Cuba Libre One

neoflex · 06-14-2011, 01:26 PM

Anyone here ever smoke these? If so what were your impressions. This is one of those cigars that always manage to catch my attention when flipping through the CI catalog but have never smoked anything from the brand to want to actually pull the trigger. Could be that the band just looks so similar to an old locals house brand(Old School Cigars) that smoked pretty well that lures me in but figured I would check with the masses before ordering a 5er.

Remo · 06-14-2011, 01:56 PM

Been wondering about these myself, lots of good reviews on the net, can't find one here. CI has them for $20 for a 5ver, I say go for it

Dunkel · 06-14-2011, 01:58 PM

I wondered about these as well. Cuba Libre made my puke list, so I'm in no rush to try Cuba Libre One. As time has gone on I want to try one.

dannysguitar · 06-14-2011, 02:03 PM

I can't off an opinion since I haven't tried them yet either, but people seem to like them on the different blogs I've read about. Any help from the Asylum would be appreciated!

06-14-2011, 03:29 PM

My favorite smoke ATM. I've purchased 3 boxes in 2 months. Way better than Vintage 2002's, even blow the La Herencia Cubana Oscuro Fuerte out of the water.

Of course, the fewer people that smoke them, the more for me!

Don't buy them at ci tho, cigar.com has them for $10 a box cheaper, plus you get an 8 pack Cuba Libre sampler for $5. Much better deal.

Edit:

The flavor profile is somewhere in between a Jdn Antano 1970 and a T52 Flying Pig. I know, that sounds lofty, but I promise it. Flavor bombs for sure!

Remo · 06-14-2011, 04:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bad Finger

My favorite smoke ATM. I've purchased 3 boxes in 2 months. Way better than Vintage 2002's, even blow the La Herencia Cubana Oscuro Fuerte out of the water.

Of course, the fewer people that smoke them, the more for me!

Don't buy them at ci tho, cigar.com has them for $10 a box cheaper, plus you get an 8 pack Cuba Libre sampler for $5. Much better deal.

Edit:

The flavor profile is somewhere in between a Jdn Antano 1970 and a T52 Flying Pig. I know, that sounds lofty, but I promise it. Flavor bombs for sure!

Thanks Clancy, very helpful, I must look into these

06-14-2011, 05:04 PM

Because of all the questions, I did a review for ya'll. Here ya go!

Cuba Libre One Review

neoflex · 06-14-2011, 05:13 PM

Thanks for the review. Can't wait to read it when I get a few minutes and just by the quick glance of the photos I already forsee an order in my future. I'm such a sucker for an oily wrapper.

dannysguitar · 06-14-2011, 05:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bad Finger

Because of all the questions, I did a review for ya'll. Here ya go!

Cuba Libre One Review

Big thanks!

kelmac07 · 06-14-2011, 06:13 PM

DAMNIT...now you got me curious.

06-14-2011, 06:17 PM

Sorry bro! My buddy got me hooked with a 5er he got from CI a few months back. After my first, I literally had dreams of trying to find this cigar. It is that good IMO.

Once I get back from vacation, I'm going to rejoin the newbie trader thing and send a few of these bad boys out.

bigheadmark · 07-21-2011, 09:24 PM

Does anyone know where the Cuban seed Ligero wrapper is from...?

MarkinAZ · 07-21-2011, 10:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bigheadmark

Does anyone know where the Cuban seed Ligero wrapper is from...?

The description on CI indicates the following:

"grown in the Jamastran Valley of Honduras..."

neoflex · 07-21-2011, 10:57 PM

I popped for a box of these a few weeks ago shortly after posting this thread and have been impressed with this stick and going through the box pretty quickly. It's a great smoke especially at their price point. I have smoked plenty of sticks double what these cost that are not as nearly good.

bigheadmark · 07-27-2011, 08:49 PM

I can't wait to try them...I ordered a box of them in "the brute" size

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dave · 07-28-2011, 07:09 AM

Bighead,
I hope you enjoy them. But, if they don't meet your expectations, please give another size a try before dismissing them. I just tried two Brute size this week and found that they aren't nearly as good a cigar as the 52RG robs and toros. There just seems to be too much surface area burning in that stubby cigar and things get hot fast. Tough to control and the flavors get a little bitter and start going south - smoke them slow.

