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Man O' War Armada

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Worth. Every. Penny.

A $20 cigar runs counter to every fiber of the deep discounting instinct that runs through CI Nation's red blood. Many expensive cigars are simply 3-dollar sticks with a 10-dollar bill wrapped around it. But from time to time such a price tag is warranted…. expensive because they're actually, well, expensive. Extra care, extra long processes and extra steps during production, extra aging and optimum fermentation, extra rare and costly tobaccos and materials. Man O’ War Armada is all that and more. The price is nauseatingly steep, but boy-oh-boy are you getting something special. It's a special, personal blend of cigar master and Man O’ War maker A.J. Fernandez. A tasty elixir draped in a dark, toothy, Ecuador-Sumatra wrapper leaf and bringing a full-frontal assault of flavor: complexity like you read about, an eruption of Cuban-esque power yet nicely balanced, over-the-top notes of earth, vanilla, coffee, spices, and cedar with a crisp tobacco core. Gloriously full, voluptuous and dense, disarmingly redolent. A super-premium of the first order (red cape sold separately).
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5 out of 5
This stick is constructed very well, the burn was even with plenty of smoke with a very good draw...also very tasty...this will be a mainstay in my premium humidor... ☆☆☆☆☆
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5 out of 5
Very good cigar makes you wonder at first but ends up flavorful. Great cigar to try
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4 out of 5
Good cigar. Gets better after the first third. Definitely not worth the high asking price. A solid $10 stick but not $15 - $20.
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5 out of 5
I've been smoking this cigar for many years and they disappoint , first the size and circle are perfect smokes slow with a great draw
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5 out of 5
Very good stick. Well worth it!
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5 out of 5
I am not normally a full body cigar smoker but this cigar was fantastic. Not a daily smoke but one for the time when I just want to relaz and enjoy a good cigar. Very smooth with not harsh after taste. Will buy again.
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5 out of 5
I had one with my son last night and I have to say it is everything it's hyped up to be, absolutely delicious. It is definitely on my radar to get in my humidor.
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5 out of 5
Absolutely astounding cigar. Rocky was my man. AJ may have taken the throne!
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5 out of 5
Great product
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5 out of 5
This has been and still is my favorite stick in the humidor. It is a fantastic full bodied and complex smoke that I always enjoy. Also, it is a fantastic bargain for the price. I purchased it with MMAO several times. I feel it is one of the best kept secrets in the cigar world. I hope they never rate it so the price stays low.
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5 out of 5
This is my favorite smoke. Good for any time you are in the mood for a full bodied stick and have a good amount of time to smoke.
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5 out of 5
Good smoke. Full bodied. Lots of flavor.
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5 out of 5
Why is this not on the top 25 on any of these yrs ? ? Nouf said....
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5 out of 5
One of my favorites! Good even burn lasts almost an hour!
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5 out of 5
All around fantastic smoke. Sit on them for a little and they will treat you well!
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5 out of 5
Powerful thermonuclear flavor bomb! Wow, not for the naive. Drink plenty of fluids and stay seated for the duration.
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5 out of 5
This is probably the best full bodied stick I’ve had in quite some time at any price tag. Just enough power and spice to make you know it’s there but such a smooth and creamy draw makes you forget your smoking an AJ stick. He hit the nail on the head with this one, worth every penny....
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5 out of 5
Excellent cigars
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4 out of 5
Excellent Cigar
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5 out of 5
Good burn. Smooth, full flavor. Great smoke.
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4 out of 5
I have had mixed experiences with this one. I have had a few that were definitely in my top five. I have also have some that were just mediocre. Not sure if it is just me or the cigars were different. Worth the risk if you catch them on sale.
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4 out of 5
Beautiful cigar. Smokes like a dream and has a ton of everything I like in a cigar. Flavor, depth, balance, oomph, and on and on.
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5 out of 5
These are my favorite cigars in the Man O’ War line. I’m a big AJ Fernandez fan but these are the best . I was skeptical of the price per stick but it’s worth every penny.
