Terminally Ill Cigar

cmitch · 06-18-2013, 11:26 PM

A brother brought this stick to the book club tonite. He smoked one and said he had to put it down. He said it tasted downright nasty, like it had cleaner or something in it. It smells literally like wet grass that molded under a lawnmower deck (anyone who has cleaned a lawnmower deck would know exactly what smell I'm describing). Everyone examined it and smelled it. Just like wet, moldy grass. After some discussion, we all agreed there's no way this cigar will ever be anything but a dissectable specimen to see what the hell is up. Nastiest cigar I've ever smelled. Pic attached.

06-18-2013, 11:36 PM

Let us know what you find... thanks for the heads up

dave · 06-19-2013, 06:25 AM

'What is a Rolando Reyes cigar with a touch of mold?' ....for $200, Alex

688sonarmen · 06-19-2013, 06:31 AM

Wow, how things can change. That brand at one time was one of the best.

oooo35980 · 06-19-2013, 08:24 AM

Damn, where did he get the thing? I've seen humidors that smelled like straight up mildew, usually ones at gas stations or grocery stores, maybe it was badly stored?

Lockspur · 06-19-2013, 08:27 AM

If it tasted like it had "cleaner" in it, then it COULD be too young. I've had a couple that were straight up Windex, but after a few months in storage, they were just fine.

the nub · 06-19-2013, 09:44 AM

did it smell like ammonia? If so, it's sick.

cmitch · 06-19-2013, 11:06 AM

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Originally Posted by oooo35980

Damn, where did he get the thing? I've seen humidors that smelled like straight up mildew, usually ones at gas stations or grocery stores, maybe it was badly stored?

He got it from Neptune, supposedly a highly rated cigar which is what prompted him to purchase the sampler that had these in it. He said it was downright nasty, like smoking a piss soaked cigar.

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Originally Posted by the nub

did it smell like ammonia? If so, it's sick.

It's too sick to recover. We all agreed after examination that the tobacco is basically uncured and is probably molding inside. The ammonia smell will knock you down.

bstarrs · 06-19-2013, 11:15 AM

Like smoking piss? Definitely sounds like ammonia, that couldn't have made him feel very nice after smoking it...

macsauce13 · 06-19-2013, 12:01 PM

I have several bundles of these and several other Cuba Aliados versions. I really like them and haven't experienced anything like this. Really hate to hear you had a bad experience.

cmitch · 06-19-2013, 05:15 PM

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Originally Posted by macsauce13

I have several bundles of these and several other Cuba Aliados versions. I really like them and haven't experienced anything like this. Really hate to hear you had a bad experience.

Maybe a bundle of improperly cured tobacco was mistakenly used. Maybe it was improper storage? Who knows?

NCRadioMan · 06-19-2013, 06:11 PM

I thought that was advertised profile of Cuba Aliados?

deebomitchell · 06-19-2013, 11:12 PM

Clayton did you cut it open yet?

cmitch · 06-20-2013, 10:27 AM

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Originally Posted by deebomitchell

Clayton did you cut it open yet?

I'm waiting on the smell to dissipate. I'm afraid it'll kill my parrot.

cjhalbrooks · 06-20-2013, 10:28 AM

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Originally Posted by cmitch

I'm waiting on the smell to dissipate. I'm afraid it'll kill my parrot.

It could be used like a bird in a coal mine. If the bird dies GET OUT!!!

cmitch · 06-20-2013, 10:29 AM

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Originally Posted by cjhalbrooks

It could be used like a bird in a coal mine. If the bird dies GET OUT!!!

Not going to kill a $1200 bird to check out a $5 cigar.

cjhalbrooks · 06-20-2013, 10:37 AM

well fine be that way

cmitch · 06-20-2013, 05:59 PM

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Originally Posted by cjhalbrooks

well fine be that way

Devil bird says, "Kiss it!"

RobR1205 · 06-20-2013, 06:32 PM

Awesome Parrot!

06-18-2013, 11:36 PM	#2
Robulous78 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Terminally Ill Cigar Let us know what you find... thanks for the heads up

06-19-2013, 06:25 AM	#3
dave Have My Own Room Join Date: May 2011 First Name: Dave Location: Northern VA Posts: 1,180 Trading: (15)	Re: Terminally Ill Cigar 'What is a Rolando Reyes cigar with a touch of mold?' ....for $200, Alex

06-19-2013, 06:31 AM	#4
688sonarmen Shipmate! Join Date: Mar 2009 First Name: Jake Location: Norwich, Ct Posts: 2,698 Trading: (17)	Re: Terminally Ill Cigar Wow, how things can change. That brand at one time was one of the best.

06-19-2013, 08:24 AM	#5
oooo35980 Feeling at Home Join Date: Mar 2011 First Name: Isaiah Location: Huntsville, AL Posts: 569 Trading: (3)	Re: Terminally Ill Cigar Damn, where did he get the thing? I've seen humidors that smelled like straight up mildew, usually ones at gas stations or grocery stores, maybe it was badly stored?

06-19-2013, 08:27 AM	#6
Lockspur Have My Own Room Join Date: Dec 2012 First Name: Scotty Location: Richmond, TX Posts: 1,376 Trading: (31)	Re: Terminally Ill Cigar If it tasted like it had "cleaner" in it, then it COULD be too young. I've had a couple that were straight up Windex, but after a few months in storage, they were just fine. __________________ Proud member of the GMCGTPWHAFA

06-19-2013, 09:44 AM	#7
the nub Papa Chino Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Nanaimo, BC Posts: 320 Trading: (2)	Re: Terminally Ill Cigar did it smell like ammonia? If so, it's sick.

06-19-2013, 11:15 AM	#9
bstarrs Still Watching My Back Join Date: May 2013 First Name: Braeden Location: Southern Ontario Posts: 223 Trading: (3)	Re: Terminally Ill Cigar Like smoking piss? Definitely sounds like ammonia, that couldn't have made him feel very nice after smoking it...

06-19-2013, 12:01 PM	#10
macsauce13 Have My Own Room Join Date: Mar 2010 First Name: McKenzie Location: Lexington, KY Posts: 1,107 Trading: (38)	Re: Terminally Ill Cigar I have several bundles of these and several other Cuba Aliados versions. I really like them and haven't experienced anything like this. Really hate to hear you had a bad experience.

06-19-2013, 06:11 PM	#12
NCRadioMan Chutney Lovebusciut Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Chutney Location: On the shores of Loch Shiel Posts: 4,280 Trading: (66)	Re: Terminally Ill Cigar I thought that was advertised profile of Cuba Aliados? __________________ The path to loyalty is trust.

06-19-2013, 11:12 PM	#13
deebomitchell Just in from the Storm Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Florence, AL Posts: 7 Trading: (0)	Re: Terminally Ill Cigar Clayton did you cut it open yet?

06-20-2013, 10:37 AM	#17
cjhalbrooks I am behind you. SHHHHH Join Date: Dec 2011 First Name: Cory Location: Under a Bridge, trying to find the troll who stole my soul. Posts: 1,370 Trading: (20)	Re: Terminally Ill Cigar well fine be that way __________________ GMCGTPWHAF Tennessee Chapter. Down with the bloody BIG HEAD

06-20-2013, 06:32 PM	#19
RobR1205 Starting a new chapter Join Date: Dec 2011 First Name: Rob Location: Texas Posts: 1,158 Trading: (19)	Re: Terminally Ill Cigar Awesome Parrot!