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Old 07-07-2009, 08:22 PM   #1
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LckyLindy hit me with this potent stick, and Jjirons commented on how I should really try inhaling it. Based on this, I fully expect that JJ has already sneaked into my house to plant a forged document in my handwriting that says, "In the event of my death, Jamie will inherit all my cigars."

I think it was the ERH Club, and hopefully LckyLindy can confirm or deny. If it was the Club then it is well named, because it definitely delivered a beatdown. Nice toothy dark maduro wrapper, pleasantly strong pre-light aroma of well cured tobacco.

To make this cigar, somebody basically rolled Chuck Norris into a tobacco leaf. When I lit his feet on fire, he came out the other end and punched me repeatedly in the mouth. After the shock and numbness wore off, he decided we could be buddies and offered me a nice shot of triple espresso.

Wow. This cigar is quite a powerhouse, smoothing out about midway through with some intense but tasty coffee and bitter chocolate flavors with just a touch of cream. If you like a strong stick with plenty of Vitamin N, this one should be a favorite. But for the love of Ghu, don't inhale, or else you will probably die.

Thanks LckyLindy! That was quite a smoke. Unless it was actually an assassination conspiracy.
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Old 07-07-2009, 08:30 PM   #2
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Haha! Sounds good, I've been itching to try one of these. Just haven't found one yet.
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Old 07-07-2009, 09:10 PM   #3
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Default Re: El Rico Habano

I'm mixed on this cigar. I don't know that it is actually good, but it definitely kicks your ass with the nicotine!
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Old 07-07-2009, 09:14 PM   #4
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I'm mixed on this cigar. I don't know that it is actually good, but it definitely kicks your ass with the nicotine!
Me too. I was unsure as to whether it was a good smoke or an assassination attempt. Maybe a bit of both. Kind of like drinking a triple espresso with a side of Everclear while hitting yourself repeatedly on the tongue with a chocolate covered brick. It leaves a pleasant taste in your mouth, and it feels so good when you finally stop.
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Old 07-08-2009, 01:18 PM   #5
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Since they reblended these a few years ago, I haven't cared for them. They used to be strong. I don't find them so anymore. If you like them strong, find an older one. We did a taste testing at CS a few years ago and that was the consensus.
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Sounds too strong for me!
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Old 07-08-2009, 01:36 PM   #7
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Since they reblended these a few years ago, I haven't cared for them. They used to be strong. I don't find them so anymore. If you like them strong, find an older one. We did a taste testing at CS a few years ago and that was the consensus.

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Old 07-08-2009, 01:38 PM   #8
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Since they reblended these a few years ago, I haven't cared for them. They used to be strong. I don't find them so anymore. If you like them strong, find an older one. We did a taste testing at CS a few years ago and that was the consensus.
You don't think this is a strong cigar? I hereby dub thee "Iron Lips".

Either that or LckyLindy sent me one of the old ones. Cause, dayum.
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Old 07-08-2009, 02:04 PM   #9
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Default Re: El Rico Habano

The El Rico you tried is the new blend,according to the pic posted in the bomb section.I have had a couple of the new ones,they are pretty strong.There are a couple of new sizes.In the old days the El Rico was the "strong" benchmark.I always had the Habano Club in my humi....
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Old 07-08-2009, 02:05 PM   #10
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Then I think the old one would probably make my head explode and kill me. But what a way to go!
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Old 07-08-2009, 02:34 PM   #11
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In what year did they change to the new one?? I love the ERH Club, but had no idea that they changed!!
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Since they reblended these a few years ago, I haven't cared for them. They used to be strong. I don't find them so anymore. If you like them strong, find an older one. We did a taste testing at CS a few years ago and that was the consensus.
Would love to come across one of the old blend. I currently have a box each of the newer natural & maduro and find them a tasty smoke. Fairly strong but not a cigar that will make me cough up a lung. In the past I've sent a few off to the troops. Just hope some young troop did not break his cherry on one of them.
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Old 07-08-2009, 02:47 PM   #13
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Default Re: El Rico Habano

I smoked one of these 2 years ago, and really enjoyed it...until I stood up. I just remember walking inside and laying down on the couch for 20 minutes until I stopped sweating from every pore in my body.

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Me too. I was unsure as to whether it was a good smoke or an assassination attempt. Maybe a bit of both. Kind of like drinking a triple espresso with a side of Everclear while hitting yourself repeatedly on the tongue with a chocolate covered brick. It leaves a pleasant taste in your mouth, and it feels so good when you finally stop.
Yep this pretty much sums it up.
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Old 07-08-2009, 02:58 PM   #14
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So is this stick "The Club"? I'm not familiar enough with this brand to be able to tell.
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Enjoyed the review, Tanith.

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Old 07-08-2009, 03:09 PM   #16
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Hey, you were right there watching him deliver my beatdown, and you even helped rescue me. I sure appreciated that nice little RASS break in the middle of the beating!
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Old 07-08-2009, 03:19 PM   #17
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I like some flavor in my smokes, but do not care for those blended with Everclear and ipecac. Better you than me, GF - you're still young enough to recoup.
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Old 07-08-2009, 08:29 PM   #18
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The El Rico Habano Club was 48 x 4.75 or so ,,,,,,,a robusto size.The old band had a round border,seems like the change was 4 years ago or so,I am not sure.The tobacco for this stick ran out and it was off the market for a while,when it came back there were some new vitolas,including the torpedo and the corona gorda sizes.
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Old 10-09-2009, 08:31 PM   #19
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Had a maduro ERH today. Last time I do that. The maduro dye came off on my fingers. had to relight it twice. It canoed/tunnelled. The ash was flaky. At one point the ash end spread out and looked like an exploding novelty cigar. It had a good maduro flavor, but next time I'll go with ERDM or LGH. I think the stick had too much nitrogen or the dye ont he wrapper seeped into the stick. Worst. Maduro. Ever.
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Old 10-09-2009, 08:36 PM   #20
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I used to love those old recipe El Ricos! I bought a couple of boxes just before the blend change. The change was in fall 2002.

They were delightful corona size vitolas. The new blend just never held up to the old brand.
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