What's with the Diesels ?

Parshooter · 03-10-2010, 02:08 PM

I had a box of these years ago and caught hell from friends because they were supposed to be the worst thing ever. I smoked at least half that box, some were really good and some were really bad. I had a hard time trying to get anybody else to smoke one. Now it looks as if they have a couple new ones out and they seem to be popular. What gives?

kelmac07 · 03-10-2010, 02:09 PM

Curious as to the what the "original" blend tastes like.

BeerAdvocate · 03-10-2010, 02:11 PM

Not the same cigar!

The old ones were made Rocky Patel.
The new ones (Diesel Unholy Cocktail)are a totally different cigar and are made by AJ Fernandez, maker of Man O War and others.

kelmac07 · 03-10-2010, 02:12 PM

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Originally Posted by BeerAdvocate

Not the same cigar!

The old ones were made Rocky Patel.
The new ones (Diesel Unholy Cocktail)are a totally different cigar and are made by AJ Fernandez, maker of Man O War and others.

Ah...thanks Travis.

03-11-2010, 05:56 AM

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Originally Posted by BeerAdvocate

Not the same cigar!

The old ones were made Rocky Patel.
The new ones (Diesel Unholy Cocktail)are a totally different cigar and are made by AJ Fernandez, maker of Man O War and others.

I forgot about these (Maybe because they were forgettable).

03-11-2010, 08:15 AM

Never had the older ones, but the new ones are affordable and tasty, which makes them popular

maninblack · 03-10-2010, 02:42 PM

The new ones are the shiznit.

Razorhog · 03-10-2010, 02:44 PM

Did the old ones have a bright orange band?

688sonarmen · 06-24-2010, 05:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Razorhog

Did the old ones have a bright orange band?

Thats the way I remember them, they were some of the first cigars a got back when i was a cid whore

marge796 · 03-11-2010, 08:45 AM

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Originally Posted by maninblack

The new ones are the shiznit.

03-11-2010, 10:13 PM

Someone was nice enough to post about a 10 pack for $30 shipped on CI. I had to give it a shot. People have said it was heavy in the hand. This thing is like a roll of quarters. I tend to like heavy cigars form some reason. They also said it smells like sh1t and they are right. It seems like a cigar that smells bad unlit tends to be great when you smoke it.

It had a strong taste of hay. I have heard this described before and thought that it would be the last thing I would want to taste in a cigar. As most have said it is actually a very pleasant taste. It was very smooth and no aftertaste which I like. This was a really great smoke period. Adding that it cost $3 a stick and it is a real good deal.

The only thing I did not enjoy was towards the end it got a little acrid which I hate. This could be my own fault. I only let it sit in the humi for 4-5 days. CI ships real wet and it still felt a little bit over humidified.

Maybe you guys can educate me. Can being a little over humidified make the cigar a little acrid? Generally will some rest help a cigar not become acrid?

Anyway I hate liking cigars that are hyped up but this is a really great cigar at a really great price. Time to order a box. Have a feeling they will age well.

03-12-2010, 11:26 PM

Cigar.com has a box of 30 for $99 and they throw in another five pack for free.

longknocker · 06-24-2010, 05:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Trouble

Someone was nice enough to post about a 10 pack for $30 shipped on CI. I had to give it a shot. People have said it was heavy in the hand. This thing is like a roll of quarters. I tend to like heavy cigars form some reason. They also said it smells like sh1t and they are right. It seems like a cigar that smells bad unlit tends to be great when you smoke it.

It had a strong taste of hay. I have heard this described before and thought that it would be the last thing I would want to taste in a cigar. As most have said it is actually a very pleasant taste. It was very smooth and no aftertaste which I like. This was a really great smoke period. Adding that it cost $3 a stick and it is a real good deal.

The only thing I did not enjoy was towards the end it got a little acrid which I hate. This could be my own fault. I only let it sit in the humi for 4-5 days. CI ships real wet and it still felt a little bit over humidified.

Maybe you guys can educate me. Can being a little over humidified make the cigar a little acrid? Generally will some rest help a cigar not become acrid?

Anyway I hate liking cigars that are hyped up but this is a really great cigar at a really great price. Time to order a box. Have a feeling they will age well.

Yes! Most Cigars Are Shipped Very Wet. I Usually Let Mine Rest At Least 2 weeks Before Smoking any, sometimes 6 Months To 1 Year. That Should Take Care Of The Acrid Taste. I also Keep My Cigars Around 58-60% RH, Now, They Seem to burn & Smoke Better!

captain53 · 03-10-2010, 04:53 PM

I am only aware of one being out now the Unholy Cocktail - reasons for popularity include they are $3, they look good, they taste pretty good and they are a fad too.

JohnnyKay5 · 03-10-2010, 05:13 PM

cant wait until mine get here

MiamiE · 03-10-2010, 05:33 PM

I am letting my little cab of 30 sit for a long while!

jsnake · 03-10-2010, 07:05 PM

I didn't care for the Diesel Unholy Cocktail at all. My friends all love them. I have one resting for a future revisit.

Razorhog · 03-10-2010, 07:18 PM

Look at the cigar on the top right - orange label, says Diesel. Anyone recognize that?

floydp · 03-10-2010, 07:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Razorhog

Look at the cigar on the top right - orange label, says Diesel. Anyone recognize that?

I had some of those some years back and I remember they would turn your fingers the same color as the cigar. Other than that quite unremarkable.

neoflex · 03-11-2010, 08:24 AM

I like them as there price point makes them very attractive. I love that I can grab one to take on errands with me and if I need to pitch it early I don't feel so guilty. The are the slightly more expensive CFO Reserva#7 of '09-'10. Anyone remember the hysteria around those? I still have a bunch and enjoy them. Those were a smoking deal a couple years ago.

