Are Taboo Cigars gone?

Cigargal · 07-31-2012, 07:55 PM

My link doesn't work and google is no help. Are they no longer selling cigars?

icehog3 · 07-31-2012, 08:04 PM

Marianne!

I haven't seen them for sale for some time now....but it sure is nice to see you.

hotreds · 07-31-2012, 08:08 PM

I've gotten emails from them up to last month, but these were for events at their store/lounge. Perhaps they have concentrated on their lounge as opposed to Taboo brand cigars?

big a · 07-31-2012, 08:23 PM

I was wondering this too as my link took me to their Facebook page.

MikeyC · 07-31-2012, 08:26 PM

Interesting! I remember they were all over the old site toward the end there. They always had great sales going on and the Taboo brand cigars were a pretty solid bang for your buck.

hotreds · 07-31-2012, 08:36 PM

http://www.yelp.com/biz/taboo-cigar-...richland-hills

markem · 07-31-2012, 08:37 PM

Marianne! How's my favorite author and rabble rouser?

BeerAdvocate · 07-31-2012, 08:50 PM

I could go for some more Twists

SvilleKid · 07-31-2012, 08:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hotreds

http://www.yelp.com/biz/taboo-cigar-...richland-hills

Last review was January of this year. Could also be closed.

bobarian · 07-31-2012, 09:10 PM

Hi Marianne! We miss you! Hope all is well.

FB page shows recent events. Probably a phone call would be best.

MarkinAZ · 07-31-2012, 09:27 PM

Hello Marianne,

Their web site appears to be no more, but,

it does forward you over to their FaceBook page. I wouldn't know what is on it as I do not belong.

I've sent a number of emails via their old web page and regular email to Rob, regarding if they have plans to eventually bring back the SFO line, but have not had any response from him.

Some of the promotional emails I receive indicate they do receive shipments of the Taboo Twist and HSG in a couple of sizes, and usually, Rob takes pre-orders on these and ships on arrival.

Since they've completed their bar/lounge area, he's been heavily promoting this, but of course, none of us are "locals," and its a heck of a drive from Valencia, CA

As Peter mentioned, best thing to do would be to give them a call if you were interested in the Twist or HSG.

Sure do wish they would bring back the SFO line. I believe one of the issues was QC.

Good to hear from you girl!

07-31-2012, 10:43 PM

He's been out of Twists longer than I've been checking to re-order some. I miss them.

Beagleone · 08-01-2012, 11:03 AM

Rob is still around, but I am not sure for how much longer. I've never been to the shop, even though they are only 5 miles from me. Several of my friends do frequent the Taboo lounge though. From what I heard, the owner has change policies and banned people from taking their own cigars into the store, unless they were bought there. I also understand he was out of many of the regular line of cigars he would normally carry. As for Twist, I may still have a handful. If so, I'll post them for anyone to grab.

Fordman4ever · 08-01-2012, 11:51 AM

Had one last night. I think it was part of a bomb or trade from someone on this site. It was amazing.

Remo · 08-01-2012, 12:25 PM

I have had one Taboo...from a trade and it was GREAT!!

jjirons69 · 08-01-2012, 12:28 PM

The only Taboos I ever had were gifts - 4 of them. My $0.02 - they were all hard as tent pegs and the draw was bad on all of them. I chucked them all before the first third. Have never looked back YMMV.

08-01-2012, 12:42 PM

Taboo were my first real contact with the cigar world, I would be REALLY sad if they would go out of business.

kelmac07 · 08-01-2012, 12:56 PM

The Taboo Exotic Blend Maduros and the Special Forces Boot Camp and SFC Originals were great sticks. The Twist was a nice mild, creamy stick. These are all hard as hell to find nowadays.

Stephen · 08-01-2012, 01:01 PM

I heard they were better than Cubans...

icehog3 · 08-01-2012, 01:09 PM

I heard good thing about the Special Forces.

Had several of the other lines, including a couple/few of the Twists. Was not a big fan of the Twists.

07-31-2012, 07:55 PM	#1
Cigargal Waiting for SoCal XI Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Northern California Posts: 1,472 Trading: (25)	Are Taboo Cigars gone? My link doesn't work and google is no help. Are they no longer selling cigars?

07-31-2012, 08:04 PM	#2
icehog3 Admiral Douchebag Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tom Location: Clermont, Kentucky Posts: 71,441 Trading: (60)	Re: Are Taboo Cigars gone? Marianne! I haven't seen them for sale for some time now....but it sure is nice to see you. __________________ Thanks Dave, Julian, James, Kelly, Peter, Gerry, Dave, Mo, Frank, Týr and Mr. Mark!

07-31-2012, 08:08 PM	#3
hotreds Ephesians 2:8 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: 5 miles past "Resume Speed" Posts: 11,665 Trading: (63)	Re: Are Taboo Cigars gone? I've gotten emails from them up to last month, but these were for events at their store/lounge. Perhaps they have concentrated on their lounge as opposed to Taboo brand cigars? __________________ God loves you so much, that he made you read this, just to let you know.

07-31-2012, 08:23 PM	#4
big a Feeling at Home Join Date: Dec 2008 First Name: Andrew Location: Ohio Posts: 913 Trading: (42)	Re: Are Taboo Cigars gone? I was wondering this too as my link took me to their Facebook page. __________________ "If heaven has no cigars, I shall not go there" -Mark Twain

07-31-2012, 08:26 PM	#5
MikeyC member of the CA MINYAN Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Somewhere out there Posts: 1,782 Trading: (11)	Re: Are Taboo Cigars gone? Interesting! I remember they were all over the old site toward the end there. They always had great sales going on and the Taboo brand cigars were a pretty solid bang for your buck. __________________ I think Pandora's box was actually a humidor!

