diplomaticos No. 2. Enjoyable every now and then when I feel for a change of pace (that or a Q d'O/PL). Of course I've had no more than a dozen of these since I started; could be mere luck.

By: Benjy

Benjy — Thu, 14 May 2009 08:11:17 +0000

Thanks for the review, IMHO these 2 marques have different flavor profiles, with some aficionados preferring the Diplomaticos to the Monte. Also, if I'm not wrong, the Diplomaticos 1 & 3 no longer in current production.

By: Cigar Inspector

Cigar Inspector — Thu, 14 May 2009 05:27:28 +0000

Seems like my bad experience is confirmed.

I didn't like the Diplomaticos No. 2 (as stated in my review) and it can hardly be called a value alternative to the Monte No. 2.. the difference between the two is huge.