Comments on: Man O’ War Torpedo

By: Jordan (Cavsfan8)

Jordan (Cavsfan8) — Mon, 17 May 2010 04:52:52 +0000

Very nice review. I’ve had one Man O’ War in the Corona size and loved it.

By: TADD

TADD — Thu, 13 May 2010 16:01:08 +0000

I do a pre-light toast similar to your technique.. I prefer that over puffing away to toast a cigar.

By: dj

dj — Thu, 13 May 2010 14:14:50 +0000

Ha! He said “man leather”!

And thanks for the full-on info re: toasting! Much appreciated.

By: Tony Casas

Tony Casas — Wed, 12 May 2010 14:54:24 +0000

I also like that you used “Man” as a keyword for this post as well as “Leathery”. We’re going to get some awesome google refers 🙂

By: Tony Casas

Tony Casas — Wed, 12 May 2010 14:39:57 +0000

Yeah I’m a pain in the ass when it comes to toasting the foot. I start with the outside and move my way in, in a circular motion until yes, the foot is about 90% glowing. Blowing are softly on it occasionally, only then will i take a few hard draws to complete the light. I’ll double check and touch up any spots that aren’t as willing as others to set afire.

Then I do a little dance.

By: Dalamscius

Dalamscius — Wed, 12 May 2010 14:01:43 +0000

And yes, I always try to make the whole foot aglow or at least a good 80-90% of it. Typically I’ll do my toasting then blow lightly on the foot which usually finishes the tough parts. I never draw on the cigar until the foot is glowing nicely.
This is one of those topics that everyone has their own opinion and everyone might do it differently but I can’t really say there is any 100% correct way to do it.
What’s everyone else’s method?

By: Dalamscius

Dalamscius — Wed, 12 May 2010 13:52:20 +0000

Tadd – You seem to be the minority, I hear a lot about the Ruination and ever. The MSRP is definitely high but I’m glad to see they are available much cheaper if you search hard enough. Definitely get some LBV, they are inexpensive (compared to 10 or 20year aged Port) and taste great. Make sure it’s a “Tawny”.

Keith, Jared and Chris, definitely worth trying if you can find it for a good price.

dj, I typically toast my cigars with a jet torch lighter, single flame. It usually takes me between 20-60 seconds so I base quick or slow on those numbers. If I’m at home I use my Culinary Torch (Creme Brulee Torch) and that’s a bit faster but I have it on the lowest setting so it might only be about 5 seconds less than normal. I use it mainly because I enjoy my cigars outside and wind can sometimes be an issue in the fantastic Canadian climate… lol
you can see the Culinary torch in the first pic of the Illusione ~mk~ review here: http://www.casasfumando.com/2010/04/14/illusione-mk-the-teaching-machine/

Thanks for the comments guys, keep em comin!

By: dj

dj — Wed, 12 May 2010 13:29:46 +0000

Thanks! I have a couple of these floating around the cooleridor…

When you say “toasting was slow,” how long do you usually take to toast the foot? And what technique (if I may ask); do you try to get the whole foot aglow prior to first draw?

By: Chris McCann

Chris McCann — Wed, 12 May 2010 13:18:11 +0000

Thanks for the review. I’m another fan of the Ruination. I haven’t tried this cigar, but I will if I can find it at a reasonable price.

By: Jared

Jared — Wed, 12 May 2010 06:37:07 +0000

I just tried the Ruination last week. I loved it! I really wanted to hear better things about this since I loved the Ruination I thought maybe the regular Man O War would be a better more balanced and medium bodied stogie. Great review!

By: Keith1911

Keith1911 — Tue, 11 May 2010 21:17:22 +0000

I really enjoy this cigar, especially when you can get it for around $4 online.

By: TADD

TADD — Tue, 11 May 2010 18:41:36 +0000

I really enjoy this cigar over the Ruination. You can find a 20 pack sampler for about 50$ on certain auction places. I would not pay $10 for it, but 3 or 4 is no problem and it does have some great flavors. Will need to look into the LBV. Great review and photos! Makes me want to smoke one now…..