Cigar Asylum Cigar Forum - Show your latest NC purchase II!

As much as I dislike many of the discontinuations and consider some of them short-sighted, I usually can find a perspective from which I can understand the decision, if not appreciate it. The Robusto Ts, on the other hand, are so recent, have experienced such a warm critical reception and, as far as I can see, seemed to be selling at least reasonably well. Maybe they can't sustain the blend for whatever reason or my impression of their sales success is just wildly off, but I don't get it at all. :2

To my mind, if they wanted stronger results from this vitola, a better approach might been a 'Have you overlooked this gem?' ad campaign, rather than just killing them. It's a head-scratcher for me.

/off_topic_blather

Doctorossi

02-09-2012 01:40 PM

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Originally Posted by kickerb (Post 1554122)

im not sold on the new name.

I think the new name and logo are classy as Hell! -(P

whodeeni

02-09-2012 02:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Brooks W (Post 1554076)

Don't know yet....the box I opened seemed like the sticks were quite wet, so I may open them all and crack the tubos (no need to take the lid totally off, the air will get in there just fine)...They are still sitting on my desk, since I have nowhere to put all of them at the moment lol!

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Originally Posted by Brutus2600 (Post 1554109)

I smoked one when they first came in and yes, I think you're right about them being wet. I can't count how many times I had to relight the thing. Still a great stick, but they need to reeeeest.

I just smoked one this afternoon. Let them sit out for the past week and it
smoked great!

whodeeni

02-09-2012 02:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Brooks W (Post 1554110)

Do you not like it? LOL! :)

Not at all brotha I think it's great! Just curious as to why. I thought
that smoking stogie was a cool concept.

Brooks W

02-09-2012 02:05 PM

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Originally Posted by whodeeni (Post 1554165)

Not at all brotha I think it's great! Just curious as to why. I thought
that smoking stogie was a cool concept.

Charlie (from thecigarfeed) and I decided to join forces to combine news and reviews under one roof, since we were helping each other out so much before then anyway...since we both had a site prior to that (and since we are partners in the new site) we decided to start a brand new site so that there would be no preconceptions....

BlkDrew

02-09-2012 02:24 PM

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Got these from Maninblack

http://i1016.photobucket.com/albums/...k/e90fc39d.jpg

LostAbbott

02-09-2012 02:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Brooks W (Post 1554166)

brooks-

i think the new site is freaking fantastic and I love the new name as well.

Also great pickups, I need to figure out how to get my hands on a few trinny's and give them a proper go. Looks great.

irratebass

02-09-2012 05:15 PM

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Brooks I LOVE the new site, read it religiously, it's like my newspaper for cigars.

Today I picked up

Romeo Y Julieta Reserva Real Torpedos X2
Casa De Garcia Maduro Torpedo X2

No pic yet sorry

maninblack

02-09-2012 06:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Brooks W (Post 1554086)

Have you/do you have one? If not, PM me your address :)

~brooks

Thanks for the generosity brother but there are other brothers and sisters here more deserving.:tu

44stampede

02-09-2012 07:18 PM

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http://i1270.photobucket.com/albums/...n/IMG_0346.jpg

Finally able to get this up bruthas

Don't mind the paisley table cloth. At the mother-in-laws place.

kelmac07

02-09-2012 07:19 PM

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Nice haul Brett!! Love the extra large doiley (gotta find me one of those). :tu

CigarSquid

02-09-2012 07:20 PM

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DAMN that looks good! Awesome sticks!

jluck

02-09-2012 07:23 PM

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Holy chit! :dr I literally drooled on my keyboard when my eyes scanned across the opusx bag.

44stampede

02-09-2012 07:31 PM

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Originally Posted by jluck (Post 1554414)

Holy chit! :dr I literally drooled on my keyboard when my eyes scanned across the opusx bag.

Yeah I haven't even tried one yet but can't wait!

44stampede

02-09-2012 07:32 PM

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Originally Posted by kelmac07 (Post 1554404)

Nice haul Brett!! Love the extra large doiley (gotta find me one of those). :tu

Yeah nice eh? Haha.

totally 70s flashback.

MurphysLaw

02-09-2012 07:35 PM

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Wow Brett, that's an amazing haul :tu

Hem	02-09-2012 07:36 PM

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That's an awesome haul! Holy cow! Where'd you pick that all up from? (if you don't mind me asking)

JenksAnejo

02-09-2012 07:38 PM

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Geez Brett!! That's freaking awesome bro!

