Earlier this year, Quesada Cigars announced two new vitolas to its Casa Magna Domus Magnus II line, both in unique shapes. While the Tiberius, a 6 x 54 cigar with curvature like a Bic lighter, and the Caligula, a box-pressed double perfecto were both overshadowed in the uniqueness department by the Quesada Salomon Press, the looks were not what impressed me regarding the new Domus Magnus IIs. Here’s what I wrote when I reviewed the Caligula back in March: It’s not just the nicotine, the body is fuller and the flavors are more intense—enough so that I imagine many who smoke the Domus Magnus II on a regular basis will have a hard time believing it’s the same blend. It’s hard for me to distinguish my preference between the original Domus Magnus and the Caligula—they are both very good examples of a full cigar, but quite different. Whereas one had a quiet strength, the Caligula was in your face from the start, never once trying to hide anything. I was somewhat curious to see how that boldness would develop and a bit more than six months in seemed like a decent time for a progress report. Cigar Reviewed: Casa Magna ...
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