A trip down Memory Lane...

03-21-2010, 08:50 PM

Some of us old guys know EXACTLY what this cigar is...

Some of y'all "kids" probably never knew they existed

(okay, the coffin was a prop, NOT for the cigar)

They came in a box just like this...

M1903A1 · 03-21-2010, 09:21 PM

Well, I never knew. What is it?

(I'm thinking "original production Opus X", but I see the "Nicaragua" seal on the box and I think, "no way".)

03-21-2010, 09:23 PM

Nope.

But they did have a hand in why these "disappeared".

icehog3 · 03-21-2010, 09:25 PM

Espinosa y Ortega Series X ... liked them back in the day.

NCRadioMan · 03-21-2010, 09:28 PM

Series X by EO Brands. A damn good cigar and was sued by the gutless Fuente's over the "X" and production had to cease. Just another reason why I am not fond of Fuente.

I still have a few lying around.

icehog3 · 03-21-2010, 09:29 PM

My review from 2006....not too detailed:

Quote:

Thick ring gauge smoke with an easy draw, perfect burn, and earthy (slightly spicy) flavors. A nice cigar for under $3.

03-21-2010, 09:47 PM

And what they became....

MajorCaptSilly · 03-21-2010, 10:02 PM

Nice history lesson! Thanks for the info.

MCS

sikk50 · 03-21-2010, 10:33 PM

Never even heard of them, bu I love to learn

kelmac07 · 03-21-2010, 10:49 PM

Thanks for the lesson "old man".

Goldie · 03-21-2010, 11:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kelmac07

Thanks for the lesson "old man".

Yeah, what he said.

No, but seriously, definitely interesting. I had no idea.

Emjaysmash · 03-21-2010, 11:05 PM

Very Nice Tobii!
I had heard of these Series X, and how they were sued, but never have seen one either in RL or on the internet. Thanks for sharing!

akumushi · 03-21-2010, 11:05 PM

Interesting to know the history on the Nic 3000s, I've heard good things about them.

maverickdrinker · 03-22-2010, 12:29 AM

great information. Thanks for sharing.

03-21-2010, 08:50 PM	#1
tobii3 Guest Posts: n/a	A trip down Memory Lane... Some of us old guys know EXACTLY what this cigar is... Some of y'all "kids" probably never knew they existed (okay, the coffin was a prop, NOT for the cigar) They came in a box just like this...

03-21-2010, 09:21 PM	#2
M1903A1 Have My Own Room Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: 1060 W. Addison Posts: 1,573 Trading: (4)	Re: A trip down Memory Lane... Well, I never knew. What is it? (I'm thinking "original production Opus X", but I see the "Nicaragua" seal on the box and I think, "no way".) __________________ "It's the cigars that bring us together, but it's the people that cause us to stay."

03-21-2010, 09:23 PM	#3
tobii3 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: A trip down Memory Lane... Nope. But they did have a hand in why these "disappeared".

03-21-2010, 09:25 PM	#4
icehog3 Admiral Douchebag Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tom Location: Clermont, Kentucky Posts: 71,305 Trading: (60)	Re: A trip down Memory Lane... Espinosa y Ortega Series X ... liked them back in the day. __________________ Thanks Dave, Julian, James, Kelly, Peter, Gerry, Dave, Mo, Frank, Týr and Mr. Mark!

03-21-2010, 09:28 PM	#5
NCRadioMan Chutney Lovebusciut Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Chutney Location: On the shores of Loch Shiel Posts: 4,277 Trading: (66)	Re: A trip down Memory Lane... Series X by EO Brands. A damn good cigar and was sued by the gutless Fuente's over the "X" and production had to cease. Just another reason why I am not fond of Fuente. I still have a few lying around. __________________ The path to loyalty is trust.

03-21-2010, 09:47 PM	#7
tobii3 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: A trip down Memory Lane... And what they became....

03-21-2010, 10:02 PM	#8
MajorCaptSilly Sklee Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Scott Location: Mishawaka, IN Posts: 2,523 Trading: (30)	Re: A trip down Memory Lane... Nice history lesson! Thanks for the info. MCS __________________ Pillsbury, Minneapolis, Prince, Spoon Bridge and Cherry, coinkydink?

03-21-2010, 10:33 PM	#9
sikk50 Just Bored Really... Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Andrew Location: The Jefferson State Posts: 2,084 Trading: (13)	Re: A trip down Memory Lane... Never even heard of them, bu I love to learn __________________ "Not a Headache in a Hogshead"

03-21-2010, 10:49 PM	#10
kelmac07 Resident Maduro Whore!! Join Date: Apr 2009 First Name: Mac Location: Newport News, VA Posts: 27,322 Trading: (218)	Re: A trip down Memory Lane... Thanks for the lesson "old man". __________________ Dom in the MLB thread "I could probably get you to wear a Yankee hat for a Maduro!"

03-21-2010, 11:05 PM	#12
Emjaysmash The Hebrew Hammer Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: M.J. Location: Milwaukee, WI Posts: 7,025 Trading: (76)	Re: A trip down Memory Lane... Very Nice Tobii! I had heard of these Series X, and how they were sued, but never have seen one either in RL or on the internet. Thanks for sharing! __________________

03-21-2010, 11:05 PM	#13
akumushi Habanos Apologist Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 1,298 Trading: (11)	Re: A trip down Memory Lane... Interesting to know the history on the Nic 3000s, I've heard good things about them. __________________ "Eventually, however, every ash must drop. And the drop usually is as sudden as it is final."

03-22-2010, 12:29 AM	#14
maverickdrinker I'm nuts for the place Join Date: Nov 2008 First Name: art Location: Toronto, Ontario Posts: 2,590 Trading: (15)	Re: A trip down Memory Lane... great information. Thanks for sharing.