PuffPuffGive1

02-09-2012 07:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Brooks W (Post 1554017)

Got these in the last week...

8 boxes of Cain F Lanceros from Tobacco Grove:
http://www.BrooksWhittington.net/cig...56670697_n.jpg

How are those Cains? Seems like a lot of people are picking those up.

irratebass

02-09-2012 07:58 PM

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Originally Posted by PuffPuffGive1 (Post 1554436)

How are those Cains? Seems like a lot of people are picking those up.

Dude they're Cains.....delicious I am sure :dr heh

GTsetGO

02-10-2012 01:40 PM

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2 mb3 robustos and 2 daytona #4

http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/n...2-09203840.jpg

2 V Tubos

http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/n...2-10125718.jpg

maninblack

02-10-2012 01:45 PM

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Originally Posted by irratebass (Post 1554459)

Dude they're Cains.....delicious I am sure :dr heh

Actually the Cain F's are the only ones I can really stomach. The maduro and the habano line are meh. Just overpowering. The F has flavor and balance.

jluck

02-10-2012 01:47 PM

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IT's Cbid day!!:tu
http://img15.imageshack.us/img15/5010/cbid4001.jpg

Slim pickings lately.

2 GH Vintage
5 Havana classico

Stephen

02-10-2012 02:05 PM

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Originally Posted by maninblack (Post 1555241)

Actually the Cain F's are the only ones I can really stomach. The maduro and the habano line are meh. Just overpowering. The F has flavor and balance.

That's how I feel about the Daytona.

44stampede

02-10-2012 10:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Hem (Post 1554429)

That's an awesome haul! Holy cow! Where'd you pick that all up from? (if you don't mind me asking)

A bunch from Cigar bid and some from a trade from someone at the CA.

Blak Smyth

02-10-2012 10:54 PM

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http://i1088.photobucket.com/albums/...s/13097ecd.jpg

Remo	02-10-2012 11:00 PM

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Nice grab Shane :tu

jluck

02-10-2012 11:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Remo_5_0 (Post 1555676)

Nice grab Shane :tu

X2. I can't find the pigs anywhere around here. :rolleyes:

ChicagoWhiteSox

02-10-2012 11:13 PM

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Picked up more Opus to lay down, also some La Aroma De Cuba, and more Anejo 49's.. Aged Opus is great smokin, hard to beat for NC's.

Blak Smyth

02-10-2012 11:28 PM

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Originally Posted by 44stampede (Post 1554403)

http://i1270.photobucket.com/albums/...n/IMG_0346.jpg

Finally able to get this up bruthas

Don't mind the paisley table cloth. At the mother-in-laws place.

Looks like Macs parents home!

Remo	02-10-2012 11:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Blak Smyth (Post 1555700)

Looks like Macs parents home!

Nope, Mac's HOUSE!!!

cobra03

02-11-2012 02:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Remo_5_0 (Post 1555701)

Nope, Mac's HOUSE!!!

Macs known for his love of doilies but i dont think he even has one that big.:r

GTsetGO

02-11-2012 05:25 AM

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Originally Posted by maninblack (Post 1555241)

Actually the Cain F's are the only ones I can really stomach. The maduro and the habano line are meh. Just overpowering. The F has flavor and balance.

I am the exact opposite of you on that line. The habano and the maduro are my favorite with the F at the tail of the pack.

irratebass

02-11-2012 06:39 AM

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Originally Posted by irratebass (Post 1554314)

Brooks I LOVE the new site, read it religiously, it's like my newspaper for cigars.

Today I picked up

Romeo Y Julieta Reserva Real Torpedos X2
Casa De Garcia Maduro Torpedo X2

No pic yet sorry

Pics
http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d6...8874236071.jpg

Crownedone

02-11-2012 12:03 PM

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Here is the first of several boxes coming from Cbid. I Do not know why I ordered all these, I do not even remember ordering all this stuff….all I remember was just going to Cbid to just take I look around …and then darkness…!

