strange brands in MT (elsewhere?)

[bozone]

Holy shit, another Montana member.

Haven't seen anything like that around here, but I mainly purchase from internet, or at the local b&m.

I'm guessing by your screen name you're in Bozeman, are there any decent shops up there? If you ever make it to Billings, there is a nice shop downtown, Stogies, at 2717 1st Ave N.

Oh, and welcome to the board!

Ya, I'm in Bozeman. I've got an uncle in Billings, so I'm sure I'll make it over that way before too long and try to check out your shop. There is a place in downtown Bozeman called Poor Richards that seems to have a decent selection.

I guess maybe I'll just try one of these sticks sometime. I checked out the website from the humidor stickers (sweetashcigars.com), but several links are broken and there is very little info. It looks like they're imported from Nicaragua, but there aren't too many details. Looks like it's probably a regional deal, but not sure.

Anybody have anything like this in your area? They look like this.

[bigpoppapuff]

as i stated previously...it looks to me as if they're buying their cigars from arango....if you ask a question and i give a response and you choose to ignore it...then why ask the question??...

[bozone]

as i stated previously...it looks to me as if they're buying their cigars from arango....if you ask a question and i give a response and you choose to ignore it...then why ask the question??...

Sorry, I didn't mean to ignore you. I think you're probably wrong about Arango, but I hereby acknowledge your post. The website listed on the humidors (and linked in an above post) suggests that they are from Nicaragua, but the names on the site aren't familiar to me.

It brings up a question about how cigar manufacturing and branding work in general. I mean, it seems to me that many cigars look very similar and could easily have the same band placed on different makes (especially on the lower end). I could also imagine different bands being used on cigars from the same lot. I also wonder about the buying and selling of tobacco lots between mfgs. Any thoughts on this? Is there any control (apart from consumer feedback) on cigar manufacturers in Honduras or Nicaragua? Anyone have any experience with this industry?

BTW, I asked several questions, one of which was about the origin of the cigars...

[Empire23]

Sorry, I didn't mean to ignore you. I think you're probably wrong about Arango, but I hereby acknowledge your post. The website listed on the humidors (and linked in an above post) suggests that they are from Nicaragua, but the names on the site aren't familiar to me.

It brings up a question about how cigar manufacturing and branding work in general. I mean, it seems to me that many cigars look very similar and could easily have the same band placed on different makes (especially on the lower end). I could also imagine different bands being used on cigars from the same lot. I also wonder about the buying and selling of tobacco lots between mfgs. Any thoughts on this? Is there any control (apart from consumer feedback) on cigar manufacturers in Honduras or Nicaragua? Anyone have any experience with this industry?

BTW, I asked several questions, one of which was about the origin of the cigars...

Anyone have any popcorn?

[bozone]

Anyone have any popcorn?

Sorry, I'm pretty new to internet forums in general. Does this mean I've stumbled into an rehashed or avoided topic? Or is it in reference to the sarcastic shit?

[Dickson]

First welcome to the site. This is a great site with a lot of experience. Enjoy yourself.

[basil]

bozeman, welcome to the board.

You are asking some interesting questions and there are absolutely none here more qualified to answer than bigpappapuff. A little research will show you why. Calling him (or anyone, really) wrong about anything cigar without being very, very sure of yourself is foolish. And even if you are pretty sure of your position, well, brace yourself.

Now, the sarcasm. Since you are, by your own admission, pretty new to forums, I can understand the temptation to be sarcastic with folks you cannot see, hear, feel, and maybe (probably) never even meet. You must resist this temptation if you intend to:

1) get your questions answered.
2) stick around here.
3) not get your head handed to you.

To the point: sarcasm, for the howdyfuckingdoody walking in the door for the first time, is considered very bad form.

So, just back out of this semi-predicament you seem to've blundered into, ask nicely, be gracious, and enjoy yourself.

[bigpoppapuff]

i know for a fact that they're buying "florentino" from arango.....they're made in nicaragua specifically FOR arango...the others i'm not familiar with...they could be made for other distributors like arango...in any case,they're no-names and not worth $8 a stick...maybe not even $8 a bundle..

i gave you the names of two sites that i highly recommend...i also suggest that you have fun with the search function....and try to learn instead of being newbieknowitallbutknowsnothing......capiche??....

[SmokinDVM]

[bard]

I was up in your neck of the woods last week and noticed them at a shop in Yellowstone. I wasn't willing to fork over the $8-$10 they wanted for what appeared to be a very gimmacky package so I couldn't tell you if they were any good or not. Their website does have a working 'About Us' link which does appear to lend them some credit so I now regret not trying them. Give them a shot and let us know what you think. I may never make it back to Yellowstone but they just might make their way down here some day.

[bigpoppapuff]

they're overpriced!!!.....and probably shit!!!....is this a tobacconist??.....if not, walk away...

[stjohnroe]

Welcome from the UK.

I make a point of only buying cigars from specialists (B&M or Internet), saves me spending money on shit.

Lets all play nice now

[bozone]

I was up in your neck of the woods last week and noticed them at a shop in Yellowstone. I wasn't willing to fork over the $8-$10 they wanted for what appeared to be a very gimmacky package so I couldn't tell you if they were any good or not. Their website does have a working 'About Us' link which does appear to lend them some credit so I now regret not trying them. Give them a shot and let us know what you think. I may never make it back to Yellowstone but they just might make their way down here some day.

I'm heading out for a 5-day river trip this afternoon. A couple of the other guys also smoke and are bringing travel humidors. I just bought a few robusto Dos Reinas ($5) to take along (I only have an 8-stick box, so I could only spare 3 slots). I'll let you know what I, and my more experienced buddies, think.

BPP, I did check out the sites you linked. The prices and selection look great--I'm sure I'll be trying them soon enough.