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Re: Rate the worst

I thought Felipe Gregorio make Thompson's house brands, or at least some of them.

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Felipe Gregorio - Had a box of small perfectos a number of years ago that weren't bad at all - White bands, maybe?

Augusto Reyes - Was a time when I really enjoyed one of these - I think they had a blue band -- really creamy

Victor Sinclair - I'd bet the Primeros would do surprisingly well in blind taste test among connie lovers. And for small smokes, the old Triple Corojo 4x40's were pretty decent. I still smoke the miniature 55 reds on the way to work. Darn good value small smoke at auction prices.

Rolando Reyes - Been many years, but I've had a few Aliados that weren't bad at all. And, hard to question whether Rolando left his mark on the industry. RIP

Any Thompson's House Blend - Was given one by a stranger at a bar in Raleigh a few years ago. I'm reluctant to pass judgement on only one cigar, but I will acknowledge that I never sought out another. But, you know, that first one wasn't half bad enjoyed in the spirit of the brotherhood. We shared a couple Tats afterward that were better, but the experience was greater than the cigars.

I must be getting old. I used to not mind threads bashing entire lines. Smoke what you like, brothers. Someone's buying from these makers. Why bash 'em?

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Originally Posted by icehog3 (Post 1736927)

Brian, the cigar we dissected had actual pieces of plastic...looks like they filled the cigar with whatever they swept off the floor that day.

That's what was in mine. Tasty :r

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The new RP Nording blend from IPCPR was one of the worst cigars I've had in years. I made it though about 1/2" before ditching it.

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Originally Posted by VirtualSmitty (Post 1736967)

I thought Felipe Gregorio make Thompson's house brands, or at least some of them.

I believe Victor Sinclair also makes a few of the house brands for Thompson's.

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Originally Posted by quantim0 (Post 1737094)

The new RP Nording blend from IPCPR was one of the worst cigars I've had in years. I made it though about 1/2" before ditching it.

Another reblending of the Nording cigar? Sheez. That's like, what, the 4th time now?

IIRC, the 2nd blending was pretty good.

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Originally Posted by chippewastud79 (Post 1736350)

Puros Indios, Ronaldo Reyes and it isn't even close. :pu

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Originally Posted by Starscream (Post 1736354)

Puros indios are terrible, but not much is worse than a Thompson house brand.

I have to say I don't understand this at all. I understand taste is subjective, but Rolando Reyes has pumped out some REALLY good cigar lines. Cuba Aliados, Puros Indios (Viejo is my favorite), Siembra de Oro...If you have only smoked one, try again. These are my favorite cheap cigar.

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Originally Posted by Mattso3000 (Post 1736429)

There is no escaping the thompsons mailing list...

Truth.

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Originally Posted by kelmac07 (Post 1736359)

Hands down...a Lars Teten Gorilla Finger. Even the Cremosa tasted like a top notch stick compared to the finger.

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Originally Posted by Garbandz (Post 1736528)

If you have never had one you cannot imagine how bad these are.The smell gets on your hands and lingers,and it takes days to get the taste out of your mouth.I have seen people vomit from them...........

We have a winner..........

Amen Brothers! Absolutly the worst stick I have ever tried, bar none. :pu

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I don't know, I tried the Perdomo "The Cigar" line once, well, 50 times actually, and it was
a GIANT mistake. Worst handmade cigars I ever had. I will tell you one thing though, ANYONE
who approaches cigars from the standpoint of "What is the cheapest I can come out of this deal?"
is going to be disappointed. Sooner or later every smoker faces two choices....Smoke better cigars
or give up smoking cigars.

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Originally Posted by OLS (Post 1737624)

Well put.

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A Thompson's Iguana in a PPP. Horrid!

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I've never had a Thompson blend.. sounds like good thing. I have had a VS.. Not a one I liked.