Damn fool thing to do...

09-15-2013, 01:25 AM

A local B & M had a sale on Rocky Patel cigars, so I caved and decided to pick-up several goodies along with some Edge Maduros. Now, the Edge Maduro was my hands down favorite stick for years, Until I noticed a definite change in every aspect of that cigar. Decided they had become dog rockets and vowed no more. Well, stupidly, I thought that maybe, just maybe my old fav's had returned to their former deliciousness and bought some. Long story short, they are still dog rockets! Tight draw, terrible burn, little flavor. I'll be giving the rest away.
I'd bet that RP is outsourcing those sticks, or have changed the original blend. Even a cigar shop owner friend says they are really poor cigars now and won't sell them because of that.
PO'd that I made that bad move - could have had a couple of honestly good sticks instead. Oh well, at least I still have some nice dark vintage 1990's.
RR

pkny1 · 09-15-2013, 01:38 AM

hmm.. sounds like people who like to buy Jaguar automobiles...

Coach Deg · 09-15-2013, 07:39 AM

I smoked one aged for 6yrs ago a few weeks ago. It was so good. But I can't touch his new stuff.

Porch Dweller · 09-15-2013, 07:52 AM

I had the same experience with the Edge. Loved it a few years back. Had one back in April and the only thing it had in common with the "old" Edge was the name.

Cincymike · 09-15-2013, 09:30 AM

Rocky has been notorious for this for years which is why I NEVER buy any of their smokes.

09-15-2013, 10:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Cincymike

Rocky has been notorious for this for years which is why I NEVER buy any of their smokes.

Brother, I hear you loud and clear! Count me as a new member of the RP sucks - never will buy again - gang. Real shame because the Edge Maduro really was exceptionally good when it first came out. You can tell that RP must be just taking the money and running with all the new daily offerings they are coming out with. Interesting that most of the new ones don't sell we'll and are uber cheap. Can we say dog-rockets?

RR

kelmac07 · 09-15-2013, 10:20 AM

Sorry to hear Rob. I've not given any money to RP in a long, long time.

cjhalbrooks · 09-15-2013, 10:23 AM

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Originally Posted by kelmac07

Sorry to hear Rob. I've not given any money to RP in a long, long time.

X2

Zane · 09-15-2013, 12:09 PM

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Originally Posted by kelmac07

Sorry to hear Rob. I've not given any money to RP in a long, long time.

X3

Stevez · 09-15-2013, 12:33 PM

Damn, I thought it was just me. I used to love those things and the last several times I've tried them, they suck. Thought I just hit a bad batch or two. Anyway, I won't touch them either. What a shame, but there are plenty out there that I love. Steve

icehog3 · 09-15-2013, 04:21 PM

They're oogy.

maninblack · 09-15-2013, 06:30 PM

Rocky's cigars rank up there with Gurkhas to me.

pnoon · 09-15-2013, 06:35 PM

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Originally Posted by maninblack

Rocky's cigars rank down there with Gurkhas to me.

Fixed

dvickery · 09-15-2013, 07:30 PM

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Originally Posted by badbriar

Long story short, they are still dog rockets! Tight draw, terrible burn, little flavor. I'll be giving the rest away.

so...am I the only one here that considers this (somewhat) suspect behaviour for a "brother"???

derrek

pnoon · 09-15-2013, 08:04 PM

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Originally Posted by dvickery

so...am I the only one here that considers this (somewhat) suspect behaviour for a "brother"???

derrek

No

09-15-2013, 01:25 AM	#1
badbriar Guest Posts: n/a	Damn fool thing to do... A local B & M had a sale on Rocky Patel cigars, so I caved and decided to pick-up several goodies along with some Edge Maduros. Now, the Edge Maduro was my hands down favorite stick for years, Until I noticed a definite change in every aspect of that cigar. Decided they had become dog rockets and vowed no more. Well, stupidly, I thought that maybe, just maybe my old fav's had returned to their former deliciousness and bought some. Long story short, they are still dog rockets! Tight draw, terrible burn, little flavor. I'll be giving the rest away. I'd bet that RP is outsourcing those sticks, or have changed the original blend. Even a cigar shop owner friend says they are really poor cigars now and won't sell them because of that. PO'd that I made that bad move - could have had a couple of honestly good sticks instead. Oh well, at least I still have some nice dark vintage 1990's. RR

09-15-2013, 01:38 AM	#2
pkny1 Just in from the Storm Join Date: Sep 2013 First Name: Pete Location: Orange County, N.Y. Posts: 26 Trading: (0)	Re: Damn fool thing to do... hmm.. sounds like people who like to buy Jaguar automobiles... __________________

09-15-2013, 07:39 AM	#3
Coach Deg C O W eieio. Join Date: May 2009 First Name: Mike Location: Hudson, FL Posts: 2,853 Trading: (59)	Re: Damn fool thing to do... I smoked one aged for 6yrs ago a few weeks ago. It was so good. But I can't touch his new stuff.

09-15-2013, 07:52 AM	#4
Porch Dweller Life is for living Join Date: Oct 2012 First Name: James Location: Mississippi Gulf Coast Posts: 8,401 Trading: (24)	Re: Damn fool thing to do... I had the same experience with the Edge. Loved it a few years back. Had one back in April and the only thing it had in common with the "old" Edge was the name. __________________ A 1911 in the hand is faster than 911 on the phone

09-15-2013, 09:30 AM	#5
Cincymike grumpy senior in training Join Date: Aug 2013 First Name: Mike Location: Cincinnati, OH Posts: 46 Trading: (0)	Re: Damn fool thing to do... Rocky has been notorious for this for years which is why I NEVER buy any of their smokes.

09-15-2013, 10:20 AM	#7
kelmac07 Resident Maduro Whore!! Join Date: Apr 2009 First Name: Mac Location: Newport News, VA Posts: 27,322 Trading: (218)	Re: Damn fool thing to do... Sorry to hear Rob. I've not given any money to RP in a long, long time. __________________ Dom in the MLB thread "I could probably get you to wear a Yankee hat for a Maduro!"

09-15-2013, 12:33 PM	#10
Stevez Adjusting to the Life Join Date: Apr 2010 First Name: Steve Location: Louisville, Kentucky Posts: 487 Trading: (7)	Re: Damn fool thing to do... Damn, I thought it was just me. I used to love those things and the last several times I've tried them, they suck. Thought I just hit a bad batch or two. Anyway, I won't touch them either. What a shame, but there are plenty out there that I love. Steve

09-15-2013, 04:21 PM	#11
icehog3 Admiral Douchebag Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tom Location: Clermont, Kentucky Posts: 71,305 Trading: (60)	Re: Damn fool thing to do... They're oogy. __________________ Thanks Dave, Julian, James, Kelly, Peter, Gerry, Dave, Mo, Frank, Týr and Mr. Mark!

09-15-2013, 06:30 PM	#12
maninblack Will smoke for food Join Date: Jan 2010 First Name: Kevin Location: Where the hoot owls f$ck the chickens Posts: 10,637 Trading: (80)	Re: Damn fool thing to do... Rocky's cigars rank up there with Gurkhas to me. __________________ Proud member of the GMCGTPWHAFA