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5 out of 5
AJ's Opus X. Best cigar at any price. If on sale it's a bonus
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5 out of 5
Great cigar!!!!
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5 out of 5
Just got my order and am enjoying one right now! Have to say, these IMO are much better than any Opus X I've tried... Fuller body, with very rich tasting smoke and super creamy... In fact, I like it so much this is right up there with Padron! Easily worth $20 per cigar, shame it's only made in boxes of 4. Rant over...
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5 out of 5
Phenomenal cigar. One of my favorites. AJ hit it out of the park with the Armada.
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5 out of 5
Great quality cigars
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5 out of 5
I had real problems keeping it lit It didn't seem as full flavored as previous sticks
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5 out of 5
This was an accidental find for me and I am now a huge fan. My only complaint is that I must purchase them in boxes of four.
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5 out of 5
Nice smooth flavor, gets better the more you smoke it!
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4 out of 5
Great draw and flavor. One of my fav.
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5 out of 5
This has been my favorite smoke since i started over a year ago....i compare all others to this cigar. None match the structure, taste and pure smoke of this Armada....
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5 out of 5
I have to give this one the full 5 stars. There was a SLIGHT issue with keeping it lit about halfway through, but that could've been from smoking it in 48 degree weather with crazy wind. Other than that issue that probably wasn't the fault of the cigar, this has been my favorite cigar so far. I have only been smoking cigars about two years and have tried probably 30-40 different cigars in that time, but this would for sure top my list.
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5 out of 5
I normally wouldn't spend this much money on a new stick, but I was able to snag these in a 5 pack deal. I am glad I did. This is one of my favorite cigars now!! Next time you can, treat yourself. Very flavorful til that last 1/2 inch.
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5 out of 5
I know this may sound crazy but anytime I see this cigar pop up in a sampler. I am like a kid in the candy shop. I try to get my hand on as many as possible, because whatever it is it's a steal to have these BLESS YOUR HUMIDOR!!! I mean I normally smoke my sticks at home, but i must say this is one of those cigars you take in public, an instead of getting frowns from people seeing you light up. You will actually get people coming up to ask, "What is that you are smoking it smells HEAVENLY!". This is such a great cigar, that sometimes I try to inform all my buddies that if you like cigars this is that one GEM you have to have in your HUMI. I mean I could just rave on about this cigar. I always read where people will give a bad review, but what most people must understand is getting a cigar in its not perfect form can happen, but keep in mind what you say will wear on others to buy. I will say I am here to reassure you that this stick is up there with some of the greats. I know everyone's UNICORN is to get their hands on a CUBAN, but this is my UNICORN just like getting an OpusX. DEFINITELY TRY THE ARMADA!!! I'm out.........
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5 out of 5
By far the best I have ever had. I would consider myself a novice cigar smoker but I have tied many different types. I am big fan of the Man o War series and the Armada is tops. It is smooth, burns slow and even with good flavor and plentiful smoke. This is definitely a special occasion cigar that I would be reluctant to share with anyone. If you want a pleasant experience it is, even with the full bodiedness.
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5 out of 5
What a wonderful cigar, I have bought 3 boxes of 4 so far and have not found another that gives me the satisfaction of its strong yet smooth flavors. Love em !
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5 out of 5
This is a great cigar. Pleasant full body with smooth texture. Truly a wonderful experience. Easy to draw.
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5 out of 5
The Armada is an amazing manifestation of full favored aged tobacco. The draw is even and yields enchanting aromas and flavor. Mellow wood, sweetness, and no harshness whatsoever.
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5 out of 5
Absolutely by far the best cigar I ever tasted! Flavor for days!
