In your opinion, what's the most over & under hyped cigar brand/line? - Page 3

pektel · 07-05-2013, 05:40 PM

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Originally Posted by FUEL

Hi BS. I could not agree more with those, ESPECIALLY Viaje. I never got the hype around them. Thanks for posting.

You must never have had the skull and bones daisy cutter, original release mystery, or the zombie. Or the exclusivo lancero. I can't say much about their regular production stuff.

MUNKY · 07-08-2013, 10:26 PM

RomaCraft - definitely way under hyped and a delicious smoke
Ghurka - overhyped - meh just meh and seriously how many new smokes can you have that all just are meh at best.

(buddy of mine just raved and raved about Ghurk) then one day snooped in my locker and grabbed a "knuckle dragger" and asked what's this plain little thing? That's 3.5 inches of stfu and have a real smoke I replied! We just split a box purchase of cranium lol!

MOGator2000 · 07-08-2013, 11:04 PM

Over: NC Cohiba (considered top of the line smoke by your avg joe)
Under: inexpensive B&M house blends

Porch Dweller · 07-09-2013, 07:38 AM

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Originally Posted by MUNKY

RomaCraft - definitely way under hyped and a delicious smoke
Ghurka - overhyped - meh just meh and seriously how many new smokes can you have that all just are meh at best.

(buddy of mine just raved and raved about Ghurk) then one day snooped in my locker and grabbed a "knuckle dragger" and asked what's this plain little thing? That's 3.5 inches of stfu and have a real smoke I replied! We just split a box purchase of cranium lol!

Awesome response!

Blak Smyth · 07-09-2013, 08:27 AM

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Originally Posted by pektel

You must never have had the skull and bones daisy cutter, original release mystery, or the zombie. Or the exclusivo lancero. I can't say much about their regular production stuff.

Pretty sure I have had all of the above (Or most) and was super excited about them when I lit up and afterward was super dissapointed as I could smoke similar profiles at a fraction of the price and not HTF stuff.
I look at this stuff now and just roll my eyes... But if YOU like it, smoke it!

Most dissapointing cigar I can recall was the Holiday Blend. Smoked it on Christmas a couple years ago and was like WTF. Oh and a Liga Privada T52 Pig I smoked about a month ago. I know my palate has changed over the last couple years but I couldn't even smoke the T52 pig to the half way point, yuck. Tasted like a deer terd that fell into a Floridian swamp.

pektel · 07-09-2013, 09:21 AM

Agree with you on the T52. I've had a couple (corona doble, and a pig), didn't really care for either.

The Mystery was freaking EXCELLENT the following summer after it was released. The pepper had toned WAY down, and there was this awesome, woody cinnamon flavor that I haven't tasted in another cigar.

I still have 3 or so Daisy Cutters, haven't smoked one in a grip, but again, with some time they were amazing. I'm not a fan of S&B ROTT.

oooo35980 · 07-09-2013, 09:55 AM

Over - Ghurka is the easy answer. Other than that it would have to be Tatuaje. I haven't exactly been blown away by the ccs I've had, but with so many cc devotees there has to be something to them other than hype right? Maybe?

Under - Hard to say, maybe I don't get out enough but I haven't seen a lot of hype except for few specific brands, which would make everything else under hyped in comparison.

czerbe · 07-09-2013, 10:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Blak Smyth

Most dissapointing cigar I can recall was the Holiday Blend.

100% agree, biggest disappointment in a cigar I have had in years.... for the price they are and at least in my area unable to find I rarely ever pick up any of Andre's sticks they just don't float my boat... at all... like ever...

OHMatt · 07-10-2013, 03:03 PM

Overhyped: limited edition cigars, especially one-runs. You hear me Andre' and Pete? It got old 5 years ago..

Underhyped: Tabacalera Tropical/Casa Fernandez

T.G · 07-10-2013, 03:07 PM

Over - every cigar I don't like.
Under - every cigar I like.

Or maybe it's the other way around, I forget.

Sweet_Leaf_PDX · 07-10-2013, 06:32 PM

Over - Drew Estate. Particularly the Liga Privadas. Cigar Aficionado just named them the "hottest cigar" of 2013.

