who buys this

[DeeDubya]

$22 for i single robusto is unreal. I find it hard to justify buying and $10 smoke, and have never had anything beyond that price tag. I would hope these are very very good.

There is no substitute for experience. I might have gone all my life and never known what a $22 cigar tasted like. So, now that I have smoked one, I can tell you that these are not worth $22. You can believe it or not, but unless you smoke one you will never know for sure.

Personally I prefer the Partagas 150's. JK

[BDurrani]

Probably worth a try at least once, I mean it is an Arturo Fuente cigar.

[olisiponense]

Hola.

I would not pay that for a Dominican cigar.

Seems Fuente is giving an answer to Davidoff Aniversario line. For the price, I mean.

Enjoy smoking.

Regards.

Ricardo.

[bigwhiteash]

God of Fire is at the top of my wish list! and they're IN STOCK

I'll have ZERO dificulty lighting a 30.00 cigar.

If I had the money, I would probably have a walk in that looks like Casa Fuente's

[Smoky Contemplation]

Well, I don't feel as bad about my c-bidding now. For that amount, I've gotten a lot more than just 10 sticks. But then again, if money were no option, I'd give it a try. Too bad money is an option.

[olisiponense]

I'll have ZERO dificulty lighting a 30.00 cigar.

Hola.

So do I.

The thing is I wouldn't pay that money for a Dominican cigar. It is a question of leaf quality, not price.

Regards.

Ricardo.

[Mizicke5273]

I picked up a GOF Churchill while I was in Boston, along with a dbl robusto. I smoked the churchill that night, and Ive got to say it was one of the smoothest best tasting cigars Ive ever had. It was a fantastic cigar and experience. It was sunday after a horrendous week of work, and this cigar just made it an awesome relaxing night at the time.

Ever since Ive picked up 2 robustos from cbid, and have been thinking of getting a box of the Chruchills to stick away for very special occasions. I still have the dbl robusto and the 2 robustos from cbid sittin in my humi. Im waiting to smoke these to see how they age.

[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.