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ZenSilk 07-19-2009 10:40 AM

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I got a bundle of unbranded perfectos from TNTcigars, for about 45 bucks. They ended up being pretty delicious. Not very consistent, because 2 of the 7 I have smoked were... revolting (harsh, soapy, acrid) but the others were creamy, spicy, a bit sweet and very chocolatey. I feel I got a good deal. ;)

Mr. Ed 07-19-2009 07:26 PM

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The Little Havana Overruns at Holt's are great. I would also recommend the Tropical Fever smokes from there as well. They only come in a thick robusto vitola, but if you're looking for a hearty Nicaraguan Puro, they're a great value.

punch54 07-19-2009 07:29 PM

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consuegras agreat buy or la finka cassadors

streetglide 07-19-2009 07:52 PM

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Well I'm sold. No sense in buying those highpriced $3 stick cigars, when I can be paying $2.50! :r

ripper 07-20-2009 03:10 PM

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I am a hound for Rocky Patel Classic 2nds from Famous Smoke Shop. Have been their customer since 1970. If this smokes like a 2nds, then I am Barnacle Bill The Sailor. They are scrumptious!
The 2nds are Rocky Patel The Edge in maduro or corojo:
http://www.famous-smoke.com/brand/rp...+maduro+cigars

The Poet 07-20-2009 03:18 PM

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Looks like tobii3 knows what I'm talkin' about - those Connies are a steal. :)

Dunkel 07-20-2009 03:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Mr. Ed (Post 471634)
The Little Havana Overruns at Holt's are great. I would also recommend the Tropical Fever smokes from there as well. They only come in a thick robusto vitola, but if you're looking for a hearty Nicaraguan Puro, they're a great value.

Do those LHO III's have cellophanes on them? I ask because in my mind an un celloed cigar has a better chance of more people touching the cigar than one in a cello. I can handle the roller or the person putting the cello on it touching it, but the more people that touch it the less appealing it is to me. No cello means a much better chance someone scratched their a$$, jiggled their sack or skewered a nose nugget then touched the cigar I'm going to put in my mouth. :pu

ade06 07-20-2009 03:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Dunkel (Post 472781)
Do those LHO III's have cellophanes on them? I ask because in my mind an un celloed cigar has a better chance of more people touching the cigar than one in a cello. I can handle the roller or the person putting the cello on it touching it, but the more people that touch it the less appealing it is to me. No cello means a much better chance someone scratched their a$$, jiggled their sack or skewered a nose nugget then touched the cigar I'm going to put in my mouth. :pu

A little Paranoid??? :r

The Poet 07-20-2009 03:52 PM

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Yeah, what's a little body fluid amongst friends? :dr

NCRadioMan 07-20-2009 04:04 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Dunkel (Post 472781)
Do those LHO III's have cellophanes on them? I ask because in my mind an un celloed cigar has a better chance of more people touching the cigar than one in a cello. I can handle the roller or the person putting the cello on it touching it, but the more people that touch it the less appealing it is to me. No cello means a much better chance someone scratched their a$$, jiggled their sack or skewered a nose nugget then touched the cigar I'm going to put in my mouth. :pu

Typically, there are about 400 pairs of hands that touch the tobacco that goes into making cigars.

If you touch a public doorknob or money, you are touching the most filthy things in the world with more germs than imaginable. Does that freak you out too?

Dunkel 07-20-2009 05:14 PM

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My post was intended to be humorus. I guess with my lack of smilies and LOL's it came across as being paranoid or OCD like. (Tap Tap) Is this thing on? :confused:

SmokinApe 07-20-2009 05:36 PM

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They are cello'd...

Mr. Ed 07-20-2009 09:49 PM

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I personally wouldn't worry too much about things on the outside of the cigar. Plus, since the cello is added at the end of the process, I don't think it would make much of a difference between ones with it or without it.

I would be a lot more worried about strange things inside the cigar. I've read and heard about string, finger nails, splinters of wood. I even remember someone on here finding a rock/pebble in one of their cigars(but I think it was a 50-60 year old smoke though)

I have never gotten anything funky in any cigars I've smoked yet (keeping my fingers crossed while knocking on wood). As far as bundled smokes or over-runs go I don't think they'll have a greater chance of having anything strange inside or on the outside than regular production cigars, but they're cheaper and more of them are made so the probability does go up (minutely)

DoctorBJ 09-13-2009 06:15 AM

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I like "Original Cubans" for this kinda smoke. Great for a friend who says they want a smoke, but I know damn well they'll barely touch it. They're also great when I'll be boating or someplace where they're more likely to get messed up.

BlackDog 09-13-2009 09:59 AM

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I just got a bundle of Holts Little Havana Overruns. Should I let them age a bit before smoking, or are they good to go?

Wharf Rat 09-13-2009 04:27 PM

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The LHO IIIs I've gotten were fine after a few days resting from their trip. I'd tell you about aging but I'm smoking them too quick!:dr

vankleekkw 09-13-2009 04:35 PM

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I love the LHO, LHO Lights, LHO III, Famous Maduritos, C. Com (Brazilian, Corojo, Cuban, and Cameroon) for the budget minded.

BlackDog 09-13-2009 04:56 PM

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What Dominican bundle smoke do you guys like? Do Famous or Holts have a Dominican with some good flavor and 'body'?
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Mr. Ed 09-13-2009 05:06 PM

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Originally Posted by BlackDog (Post 547505)
What Dominican bundle smoke do you guys like? Do Famous or Holts have a Dominican with some good flavor and 'body'?
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La Aurora Leoninos at CI is a fantastic Dominican smoke with a corojo wrapper. They have a good flavor and are medium-bodied. This isn't a bundle or a second, but they are priced the same.

While we're at it. Magellan Dominicans are a nice small mil change of pace cigar. Smooth and pretty tasty considering they're at 55 cents per.

maverickdrinker 09-13-2009 05:15 PM

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ON the cuban side, Jose L Piedra Petit Cazadores

LHOs are great ROTT. Gotta slow down on these as I am firing them up way too quick.


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