Tell me about this old (possibly CC) cigar

Smokin Gator · 11-29-2008, 02:55 PM

I know the pictures aren't that great, but any help would be appreciated. I got two of these in some items I bought. The band says La Palina. Underneath that it says The Quality Cigar. On one side of the band it says Congress Cigar Co. On the other it says Makers.
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Anyone???

pnoon · 11-29-2008, 02:59 PM

I'm fairly sure it's not Cuban.

68TriShield · 11-29-2008, 03:01 PM

La Palina is a Clear Havana.

American made with Cuban Tobacco(pre-embargo) and one of the tastier brands as well.

Smokin Gator · 11-29-2008, 03:07 PM

OMG... so these are nearly 50 years old???

lenguamor · 12-01-2008, 04:05 PM

That one looks like 1940s to 1950's.

12-01-2008, 04:06 PM

nice find!

Smokin Gator · 12-01-2008, 04:30 PM

Now what do I do with them??? I don't think I would smoke them. Are there any places that would buy them?

pnoon · 12-01-2008, 04:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Smokin Gator

Now what do I do with them??? I don't think I would smoke them. Are there any places that would buy them?

Why wouldn't you smoke them?

If you really don't want to smoke them, I would think there may be some folks here who are interested.

markem · 12-01-2008, 04:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Smokin Gator

Now what do I do with them??? I don't think I would smoke them. Are there any places that would buy them?

why not? I've smoked cigars as old as from the 191x's and loved them.

Clampdown · 12-01-2008, 04:43 PM

Fire it up and enjoy.

Smokin Gator · 12-01-2008, 04:55 PM

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Originally Posted by pnoon

Why wouldn't you smoke them?

If you really don't want to smoke them, I would think there may be some folks here who are interested.

You know... I really don't have an answer to that. I guess I figured someone else would be able to appreciate them more. I'll have to think about it. I may smoke one and send one to somebody. I think I have just the person in mind!!

lenguamor · 12-01-2008, 05:26 PM

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Originally Posted by pnoon

Why wouldn't you smoke them?

If you really don't want to smoke them, I would think there may be some folks here who are interested.

True that. If I weren't in a selling (rather than buying) mode I'd snap those up.

How many you have?

Smokin Gator · 12-01-2008, 06:38 PM

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Originally Posted by lenguamor

True that. If I weren't in a selling (rather than buying) mode I'd snap those up.

How many you have?

Only two...

lenguamor · 12-01-2008, 07:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Smokin Gator

Only two...

Aw, hell...smoke 'em up!

12-01-2008, 07:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Smokin Gator

Only two...

Why don't you wait until Friday and celebrate the weekend!!!!!

Kick back after dinner and smoke away the long week, Then you will know if you appreciate it or not

skibumdc · 12-01-2008, 07:48 PM

What's the point of having cigars and looking at them?
At some point looking only does so much for you. Light it up and tell us what you taste.

12-02-2008, 05:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Clampdown

Fire it up and enjoy.

Agreed. Put it to a fiery death.

Buena Fortuna · 12-02-2008, 06:35 AM

It looks like a major dog rocket with some wrapping paper that was consumed and reprocessed...

themoneycollector · 12-02-2008, 08:53 AM

I second the motion to fire it up and give us your thoughts

papichulo · 12-02-2008, 08:06 PM

If you want, I will take one of your hands for friendship

11-29-2008, 02:55 PM	#1
Smokin Gator Just plain insane! Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: The Swamp Posts: 6,237 Trading: (106)	Tell me about this old (possibly CC) cigar I know the pictures aren't that great, but any help would be appreciated. I got two of these in some items I bought. The band says La Palina. Underneath that it says The Quality Cigar. On one side of the band it says Congress Cigar Co. On the other it says Makers. Anyone??? __________________ Check out the Cigar Asylum Newbie Sampler Trade

11-29-2008, 02:59 PM	#2
pnoon YNWA Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Peter Location: San Diego Posts: 29,919 Trading: (20)	Re: Tell me about this old (possibly CC) cigar I'm fairly sure it's not Cuban. __________________ Be more concerned with your character than your reputation, because your character is what you really are, while your reputation is merely what others think you are. -John Wooden

11-29-2008, 03:01 PM	#3
68TriShield Got Torque? Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Dave Location: Maryland Posts: 7,194 Trading: (40)	Re: Tell me about this old (possibly CC) cigar La Palina is a Clear Havana. American made with Cuban Tobacco(pre-embargo) and one of the tastier brands as well.

11-29-2008, 03:07 PM	#4
Smokin Gator Just plain insane! Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: The Swamp Posts: 6,237 Trading: (106)	Re: Tell me about this old (possibly CC) cigar OMG... so these are nearly 50 years old??? __________________ Check out the Cigar Asylum Newbie Sampler Trade

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lenguamor puta por Ninfas! Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Joe Location: The 305 again! Posts: 1,030 Trading: (23)	Re: Tell me about this old (possibly CC) cigar That one looks like 1940s to 1950's. __________________

12-01-2008, 04:06 PM	#6
workinonit50 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Tell me about this old (possibly CC) cigar nice find!

12-01-2008, 04:30 PM	#7
Smokin Gator Just plain insane! Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: The Swamp Posts: 6,237 Trading: (106)	Re: Tell me about this old (possibly CC) cigar Now what do I do with them??? I don't think I would smoke them. Are there any places that would buy them? __________________ Check out the Cigar Asylum Newbie Sampler Trade

12-01-2008, 04:43 PM	#10
Clampdown I Cut Like a Buffalo Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Brian Location: Noneya Posts: 868 Trading: (12)	Re: Tell me about this old (possibly CC) cigar Fire it up and enjoy.

12-01-2008, 07:48 PM	#16
skibumdc That's what she said Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Balco Location: Smoke Less, Age More Posts: 345 Trading: (8)	Re: Tell me about this old (possibly CC) cigar What's the point of having cigars and looking at them? At some point looking only does so much for you. Light it up and tell us what you taste. __________________ The Dude abides

12-02-2008, 06:35 AM	#18
Buena Fortuna Feeling at Home Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Sam Location: SE Michigan Posts: 637 Trading: (18)	Re: Tell me about this old (possibly CC) cigar It looks like a major dog rocket with some wrapping paper that was consumed and reprocessed...

12-02-2008, 08:53 AM	#19
themoneycollector Nicotiana Tabacum Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Hill AFB, UT Posts: 1,258 Trading: (108)	Re: Tell me about this old (possibly CC) cigar I second the motion to fire it up and give us your thoughts

12-02-2008, 08:06 PM	#20
papichulo Diablo Canoso Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Burque Posts: 344 Trading: (2)	Re: Tell me about this old (possibly CC) cigar If you want, I will take one of your hands for friendship __________________ it is all about the onion