Macanudo 1968

cbsmokin · 10-29-2008, 10:00 AM

So there is a bunch of advertising that this stick is something you should not expect from Macanudo.

Has anyone tried one?

I have to admit Macanudo got me started into cigars, but I also have not smoked one in years.

Anyway they are doing the 3 for $7.95 offer if anyone is interested. I searched but did not see this had already been posted.

http://www.macanudo1968.com/index.asp

acarr · 10-29-2008, 10:02 AM

I haven't had a Macanudo in years either but I have a 1968 sitting in the humi to try sometime soon.

MajorCaptSilly · 10-29-2008, 10:04 AM

I had one from a 3-pack offered on the web and it wasn't bad. I think they are trying to emulate the Pepin spice thing. I don't know that I'd buy them again but it was definitely not super-mild like most Macs.

MCS

10-29-2008, 10:10 AM

I agree with Cap'n Silly....definitely not a mild cigar, pretty tasty. I enjoyed it and you can't beat that deal....3 for 9.95 including shipping...why I pulled the trigger on this deal about a month back.

tsolomon · 10-29-2008, 10:14 AM

Smoked one a couple of weeks ago when the Macanudo rep was at my local B&M. She was giving one to everyone who came in which was really nice. My take on it is that it is a pretty good cigar with more flavor than other Macanudos I have smoked. The flavor improved as I smoked it and I bought a couple more to put in the humidor for later. I didn't have a lot of time to sit and enjoy and really rushed through it. There were some burn issues about halfway through.

cbsmokin · 10-29-2008, 10:18 AM

I've wasted $10 on worse before so I went ahead and bought the three pack.

elderboy02 · 10-29-2008, 10:20 AM

I had the Toro and I didn't like it.

10-29-2008, 10:28 AM

I got my 3 last week. A good looking cigar. I'll try one in a couple weeks.

NCRadioMan · 10-29-2008, 10:53 AM

They look bold but frankly, I find them on the lower end of medium. Much like the robust. Typical Mac, imo.

10-29-2008, 11:12 AM

I'm with Radioman - more Mild than Medium - personally, I was expecting much more from a Mac than the one dimensional flavor profile that we ALL experienced.....maybe we got a bad box??

It was nice to see that Mac FINALLY stepped out of their comfort zone when developing this cigar!!!

10-29-2008, 11:15 AM

I think this is a pretty good cigar, but it is not worth its MSRP IMO. I did get me a couple of those 7.95 sampler offers though.

AD720 · 10-29-2008, 11:16 AM

I have enjoyed the 3 1968's that I've had so far very much, I find them to be fairly complex without being overly spicy or strong.

The burn issues and the outrageous MSRP are the only thing that keeps them from being a 10 for me.

Mark C · 10-30-2008, 07:23 AM

Not bad if you get 'em on sale, not worth the MSRP.

10-30-2008, 08:41 AM

I too got the 3 pack special. Didn't much care for them.

FriskyDingo · 10-30-2008, 11:50 AM

They sell these around here for $8.50 - $10.00 for a single. They are DEFINITELY not worth the price tag. Better than a typical Macanudo, but the cost prevents me from ever buying another.

Don Fernando · 10-30-2008, 01:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cbsmokin

So there is a bunch of advertising that this stick is something you should not expect from Macanudo.

that sounds promising

10-29-2008, 10:00 AM	#1
cbsmokin Looking for the Apex Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Craig Location: In da ATL Posts: 880 Trading: (10)	Macanudo 1968 So there is a bunch of advertising that this stick is something you should not expect from Macanudo. Has anyone tried one? I have to admit Macanudo got me started into cigars, but I also have not smoked one in years. Anyway they are doing the 3 for $7.95 offer if anyone is interested. I searched but did not see this had already been posted. http://www.macanudo1968.com/index.asp __________________ Check out C.A.R.B. IV http://www.cigarasylum.com/vb/showth...840#post879840

10-29-2008, 10:02 AM	#2
acarr Have My Own Room Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 1,307 Trading: (34)	Re: Macanudo 1968 I haven't had a Macanudo in years either but I have a 1968 sitting in the humi to try sometime soon.