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5 out of 5
Smooth draw great taste
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5 out of 5
Although there have been some mixed reviews about this cigar, I personally absolutely enjoyed it. This was one of the smoothest and most flavorful cigars I have had in my lifetime. Recieving the cigars in the box of four there was only one downturn which was that the box did not remain fully closed without pressure on top. That is just a minor aesthetic detail and did not in anyway take away from the flavor of the cigar. Otherwise it burned wonderful and had a pleasant aroma for such a full bodied cigar. Although the price on these is very high it is definitely worth it for what I would agree with calling a super premium cigar
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2 out of 5
This is a comment on my most recent comment on this cigar. The last two of these were a major disappointment but when I looked back over my cigar journal I see that I did have a couple back in September that were quite good so it seems that there is a consistency problem. Two of them were well made, nice wrappers and burned and tasted well the last two had large veins and defects in the wrappers with very poor burn and very difficult draw. It is hard to except that much difference in construction in a cigar of this price so I still have to give it a low rating
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1 out of 5
4 January 2016 This is a major disappointment; the cigar is firm with several defects in the wrapper the wrapper has two very large veins that run from the cap to within an inch of the foot. The draw is fairly tight and the cigar produces very little smoke and the first inch has had almost no flavor. About 2 inches into this cigar and it is sad so far tired jaws are about all I have to show. I’m thankful that I only had two of these the first I had last month and it was about the same as this one. I gave up on it about half way thru and it looks like that is what is going to happen with this one. The write-up on this cigar had me expecting a wonderful relaxing smoke but it is hard to believe that this and the outstanding diesel line or the Ave Maria are from the same person. For me to try a third one of these someone will have to give it to me, I will definitely not purchase this cigar again. These two sticks were the bottom of all the cigars I have had in the last several years.
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5 out of 5
My husband loves them!!
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5 out of 5
There are many high price point cigars on the market that are priced on the name not the quality of the cigar. This cigar honors the price tag; the construction quality is excellent the draw and burn were perfect. The flavors of the blend fold flawlessly into a full bodied cigar that is enjoyable from the time you light it down the where the nub is too short to hold. I will definitely save the remaining Amada in my humidor for a time when I want something very special and when I have the time to just kick back undisturbed and relax. Unfortunately, this cigar is out of my price range to be something that I keep in my humidor on a regular basis but is an exceptional cigar for a special occasion.
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Let's cut to the chase. Frankly, the only reason this cigar is not rated #1 every year and given a 98 rating is because it isn't in the running. If it were, Jose Padron, Rocky Patel, Olivia, and the Havanas could kiss their reign at the top goodbye!
SJ of Tatum, TX
Some would say, me among them, that paying $15.00 to $20.00 for a single cigar, is lunacy! Even one as superior as AJ Fernandez's brilliant Man-O-War Armada. Nor is Armada a true full bodied vitola. Medium/full at best. This may have something to do with the size of this Toro Grande, or a result of the aging of the tobaccos. Certainly, it contains strong ligeros, evidenced by the black tobacco that dominates the core of the long fillers. Clearly half the plug is very dark, perhaps even containing Pennsylvania Broadleaf, as does La Herencia Cubana Core. That is probably what Armada reminds me most of. Core is stronger, more full bodied & half the price. Still expensive, but within grasp, I always keep Core on hand. Armada, as much as I adore the blend, as satisfying as it is, just costs too darn much! As a result, I can only hope to find them on sale, like I did with The Chosen Few Sampler. For what I paid, I can afford to put several of them in storage for special occasions. I will dream of the UPS guy dropping off a $500.00 humidor filled with 32 of these unparalleled beauties, but the reality is, it will probably never happen. Unless I hit the Lottery. Then I will have at least one Man-O-War Armada 32 count humidor a week delivered & smoke Armada Toro Grandes one after another. Honestly, Armada is a very, very good cigar, with the best pedigree, wonderfully subtle flavors & thanks to CI, can be had for a fraction of the MSRP. If we keep a sharp eye out for bargains, sales, Daily Deals, MMAO opportunities or weekly/weekend specials, we can all afford to at least try Armada. With $5.50 invested in the one I have been smoking for the last 90 minutes, I couldn't be happier. I give it a 95 at the bargain price & a 90 if anyone has to pay full freight.
BB of LOVELAND, OH
I got the 5 pack in a sampler and wow, this is a great cigar from top to bottom. The way it looks, tastes, and burns....but this stick delivered amazing smoke....
LA of Ridgewood, NY
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