Surrogates info released

hostile · 03-13-2012, 05:15 PM

I originally went to Pete with the idea for Surrogates as a line for NHC and explained what I wanted to try with the 'experiment'. Pete and I talked at length about it last summer and he was behind my idea as well. I knew that if I said that Pete Johnson blended the cigar for me and produced it at the My Father Cigars factory it might persuade people to buy it simply based on the history of those names and all that they produce. But I wanted people to like it for what I thought it was - a fantastic cigar.

There are plans for new Surrogate blends and I could let the experiment continue as a blind tasting, but there are many people who want to know more about them and there is the 'give credit where credit is due' sentiment. Pete nailed it with this as did the factory, producing a perfect blend and construction.

SteelCityBoy · 03-13-2012, 05:25 PM

I smoked my first Bone Crusher Surrogates just recently and really enjoyed it. Great cigar IMO that I will definately be getting more of.

688sonarmen · 03-13-2012, 05:47 PM

That if true is some funny chit, especially considering the design and name.

TJtorpedo · 03-13-2012, 06:38 PM

I just went straight to the NHC site and in their blog section Dan talks about the unveiling. Really good smoke IMO, and I didn't think it was Pete's. Go get 'em while you can!

BTW, there's a couple pics of the Mini-Monsters under the same blog entry. Pretty neat little smokes it looks like...

Theo Cincy · 03-13-2012, 07:58 PM

Thanks for the info

theonlybear4CORT · 03-13-2012, 09:19 PM

Link to the mini monster?

Blak Smyth · 03-14-2012, 04:54 AM

I have smoked the Bone Crusher and Skull Breakers, I really enjoy both.

kelmac07 · 03-14-2012, 05:12 AM

I enjoy both and really thought it was Andre Farkas at Viaje that was behind this. It has so many of the dame flavors as the Skull 'N Bones series. Either way...still a great stick at a decent price.

Hem · 03-14-2012, 06:16 AM

I am yet to try either of them but it seems everyone on this forum agrees they are a great smoke. I will definitely have to pick some up when I get a chance!

Just took a look at those Mini Monsters too...hope they really will have enough for everyone! At $75 I will absolutely be buying a box.

Link for those who were asking:
http://newhavanacigars.blogspot.com/

kelmac07 · 03-14-2012, 06:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kelmac07

I enjoy both and really thought it was Andre Farkas at Viaje that was behind this. It has so many of the dame flavors as the Skull 'N Bones series. Either way...still a great stick at a decent price.

dame = same (Damn fat fingers!!

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HollywoodQue · 03-14-2012, 06:36 AM

I've got to pick up a couple of boxes when released, thanks for the info

Islayphile · 03-14-2012, 06:40 AM

I smoked a Bone Crusher this past Sunday that was simply amazing.

Feels good to have my suspicions confirmed

03-14-2012, 01:21 PM

Skull Breaker and Bone Crusher are some of the best.

maninblack · 03-14-2012, 04:18 PM

Love these smokes but I figured Farkas was behind these.

theonlybear4CORT · 03-14-2012, 04:22 PM

Thanks for the link Bill.

QiCultivator · 03-15-2012, 08:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kelmac07

I enjoy both and really thought it was Andre Farkas at Viaje that was behind this. It has so many of the dame flavors as the Skull 'N Bones series. Either way...still a great stick at a decent price.

I'm sure you are tasting that because of the Skull on the band...I wouldn't be surprised if 50% of the taste of a cigar comes from expectations, which come from the band, marketing and what we've heard about the cigar from other people.

danreeve · 03-15-2012, 12:43 PM

Dan just put these on sale http://www.newhavanacigars.com/NHC_S..._com_s/114.htm

MODS: feel free to move this to the deals section, I put it here because this thread seems to have a lot of interest in these.

03-13-2012, 05:15 PM	#1
hostile Just in from the Storm Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 31 Trading: (3)	Surrogates info released I originally went to Pete with the idea for Surrogates as a line for NHC and explained what I wanted to try with the 'experiment'. Pete and I talked at length about it last summer and he was behind my idea as well. I knew that if I said that Pete Johnson blended the cigar for me and produced it at the My Father Cigars factory it might persuade people to buy it simply based on the history of those names and all that they produce. But I wanted people to like it for what I thought it was - a fantastic cigar. There are plans for new Surrogate blends and I could let the experiment continue as a blind tasting, but there are many people who want to know more about them and there is the 'give credit where credit is due' sentiment. Pete nailed it with this as did the factory, producing a perfect blend and construction.

