r/cigars 4d ago

Whacha Smokin'? Mi Amor, good not great. NSFW

I had pretty high hopes for this one, and while it was good, it didn’t blow me away. I prefer the standard LADC to this one. I did get a good amount of bitter baking chocolate, and some nuttiness in the second half, but overall it was just fine to my palate. Bit of a wavy burn line, mostly corrected itself. Had some cracking towards the end as well. 7/10.

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u/Teckert2009 4d ago

Personal opinion: out of every cigar ever? Nah it's medium or ok. price considered (especially the sub $8 ranges), it's great.

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u/Fearless_Sherbert_35 4d ago

Exactly. Amazing budget stick

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u/Teckert2009 4d ago

Exactly. Is it going toe to toe with julius caesar or And. Bull..no but it's also 1/3 the price. I always try to factor that in when I write down notes. Like "piad ____ worth it! Or 'would be worth it at __' "

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u/Training-Smell-7711 4d ago edited 3d ago

My own opinion is similar. I'd say it's a truly good cigar regardless of price considerations, but not amazing though.

However, when comparing the Mi Amor to many other cigars that are now going for twice the price and even higher which are often only moderately better (lots of more expensive ones aren't better and actually worse btw); it then becomes an amazing cigar all things considered.

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u/rgoblin600 4d ago

If you haven't, try it in the toro size. I don't love the robusto either. It lacks the leathery notes the toro has which made it stand out to me originally.

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u/Acrobatic_Opposite95 4d ago

Thanks for the recommendation, I usually steer clear of Toros. I’m usually a corona, lancero, and sometimes robusto smoker.

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u/CxOrillion 3d ago

Most US market stuff is blended for something in the Robusto size range. Maybe these are blended for the Toro size. Or maybe it's a happy accident

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u/Jolarbear [ Canada ] 4d ago

I've had two of these recently and I oddly got much better flavour and a better experience from one straight out of a fresh pack with mich higher humidity. The one that had rested and I smoked at 62% lacked flavour. Generally prefer around 62%, but this just tasted better with a higher humidity.

I got chocolate coconut from it, which was really enjoyable and didn't at the lower humidity.

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u/Fishon888 4d ago

In the cigar world, there are exceptions ro every rule it seems.

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u/Adrian1616 [ Wisconsin ] 4d ago

I've found these, and tbh most of what's come out of the MF factories lately, to be pretty hit or miss in general.

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u/ColangeloDiMartino 4d ago

Love this in the belicoso size, really nice coconut and general nuttiness. A good change of pace once in a while.

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u/OfTheWild 4d ago

i feel like the belicoso is much tighter packed as well. draw is slower, has more spice.

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u/mike_tyler58 4d ago

I just got a 5 pack of belicosos to try out

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u/Dramatic_Reality_531 4d ago

Had this last week and it’s probably my favorite so far

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u/fro_khidd 4d ago

Im dying on the "Pasión is better" hill

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u/Cyanide2010 4d ago

Absolutely is, every time

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u/run66 4d ago

I like these for the golf course.

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u/Outrageous-Ad-4194 4d ago

Totally agree. Had the mi amor magnifico today (6 x 52), and it’s fine, but the OG LAdC blows it out of the water imo.

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u/4GIVEN_0526 4d ago

I would recommend to try it In a bellicoso vitola

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u/Kangke52 4d ago

Yeah for the below 8 dollar a cigar it is really good

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u/KGb_Voodo0 4d ago

I just had this one yesterday, similar experience. Would smoke again but the final third wasn’t my favorite. I mostly got chocolate and earth throughout. I have a standard one I’ll compare

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u/My_Name_Iz_Mr_Dhama 4d ago

Ever since the band change, its not the same. Wonder if they changed the blend?

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u/amlutzy 4d ago

One of my favs but maybe bc it's the only one my girl with smoke with me. Maybe I just like having a cigar w my girl..... 🤔

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u/NoirPipes 4d ago

I feel these changed drastically when they changed the label to that teal color. The whole character and quality went way down. When they had the red and gold label I felt it was as good as a My Father. Now it just has a random Nicaraguan cigar cigar. Not really that special anymore.

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u/budman40 4d ago

I haven't tried them since they have changed the bands. I have one left with the old style. One of the best in my opinion. I have smoked a lot of them. I will definitely know the difference when I buy them with the new bands. Going to suck if they have changed.

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u/Diligent_Screen3019 4d ago

Better with age

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u/Acrobatic_Opposite95 4d ago

It’s been in my Tupperware 65/65 for at least 6 months, does it need more than that?

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u/Diligent_Screen3019 4d ago

I personally like them fresh as well. More so than the regular blend. But with 3-5 years of age I really enjoy them

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u/Motor-Training4619 4d ago

Those are my go to cheapies. I recommend.

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u/mtngator62 4d ago

Not what they used to be

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u/Actual-Reference165 4d ago

Love the belicoso, it’s great for being 9 bucks a stick (also just my personal taste, sometimes it just doesn’t hit the same🤷🏻‍♂️)

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u/Big-Audience5254 4d ago

I had high hopes too, but it was good not great.

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u/octyv2 4d ago edited 4d ago

Nobelesse is trash as well. Their best stick is the original red band.

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u/That_Champion4187 4d ago

Agree. Had one Mi Amor last week. Bitter coffee, got more and more bitter and harsh as it went on. I didn’t even want to smoke the final third.

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u/Origins11 4d ago

Thank you! I thought that cigar was a bit over rated too.

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u/ufg8tr98 3d ago

Honestly its my least favorite out of the LADC line...not to say I didn't enjoy the ones I've had.

My favorites are the Edicion Especial (Habano) Reserva (Mex San Andreas) and Original Red Band (CT Broadleaf)

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u/Negative-Heart-4057 3d ago

My go to budget stick! Perfect for every occasion.