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Better stock up now then.Another stick with a brazilian maduro wrapper that I like is La Hara by Tesa (though the only place I know to get these is from Fuller's Pullers and they are closing their online shop soon).
Better stock up now then.Another stick with a brazilian maduro wrapper that I like is La Hara by Tesa (though the only place I know to get these is from Fuller's Pullers and they are closing their online shop soon).
I loved the Original La Aroma de Cuba, the new Pepin blend isn't as good.
I loved the Original La Aroma de Cuba, the new Pepin blend isn't as good.
Oh wow... I'd say just the opposite. I was coming in here to specifically mention the new blend. They are one of my go to smokes as they are decently priced (as compared to many other smokes at the shop).
I loved the Original La Aroma de Cuba, the new Pepin blend isn't as good.
Oh wow... I'd say just the opposite. I was coming in here to specifically mention the new blend. They are one of my go to smokes as they are decently priced (as compared to many other smokes at the shop).
I'm with you. I smoke the new blend on a pretty regular basis. I love them, especially at their price.
Devil's Weed! I really loved those cigars. I had tried a couple of bundles when CI restocked from box closeouts to bundles, and they smelled and tasted horrible.
Perhaps it is time to try another batch, and see how they're rolling. Wonder if Abe is still making them?
You'll have to let me know how those Miami's are!Gavin, Casa Fernandez has wonderful tobacco. I just ordered a box of their Miami. I've been able to age some of their offerings for about 1.5- 2 yrs, and they aged nicely, keeping good flavor, and rounding out nicely.
Don't know if this qualifies as a dark horse, but I still love my JR Ultimate Cigars and they remain some of my Go To cheaper smokes. You sometimes have to send a box back, due to a mustisness from overhumidifying, but that is not too common in my experience. Been smoking them forever.
I also really like some of Cuban Crafters smokes. Kiki has some flavorful tobacco, and if you wait for sales, they can represent good value. I like the CC Cabinet, La Caroline, and the Don Kiki Brown.
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Devil's Weed! I really loved those cigars. I had tried a couple of bundles when CI restocked from box closeouts to bundles, and they smelled and tasted horrible.
Perhaps it is time to try another batch, and see how they're rolling. Wonder if Abe is still making them?
Just came home to a bundle of these in the mail. Going to put them in the fridge for a while and see how they taste. I'm a little worried because they have probably been sitting in the back of the post office here for nearly two weeks since we had to unexpectedly jet back to the States. Hope they (and the rest of the order) turn out all right. I ordered the Devil's Weed after reading this thread, though. I've seen them in catalogues and such and have been interested in trying them. You guys persuaded me, again!
Devil's Weed! I really loved those cigars. I had tried a couple of bundles when CI restocked from box closeouts to bundles, and they smelled and tasted horrible.
Perhaps it is time to try another batch, and see how they're rolling. Wonder if Abe is still making them?
Just came home to a bundle of these in the mail. Going to put them in the fridge for a while and see how they taste. I'm a little worried because they have probably been sitting in the back of the post office here for nearly two weeks since we had to unexpectedly jet back to the States. Hope they (and the rest of the order) turn out all right. I ordered the Devil's Weed after reading this thread, though. I've seen them in catalogues and such and have been interested in trying them. You guys persuaded me, again!
One thing about Devil's Weed, which I think really hurt it, is that it is a very fussy cigar. You have to be careful not to over torch the end when lighting, being patient and not going for a hole end glowing from the lighter, but rather get a bit glowing, and them blow on the foot to spread the glow. Then you have to
sip this cigar. That is my normal way of smoking, so I always got the best this cigar had to offer. The few times that I was busy doing something while smokiing, and got careless, the cigar goes south fast. But if it is anything like the original blend, and you are patient, and smoke in a relaxed mode, you may be pleasantly surprised.
This really was my all time favorite go to, smoke all day, any time of day, smoke.
I picked up a Gran Torano Exodus 1959 50 Year Robusto last year. I left it in my humidor for a few weeks, then pulled it out to smoke. It smelled horrible...I could not bring myself to smoke it. I found it last night in the bottom of the humi and thought I would give it a try. It still stinks, but I smoked it anyway.
Don't let the smell fool you, it tasted better than it smelled. The flavor was good, but a little unrefined. I enjoyed the cigar, but IMHO I think there are better cigars for the price.