03-10-2010, 02:08 PM	#1
Parshooter I'm a friend of Gary S Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Marc Location: St Somewhere Posts: 835 Trading: (2)	What's with the Diesels ? I had a box of these years ago and caught hell from friends because they were supposed to be the worst thing ever. I smoked at least half that box, some were really good and some were really bad. I had a hard time trying to get anybody else to smoke one. Now it looks as if they have a couple new ones out and they seem to be popular. What gives? __________________ I love chicks with FLBP.

03-10-2010, 02:09 PM	#2
kelmac07 Resident Maduro Whore!! Join Date: Apr 2009 First Name: Mac Location: Newport News, VA Posts: 27,322 Trading: (218)	Re: What's with the Diesels ? Curious as to the what the "original" blend tastes like. __________________ Dom in the MLB thread "I could probably get you to wear a Yankee hat for a Maduro!"

03-10-2010, 02:11 PM	#3
BeerAdvocate BeerHunter Join Date: Mar 2009 First Name: Travis Location: Topeka, KS Posts: 1,912 Trading: (45)	Re: What's with the Diesels ? Not the same cigar! The old ones were made Rocky Patel. The new ones (Diesel Unholy Cocktail)are a totally different cigar and are made by AJ Fernandez, maker of Man O War and others. __________________ *I Brew the Beer I Drink*

03-11-2010, 08:15 AM	#6
nater Guest Posts: n/a	Re: What's with the Diesels ? Never had the older ones, but the new ones are affordable and tasty, which makes them popular

03-10-2010, 02:44 PM	#8
Razorhog Feeling at Home Join Date: Jul 2009 First Name: Beau Location: NE Arkansas Posts: 600 Trading: (4)	Re: What's with the Diesels ? Did the old ones have a bright orange band?

03-10-2010, 02:42 PM	#7
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: What's with the Diesels ? The new ones are the shiznit. __________________ Proud member of the GMCGTPWHAFA

03-11-2010, 10:13 PM	#11
Trouble Guest Posts: n/a	Re: What's with the Diesels ? Someone was nice enough to post about a 10 pack for $30 shipped on CI. I had to give it a shot. People have said it was heavy in the hand. This thing is like a roll of quarters. I tend to like heavy cigars form some reason. They also said it smells like sh1t and they are right. It seems like a cigar that smells bad unlit tends to be great when you smoke it. It had a strong taste of hay. I have heard this described before and thought that it would be the last thing I would want to taste in a cigar. As most have said it is actually a very pleasant taste. It was very smooth and no aftertaste which I like. This was a really great smoke period. Adding that it cost $3 a stick and it is a real good deal. The only thing I did not enjoy was towards the end it got a little acrid which I hate. This could be my own fault. I only let it sit in the humi for 4-5 days. CI ships real wet and it still felt a little bit over humidified. Maybe you guys can educate me. Can being a little over humidified make the cigar a little acrid? Generally will some rest help a cigar not become acrid? Anyway I hate liking cigars that are hyped up but this is a really great cigar at a really great price. Time to order a box. Have a feeling they will age well.

03-12-2010, 11:26 PM	#12
Trouble Guest Posts: n/a	Re: What's with the Diesels ? Cigar.com has a box of 30 for $99 and they throw in another five pack for free.

03-10-2010, 04:53 PM	#14
captain53 Have My Own Room Join Date: Jul 2009 First Name: Dave Location: Lake of the Ozarks & Austin, TX Posts: 1,333 Trading: (3)	Re: What's with the Diesels ? I am only aware of one being out now the Unholy Cocktail - reasons for popularity include they are $3, they look good, they taste pretty good and they are a fad too.

03-10-2010, 05:13 PM	#15
JohnnyKay5 Armed Forces Tumbleweed Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Chester, VA Posts: 1,046 Trading: (22)	Re: What's with the Diesels ? cant wait until mine get here __________________ *HIGH FIVE!*

03-10-2010, 05:33 PM	#16
MiamiE I'm nuts for the place Join Date: Feb 2009 First Name: Erick Location: Miami, FL Posts: 2,892 Trading: (38)	Re: What's with the Diesels ? I am letting my little cab of 30 sit for a long while!

03-10-2010, 07:05 PM	#17
jsnake Have My Own Room Join Date: Feb 2010 First Name: Jake Location: Your mom's house Posts: 1,309 Trading: (22)	Re: What's with the Diesels ? I didn't care for the Diesel Unholy Cocktail at all. My friends all love them. I have one resting for a future revisit.

03-10-2010, 07:18 PM	#18
Razorhog Feeling at Home Join Date: Jul 2009 First Name: Beau Location: NE Arkansas Posts: 600 Trading: (4)	Re: What's with the Diesels ? Look at the cigar on the top right - orange label, says Diesel. Anyone recognize that?

03-11-2010, 08:24 AM	#20
neoflex I'm nuts for the place Join Date: Nov 2008 First Name: John Location: Monroe, NC Posts: 2,765 Trading: (32)	Re: What's with the Diesels ? I like them as there price point makes them very attractive. I love that I can grab one to take on errands with me and if I need to pitch it early I don't feel so guilty. The are the slightly more expensive CFO Reserva#7 of '09-'10. Anyone remember the hysteria around those? I still have a bunch and enjoy them. Those were a smoking deal a couple years ago. __________________