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A unnamed Canadian (who, while lives in Alberta, shall remain anonymous) and I have a little question for the forum. Both of us have VSG enchantments but differ in what we consider the shape is.
Can you help us in what the shape is? Winner (him or I) reserves the right to gloat for exactly one week...
Come on people...does this honestly look round>??
http://stagtobacconist.com/catalog/i...antment_bg.gif
I was under the impression that the older VSG's were round and the newer line is square pressed. I bought some illusions from my B&M that were round, but I recently purchased some robustos that appear to be (slightly) box pressed. :smiley5:
NOO!! the Enchantment is completely different from the rest of the line. It is a box-pressed perfecto shape.
Here is a pic (which should have been included in the first post MAUIED!!!:smiley7: )
http://stagtobacconist.com/catalog/i...antment_bg.gif
Oh, and I will have video footage up tomorrow morning, that proves conclusively that IT IS BOX-PRESSED!
Why unnamed Canadian (eh) which shall remain anonymous (I don't know what you're talking aboot) - it clearly looks ROUND in shape. You can tell the curviture by the shadow in the edges... :smiley36: :smiley36: :smiley36:Quote:
Originally Posted by drew_goring
Yeah, but look at the areas that I outlined. You can clearly see the band being straight...not curved like it should be in a non-boxpressed smoke!
http://www.cigarsmokers.com/attachme...0&d=1146115370
ROTFL!!! The dedication to your cause is admirable. Funny as heckfire, but admirable. To the polls I say!Quote:
Originally Posted by drew_goring
You just wait until tomorrow. You will be running away with your tail in-between your legs. Just like the last time Canada went to war against the USA:smiley4: lol...j/kQuote:
Originally Posted by mauied1101
C'mon now... too easy... anyone? :smiley1: anyone? :smiley1:Quote:
Originally Posted by drew_goring
And remember people - this poll isn't just about boxed-press or not...
(American the Beautiful playing in the background...)
it's about American values versus Canadian values...
about the American "wha?" versus the Canadian "eh?"
About Barbra Streisand versus Midler versus Celine Dion (ok, bad example)
Apple pie versus... poutine?
so remember... vote not with necessarily what your eyes greet you, but what your heart tells you...
Hmmm...Now I seem to have come across some intersting information:
"VSG "Rounds" are the oldest VSGs in existence. They were created in 1997, but were not released until 1999, when they were solid in limited quantities in cabinets of 50. "Regular release" VSGs are box-pressed, and the VSG "Rounds" are rumoured to have superior and more robust flavor (or it could just be the age). VSG "Rounds" come only in Corona Gorda, Robusto, Illusion and Belicoso No.1 sizes (though Sorcerer and Spellbound sizes have been auctioned in small quantities)." - Andrew Welch
I think we can call off this silly poll. WE all know who the real winner is:smiley8:
Ashton VSG Enchantment
Description:
This stout perfecto is box pressed and toothy. The draw is very easy, making the cigar burn quick and hot. It has herbal flavors with notes of spice. Medium to full in body.
Item# AVENCS22
Qty: Box of 22
Size: 4 3/8 x 60
Cigar Shape: Figurado
Binder: Dominican Republic
Filler: Dominican Republic
Wrapper: Ecuador
Country: Dominican Republic
Cigar Rating: 88
Glad I could help :smiley20:
Do we get to play the national anthem now ;) :smiley36:
-Will
Well, as promised here are the pictures proving conclusively that the Ashton VSG is a Box-Pressed perfecto
Well look pretty box-pressed to me
http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b2...g/22d1b240.jpg
http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b2...g/515affa1.jpg
Hmmm...something between there two sticks is different. I wonder what that could be??
http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b2...g/b2e2ece6.jpg
http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b2...g/509407e1.jpg
And now the video that proves without a doubt that this is a box-pressed stick.
Box-Pressed Video
Hey Andrew, what Cohibas are those??
One of my siglo IVsQuote:
Originally Posted by Newfie
Hmmmmmmmmm, one of yours or one of mine????:smiley32: :smiley36:Quote:
Originally Posted by drew_goring
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Originally Posted by Newfie
That is one of mine...Here is a pic of yours...still sleeping in the box:
http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b2...g/5b22a054.jpg
heheheh
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Originally Posted by drew_goring
All right I'm sold. Great extra effort doing the video:smiley20:
Drew, I know you're taking special care of 'em, just trying to yank a few chains of "other members " SOTB:smiley15:
Monk, what 'cha giggling at??:smiley17:
I thought it would help...although one of Newfie's Siglo IVs were sacraficed in the process:smiley3:Quote:
Originally Posted by nhcigarfan
Ah well, it was worth it, eh Newfie??:smiley17:
Great effort. But as any lawyer will tell you, the graininess of the video, coupled with the lack of close-up shots without an affidavit render it completely inadmissable. Plus, I think I see double-sided tape sticking out from under the cigar.Quote:
Originally Posted by drew_goring
:smiley22:
Ever graceful in defeat. I love it Ed! :smiley43: :smiley2: :smiley36:Quote:
Originally Posted by mauied1101
-W.
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Originally Posted by Monk
Who's in defeat? Scroll up - board is speaking. :smiley14:
btw - who's Ed?
haha, they are just asking you "What are you thinking!?!?" :smiley36:Quote:
Originally Posted by mauied1101
I shortened your nick from Mauied to ed, thats all :smiley2:
-W.
I LIKE IT! :smiley20: Ed it is... :smiley16:Quote:
Originally Posted by Monk
I felt like I was watching another "Orientation Film" from Lost when I watched your video drew....it was scary. I'm not convinced that you were not using some trick cinematography!
Boxed VSG are box pressed,remember box press means a slight press like most cubans not that extreme overly square stuff out today(trunk pressed). I have smoked quite a few cabinet unpressed VSG and they rocked. La Flor Dominicana used to send a local boxes of the 2000 series #4 unpressed and unbanded in cabinets and they smoked a lot better than the pressed ones. Box pressing is OK but trunk square cigars usually smoke like shit IMHO
Kevin
K7 - I've been reading and re-reading this, but I don't see any F bombs? Are you ok? :smiley2:Quote:
Originally Posted by kevin7
Have a great weekend. :smiley4:
box-pressed. And K7, while I agree the box-press VSG is pretty disappointing (particularly compared to the rounds), Padron makes a great box-press smoke.
I would like to thank everyone for participating in the poll.
Clearly you have spoken, and your votes express your honor and integrity in showing our fellow Canadians (or Canadiens) the true interpretation of the shape of the VSG Enchantment.
This is just another display of the peaceful nature between us and our northern brethren when it comes to disagreements. And of course, that no matter what our differences in views and ideologies, that at the end of the day, it just comes down to a good 'gar and the satisfaction that I have gloating rights for the next week. :smiley45:
Disclaimer: sarcasm used in this posting. :smiley36:
You sure this vote wasn't held in Florida? Despite all the evidence.... :smiley2:Quote:
Originally Posted by mauied1101
:smiley36:
-W.
Well.... technically, while everyone voted from wherever they're at... Hex is in Florida... and it is his forum... :smiley12:Quote:
Originally Posted by Monk