Carlito's Way Sampler

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12-15-2006, 11:53 AM
SideWinder

Carlito's Way Sampler

I just ordered this sampler. Can anyone offer me any insight into these cigars?

Arturo Fuente Anejo Special Release Cameroon Shark (5.88 x 64)
Arturo Fuente Hemingway Work of Art Maduro (4.88 x 60)
Ashton Virgin Sun Grown Wizard (6 x 56)
Fuente Fuente Opus X Belicoso XXX (4.63 x 49)
Fuente Fuente Opus X Perfecxion X (6.25 x 48)

Thanks!

Steve
12-15-2006, 12:11 PM
drew_goring

Quote:

Originally Posted by SideWinder

I just ordered this sampler. Can anyone offer me any insight into these cigars?

Arturo Fuente Anejo Special Release Cameroon Shark (5.88 x 64)
Arturo Fuente Hemingway Work of Art Maduro (4.88 x 60)
Ashton Virgin Sun Grown Wizard (6 x 56)
Fuente Fuente Opus X Belicoso XXX (4.63 x 49)
Fuente Fuente Opus X Perfecxion X (6.25 x 48)

Thanks!

Steve

They don't suck, and it is a helluva deal:smiley20:

There were around 2000 IIRC Sand Sharks (from www.vitolas.net) produced for this sampler. There were also a few more given out or auctioned at various function. The Wizard is fairly hard to find, as is the WOAM. The other 2 are regular production Opus.

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12-15-2006, 12:11 PM
cls515

I've only had a few of the Opus X and they were all powerhouses, but good cigars. Just eat before you smoke one. Good luck.
12-15-2006, 12:24 PM
Shelby07

I ordered 3 of these last night then noticed that there was a limit of 1. The order was accepted and the money taken. Even the free shipping was credited. Will they get bounced?

BTW: Sidewinder, I think it is a hell of a deal and they are all good smokes.
12-15-2006, 01:23 PM
SideWinder

Thanks for the info! From what you guys have said here and from what Hefty has told me on the side, this sounds like it was a good purchase.
12-15-2006, 01:25 PM
SideWinder

Quote:

Originally Posted by cls515

I've only had a few of the Opus X and they were all powerhouses, but good cigars. Just eat before you smoke one. Good luck.

I think I know what you mean by "powerhouses." I smoked a Graycliff Mike Ditka 1985 once and actually felt a little light headed! Has anyone had one of those with that experience?
12-15-2006, 01:26 PM
Shelby07

Quote:

Originally Posted by Shelby07

I ordered 3 of these last night then noticed that there was a limit of 1. The order was accepted and the money taken. Even the free shipping was credited. Will they get bounced?

BTW: Sidewinder, I think it is a hell of a deal and they are all good smokes.

Well, that answers that. I've got one coming and am on the wish list if more become available, whatever that means.

Anyway, still a good deal and I'm glad to get what I got.
12-15-2006, 01:29 PM
SideWinder

Quote:

Originally Posted by Shelby07

Well, that answers that. I've got one coming and am on the wish list if more become available, whatever that means.

Anyway, still a good deal and I'm glad to get what I got.

Perhaps I should order another in a co-worker's name and have it shipped to the office.....
12-15-2006, 01:32 PM
drew_goring

Quote:

Originally Posted by SideWinder

I think I know what you mean by "powerhouses." I smoked a Graycliff Mike Ditka 1985 once and actually felt a little light headed! Has anyone had one of those with that experience?

That XXX with kick the Ditkas ass. The Mike Ditka Graycliff is a very nice full bodied smoke, but the power ranger is definitely one notch above.
12-15-2006, 01:37 PM
SideWinder

Quote:

Originally Posted by drew_goring

That XXX with kick the Ditkas ass. The Mike Ditka Graycliff is a very nice full bodied smoke, but the power ranger is definitely one notch above.

I'm be sure to eat something and have a nice glass of water on hand when I light it up! Thanks for the heads up!
12-15-2006, 02:51 PM
heftysmokes

Quote:

Originally Posted by SideWinder

Perhaps I should order another in a co-worker's name and have it shipped to the office.....

