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01-13-2010, 01:51 PM | #21 | |
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Re: The new bold
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01-13-2010, 02:29 PM | #22 |
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Re: The new bold
The word strong here is in reference to nicotine levels?
People use the term for nicotine or flavor and from what I'm reading here you are looking for a strong cigar in terms of nicotine that has depth and great flavors? |
01-13-2010, 02:37 PM | #23 | |
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I am guessing that you and I have been smoking cigars a lot longer that some others here have - if I remember correctly, that is. I'm not going to post that whole other thing here, but will try to summarize. To which cigars am I referring? Well, I guess the first to come to mind is the Cain line. I have had two of them and both struck me as pure power (and a bit harsh/bitter at that), and while there might have been some nice flavors there, the simple strength overwhelmed what might have been flavor or finesse. The other was a couple La Flor Dominicana Double Ligeros that I tried. Although, I smoked one which had been sitting in my humidor for over a year and it much more flavorful and smooth - it wasn't just a harsh strong stick. Then, upon thinking back, I have had Illusione, Pepin, and Joya de Nicaraugua sticks which struck me with this same thought. I have tried to examine whether mood, surroundings, or other things have made an impact, but nothing seems to stick out in my mind. There are some others as well which struch me that way, but these are the ones
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01-13-2010, 03:12 PM | #24 |
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Re: The new bold
I enjoy Illusione and Pepin for a strong yet complex and flavorful smoke. Especially in smaller ring gauges like lanceros
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01-14-2010, 06:31 PM | #25 | |
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For example the Cain is all ligero - just strong.
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01-14-2010, 07:04 PM | #26 |
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ahhhh!!!! got it!
Yeah different then what I thought you were talking about. I think Padron's fit this profile. Straight forward flavors that have depth to them but yeah it's tough to find something that has that kick to it in flavor yet also has the depth also. |
01-16-2010, 12:47 PM | #27 |
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Re: The new bold
I would agree that Padrons are fairly strong and have great flavors, complexity, depth, etc...
A couple others have done that: Black Pepins (especially the Perlas), Tats (especially love the Noellas), Taboo has a few that fit the bill, as does Oliva. Peace of the Lord be with you.
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01-16-2010, 12:55 PM | #28 |
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Re: The new bold
Todd, I think I sent you a couple Oscuro A's. They're LFD's.
They are real expensive one dimensional poop cigars. Then there's the LGD Ocuro Oriental you called me about. That's what I like. That saves a lot of words. I like strong smokes that grow, blossom and change. They're fun. On the other hand, if you want 14 inches of "okay" that never does anything, the LFD A's are the answer. I suppose each has it's place. Your "likes" run real close to mine, and you like cigars to do the stuff I like, even if we don't like exactly the same flavors. If you want to try a cigar that I think is technically perfect, try to land an original release Padilla Achilles. It does EVERYTHING right. They just taste like green spray painted astroturf to me. But I can appreciate the technical genius behind the blend. Ya know?
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01-16-2010, 05:27 PM | #29 | |
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Something that tastes like green spray painted astroturf doesn't sound like something I really want to try. Why? I've eaten my share of it from different sports, never really did like it much then. However, I will keep my eyes open for an original Padilla Achilles, as I heard they are really good cigars. If I do find one, pardon me if I hope and pray that you were stuck varnishing or spray painting something every time you've had one, and so it was only your delusional mental meanderings that made them appear to taste like "green spray painted astroturf." Love you man, it's all good.
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I thought just the "Edition Especial" was a different blend. I've enjoyed couple of the older LADC's i've had and was thinking about making that my next box purchase. |
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