Thought this was interesting.

12-20-2010, 08:01 PM

I received an email from NHCigars today one of the brands caught my eye due to the odd name, Ortsac.

"The ORTSAC Cigars are one of the newer lines to enter the cigar market recently, and they feature a very interesting background. Operation Ortsac was the project name of a possible invasion of Cuba that was planned by the United States military in 1962. This codename came directly from the former president of Cuba, Fidel Castro by reversing his surname, Castro."

Emjaysmash · 12-20-2010, 08:04 PM

I've seen a review of these off site. Let me know and I can try to find it for you.

stevieray · 12-20-2010, 08:04 PM

pretty slick marketing

SmokeyJoe · 12-20-2010, 08:08 PM

I prefer the "Ledif"

Bill86 · 12-20-2010, 08:18 PM

Seems the U.S. Military was very creative......

At least we know they didn't waste time thinking of a name

dwoodward · 12-20-2010, 08:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bill86

Seems the U.S. Military was very creative......

At least we know they didn't waste time thinking of a name

General: Well, lets invade Cuba.
Colonel: Okay, what shall we call the operation?
General: How about Operation Kill Castro?
Colonel: No no no, we can't call it that, are you crazy?
General: Well how about just Operation Castro then?
Colonel: That's just too obvious.
Janitor: How about you spell Castro backwards and call it Operation Ortsac?
General: What? What is this man doing in here? Get him out of here!

Bill86 · 12-20-2010, 08:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dwoodward

General: Well, lets invade Cuba.
Colonel: Okay, what shall we call the operation?
General: How about Operation Kill Castro?
Colonel: No no no, we can't call it that, are you crazy?
General: Well how about just Operation Castro then?
Colonel: That's just too obvious.
Janitor: How about you spell Castro backwards and call it Operation Ortsac?
General: What? What is this man doing in here? Get him out of here!

Dunkel · 12-20-2010, 09:21 PM

Everytime I see the name Ortsac,I think Wartsack. Yes, I know I ain't right.

Superbad · 12-20-2010, 09:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Dunkel

Everytime I see the name Ortsac,I think Wartsack. Yes, I know I ain't right.

Doug, must every post make you think of yourself

quantim0 · 12-20-2010, 09:52 PM

It just sounds dirty. Do not want.

12-21-2010, 12:04 AM

These sticks aren't very good IMHO. Our shop briefly carried them when they brought in the Hammer and Sickle line....the H&S are much better...but I feel like a traitor smoking them.

I also heard a rumor that Henke Kelner blended the H&S...dunno if that's true or not, though. I could see the similarity in flavor profile.

stearns · 12-21-2010, 08:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by auburnfan1980

These sticks aren't very good IMHO. Our shop briefly carried them when they brought in the Hammer and Sickle line....the H&S are much better...but I feel like a traitor smoking them.

I also heard a rumor that Henke Kelner blended the H&S...dunno if that's true or not, though. I could see the similarity in flavor profile.

I share your same opinion, ortsac.. Nothing special, h&s tasty

Stearns

Adriftpanda · 12-21-2010, 01:47 AM

Thst Hammer and Sickle line is complete crap imo. I rather smoke dried up cat poo... okay maybe not that bad but it's crappy.

guitar4001 · 12-21-2010, 02:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Adriftpanda

Thst Hammer and Sickle line is complete crap imo. I rather smoke dried up cat poo... okay maybe not that bad but it's crappy.

at least cat poo is economical.

Don Fernando · 12-21-2010, 04:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Adriftpanda

Thst Hammer and Sickle line is complete crap imo. I rather smoke dried up cat poo...

wanna do a trade, you send me some hammer and sickle, I send you some dried up cat poo

chatboardhero · 12-21-2010, 02:48 PM

anything with "sac" just sounds unappealing.

12-20-2010, 08:01 PM	#1
nozero Guest Posts: n/a	Thought this was interesting. I received an email from NHCigars today one of the brands caught my eye due to the odd name, Ortsac. "The ORTSAC Cigars are one of the newer lines to enter the cigar market recently, and they feature a very interesting background. Operation Ortsac was the project name of a possible invasion of Cuba that was planned by the United States military in 1962. This codename came directly from the former president of Cuba, Fidel Castro by reversing his surname, Castro."

12-20-2010, 08:04 PM	#2
Emjaysmash The Hebrew Hammer Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: M.J. Location: Milwaukee, WI Posts: 7,025 Trading: (76)	Re: Thought this was interesting. I've seen a review of these off site. Let me know and I can try to find it for you. __________________

12-20-2010, 08:04 PM	#3
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Dunkel Maduro & Oscuro Whore-O Join Date: Jun 2009 First Name: Doug Location: West by God Virginia Posts: 2,232 Trading: (75)	Re: Thought this was interesting. Everytime I see the name Ortsac,I think Wartsack. Yes, I know I ain't right. __________________ Blue Label,Any Filipe Gregorio,Acid,Don Elias,El Mejor Espresso,Tierra del Sol

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quantim0 Feeling at Home Join Date: Jan 2010 First Name: Andrew Location: Palm Bay, Fl Posts: 528 Trading: (20)	Re: Thought this was interesting. It just sounds dirty. Do not want. __________________ All animals are equal, but some are more equal then others. -George Orwell

12-21-2010, 12:04 AM	#11
auburnfan1980 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Thought this was interesting. These sticks aren't very good IMHO. Our shop briefly carried them when they brought in the Hammer and Sickle line....the H&S are much better...but I feel like a traitor smoking them. I also heard a rumor that Henke Kelner blended the H&S...dunno if that's true or not, though. I could see the similarity in flavor profile.

12-21-2010, 01:47 AM	#13
Adriftpanda Peter's Daddy Join Date: May 2009 First Name: Huy Location: No one wants me Posts: 10,313 Trading: (74)	Re: Thought this was interesting. Thst Hammer and Sickle line is complete crap imo. I rather smoke dried up cat poo... okay maybe not that bad but it's crappy.

12-21-2010, 02:48 PM	#16
chatboardhero Makin' it Rain! Join Date: Jun 2010 First Name: Kevin Location: Bellevue, KY Posts: 54 Trading: (0)	Re: Thought this was interesting. anything with "sac" just sounds unappealing.