Under - Lots to choose from here, but I will go with... Nica Libre. Very reasonably priced, and I have enjoyed everyone one that I have ever smoked.

drjammer · 07-12-2013, 08:23 AM

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Originally Posted by OHMatt

Overhyped: limited edition cigars, especially one-runs. You hear me Andre' and Pete? It got old 5 years ago..

Underhyped: Tabacalera Tropical/Casa Fernandez

+1 They are making some very good sticks these days

CoffeeWaterBeer · 07-12-2013, 09:49 AM

I haven't tried the full line but I think Tatuaje is a bit over-hyped. Not a bad smoke by any stretch, just not mind blowing.Also, I'm throwing Foundry out there. It's rare I strongly dislike a cigar but these were plain out nasty.

Underrated... hmm, I might throw Illusione out there as I don't see a lot of marketing hype out there for the line.

07-12-2013, 10:01 AM

Over: maduros
Under: JL's

FUEL · 07-12-2013, 10:30 AM

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Originally Posted by OHMatt

Overhyped: limited edition cigars, especially one-runs. You hear me Andre' and Pete? It got old 5 years ago..

Lord if this is not the truth. In particular Andre IMO. Sorry, not chasing these down anymore when there are plenty of other options readily available.

688sonarmen · 07-12-2013, 10:45 AM

Over; Liga Privada ( I fully understand that most of it is due to how great a person JD is, but this is about the cigars)

Under; Roma Craft, Curivari, Illusione.

Hippi3Slay3r · 07-12-2013, 10:58 AM

Over - Another vote for maduros (with clarification regarding the palette destroying powerhouses that seem to wash away any level of complexity to a stick)

Under - Curivari cigars

Dunkel · 07-12-2013, 01:49 PM

Ha ha There was a similar thread awhile back and people were shocked and amazed that I said Drew Estates were overhyped! Oh how times have changed.

Overhyped: Tatuaje, Drew Estates, and Gurkha
Underhyped: Oliva (except Nubs) and Joya de Nicaragua

OHMatt · 07-12-2013, 02:12 PM

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Originally Posted by FUEL

Lord if this is not the truth. In particular Andre IMO. Sorry, not chasing these down anymore when there are plenty of other options readily available.

I think you are right about in particular Andre'. It is getting harder and harder to chase 'em down because retailers are dropping them. The thing is his 3 core line sticks don't sell and the stores have to by them to get the LEs - they end up taking a loss on the cores in order to stock the LEs.. The core lines are a decent cigar... for half their price. There are many great cigars (Casa Fernandez) which also rolled at Fabrica de Tabacos Raices Cubana that cost less and are easy to find. Good consistent core lines vs a hard to find LE is a no brainer for me.

At the same time, Andre isn't asking people to pay to join some club to get the privilege to buy LEs either. Pete, I'll smoke dog rockets before that ever happens. Thank goodness Pete has some really swell core lines; Ill grab the petit cazadore over the limited release and know its going to be a great smoke. Speaking of Raices, Ernesto Padilla has some good cigars coming out of there as well, the Artemis is another underrated cigar.

On a side note, thanks to all of the high recommendations for Roma Craft; I went online and found that there is a retailer that will be a 30 minute drive from my work. I'll be taking a long lunch next week to grab some..

Buckeye Jack · 07-15-2013, 08:03 AM

Over - LE and RE CC's
Under - The Reg Production CC's they discontinue....until they are discontinued

07-08-2013, 10:26 PM	#42
MUNKY Resident Pig Hunter Join Date: May 2013 First Name: Brandon Location: Pearland, TX Posts: 1,169 Trading: (19)	Re: In your opinion, what's the most over & under hyped cigar brand/li RomaCraft - definitely way under hyped and a delicious smoke Ghurka - overhyped - meh just meh and seriously how many new smokes can you have that all just are meh at best. (buddy of mine just raved and raved about Ghurk) then one day snooped in my locker and grabbed a "knuckle dragger" and asked what's this plain little thing? That's 3.5 inches of stfu and have a real smoke I replied! We just split a box purchase of cranium lol!

