Bent Cigar Question

Rmufb71 · 08-30-2015, 08:21 PM

I ordered a few Cigars the other day, and one came in bent I was refunded my money, but it was a cherry i really wanted to try (Asylum Dragon Milk) The outside appears to be fine, minus the curve and some 2 or 3 crinkles in the wrapper of the cigar... any how do you guys think it will affect the flavor, or will i get a true experience?

The Poet · 08-30-2015, 08:25 PM

If the wrapper and binder are not cracked, thus affecting the draw, I would think your worse problem might be an uneven burn. Otherwise, not an issue.

Hey, some cigars are MADE bent, and even corkscrewed. Google culebra cigars.

T.G · 08-30-2015, 08:27 PM

Got masking tape?

Rmufb71 · 08-30-2015, 08:32 PM

Thanks Poet, I will give it a try late this week... but now I am interested in those corkscrews!

pnoon · 08-30-2015, 08:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Rmufb71

I ordered a few Cigars the other day, and one came in bent I was refunded my money, but it was a cherry i really wanted to try (Asylum Dragon Milk) The outside appears to be fine, minus the curve and some 2 or 3 crinkles in the wrapper of the cigar... any how do you guys think it will affect the flavor, or will i get a true experience?

A picture would help.

But if it is just bent, then the flavor will not be affected at all. How it burns may be your issue. It all depends on the severity of the bend.

Rmufb71 · 08-31-2015, 07:48 PM

Thanks Pnoon

AdamJoshua · 08-31-2015, 08:07 PM

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Originally Posted by T.G

Got masking tape?

Gorilla tape works much better and stays lit easier.

AdamJoshua · 09-01-2015, 01:11 AM

In all seriousness there are cigars that are made bent to start with, as long as there aren't huge rips in it you are fine.

Rmufb71 · 09-10-2015, 02:19 PM

those are some interesting cigars, does anyone still manufacture them?

The Poet · 09-10-2015, 02:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Rmufb71

those are some interesting cigars, does anyone still manufacture them?

I found this on the interweb, in an article about a year old.

Some Current Regular Production and/or Limited Production Culebras

Brun del Ré: Culebra Grande (7 x 44), Culebra Pequeña (5.75 x 26)

Davidoff: Special C (6.5 x 33)

Drew Estate: Medusa (6 x 44)

Illusione: Illusione 23 “tre in uno” (6.5 x 33)

Johnny-O!: A Culebra (9.5 X 47), Culebra (7 X 44), Churchill Culebra (8 X 47), Forbidden Xtasy (6.5 X 42), Magnum (7 X 47), Gold Medal (6.5 X 42).

La Flor Dominicana: Culebra Especial (6.5 x 30), Culebra Gorda (6.5 x 38), Double Ligero Culebras (7.5 x 39) [Limited to Puff ‘N’ Stuff]

Partagas (Cuba): Culebra (5.625 x 39)

Tatuaje: Tatuaje Black, “The Old Man and the C” (7.5 x 38), El Triunfador “The Old Man and the C” (7.5 x 38)

mosesbotbol · 09-10-2015, 03:41 PM

Bent cigars are generally fine. Look at any cabinet of cigars and some will be bent around the ribbon. Culebras (pictured above) is another example.

08-30-2015, 08:21 PM	#1
Rmufb71 Just in from the Storm Join Date: Aug 2015 First Name: Joel Location: Pittsburgh Posts: 23 Trading: (1)	Bent Cigar Question I ordered a few Cigars the other day, and one came in bent I was refunded my money, but it was a cherry i really wanted to try (Asylum Dragon Milk) The outside appears to be fine, minus the curve and some 2 or 3 crinkles in the wrapper of the cigar... any how do you guys think it will affect the flavor, or will i get a true experience?

08-30-2015, 08:25 PM	#2
The Poet Il megglior fabbro Join Date: Jun 2009 First Name: Thomas Location: Hickory, NC Posts: 8,420 Trading: (2)	Re: Bent Cigar Question If the wrapper and binder are not cracked, thus affecting the draw, I would think your worse problem might be an uneven burn. Otherwise, not an issue. Hey, some cigars are MADE bent, and even corkscrewed. Google culebra cigars. __________________ Ninety percent of everything is crap - Theodore Sturgeon.

08-30-2015, 08:27 PM	#3
T.G Grrrrrr Join Date: Mar 2009 First Name: The Other Adam Posts: 15,557 Trading: (37)	Re: Bent Cigar Question Got masking tape?

08-30-2015, 08:32 PM	#4
Rmufb71 Just in from the Storm Join Date: Aug 2015 First Name: Joel Location: Pittsburgh Posts: 23 Trading: (1)	Re: Bent Cigar Question Thanks Poet, I will give it a try late this week... but now I am interested in those corkscrews!

08-31-2015, 07:48 PM	#6
Rmufb71 Just in from the Storm Join Date: Aug 2015 First Name: Joel Location: Pittsburgh Posts: 23 Trading: (1)	Re: Bent Cigar Question Thanks Pnoon

09-01-2015, 01:11 AM	#8
AdamJoshua Article 4 Free Inhabitant Join Date: Jan 2013 First Name: The Other Adam Location: Satellite Beach Posts: 14,787 Trading: (40)	Re: Bent Cigar Question In all seriousness there are cigars that are made bent to start with, as long as there aren't huge rips in it you are fine.

09-10-2015, 02:19 PM	#9
Rmufb71 Just in from the Storm Join Date: Aug 2015 First Name: Joel Location: Pittsburgh Posts: 23 Trading: (1)	Re: Bent Cigar Question those are some interesting cigars, does anyone still manufacture them?

09-10-2015, 03:41 PM	#11
mosesbotbol That's a Corgi Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Moses Location: Boston Posts: 6,171 Trading: (6)	Re: Bent Cigar Question Bent cigars are generally fine. Look at any cabinet of cigars and some will be bent around the ribbon. Culebras (pictured above) is another example. __________________ Port Wine & Claret \| British Cars \| Welsh Corgi's