Padilla Habano Burberry Perfecto

Nabinger16 · 03-12-2009, 04:16 PM

What's the deal with these? Has anyone tried them? Do they burn worth a hoot? Is the fancy wrapper just another sales pitch, or are they going to be a collectors item one of these days?

I tried searching the Asylum for info but didn't have any luck.

Tripp · 03-12-2009, 04:53 PM

I just noticed these as well. I've had other crazily-wrapped smokes, which generally tend to burn pretty well. I love the Habano line, and am interested in picking some up... I'm bidding on a single that ends tomorrow on C-bid, so DON'T OUTBID ME and i'll let you know!

Mark C · 03-12-2009, 05:57 PM

I saw them over at CS a few days ago. Tempted to buy, but I promised my wife I was done for the month...

Nabinger16 · 03-12-2009, 06:01 PM

They were on the Jambalaya the other day, 10 for 49.99 and I almost bit on them. I just can't help but think gimmick. They're just too pretty to be cigars.

03-12-2009, 06:46 PM

they look cool. i like Padilla's. barber poles usually don't burn right, but they are fun to smoke and cool to look at. I just ordered a 5er.

thebiglebowski · 03-12-2009, 06:52 PM

Burberry? like the fashion house, Burberry???

Nabinger16 · 03-12-2009, 07:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by thebiglebowski

Burberry? like the fashion house, Burberry???

It's funny you mention that. I read somewhere that the fashion line had something to do with the name, but they're not officially licensed or anything.

03-12-2009, 07:31 PM

i think the pattern just matches the Burberry design pattern. They do have a kick ass cologne though

03-12-2009, 07:35 PM

Thanks to CohibaMan on Puff.com:

Los Angeles, March 10, 2009 – The British outfitter Burberry doesn’t have much to do with cigars.

Famous for its trench coat – introduced in 1914 – the venerable firm dates back to 1856 and created its iconic (and trademarked) Burberry Check pattern as a trench-coat lining in 1920. But now a pattern pretty close to the Burberry style is on a cigar!

The “Burberry Perfecto” is a special version of the popular Padilla Habano line made in Nicaragua that’s being manufactured for mega-retailer Cigars International of Bath, Pennsylvania. According to Cigars International president Keith Meier: “This started in our retail store, during a Padilla store event. Our guys asked Ernesto [Padilla] to make something unique to give away during events and something for promotions online from time to time. We got the first shipment recently.”

The normal Padilla Habano line features an all-Nicaraguan blend, with a rich Habano wrapper, offered in three sizes. But the Burberry Perfecto is a wild variation at 5 3/4 inches long by 54 ring gauge shaped like a small Salomon-style cigar, offered only (so far) in packs of five for $35.00. There are actually three different wrappers on the cigar, arranged in a criss-cross pattern to create the astounding Burberry-like effect. Meier reports it burns well, despite the unique construction.

Talk about unusual! It’s a sure conversation starter, but don’t smoke one in a Burberry showroom; it’s not a licensed product, but a nickname for an unbelievable work of the cigar maker’s art.

The picture on Cigars, Cigar Information and where to find Premium Cigars, Discounted Cigars and even Cheap Cigars - BURBERRY AND CIGARS?

shilala · 03-12-2009, 08:35 PM

Here's a really good link to the cigar at CigarCyclopedia.com.
I will absolutely get a fiver. I think they are probably he coolest gimmick cigar I've ever seen. I love the Habano, so it's pretty much a no-brainer.

03-12-2009, 08:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by shilala

Here's a really good link to the cigar at CigarCyclopedia.com.
I will absolutely get a fiver. I think they are probably he coolest gimmick cigar I've ever seen. I love the Habano, so it's pretty much a no-brainer.

i already posted that link above.

shilala · 03-12-2009, 08:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ronhoffman2

i already posted that link above.

I thought that was some kinda spam in your sig.

Nabinger16 · 03-12-2009, 08:47 PM

I had to bite... 35 bucks for 5 and the CI free shipping. What the hell, they look cool if nothing else!

03-12-2009, 09:15 PM

oh my god a chav cigar lol

(http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chav)

thebiglebowski · 03-13-2009, 08:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by adampc22

oh my god a chav cigar lol

(http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chav)

LMFAO!

seriously funny. but anyway, i'm a bit of a burberry ho for their cologne (brit is awesome) and i used to like the padilla habano before they changed their blend (i swear they did!) so i think i'll bite...

[edit] - how do you get the free shipping?

Nabinger16 · 03-13-2009, 10:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by thebiglebowski

[edit] - how do you get the free shipping

Here's a link to CI free shipping.

http://www.cigarsinternational.com/freepm1

Just go to their site with the link and place your order. You'll end up with a free shipping item in your shopping cart which will give you free shipping for your whole order.

thebiglebowski · 03-13-2009, 11:32 AM

thanks for the link - just placed my order. will let everyone know what they're like, in a month or so... again, i don't usually go for the gimmicks, but i couldn't resist this time!

Kreth · 03-13-2009, 08:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by adampc22

oh my god a chav cigar lol

"Does my face look bovvered?"

themoneycollector · 03-12-2009, 09:54 PM

I saw those too and they caught my eye. I would have been all over them if I saw the 10 for $49.99 deal. Oh well, one of these days I'll get a pair or more.

03-12-2009, 09:56 PM

6 years ago before chavs started buying burberry hats thay cost 50 pounds lol now that thay buy them thay cost abot 50 pence on the market lol

03-12-2009, 04:16 PM	#1
Nabinger16 Drowning Ex Gorilla Join Date: Mar 2009 First Name: Trent Location: Indiana Posts: 292 Trading: (8)	Padilla Habano Burberry Perfecto What's the deal with these? Has anyone tried them? Do they burn worth a hoot? Is the fancy wrapper just another sales pitch, or are they going to be a collectors item one of these days? I tried searching the Asylum for info but didn't have any luck.