Fortunately the total bill for all this, including shipping was Only $146.00

Saint Luis Rey Serie G Maduro Churchill (25)
The Sweet 16 Super-Premium Sampler includes 16 cigars:
1 - 5 Vegas Limitada 2010 Belicoso (6.25" x 52)
1 - 5 Vegas Series 'A' Atomic (4.5" x 54)
1 - Diesel Unholy Cocktail (5" x 56)
1 - Graycliff 'G2' Presidente (7" x 48)
1 - Graycliff Turbo (6" x 60)
1 - Gurkha Red Steel Dark Imperial (7" x 48)
1 - Gurkha Reserve Toro (6" x 54)
1 - Gurkha's Park Avenue Torpedo (6.25" x 52)
1 - La Estrella Cubana Oscuro 'C' (7" x 48)
1 - La Herencia Cubana Oscuro Fuerte Belicoso (5" x 56)
1 - La Herencia Cubana Salomon (7.1" x 58)
1 - Man O' War Ruination Belicoso #1 (5.75" x 56)
1 - Man O' War Virtue Toro (6" x 50)
1 - Nica Libre Diplomatico (7" x 50)
1 - Padilla Achilles Torpedo (6" x 54)
1 - Padilla Hybrid Torpedo (6.25" x 52)
Arganese Maduro Robusto - 5-Pack
The Nicaraguan Boutique Flight Sampler includes:
3 - 5 Vegas Limitada 2010 Belicoso (6.25" x 52)
3 - La Estrella Cubana Oscuro 'C' (7" x 48)
3 - Padilla Hybrid Torpedo (6.25" x 52)
3 - 5 Vegas Series 'A' Atomic (4.5" x 54)
The La Perla Habana Perfecto Collection includes:
2 - La Perla Habana Classic Perfecto (6” x 60)
2 - La Perla Habana Black Pearl Perfecto (6” x 60)
2 - La Perla Habana Rojo Perfecto (6” x 60)
2 - La Perla Habana Cobre Perfecto (6” x 60)
2 - La Perla Habana Morado Perfecto (6” x 60)

http://i1102.photobucket.com/albums/...e55/mail12.jpg

http://i1102.photobucket.com/albums/...5/mail2222.jpg

http://i1102.photobucket.com/albums/...55/mail222.jpg

http://i1102.photobucket.com/albums/...edone55/44.jpg

http://i1102.photobucket.com/albums/...one55/mai4.jpg

irratebass

02-11-2012 12:14 PM

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Amazing Haul Stephen and for that price :tu :tu

ApexAZ

02-11-2012 12:19 PM

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Nice, Stephen. Been curious about those Black Pearls.

kelmac07

02-11-2012 12:26 PM

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Nice grabs by everyone. :tu :tu

Crownedone

02-11-2012 12:29 PM

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So far the black pearls have been enjoyable...definately for the price.

JenksAnejo

02-11-2012 12:45 PM

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2 Attachment(s)

A box of La Reloba Sumatra corona's

A Few liga's and a san cristobal.

Hopefully I'll have some Liga Piggies on Monday!

tengel78

02-11-2012 01:58 PM

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Went a little crazy today. Went to Outlaw South in Overland Park, KS for the Nestor Miranda & Guillermo Leon w/ Miami Cigar Event. I also met Jeff (MrClean). Good time!

http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/...el1/Miami1.jpg

http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/...el1/Miami2.jpg

http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/...el1/Miami3.jpg

maninblack

02-11-2012 02:06 PM

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Looks great Tyler! Lots of Miranda goodies there!

cobra03

02-11-2012 02:21 PM

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No picks yet but i just got a 5er of Roxy S in from BlkDrew. They look great!

lenguamor

02-11-2012 02:26 PM

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Escogidos maduros?! :dr

MrClean

02-11-2012 02:34 PM

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Originally Posted by tengel78 (Post 1556133)

Went a little crazy today. Went to Outlaw South in Overland Park, KS for the Nestor Miranda & Guillermo Leon w/ Miami Cigar Event. I also met Jeff (MrClean). Good time!

Good time for sure Tyler. I see you went back after I left and got a box of the Grand Reserve. Can't blame me for that purchase! :r

MrClean

02-11-2012 02:35 PM

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http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7184/6...a4bc1283_z.jpg
Nestor Miranda Event by Jeff Carroll01, on Flickr

The Art Deco and La Aurora 107 didn't make it out alive.

tengel78

02-11-2012 02:40 PM

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Originally Posted by lenguamor (Post 1556148)

Escogidos maduros?! :dr

I'm looking forward to trying these. They were freebies for the event.