Box Press vs. Regular

Blak Smyth · 08-02-2011, 11:55 AM

I seem to enjoy a box press cigar over a regular round cigar.
I just like the way it feels in my hand. My first impression as a newbie was that box pressed cigars would be less desireable, but after smoking a few my opinion has changed.
What is your opinion?

(And I mean two identical smokes, one box pressed and the other one is regular round.)

08-02-2011, 11:58 AM

LOVE the Padron 3000 box-press!!!!

CigarNut · 08-02-2011, 12:04 PM

I voted other. While I do like some box-pressed sticks I would not go so far as to make a generalization that box-press is a preference. Like everything else I have had box-press sticks that I did not care for...

What can I say, I like what I like...

N2 GOLD · 08-02-2011, 12:16 PM

The BOX has a feel of it's own...

I lean towards the box if given the choice.

wayner123 · 08-02-2011, 12:24 PM

I can honestly say that I cannot recall ever having a box pressed cigar to burn correctly. The worst were the old Onyx's. No matter what they would burn down one side.

Btw, how many cigars are offered in both a box press and non box press? I mean there are certainly marca's who offer both, but are they of the same blend or vitola?

Blak Smyth · 08-02-2011, 12:25 PM

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Originally Posted by wayner123

I can honestly say that I cannot recall ever having a box pressed cigar to burn correctly. The worst were the old Onyx's. No matter what they would burn down one side.

Btw, how many cigars are offered in both a box press and non box press? I mean there are certainly marca's who offer both, but are they of the same blend or vitola?

My experience with both styles was with a Man O' War, I was certain they were the same but now you have me second guessing.

kelmac07 · 08-02-2011, 12:25 PM

601 Blue Maduros are a great example of a perfect burn, awesome tasting box press stick!!

icehog3 · 08-02-2011, 12:31 PM

I prefer my cigars from a cab or SLB, and thus round.

08-02-2011, 12:42 PM

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Originally Posted by kelmac07

601 Blue Maduros are a great example of a perfect burn, awesome tasting box press stick!!

Completely agree....Love the 601 Blues

Killian · 08-02-2011, 12:49 PM

Have to say I am not a fan of box pressed sticks. Not really sure why either. I guess its just a weird preference.

On another note, have you 601 blue box pressed fans ever had a batch that were gritty? I have a fiver now that almost seem like there is a fine sand in them? Not bad sticks, but that is just a turn off. Sorry for the hijack.

Doctorossi · 08-02-2011, 12:49 PM

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Originally Posted by CigarNut

I voted other.

Me, too. As a general rule, I don't really like a box-press (especially a strong one), but with some vitolas in particular (lonsdales, for example), I have a sentimental appreciation for it.

CigarNut · 08-02-2011, 12:52 PM

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Originally Posted by icehog3

I prefer my cigars from a cab or SLB, and thus round.

Do they even make box-pressed CC's?

Doctorossi · 08-02-2011, 12:53 PM

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Originally Posted by CigarNut

Do they even make box-pressed CC's?

There are a lot of CCs with a mild box-press, but none I'm aware of with a strong one.

CigarNut · 08-02-2011, 12:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Doctorossi

There are a lot of CCs with a mild box-press, but none I'm aware of with a strong one.

Just wondering if Tom every had one

08-02-2011, 12:59 PM

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Originally Posted by kelmac07

601 Blue Maduros are a great example of a perfect burn, awesome tasting box press stick!!

tedrodgerscpa · 08-02-2011, 12:59 PM

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Originally Posted by wayner123

I can honestly say that I cannot recall ever having a box pressed cigar to burn correctly. The worst were the old Onyx's. No matter what they would burn down one side.

Btw, how many cigars are offered in both a box press and non box press? I mean there are certainly marca's who offer both, but are they of the same blend or vitola?

I know the La Riqueza PCs came in both box and non-box press.... I actually ordered a sampler of them that were called "Circles and Squares" or something like that. Half of the sampler from a dress box, the rest from a cab.

Not so shockingly, I liked the cab version more because of burn issues.

Steve · 08-02-2011, 01:15 PM

Both...

G G · 08-02-2011, 01:17 PM

I don't have a preference.

Subvet642 · 08-02-2011, 01:22 PM

Both.

pektel · 08-02-2011, 01:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Doctorossi

There are a lot of CCs with a mild box-press, but none I'm aware of with a strong one.

Every dress box CC that I've smoked has a slight box press, and it's just a byproduct of the way they are packaged. Cab CC's do not. Of course, the only exceptions I can think of for dress box cigars not being box pressed are tubos and en cedros (cedar wrapped).

