The biggest waste of money cigar for 2009 - Page 3

Patrick B · 01-07-2010, 07:23 PM

La Traviata.

Diamond Crown.

Ashton VSG.

captain53 · 01-07-2010, 07:26 PM

I have got my flak jacket and kevlar helmet on in preparation for this so go at it. I purchased several Taboo Cigars and was highly dissapointed after some hype here. Especially the LR Havana, thing fell part as I smoked it. No construction issues with others but no excitment in the taste either. Sorry but that is just my

worth on the smokes. Now as to the Company and folks that run it they are first class and service is excellent so nothing personal just not wild about the Taboo Cigars. As they always say though like what you smoke and smoke what you like - everybody likes something different. Also not a real high priced cigar either so no big $ let down.

Another major let down was the La Traviata, man there was no excitement there and they always get great reviews.

Smokin Gator · 01-07-2010, 07:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Col. Kurtz

For me, Tat Noella Reserva. Certainly not worth the coin.

OMG... I am shocked to hear that... It was one of my favorite NCs for the year.

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Originally Posted by e-man67

Aside from the obvious things (which I don't buy) what I did buy that sucked huge was a 5vr of Cohiba Maduro Secretos. YUK!

I think that would be my biggest disappointment as well for a regular production stick.

neoflex · 01-07-2010, 08:02 PM

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Originally Posted by gnukfu

The old blend or the new Pepin blend that came out late in 2009?

I think you mixing up LGC with the La Aroma De Cuba Edition Especials.

01-07-2010, 08:13 PM

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Originally Posted by neoflex

I think you mixing up LGC with the La Aroma De Cuba Edition Especials.

You may be mixing up the two LADC lines. The EE was always a Pepin blend IIRC while the new regular line is a Pepin blend as well.

NCRadioMan · 01-07-2010, 08:18 PM

Drac, Boris, Black Tubo, Cain, all of the new Gurkha's, Monte Open, any nc by Altadis and as always, Opus.

Mr.Goodfella · 01-07-2010, 08:29 PM

I thought I would be the first one to call out the Drac, Boris, and Black tubo but Chutney Lovebusciut beat me to it. After last years Frank release I had real high hopes for the Drac, then I found out that they would release an undressed version of the Frank so I figured oh boy! What a bunch of poo, and then to top it off he puts out a Black tubo that totally sucks, no flavor, won't stay lit, blah. Other than those I would agree with Cain, Cain F, Diamond Crown (all of them), Opus X (just this years batch), and even though it got good marks, I hated the Padron 45th maduro (I tossed it after 2").

01-07-2010, 08:31 PM

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Originally Posted by elderboy02

Opus X

I definately with you on that Dan!

....and "everything" made by Gurkha!

s15driftking · 01-07-2010, 08:53 PM

montecristo Vino series, 13 bucks of B&M yuck

Illusione something or another, sucked for the price

tatuaje anything

can anyone coment on the LFD El Museo? is it worth 27 bucks?

neoflex · 01-07-2010, 08:55 PM

I am big Litto ho but I don't think any cigar is worth $27 a pop.

gnukfu · 01-08-2010, 05:26 AM

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Originally Posted by neoflex

I think you mixing up LGC with the La Aroma De Cuba Edition Especials.

Yeah I am mixed up....thanks for the correction! They both start with La.....after that I get confused...however, all the LADC blends are Pepin now, not just the EE.

quantim0 · 01-08-2010, 07:40 AM

Everything from my CAO sampler that I've tried so far. The only things I have left are an America (which I do like), Brazilia, and MX2. Everything else I've had from them is just blah, nothing to write home about and I certainly won't be buying any I've tried again.

tenbaseg · 01-08-2010, 07:52 AM

Alec Bradley tempus. Not a bad smoke, but just not what I expected for the price. I tried a few different sizes and they just didn't do it for me.

Subvet642 · 01-08-2010, 08:00 AM

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Originally Posted by hotreds

I'd hafta say any nc Gloria Cubana that I tried. I gave them three strikes- now they're "OUT!"

That odd, I love the Wavell maddies.

MiamiE · 01-08-2010, 08:14 AM

Anything Perdomo let me down this past year. Tastes like grass.

01-08-2010, 10:46 AM

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Originally Posted by dannysguitar

I'm surprised you guys didn't like the El Triumfador. I didn't like it either, but I thought I was the only 1...

In my experience, nearly every Tatuaje product needs to rest for several months if not longer. Some people like them fresh I suppose, which is why he releases them as such, but I think they're better rested.

The first time I had an El Triunfador, I was VERY underwhelmed. It just didn't have much flavor. Then I had one with a year of age ... WOW, what a difference! The same basic flavors were there, but just a lot stronger and it was a really, really great cigar.