07-31-2012, 08:36 PM	#6
hotreds Ephesians 2:8 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: 5 miles past "Resume Speed" Posts: 11,665 Trading: (63)	Re: Are Taboo Cigars gone? http://www.yelp.com/biz/taboo-cigar-...richland-hills __________________ God loves you so much, that he made you read this, just to let you know.

07-31-2012, 08:37 PM	#7
markem Bunion Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Mark Location: Second Star on the Right Posts: 22,625 Trading: (47)	Re: Are Taboo Cigars gone? Marianne! How's my favorite author and rabble rouser? __________________ I refuse to belong to any organization that would have me as a member. ~ Groucho Marx

07-31-2012, 08:50 PM	#8
BeerAdvocate BeerHunter Join Date: Mar 2009 First Name: Travis Location: Topeka, KS Posts: 1,912 Trading: (45)	Re: Are Taboo Cigars gone? I could go for some more Twists __________________ *I Brew the Beer I Drink*

07-31-2012, 09:10 PM	#10
bobarian Cranky Habanophile Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Wine Country Posts: 8,869 Trading: (51)	Re: Are Taboo Cigars gone? Hi Marianne! We miss you! Hope all is well. FB page shows recent events. Probably a phone call would be best.

07-31-2012, 09:27 PM	#11
MarkinAZ Formerly MarkinOR Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Mark Location: Sun City West, AZ Posts: 6,221 Trading: (40)	Re: Are Taboo Cigars gone? Hello Marianne, Their web site appears to be no more, but, it does forward you over to their FaceBook page. I wouldn't know what is on it as I do not belong. I've sent a number of emails via their old web page and regular email to Rob, regarding if they have plans to eventually bring back the SFO line, but have not had any response from him. Some of the promotional emails I receive indicate they do receive shipments of the Taboo Twist and HSG in a couple of sizes, and usually, Rob takes pre-orders on these and ships on arrival. Since they've completed their bar/lounge area, he's been heavily promoting this, but of course, none of us are "locals," and its a heck of a drive from Valencia, CA As Peter mentioned, best thing to do would be to give them a call if you were interested in the Twist or HSG. Sure do wish they would bring back the SFO line. I believe one of the issues was QC. Good to hear from you girl! __________________ "Don't worry, God will work out His plan for your life..." Psalm 138 8

07-31-2012, 10:43 PM	#12
BC-Axeman Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Are Taboo Cigars gone? He's been out of Twists longer than I've been checking to re-order some. I miss them.

08-01-2012, 11:03 AM	#13
Beagleone Feeling at Home Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Between here and there Posts: 832 Trading: (18)	Re: Are Taboo Cigars gone? Rob is still around, but I am not sure for how much longer. I've never been to the shop, even though they are only 5 miles from me. Several of my friends do frequent the Taboo lounge though. From what I heard, the owner has change policies and banned people from taking their own cigars into the store, unless they were bought there. I also understand he was out of many of the regular line of cigars he would normally carry. As for Twist, I may still have a handful. If so, I'll post them for anyone to grab. __________________ Whoever said "laughter is the best medicine" didn't have gonorrhea.

08-01-2012, 11:51 AM	#14
Fordman4ever Redneck driving a ricer!! Join Date: Dec 2010 First Name: Earl Location: A place too cold to smoke outside Posts: 2,508 Trading: (26)	Re: Are Taboo Cigars gone? Had one last night. I think it was part of a bomb or trade from someone on this site. It was amazing. __________________

08-01-2012, 12:25 PM	#15
Remo C.I.A Join Date: Feb 2011 First Name: Mike Location: Palm Harbor, Florida Posts: 12,597 Trading: (122)	Re: Are Taboo Cigars gone? I have had one Taboo...from a trade and it was GREAT!! __________________

08-01-2012, 12:28 PM	#16
jjirons69 Haberdasher Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Jamie Location: Chucktown, SC Posts: 4,120 Trading: (94)	Re: Are Taboo Cigars gone? The only Taboos I ever had were gifts - 4 of them. My $0.02 - they were all hard as tent pegs and the draw was bad on all of them. I chucked them all before the first third. Have never looked back YMMV. __________________ Somebody has to go back and get a chitload of dimes

08-01-2012, 12:42 PM	#17
pgagnon Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Are Taboo Cigars gone? Taboo were my first real contact with the cigar world, I would be REALLY sad if they would go out of business.

08-01-2012, 12:56 PM	#18
kelmac07 Resident Maduro Whore!! Join Date: Apr 2009 First Name: Mac Location: Newport News, VA Posts: 27,322 Trading: (218)	Re: Are Taboo Cigars gone? The Taboo Exotic Blend Maduros and the Special Forces Boot Camp and SFC Originals were great sticks. The Twist was a nice mild, creamy stick. These are all hard as hell to find nowadays. __________________ Dom in the MLB thread "I could probably get you to wear a Yankee hat for a Maduro!"

08-01-2012, 01:01 PM	#19
Stephen Sultan of Cigars Join Date: Jan 2011 First Name: Stephen Location: Where the Pony Express began and Jesse James ended. Posts: 1,582 Trading: (18)	Re: Are Taboo Cigars gone? I heard they were better than Cubans...

08-01-2012, 01:09 PM	#20
icehog3 Admiral Douchebag Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tom Location: Clermont, Kentucky Posts: 71,441 Trading: (60)	Re: Are Taboo Cigars gone? I heard good thing about the Special Forces. Had several of the other lines, including a couple/few of the Twists. Was not a big fan of the Twists. __________________ Thanks Dave, Julian, James, Kelly, Peter, Gerry, Dave, Mo, Frank, Týr and Mr. Mark!