"Hot" Brands right now (poll)

[cre8v1]

I think it would be best if Tatuaje stuck to what made them so sought after in the first place. They're a boutique cigar company... or at least they used to be. Now they put out way too many cigars (Tatuaje Pork Tenderloin? Seriously?) and the quality has suffered. I just think they've lost their identity and need to get back to who they are.

[awsmith4]

I think Habanos/Cubatabaco/Tabacuba is the hottest brand. Their cigars are sold in almost every country of the world except the USA. Pete, Dion, Drew and whoever the hell owns Viaje cant say that.

[sevans105]

Originally Posted by awsmith4

I think Habanos/Cubatabaco/Tabacuba is the hottest brand. Their cigars are sold in almost every country of the world except the USA. Pete, Dion, Drew and whoever the hell owns Viaje cant say that.

His name is Andre......but the same argument could be made for any of the"hot"brands. Macanudo and Cohiba sell way more cigars and have much better brand recognition than these four combined. Doesn't make them better, just better known.

Of the four, I think the Liga Privada has the most interesting story. Of the cigars I'd actually want to smoke....stack ranked would be Illusione, Viaje, Liga Privada, then some Tatuaje. Like many others, I've had some great Tats' and some crappy ones.
Just mho.

[awsmith4]

Originally Posted by sevans105

His name is Andre......but the same argument could be made for any of the"hot"brands. Macanudo and Cohiba sell way more cigars and have much better brand recognition than these four combined. Doesn't make them better, just better known.

Of the four, I think the Liga Privada has the most interesting story. Of the cigars I'd actually want to smoke....stack ranked would be Illusione, Viaje, Liga Privada, then some Tatuaje. Like many others, I've had some great Tats' and some crappy ones.
Just mho.

So what makes a brand "Hot"? Good sales, cigar board chatter, taste or ones that if you paint them someone will think the subject of the artwork is cool and buy the painting? I think Cuba wins in all categories.

[sevans105]

Originally Posted by awsmith4

So what makes a brand "Hot"? Good sales, cigar board chatter, taste or ones that if you paint them someone will think the subject of the artwork is cool and buy the painting? I think Cuba wins in all categories.

Lol....in this case, it's probably art work. I may not be the best opinion, because my significant other did a Viaje painting that is (in my opinion) pretty cool. Most of us strive to be associated with significant brands. Thats why decent OpusX paintings and posters sell better than an equally artistic painting of a Cremosa label.

Kind of a hostile vibe coming off your post.....does this poll bug you for some reason?

[awsmith4]

Originally Posted by sevans105

Lol....in this case, it's probably art work. I may not be the best opinion, because my significant other did a Viaje painting that is (in my opinion) pretty cool. Most of us strive to be associated with significant brands. Thats why decent OpusX paintings and posters sell better than an equally artistic painting of a Cremosa label.

Kind of a hostile vibe coming off your post.....does this poll bug you for some reason?

I wasn't trying to be hostile but simply adding another brand for consideration. Tone is hard to convey in text. It takes two seconds to scan posts to see that these four brands are "hot" on the boards. I think it would have been better without a poll, just a question to see what is hot. however if this is just to decide what the OP will paint next then why not just come out and ask. If I had the money I would honestly consider a well done Cuban theme painting to hang in my office. I have nothing against the other brands just Cuban tobacco is what gets me "hot"

Edit: Damn I just realized this thread was 10 months old