I don't think so, pal! Save some for the rest of us!
12-15-2006, 02:52 PM
SideWinder

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Originally Posted by heftysmokes

I don't think so, pal! Save some for the rest of us!

Point taken! I stand corrected and would probably rather keep my positive karma intact.
12-15-2006, 02:58 PM
drew_goring

Quote:

Originally Posted by heftysmokes

I don't think so, pal! Save some for the rest of us!

YEAH!:smiley36:
12-15-2006, 03:00 PM
SideWinder

Quote:

Originally Posted by drew_goring

YEAH!:smiley36:

Great! Scolded by the LITTLE brother and laughed at by onlookers.... :smiley9: That ain't right! But, I spose I did have it comin'!
12-15-2006, 09:03 PM
planenut

Now I'm ashamed to admit it but I ordered two about 2 weeks ago and thought it went through...
However, only one arrived and I was only charged for one... Looks like the system is smarter than me.
12-15-2006, 09:36 PM
Shelby07

Quote:

Originally Posted by planenut

Now I'm ashamed to admit it but I ordered two about 2 weeks ago and thought it went through...
However, only one arrived and I was only charged for one... Looks like the system is smarter than me.

Did you fill out a NASA form?
12-16-2006, 12:12 AM
WOXOF

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Originally Posted by Shelby07

Did you fill out a NASA form?

:smiley36: CYA
12-16-2006, 08:46 AM
Cabaiguan Juan

has anyone had any of the smokes from Carlito's Way yet? do they need to be aged or can they be smoked now? never had any of them so i dont want to smoke one thats too young, if you understand.
12-17-2006, 09:19 AM
SideWinder

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Originally Posted by Cabaiguan Juan

has anyone had any of the smokes from Carlito's Way yet? do they need to be aged or can they be smoked now? never had any of them so i dont want to smoke one thats too young, if you understand.

I'm still waiting for mine to arrive, but I planned on keeping them around a while before smoking one. Maybe 'til Spring. I'll have to defer to someone who knows more than I know for the answer to that question.

Bueller? Bueller? Anyone? Anyone?
12-17-2006, 10:49 AM
cigarsarge

Quote:

Originally Posted by SideWinder

I'm still waiting for mine to arrive, but I planned on keeping them around a while before smoking one. Maybe 'til Spring. I'll have to defer to someone who knows more than I know for the answer to that question.

Bueller? Bueller? Anyone? Anyone?

Most domestic cigars are ready to smoke right off the shelf. I find Opus and Anejos benefit from a year or so in the humi though. I smoked a "Shark" last week from 05.

I compared my notes of then to the ones I made last week. The cigar had mellowed and had lost some of the "bite" the fresher one had...They came out of the same box.
12-17-2006, 03:01 PM
SideWinder

Thanks for the pointer Sarge!
12-17-2006, 06:09 PM
Cabaiguan Juan

yeah thanks sarge. That Hemingway maddie better watch out now!
12-17-2006, 07:52 PM
dHUTCH

Sidewinder or whomever might know, do yal mind dropping me a PM with the site yal ordered this sampler from? I'd greatly appreciate it. :smiley20:
12-17-2006, 08:05 PM
SideWinder

Quote:

Originally Posted by dHUTCH

Sidewinder or whomever might know, do yal mind dropping me a PM with the site yal ordered this sampler from? I'd greatly appreciate it. :smiley20:

The PM is out there.

SLC told me about this site originally. The pages load VERY slowly when it comes time to add to cart and make the purchase. At least they did for me. So, you might need to be patient.

Steve
12-17-2006, 08:15 PM
kevin7

Its no secret its wwwHolts.com

Good place
12-18-2006, 08:58 AM
Cabaiguan Juan

Quote:

Originally Posted by kevin7

Its no secret its wwwHolts.com

Good place

Oh no! the cats outa the bag! Thanks Kevin.:smiley8:
12-18-2006, 11:04 AM
SideWinder

Quote:

Originally Posted by kevin7

Its no secret its wwwHolts.com

Good place

LOL! I wasn't trying to be secretive...the man asked for a PM, so I gave him a PM. :smiley4:
12-19-2006, 06:32 PM
SideWinder

UPS guy just delivered my sampler. The cigars went right into the humidor. I can't wait to try one!

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