Bahia Blu

Mr.Erskine · 10-27-2010, 07:28 PM

I wish I could write a review about this cigar... I honestly thought, after some things that I read about it, that I might be able to... I has been a LONG time since I have written a review about anything....

Trouble is, this Bahia Blu torpedo started out great, and smelled fantastic... BUT... I got about a quarter of the way in and the damned thing became more reminiscent of poo than a cigar. I soldiered through it, hoping that it would get better, but it never did.

Poo may not be right, but it really sucked ass. Is this normal for this cigar? Or did I just get a dud?

What really sucks, is that it was supposed to be a celebratory smoke because I kicked off my graduate career in great style...

Ho well.

NCRadioMan · 10-27-2010, 07:31 PM

Yep, sounds like a Bahia to me.

Emjaysmash · 10-27-2010, 07:32 PM

Yeah, unfortunately, these don't have the best rep. Sorry it didn't perform for ya!

Chainsaw13 · 10-27-2010, 07:38 PM

That's sad because they used to be good many years ago. Glad I didn't buy any lately. CI's been having some good deals in their latest catalogs. Now I know why.

Emjaysmash · 10-27-2010, 07:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Chainsaw13

That's sad because they used to be good many years ago. Glad I didn't buy any lately. CI's been having some good deals in their latest catalogs. Now I know why.

Thats what usually clues me into blends that are probably less than good, when they show up in CI mag for 30$ a box...

Dunkel · 10-27-2010, 08:46 PM

My friends bought into the ad hype and got a box of Bahia Trinidad's. They call it Bahia Tailpipe and curse Tony Borhani for making such a lousy cigar.

Superbad · 10-27-2010, 08:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Emjaysmash

Thats what usually clues me into blends that are probably less than good, when they show up in CI mag for 30$ a box...

The devil's weed didn't suck for the price, but otherwise I agree.

Emjaysmash · 10-27-2010, 11:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Superbad

The devil's weed didn't suck for the price, but otherwise I agree.

True, Devil's weed wasn't that bad. Course they were originally selling for double or triple the price normally.

T.G · 10-28-2010, 01:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Chainsaw13

That's sad because they used to be good many years ago. Glad I didn't buy any lately. CI's been having some good deals in their latest catalogs. Now I know why.

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Originally Posted by Emjaysmash

Thats what usually clues me into blends that are probably less than good, when they show up in CI mag for 30$ a box...

I'm not here to defend Borhani and his cigars, but just FWIW - the Bahia Blue is a low cost house brand created specifically for Cigars International et. al., and didn't exist until a few years ago.

As for his non-house brand Bahias, I've had some that I felt were better than others.

alwayslit · 10-28-2010, 07:09 AM

Yes, unfortunately. These haven't been any good since Don Douglas stopped making them....imho.

10-27-2010, 07:28 PM	#1
Mr.Erskine Looking up Join Date: Jan 2010 First Name: Benjamin Location: Dover, DE Posts: 297 Trading: (1)	Bahia Blu I wish I could write a review about this cigar... I honestly thought, after some things that I read about it, that I might be able to... I has been a LONG time since I have written a review about anything.... Trouble is, this Bahia Blu torpedo started out great, and smelled fantastic... BUT... I got about a quarter of the way in and the damned thing became more reminiscent of poo than a cigar. I soldiered through it, hoping that it would get better, but it never did. Poo may not be right, but it really sucked ass. Is this normal for this cigar? Or did I just get a dud? What really sucks, is that it was supposed to be a celebratory smoke because I kicked off my graduate career in great style... Ho well. __________________ Cornbread... Ain't nothin' wrong with that.

10-27-2010, 07:31 PM	#2
NCRadioMan Chutney Lovebusciut Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Chutney Location: On the shores of Loch Shiel Posts: 4,277 Trading: (66)	Re: Bahia Blu Yep, sounds like a Bahia to me. __________________ The path to loyalty is trust.

10-27-2010, 07:32 PM	#3
Emjaysmash The Hebrew Hammer Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: M.J. Location: Milwaukee, WI Posts: 7,025 Trading: (76)	Re: Bahia Blu Yeah, unfortunately, these don't have the best rep. Sorry it didn't perform for ya! __________________

10-27-2010, 07:38 PM	#4
Chainsaw13 Møøse bites can be nasty Join Date: Jan 2010 First Name: Bob Location: The Enchanted Mitten Posts: 7,198 Trading: (96)	Re: Bahia Blu That's sad because they used to be good many years ago. Glad I didn't buy any lately. CI's been having some good deals in their latest catalogs. Now I know why. __________________ My neighbor came by my house this morning at 2AM, pounding on the door. Good thing I was still up playing the drums.

10-27-2010, 08:46 PM	#6
Dunkel Maduro & Oscuro Whore-O Join Date: Jun 2009 First Name: Doug Location: West by God Virginia Posts: 2,232 Trading: (75)	Re: Bahia Blu My friends bought into the ad hype and got a box of Bahia Trinidad's. They call it Bahia Tailpipe and curse Tony Borhani for making such a lousy cigar. __________________ Blue Label,Any Filipe Gregorio,Acid,Don Elias,El Mejor Espresso,Tierra del Sol

10-28-2010, 07:09 AM	#10
alwayslit Welcome to the madness Join Date: Jul 2009 First Name: Jim Location: DC/Tampa Posts: 487 Trading: (14)	Re: Bahia Blu Yes, unfortunately. These haven't been any good since Don Douglas stopped making them....imho.