03-12-2009, 04:53 PM	#2
Tripp Pepin Ho of the NorthWest Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tripp Location: Portland, OR Posts: 487 Trading: (5)	Re: Padilla Habano Burberry Perfecto I just noticed these as well. I've had other crazily-wrapped smokes, which generally tend to burn pretty well. I love the Habano line, and am interested in picking some up... I'm bidding on a single that ends tomorrow on C-bid, so DON'T OUTBID ME and i'll let you know!

03-12-2009, 05:57 PM	#3
Mark C Feeling at Home Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: SE PA Posts: 674 Trading: (4)	Re: Padilla Habano Burberry Perfecto I saw them over at CS a few days ago. Tempted to buy, but I promised my wife I was done for the month...

03-12-2009, 06:01 PM	#4
Nabinger16 Drowning Ex Gorilla Join Date: Mar 2009 First Name: Trent Location: Indiana Posts: 292 Trading: (8)	Re: Padilla Habano Burberry Perfecto They were on the Jambalaya the other day, 10 for 49.99 and I almost bit on them. I just can't help but think gimmick. They're just too pretty to be cigars.

03-12-2009, 06:46 PM	#5
ronhoffman2 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Padilla Habano Burberry Perfecto they look cool. i like Padilla's. barber poles usually don't burn right, but they are fun to smoke and cool to look at. I just ordered a 5er.

03-12-2009, 06:52 PM	#6
thebiglebowski Jack White's Roadie... Join Date: Nov 2008 First Name: larry Location: music city, USA Posts: 665 Trading: (0)	Re: Padilla Habano Burberry Perfecto Burberry? like the fashion house, Burberry???

03-12-2009, 07:31 PM	#8
ronhoffman2 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Padilla Habano Burberry Perfecto i think the pattern just matches the Burberry design pattern. They do have a kick ass cologne though

03-12-2009, 07:35 PM	#9
ronhoffman2 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Padilla Habano Burberry Perfecto Thanks to CohibaMan on Puff.com: Los Angeles, March 10, 2009 – The British outfitter Burberry doesn’t have much to do with cigars. Famous for its trench coat – introduced in 1914 – the venerable firm dates back to 1856 and created its iconic (and trademarked) Burberry Check pattern as a trench-coat lining in 1920. But now a pattern pretty close to the Burberry style is on a cigar! The “Burberry Perfecto” is a special version of the popular Padilla Habano line made in Nicaragua that’s being manufactured for mega-retailer Cigars International of Bath, Pennsylvania. According to Cigars International president Keith Meier: “This started in our retail store, during a Padilla store event. Our guys asked Ernesto [Padilla] to make something unique to give away during events and something for promotions online from time to time. We got the first shipment recently.” The normal Padilla Habano line features an all-Nicaraguan blend, with a rich Habano wrapper, offered in three sizes. But the Burberry Perfecto is a wild variation at 5 3/4 inches long by 54 ring gauge shaped like a small Salomon-style cigar, offered only (so far) in packs of five for $35.00. There are actually three different wrappers on the cigar, arranged in a criss-cross pattern to create the astounding Burberry-like effect. Meier reports it burns well, despite the unique construction. Talk about unusual! It’s a sure conversation starter, but don’t smoke one in a Burberry showroom; it’s not a licensed product, but a nickname for an unbelievable work of the cigar maker’s art. The picture on Cigars, Cigar Information and where to find Premium Cigars, Discounted Cigars and even Cheap Cigars - BURBERRY AND CIGARS?

03-12-2009, 08:35 PM	#10
shilala Dear Lord, Thank You. Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Scott Posts: 13,721 Trading: (252)	Re: Padilla Habano Burberry Perfecto Here's a really good link to the cigar at CigarCyclopedia.com. I will absolutely get a fiver. I think they are probably he coolest gimmick cigar I've ever seen. I love the Habano, so it's pretty much a no-brainer. __________________

03-12-2009, 08:47 PM	#13
Nabinger16 Drowning Ex Gorilla Join Date: Mar 2009 First Name: Trent Location: Indiana Posts: 292 Trading: (8)	Re: Padilla Habano Burberry Perfecto I had to bite... 35 bucks for 5 and the CI free shipping. What the hell, they look cool if nothing else!

03-12-2009, 09:15 PM	#14
adampc22 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Padilla Habano Burberry Perfecto oh my god a chav cigar lol (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chav)

03-13-2009, 11:32 AM	#17
thebiglebowski Jack White's Roadie... Join Date: Nov 2008 First Name: larry Location: music city, USA Posts: 665 Trading: (0)	Re: Padilla Habano Burberry Perfecto thanks for the link - just placed my order. will let everyone know what they're like, in a month or so... again, i don't usually go for the gimmicks, but i couldn't resist this time!

03-12-2009, 09:54 PM	#19
themoneycollector Nicotiana Tabacum Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Hill AFB, UT Posts: 1,258 Trading: (108)	Re: Padilla Habano Burberry Perfecto I saw those too and they caught my eye. I would have been all over them if I saw the 10 for $49.99 deal. Oh well, one of these days I'll get a pair or more.

03-12-2009, 09:56 PM	#20
adampc22 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Padilla Habano Burberry Perfecto 6 years ago before chavs started buying burberry hats thay cost 50 pounds lol now that thay buy them thay cost abot 50 pence on the market lol

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