03-13-2012, 05:25 PM	#2
SteelCityBoy 7th Heaven Will Commeth!! Join Date: Sep 2011 First Name: Ken Location: * THE WOOD * -Cigar Zombies- Posts: 1,236 Trading: (21)	Re: Surrogates info released I smoked my first Bone Crusher Surrogates just recently and really enjoyed it. Great cigar IMO that I will definately be getting more of. __________________ It's Just THIS Easy To Help Out The Troops

03-13-2012, 05:47 PM	#3
688sonarmen Shipmate! Join Date: Mar 2009 First Name: Jake Location: Norwich, Ct Posts: 2,698 Trading: (17)	Re: Surrogates info released That if true is some funny chit, especially considering the design and name.

03-13-2012, 06:38 PM	#4
TJtorpedo Feeling at Home Join Date: Feb 2012 First Name: Tim Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 600 Trading: (4)	Re: Surrogates info released I just went straight to the NHC site and in their blog section Dan talks about the unveiling. Really good smoke IMO, and I didn't think it was Pete's. Go get 'em while you can! BTW, there's a couple pics of the Mini-Monsters under the same blog entry. Pretty neat little smokes it looks like...

03-13-2012, 07:58 PM	#5
Theo Cincy Feeling at Home Join Date: Dec 2011 First Name: Theo Location: Cincinnati OH Posts: 646 Trading: (33)	Re: Surrogates info released Thanks for the info

03-13-2012, 09:19 PM	#6
theonlybear4CORT RIP Nick Montano Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Mike Location: Santa Rosa Posts: 2,040 Trading: (14)	Re: Surrogates info released Link to the mini monster?

03-14-2012, 04:54 AM	#7
Blak Smyth Think Blue! Join Date: Jun 2011 First Name: SD Location: THE WOOD Posts: 8,486 Trading: (52)	Re: Surrogates info released I have smoked the Bone Crusher and Skull Breakers, I really enjoy both. __________________ SUPPORT OUR TROOPS

03-14-2012, 05:12 AM	#8
kelmac07 Resident Maduro Whore!! Join Date: Apr 2009 First Name: Mac Location: Newport News, VA Posts: 27,322 Trading: (218)	Re: Surrogates info released I enjoy both and really thought it was Andre Farkas at Viaje that was behind this. It has so many of the dame flavors as the Skull 'N Bones series. Either way...still a great stick at a decent price. __________________ Dom in the MLB thread "I could probably get you to wear a Yankee hat for a Maduro!"

03-14-2012, 06:16 AM	#9
Hem Feeling at Home Join Date: Jan 2012 First Name: Bill Location: Tampa (Cigar City) Posts: 826 Trading: (13)	Re: Surrogates info released I am yet to try either of them but it seems everyone on this forum agrees they are a great smoke. I will definitely have to pick some up when I get a chance! Just took a look at those Mini Monsters too...hope they really will have enough for everyone! At $75 I will absolutely be buying a box. Link for those who were asking: http://newhavanacigars.blogspot.com/ Last edited by Hem; 03-14-2012 at 06:24 AM.

03-14-2012, 06:36 AM	#11
HollywoodQue Invictus Join Date: Oct 2010 First Name: Howard Location: In the "D" Posts: 3,123 Trading: (46)	Re: Surrogates info released I've got to pick up a couple of boxes when released, thanks for the info

03-14-2012, 06:40 AM	#12
Islayphile Wee Dram Hunter Join Date: Feb 2012 First Name: Mike Location: OH Posts: 801 Trading: (1)	Re: Surrogates info released I smoked a Bone Crusher this past Sunday that was simply amazing. Feels good to have my suspicions confirmed __________________ RIP Thurman Lee Munson (June 7, 1947 – August 2, 1979)

03-14-2012, 01:21 PM	#13
LigaPrivadaT84 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Surrogates info released Skull Breaker and Bone Crusher are some of the best.

03-14-2012, 04:18 PM	#14
maninblack Will smoke for food Join Date: Jan 2010 First Name: Kevin Location: Where the hoot owls f$ck the chickens Posts: 10,637 Trading: (80)	Re: Surrogates info released Love these smokes but I figured Farkas was behind these. __________________ Proud member of the GMCGTPWHAFA

03-14-2012, 04:22 PM	#15
theonlybear4CORT RIP Nick Montano Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Mike Location: Santa Rosa Posts: 2,040 Trading: (14)	Re: Surrogates info released Thanks for the link Bill.

03-15-2012, 12:43 PM	#17
danreeve Feeling at Home Join Date: Jan 2010 First Name: Dan Location: Columbus Ohio Posts: 733 Trading: (2)	Re: Surrogates info released Dan just put these on sale http://www.newhavanacigars.com/NHC_S..._com_s/114.htm MODS: feel free to move this to the deals section, I put it here because this thread seems to have a lot of interest in these. __________________ http://cigarpress.com/