neoflex · 07-28-2011, 08:02 AM

60 ringers tend to be rolled a little more loosely which is what prob caused your issue. I'm wondering since the tend to be so big that, that is the size their less experienced rollers tend to do.

bigheadmark · 08-01-2011, 08:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dave

Bighead,
I hope you enjoy them. But, if they don't meet your expectations, please give another size a try before dismissing them. I just tried two Brute size this week and found that they aren't nearly as good a cigar as the 52RG robs and toros. There just seems to be too much surface area burning in that stubby cigar and things get hot fast. Tough to control and the flavors get a little bitter and start going south - smoke them slow.

mybad, apparently I ordered the Belicosos...smoked one after a day of dryboxing..I must say, it was pretty darn good....they need a bit more time to dry out, but they kind of remind me of the La Floridita Limited, which are also Nestor Plasencia...
the cuba libre one is quite spicy!!

dannysguitar · 08-02-2011, 12:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bigheadmark

mybad, apparently I ordered the Belicosos...smoked one after a day of dryboxing..I must say, it was pretty darn good....they need a bit more time to dry out, but they kind of remind me of the La Floridita Limited, which are also Nestor Plasencia...
the cuba libre one is quite spicy!!

I agree. I smoked another 1 last night and it had a lot of spice. I love them! I just ordered a box of Anejado 1844 which, I have heard, are another great cheap smoke.

alfredo_buscatti · 08-01-2011, 10:32 AM

Got a box of the Chairman (7 X 52) for $49.99, on sale, from CI. I put the item in my cart and then got busy doing other things; came back and the sale was off. But since I'd put the sale price in my cart, they honored it.

Looks to be a great cigar for a great price! Thanks for the tip!

06-14-2011, 01:26 PM	#1
neoflex I'm nuts for the place Join Date: Nov 2008 First Name: John Location: Monroe, NC Posts: 2,765 Trading: (32)	Cuba Libre One Anyone here ever smoke these? If so what were your impressions. This is one of those cigars that always manage to catch my attention when flipping through the CI catalog but have never smoked anything from the brand to want to actually pull the trigger. Could be that the band just looks so similar to an old locals house brand(Old School Cigars) that smoked pretty well that lures me in but figured I would check with the masses before ordering a 5er. __________________

06-14-2011, 01:56 PM	#2
Remo C.I.A Join Date: Feb 2011 First Name: Mike Location: Palm Harbor, Florida Posts: 12,597 Trading: (122)	Re: Cuba Libre One Been wondering about these myself, lots of good reviews on the net, can't find one here. CI has them for $20 for a 5ver, I say go for it __________________

06-14-2011, 01:58 PM	#3
Dunkel Maduro & Oscuro Whore-O Join Date: Jun 2009 First Name: Doug Location: West by God Virginia Posts: 2,232 Trading: (75)	Re: Cuba Libre One I wondered about these as well. Cuba Libre made my puke list, so I'm in no rush to try Cuba Libre One. As time has gone on I want to try one. __________________ Blue Label,Any Filipe Gregorio,Acid,Don Elias,El Mejor Espresso,Tierra del Sol

06-14-2011, 02:03 PM	#4
dannysguitar Feeling at Home Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Danny Location: SoCal Posts: 734 Trading: (36)	Re: Cuba Libre One I can't off an opinion since I haven't tried them yet either, but people seem to like them on the different blogs I've read about. Any help from the Asylum would be appreciated! __________________ Proud Member of Team Death! aka PBC *Follow Me on Twitter*

06-14-2011, 03:29 PM	#5
Bad Finger Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Cuba Libre One My favorite smoke ATM. I've purchased 3 boxes in 2 months. Way better than Vintage 2002's, even blow the La Herencia Cubana Oscuro Fuerte out of the water. Of course, the fewer people that smoke them, the more for me! Don't buy them at ci tho, cigar.com has them for $10 a box cheaper, plus you get an 8 pack Cuba Libre sampler for $5. Much better deal. Edit: The flavor profile is somewhere in between a Jdn Antano 1970 and a T52 Flying Pig. I know, that sounds lofty, but I promise it. Flavor bombs for sure!