Like the La Riqueza, the El Triunfador is best on a clean palate.

kelmac07 · 01-08-2010, 11:08 AM

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Originally Posted by elderboy02

Opus X

Agree with Dan on this one. Way too much hype for an average stick.

spectrrr · 01-08-2010, 11:25 AM

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Originally Posted by gnukfu

The only other memorable horrible smoke was the barber pole Cohiba Torps in the glass box. I took a puff off of one at one of Vin's cigarbeques...and then Ben (Stearns) nubbed the frigging thing.

nuff said, really wish I could have seen that!

Doctorossi · 01-08-2010, 11:28 AM

All you folks hatin' on Opus can send your failed investments to me.

e-man67 · 01-08-2010, 11:29 AM

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Originally Posted by MiamiE

Anything Perdomo let me down this past year. Tastes like grass.

Please try an ESV 91 connie...I agree on the rest of the Perdomos.

01-07-2010, 07:23 PM	#41
Patrick B Feeling at Home Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Cincinnati OH Posts: 713 Trading: (6)	Re: The biggest waste of money cigar for 2009 La Traviata. Diamond Crown. Ashton VSG.

01-07-2010, 07:26 PM	#42
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: The biggest waste of money cigar for 2009 I have got my flak jacket and kevlar helmet on in preparation for this so go at it. I purchased several Taboo Cigars and was highly dissapointed after some hype here. Especially the LR Havana, thing fell part as I smoked it. No construction issues with others but no excitment in the taste either. Sorry but that is just my worth on the smokes. Now as to the Company and folks that run it they are first class and service is excellent so nothing personal just not wild about the Taboo Cigars. As they always say though like what you smoke and smoke what you like - everybody likes something different. Also not a real high priced cigar either so no big $ let down. Another major let down was the La Traviata, man there was no excitement there and they always get great reviews.

01-07-2010, 08:18 PM	#46
NCRadioMan Chutney Lovebusciut Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Chutney Location: On the shores of Loch Shiel Posts: 4,277 Trading: (66)	Re: The biggest waste of money cigar for 2009 Drac, Boris, Black Tubo, Cain, all of the new Gurkha's, Monte Open, any nc by Altadis and as always, Opus. __________________ The path to loyalty is trust.

01-07-2010, 08:29 PM	#47
Mr.Goodfella Let them rest Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Alan Location: CT Posts: 168 Trading: (22)	Re: The biggest waste of money cigar for 2009 I thought I would be the first one to call out the Drac, Boris, and Black tubo but Chutney Lovebusciut beat me to it. After last years Frank release I had real high hopes for the Drac, then I found out that they would release an undressed version of the Frank so I figured oh boy! What a bunch of poo, and then to top it off he puts out a Black tubo that totally sucks, no flavor, won't stay lit, blah. Other than those I would agree with Cain, Cain F, Diamond Crown (all of them), Opus X (just this years batch), and even though it got good marks, I hated the Padron 45th maduro (I tossed it after 2").

01-07-2010, 08:53 PM	#49
s15driftking Go Browns! Join Date: Nov 2008 First Name: Bobby Location: Columbus Ohio Posts: 2,763 Trading: (16)	Re: The biggest waste of money cigar for 2009 montecristo Vino series, 13 bucks of B&M yuck Illusione something or another, sucked for the price tatuaje anything can anyone coment on the LFD El Museo? is it worth 27 bucks? __________________ diamonds/guns

01-07-2010, 08:55 PM	#50
neoflex I'm nuts for the place Join Date: Nov 2008 First Name: John Location: Monroe, NC Posts: 2,765 Trading: (32)	Re: The biggest waste of money cigar for 2009 I am big Litto ho but I don't think any cigar is worth $27 a pop. __________________

01-08-2010, 07:40 AM	#52
quantim0 Feeling at Home Join Date: Jan 2010 First Name: Andrew Location: Palm Bay, Fl Posts: 528 Trading: (20)	Re: The biggest waste of money cigar for 2009 Everything from my CAO sampler that I've tried so far. The only things I have left are an America (which I do like), Brazilia, and MX2. Everything else I've had from them is just blah, nothing to write home about and I certainly won't be buying any I've tried again. __________________ All animals are equal, but some are more equal then others. -George Orwell

01-08-2010, 07:52 AM	#53
tenbaseg Saying no to daily deals! Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Garrett Location: Masshole Nation Posts: 1,094 Trading: (40)	Re: The biggest waste of money cigar for 2009 Alec Bradley tempus. Not a bad smoke, but just not what I expected for the price. I tried a few different sizes and they just didn't do it for me.

01-08-2010, 08:14 AM	#55
MiamiE I'm nuts for the place Join Date: Feb 2009 First Name: Erick Location: Miami, FL Posts: 2,892 Trading: (38)	Re: The biggest waste of money cigar for 2009 Anything Perdomo let me down this past year. Tastes like grass.

01-08-2010, 11:28 AM	#59
Doctorossi Have My Own Room Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Burlington, VT Posts: 1,684 Trading: (8)	Re: The biggest waste of money cigar for 2009 All you folks hatin' on Opus can send your failed investments to me. __________________ Marvin Shanken is a terrific guy... for me to poop on!