Heading down to Costa Rica

**BigMacFU** · 02-06-2009, 08:32 AM

Don't get lost in the jungle now... seriously.

Have a great time.

**drew_goring** · 02-06-2009, 12:14 PM

Originally Posted by eproven

I noticed this old thread collecting dust...
I'm curious if anyone has heard of this company from Costa Rica?
http://www.tabacordillera.com/index.htm

Seems like some interesting product they have there.

I know I'm a rookie and I must seem like I'm pushing this company, but honestly, I have nothing to do with them. I was just intrigued by their claims and this thread reminded me of the web site.

Thanks

Yeah, any "Cuban Seed" claims, even if true mean virtually nothing. The reason Cuban tobacco is so different is the unique micro-climate of Cuba, as well as the soil.

Not saying that there aren't good non-cuban cigars, but most people advertising in this manner are selling shit sticks.

**eproven** · 02-06-2009, 01:33 PM

Thanks Drew.

I'm sure I have plenty of newbie mistakes ahead of me. Advise like this helps to put the odds in my favor. Appreciate it.

**craig** · 02-06-2009, 06:22 PM

There is some excellent information about cigar science on that site, though - storage, beetles, tasting, etc.

I've never had the cigars themselves. Some people like them (Doc StogieFresh, for example). Other people think they suck. Marketing hype is marketing hype, though - I wouldn't go out of my way to try them. If the cigar was good, people would be buying them hand over fist.

If you want to get an inkling of what today's Cuban cigars kinda taste like without spending zillions, try Tatuaje Red label or EO's Cubao. Both are reminiscent of the "modern Cuban cigar" taste IMHO. Of course, you're in Canada, so there's no reason to do so (other than economics)

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