06-14-2011, 05:04 PM	#7
Bad Finger Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Cuba Libre One Because of all the questions, I did a review for ya'll. Here ya go! Cuba Libre One Review

06-14-2011, 05:13 PM	#8
neoflex I'm nuts for the place Join Date: Nov 2008 First Name: John Location: Monroe, NC Posts: 2,765 Trading: (32)	Re: Cuba Libre One Thanks for the review. Can't wait to read it when I get a few minutes and just by the quick glance of the photos I already forsee an order in my future. I'm such a sucker for an oily wrapper. __________________

06-14-2011, 06:13 PM	#10
kelmac07 Resident Maduro Whore!! Join Date: Apr 2009 First Name: Mac Location: Newport News, VA Posts: 27,322 Trading: (218)	Re: Cuba Libre One DAMNIT...now you got me curious. __________________ Dom in the MLB thread "I could probably get you to wear a Yankee hat for a Maduro!"

06-14-2011, 06:17 PM	#11
Bad Finger Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Cuba Libre One Sorry bro! My buddy got me hooked with a 5er he got from CI a few months back. After my first, I literally had dreams of trying to find this cigar. It is that good IMO. Once I get back from vacation, I'm going to rejoin the newbie trader thing and send a few of these bad boys out.

07-21-2011, 09:24 PM	#12
bigheadmark Uncle Jun, how was Boca? Join Date: Sep 2009 First Name: MARK Location: Grand Blanc, Michigan USA Posts: 260 Trading: (1)	Re: Cuba Libre One Does anyone know where the Cuban seed Ligero wrapper is from...?

07-21-2011, 10:57 PM	#14
neoflex I'm nuts for the place Join Date: Nov 2008 First Name: John Location: Monroe, NC Posts: 2,765 Trading: (32)	Re: Cuba Libre One I popped for a box of these a few weeks ago shortly after posting this thread and have been impressed with this stick and going through the box pretty quickly. It's a great smoke especially at their price point. I have smoked plenty of sticks double what these cost that are not as nearly good. __________________

07-27-2011, 08:49 PM	#15
bigheadmark Uncle Jun, how was Boca? Join Date: Sep 2009 First Name: MARK Location: Grand Blanc, Michigan USA Posts: 260 Trading: (1)	Re: Cuba Libre One I can't wait to try them...I ordered a box of them in "the brute" size ..

07-28-2011, 07:09 AM	#16
dave Have My Own Room Join Date: May 2011 First Name: Dave Location: Northern VA Posts: 1,180 Trading: (15)	Re: Cuba Libre One Bighead, I hope you enjoy them. But, if they don't meet your expectations, please give another size a try before dismissing them. I just tried two Brute size this week and found that they aren't nearly as good a cigar as the 52RG robs and toros. There just seems to be too much surface area burning in that stubby cigar and things get hot fast. Tough to control and the flavors get a little bitter and start going south - smoke them slow.

07-28-2011, 08:02 AM	#17
neoflex I'm nuts for the place Join Date: Nov 2008 First Name: John Location: Monroe, NC Posts: 2,765 Trading: (32)	Re: Cuba Libre One 60 ringers tend to be rolled a little more loosely which is what prob caused your issue. I'm wondering since the tend to be so big that, that is the size their less experienced rollers tend to do. __________________

08-01-2011, 10:32 AM	#20
alfredo_buscatti Adjusting to the Life Join Date: Jan 2011 First Name: Mike Location: Piedmont, NC Posts: 277 Trading: (9)	Re: Cuba Libre One Got a box of the Chairman (7 X 52) for $49.99, on sale, from CI. I put the item in my cart and then got busy doing other things; came back and the sale was off. But since I'd put the sale price in my cart, they honored it. Looks to be a great cigar for a great price! Thanks for the tip!