10-29-2008, 10:04 AM	#3
MajorCaptSilly Sklee Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Scott Location: Mishawaka, IN Posts: 2,523 Trading: (30)	Re: Macanudo 1968 I had one from a 3-pack offered on the web and it wasn't bad. I think they are trying to emulate the Pepin spice thing. I don't know that I'd buy them again but it was definitely not super-mild like most Macs. MCS

10-29-2008, 10:10 AM	#4
mrreindeer Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Macanudo 1968 I agree with Cap'n Silly....definitely not a mild cigar, pretty tasty. I enjoyed it and you can't beat that deal....3 for 9.95 including shipping...why I pulled the trigger on this deal about a month back.

10-29-2008, 10:14 AM	#5
tsolomon Have My Own Room Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tom Location: The Villages, FL Posts: 1,246 Trading: (31)	Re: Macanudo 1968 Smoked one a couple of weeks ago when the Macanudo rep was at my local B&M. She was giving one to everyone who came in which was really nice. My take on it is that it is a pretty good cigar with more flavor than other Macanudos I have smoked. The flavor improved as I smoked it and I bought a couple more to put in the humidor for later. I didn't have a lot of time to sit and enjoy and really rushed through it. There were some burn issues about halfway through.

10-29-2008, 10:18 AM	#6
cbsmokin Looking for the Apex Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Craig Location: In da ATL Posts: 880 Trading: (10)	Re: Macanudo 1968 I've wasted $10 on worse before so I went ahead and bought the three pack. __________________ Check out C.A.R.B. IV http://www.cigarasylum.com/vb/showth...840#post879840

10-29-2008, 10:20 AM	#7
elderboy02 Lets Go Buckeyes! Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Dan Location: Cincinnati, OH Posts: 12,509 Trading: (133)	Re: Macanudo 1968 I had the Toro and I didn't like it.

10-29-2008, 10:28 AM	#8
RocketMike Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Macanudo 1968 I got my 3 last week. A good looking cigar. I'll try one in a couple weeks.

10-29-2008, 10:53 AM	#9
NCRadioMan Chutney Lovebusciut Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Chutney Location: On the shores of Loch Shiel Posts: 4,277 Trading: (66)	Re: Macanudo 1968 They look bold but frankly, I find them on the lower end of medium. Much like the robust. Typical Mac, imo. __________________ The path to loyalty is trust.

10-29-2008, 11:12 AM	#10
tobii3 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Macanudo 1968 I'm with Radioman - more Mild than Medium - personally, I was expecting much more from a Mac than the one dimensional flavor profile that we ALL experienced.....maybe we got a bad box?? It was nice to see that Mac FINALLY stepped out of their comfort zone when developing this cigar!!!

10-29-2008, 11:15 AM	#11
silentjon Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Macanudo 1968 I think this is a pretty good cigar, but it is not worth its MSRP IMO. I did get me a couple of those 7.95 sampler offers though.

10-29-2008, 11:16 AM	#12
AD720 I'm nuts for the place Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Andrew Location: The City of BOTL-erly Love Posts: 2,684 Trading: (73)	Re: Macanudo 1968 I have enjoyed the 3 1968's that I've had so far very much, I find them to be fairly complex without being overly spicy or strong. The burn issues and the outrageous MSRP are the only thing that keeps them from being a 10 for me.

10-30-2008, 07:23 AM	#13
Mark C Feeling at Home Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: SE PA Posts: 674 Trading: (4)	Re: Macanudo 1968 Not bad if you get 'em on sale, not worth the MSRP.

10-30-2008, 08:41 AM	#14
SmokinAFuente Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Macanudo 1968 I too got the 3 pack special. Didn't much care for them.

10-30-2008, 11:50 AM	#15
FriskyDingo hoosierherfers.com Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Evan Location: Jeffersonville, IN Posts: 318 Trading: (16)	Re: Macanudo 1968 They sell these around here for $8.50 - $10.00 for a single. They are DEFINITELY not worth the price tag. Better than a typical Macanudo, but the cost prevents me from ever buying another. __________________ -= http://www.hoosierherfers.com =-