New here-Cuban ?'s

[Lanista]

I personally enjoy Montecristos - they have a very creamy taste, especially towards the end, and Romeo Y Julietas - Had my first one the other week, very nice and a little stronger than a Montey

[ggiese]

I personally enjoy Montecristos - they have a very creamy taste, especially towards the end, and Romeo Y Julietas - Had my first one the other week, very nice and a little stronger than a Montey

Am I reading that right? Romeo Y Julieta's "a little stronger" than a Montecristo?

Hmmm... Interesting perspective.

[CoventryCat86]

Am I reading that right? Romeo Y Julieta's "a little stronger" than a Montecristo?

Hmmm... Interesting perspective.

Yeah and a Quai d' Orsay is stronger than both of them, wassa matta wit you?

[Big Sarge]

I'm going to show my ignorance (again), but I really don't think Cubans are that great. I think it is the idea of the forbidden fruit for smokers in the US.

[ggiese]

I'm going to show my ignorance (again), but I really don't think Cubans are that great. I think it is the idea of the forbidden fruit for smokers in the US.

And there are those folks that think high end cigars are a waste of money. It's all a matter of perspective.

...of course - if you've not developed a palate that discerns subtle favors, spending a lot of money on cigars makes absolutely no sense. My wife is guilty of that. She could care less what I give her to smoke, as long as it's "nice". And she wouldn't know the difference between Cuban's or White Owl's. Giving her any $30 cigar is foolish - though giving her a $2 cigar is equally folly.

[badwhale]

And there are those folks that think high end cigars are a waste of money. It's all a matter of perspective.

...of course - if you've not developed a palate that discerns subtle favors, spending a lot of money on cigars makes absolutely no sense. My wife is guilty of that. She could care less what I give her to smoke, as long as it's "nice". And she wouldn't know the difference between Cuban's or White Owl's. Giving her any $30 cigar is foolish - though giving her a $2 cigar is equally folly.

This is true with my wife too. Last year I was taking the bands off her cigars prior to handing them over. That was an interesting experiment. I recall a Flor de Baloney beat out several MUCH higer priced cigars...

[CoventryCat86]

I'm going to show my ignorance (again), but I really don't think Cubans are that great. I think it is the idea of the forbidden fruit for smokers in the US.

That's bullshit. If you don't think "Cuban are that great" then that's fine but making up stories to rationalize your position is wrong.

[badwhale]

I agree it was somewhat of a bullshit statement. Big Sarge often posts that he's still very green to cigars. That said, I do think people's first ISOM may not be mind blowing, and is more of the mystique of the Cuban cigar. On the other hand, if you readily admit you don't have much cigar experience, chances are you will be talking out your ass making such a statement. He qualified it with the preemptive "to show my ignorance (again)" remark.

I would also venture to guess that his ISOM experiences have been when he was on duty, and he may have encountered fakes compounding his non-enjoyment of Cubans.


Will

[CoventryCat86]

I actually tend to agree with his "are not that great" opinion I just completely disagree with the "forbidden fruit" explanation.

Cuban cigars definitely taste different from cigars from any other country. Many have tried to duplicate them and they have all failed. There are times when I want to smoke a Cuban cigar and there are other times where a Padron 1926 will only do and other times where I'm craving and Opus X or whatever.

[kevin7]

The cuban cigar industry is like any other countries cigar industry. Great cigars to all the way down to shitsticks. I have some great Cubans and some fucking nasty assed ones. If you think a Piedra is gonna be a great smoke you are in for a big disappointment

[Big Sarge]

Like I have admitted, I don't have a lot of experience compared to ya'll. My fav cigar is the CAO Gold. Hopefully my palate will develop someday

[tonko]

You can try COHIBAs, siglo2 for 40 mns, siglo3 for 50mns. They are expensive, but so good!

[ggiese]

You can try COHIBAs, siglo2 for 40 mns, siglo3 for 50mns. They are expensive, but so good!

Again - a matter of perspective. I prefer Montecristo over Cohiba. And - if I'm going to spend the money, Trinidad is my favorite all day long. I do enjoy a Cohiba from time to time, but it is definitely not my go to cigar. In my humble opinion - the cigar is overpriced.

Have you tried Vegas Robaina?

[tonygraz]

I think I just gave away my last Flor De Baloney today. As for cubans-they are not what they used to be pre-revolution. I had a H Upmann cuban in Cancun that was worse than the Flor De Baloney I gave away. I did find a pretty good cuban corona in an aluminum tube---Flor DE Cano. (around $ 2 -10 years ago).

[ashauler]

I think I just gave away my last Flor De Baloney today. As for cubans-they are not what they used to be pre-revolution. I had a H Upmann cuban in Cancun that was worse than the Flor De Baloney I gave away. I did find a pretty good cuban corona in an aluminum tube---Flor DE Cano. (around $ 2 -10 years ago).

Really? I'd love to hear more about your experience with pre-revolution Cuban cigars.

[ashauler]

Unfortunately I only got a few whiffs of them as I didn't smoke back then. I do know that many PR cubans had Connecticut wrappers or binders and that ended after the revolution. I also remember a favorable initial public reaction to the revolution until they discovered Fidel was a commie.

Um, ok, upon what exactly is the statement below based? I know nothing about you since you have made no attempt to introduce yourself, so I have to ask.

snip....As for cubans-they are not what they used to be pre-revolution. ....snip

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[Lanista]

Am I reading that right? Romeo Y Julieta's "a little stronger" than a Montecristo?

Hmmm... Interesting perspective.

Yeah, though probably influenced by the drink pairing, the last time I had a Montey was about a week ago in the garden with a Bailey's to bring out the creamier taste, and the Romeo Y Julieta was with a brandy which always alters the experience.

For me though Monteys are more my regular smoke in the evening and I tend to sample other ones if we have friends over or we want a different taste.