NC box pressed are done intentionally, I think. I'm not sure though.

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08-02-2011, 11:55 AM	#1
Blak Smyth Think Blue! Join Date: Jun 2011 First Name: SD Location: THE WOOD Posts: 8,486 Trading: (52)	Box Press vs. Regular I seem to enjoy a box press cigar over a regular round cigar. I just like the way it feels in my hand. My first impression as a newbie was that box pressed cigars would be less desireable, but after smoking a few my opinion has changed. What is your opinion? (And I mean two identical smokes, one box pressed and the other one is regular round.) __________________ SUPPORT OUR TROOPS Last edited by Blak Smyth; 08-02-2011 at 12:01 PM.

08-02-2011, 11:58 AM	#2
kickerb Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Box Press vs. Regular LOVE the Padron 3000 box-press!!!!

08-02-2011, 12:04 PM	#3
CigarNut Fck Cancer! Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Michael Location: Clermont, Florida Posts: 18,042 Trading: (111*)	Re: Box Press vs. Regular I voted other. While I do like some box-pressed sticks I would not go so far as to make a generalization that box-press is a preference. Like everything else I have had box-press sticks that I did not care for... What can I say, I like what I like... __________________ Need Beads? Need Five Finger Bags? 2 of 3 Requirements for use of the CA Rolodex: 100 posts/ 60 day membership/ participation in trade (trader rating). New members can be added at any time.

08-02-2011, 12:16 PM	#4
N2 GOLD MIND OVER MATTER... Join Date: Feb 2011 First Name: RICO Location: So. CAL 33° 44' 44" N / 117° 52' 0" W Posts: 2,330 Trading: (1)	Re: Box Press vs. Regular The BOX has a feel of it's own... I lean towards the box if given the choice. __________________ When I want your opinion, I'll give it to ya.

08-02-2011, 12:24 PM	#5
wayner123 Country Gentleman Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Deltona, FL Posts: 2,351 Trading: (159)	Re: Box Press vs. Regular I can honestly say that I cannot recall ever having a box pressed cigar to burn correctly. The worst were the old Onyx's. No matter what they would burn down one side. Btw, how many cigars are offered in both a box press and non box press? I mean there are certainly marca's who offer both, but are they of the same blend or vitola? __________________ 'It is an honor for a man to keep aloof from strife; But every fool will be quarrelling.'

08-02-2011, 12:25 PM	#7
kelmac07 Resident Maduro Whore!! Join Date: Apr 2009 First Name: Mac Location: Newport News, VA Posts: 27,322 Trading: (218)	Re: Box Press vs. Regular 601 Blue Maduros are a great example of a perfect burn, awesome tasting box press stick!! __________________ Dom in the MLB thread "I could probably get you to wear a Yankee hat for a Maduro!"

08-02-2011, 12:31 PM	#8
icehog3 Admiral Douchebag Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tom Location: Clermont, Kentucky Posts: 71,650 Trading: (60)	Re: Box Press vs. Regular I prefer my cigars from a cab or SLB, and thus round. __________________ Thanks Dave, Julian, James, Kelly, Peter, Gerry, Dave, Mo, Frank, Týr and Mr. Mark!

08-02-2011, 12:49 PM	#10
Killian Still Watching My Back Join Date: Jun 2010 First Name: Cassidy Location: Central Illinois Posts: 68 Trading: (0)	Re: Box Press vs. Regular Have to say I am not a fan of box pressed sticks. Not really sure why either. I guess its just a weird preference. On another note, have you 601 blue box pressed fans ever had a batch that were gritty? I have a fiver now that almost seem like there is a fine sand in them? Not bad sticks, but that is just a turn off. Sorry for the hijack.

08-02-2011, 01:15 PM	#17
Steve Dad Jokester Supreme Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Steve Location: 17 R 435648 3354895 Posts: 7,715 Trading: (6)	Re: Box Press vs. Regular Both... __________________ ...So don't sit upon the shoreline and say you're satisfied, Choose to chance the rapids and dare to dance that tide

08-02-2011, 01:17 PM	#18
G G BR549 Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Greg Location: Taylor, FL. Posts: 12,735 Trading: (10)	Re: Box Press vs. Regular I don't have a preference.

08-02-2011, 01:22 PM	#19
Subvet642 Bilge Rat Join Date: Nov 2009 First Name: Darren Location: Torpedo Room Bilge Posts: 2,997 Trading: (13)	Re: Box Press vs. Regular Both. __________________ *"Man's mind is his basic tool of survival. Life is given to him, survival is not." -John Galt*