who buys this

[ashauler]

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I would probably have a walk in that looks like Casa Fuente's

You don't already?

[Shelby07]

With 80 sticks, that works out to be about $85/stick, not counting the box itself. Sometimes a cigar is worth it to an individual, especially if you're gonna milk 'em for the next several years. I just spent 1600 bucks for a box of special cigars (about $65/each)... but these are well known cigars with a reputation for being among the best ever produced and I smoked a few of them before I made the plunge.

But $85 a stick for a cigar from Fuente that has never been released/smoked/reviewed and has no history is a bit ludicrous. Even if the humidor is a big part of that, there ain't no wooden box in the world worth that much.

Edit: By the way, most GOF's go for 20-30 each. Figuring the cigars might sell for $25 each (average) that's $2000 for the cigars. That leaves $4500 for the box. I'm sure there will be 30 people somewhere in the world who will buy them, but even if they don't it's a great marketing ploy for Fuente. They might have to sell 5 (if that) to break even.

[bigwhiteash]

You don't already?

I have one at home, and one at the office ;)



Ricardo, what is wrong with Dominican leaf? can you elaborate on your comments about the quality of the leaf? seems like personal opinion is being interjected here. You're entitled to an opinion, of course, but that doesn't mean we all share it! I find Fuente cigars to be some of the most flavorful, consistently well constructed cigars in the world! That's MY opinion

[olisiponense]

Ricardo, what is wrong with Dominican leaf? can you elaborate on your comments about the quality of the leaf? seems like personal opinion is being interjected here. You're entitled to an opinion, of course, but that doesn't mean we all share it! I find Fuente cigars to be some of the most flavorful, consistently well constructed cigars in the world! That's MY opinion

Hola bigwhiteash.

I feel very unlucky smoking Dominican cigars for two main reasons:

Taste and price.

Mostly of Dominican cigars taste me too herbal, almost metallic and sour, even from diferent brands.

Dominican Premium brand cigars available in Spain (Fuente is not available here) cost higher than Cuban Premium Habanos in average.

However, I feel happy with other non Cuban cigars from Nicaragua and Honduras. I find in some of their brands a very good ratio Quality/Price (exception of Padrón cigars: Recently released here TOO overpriced).

I'll give you some examples of what is available legally in this market with less than 30 USD:

Montecristo A. Partagás Lusitanias. Vegas Robaina Don Alejandro. Ramón Allones Gigantes. Cohiba Expléndidos. Cohiba Maduro Genios. Cohiba Siglo VI...

This is part of my very personal experiences. Of course it is not my intention persuade anyone, it is just my opinion, as yours.

Enjoy smoking.

Regards.

Ricardo.

[bigwhiteash]

Damn, that sucks, no Fuente products?

If I were to ever smoke cuban cigars, they would probably be Bolivar or Montecristo. Vegas Robaina are very pretty also. I've been smoking a LOT of Nicaraguan lately, Pepin and Camacho to be exact.

Padrons are ALWAYS welcome in my humidor, although they aren't allowed to stay long

[ashauler]

Damn, that sucks, no Fuente products?

If I were to ever smoke cuban cigars, they would probably be Bolivar or Montecristo. Vegas Robaina are very pretty also. I've been smoking a LOT of Nicaraguan lately, Pepin and Camacho to be exact.

Padrons are ALWAYS welcome in my humidor, although they aren't allowed to stay long

Boy, no Fuente.....that would definitely suck. I've read good things about those Ramon Allones Specially Selected, I think I'd have to give those a shot too, right along with those you mention.

I'd have to say the majority of my humi contents is Nicaraguan.....with ample doses of Honduran and Dominican sticks as well.

Only ones I stay away from are the ones from Argentinia.....

[bigwhiteash]

I have a San Martin cigar in my humi.. The ONLY cigar exported from PERU

(Thanks JFellows)

[chefchris]

Only ones I stay away from are the ones from Argentinia.....