07-08-2013, 11:04 PM	#43
MOGator2000 Just in from the Storm Join Date: Jun 2013 First Name: Brian Location: St. Louis Posts: 6 Trading: (0)	Re: In your opinion, what's the most over & under hyped cigar brand/li Over: NC Cohiba (considered top of the line smoke by your avg joe) Under: inexpensive B&M house blends

07-09-2013, 09:21 AM	#46
pektel I'm nuts for the place Join Date: Jul 2010 First Name: Peter Location: Grand Rapids, MN Posts: 4,320 Trading: (28)	Re: In your opinion, what's the most over & under hyped cigar brand/li Agree with you on the T52. I've had a couple (corona doble, and a pig), didn't really care for either. The Mystery was freaking EXCELLENT the following summer after it was released. The pepper had toned WAY down, and there was this awesome, woody cinnamon flavor that I haven't tasted in another cigar. I still have 3 or so Daisy Cutters, haven't smoked one in a grip, but again, with some time they were amazing. I'm not a fan of S&B ROTT. __________________ The problem is not the problem. The problem is your ATTITUDE about the problem.

07-09-2013, 09:55 AM	#47
oooo35980 Feeling at Home Join Date: Mar 2011 First Name: Isaiah Location: Huntsville, AL Posts: 569 Trading: (3)	Re: In your opinion, what's the most over & under hyped cigar brand/li Over - Ghurka is the easy answer. Other than that it would have to be Tatuaje. I haven't exactly been blown away by the ccs I've had, but with so many cc devotees there has to be something to them other than hype right? Maybe? Under - Hard to say, maybe I don't get out enough but I haven't seen a lot of hype except for few specific brands, which would make everything else under hyped in comparison.

07-10-2013, 03:03 PM	#49
OHMatt Klugs gave me Gurkas Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Matt Location: Springboro, OH Posts: 134 Trading: (2)	Re: In your opinion, what's the most over & under hyped cigar brand/li Overhyped: limited edition cigars, especially one-runs. You hear me Andre' and Pete? It got old 5 years ago.. Underhyped: Tabacalera Tropical/Casa Fernandez

07-10-2013, 03:07 PM	#50
T.G Grrrrrr Join Date: Mar 2009 First Name: The Other Adam Posts: 15,557 Trading: (37)	Re: In your opinion, what's the most over & under hyped cigar brand/li Over - every cigar I don't like. Under - every cigar I like. Or maybe it's the other way around, I forget.

07-10-2013, 06:32 PM	#51
Sweet_Leaf_PDX Feeling at Home Join Date: May 2013 First Name: Jason Location: Portland, OR Posts: 605 Trading: (11)	Re: In your opinion, what's the most over & under hyped cigar brand/li Over - Drew Estate. Particularly the Liga Privadas. Cigar Aficionado just named them the "hottest cigar" of 2013. Under - Lots to choose from here, but I will go with... Nica Libre. Very reasonably priced, and I have enjoyed everyone one that I have ever smoked.

07-12-2013, 09:49 AM	#53
CoffeeWaterBeer Critiquing Perique Join Date: Sep 2012 First Name: Seth Location: Baltimore, MD Posts: 779 Trading: (13)	Re: In your opinion, what's the most over & under hyped cigar brand/li I haven't tried the full line but I think Tatuaje is a bit over-hyped. Not a bad smoke by any stretch, just not mind blowing.Also, I'm throwing Foundry out there. It's rare I strongly dislike a cigar but these were plain out nasty. Underrated... hmm, I might throw Illusione out there as I don't see a lot of marketing hype out there for the line.

07-12-2013, 10:01 AM	#54
ChicagoWhiteSox Guest Posts: n/a	Re: In your opinion, what's the most over & under hyped cigar brand/li Over: maduros Under: JL's

07-12-2013, 10:45 AM	#56
688sonarmen Shipmate! Join Date: Mar 2009 First Name: Jake Location: Norwich, Ct Posts: 2,698 Trading: (17)	Re: In your opinion, what's the most over & under hyped cigar brand/li Over; Liga Privada ( I fully understand that most of it is due to how great a person JD is, but this is about the cigars) Under; Roma Craft, Curivari, Illusione.

07-12-2013, 10:58 AM	#57
Hippi3Slay3r ಥ_ಥ Join Date: Apr 2009 First Name: Kyle Location: Appleton WI Posts: 615 Trading: (22)	Re: In your opinion, what's the most over & under hyped cigar brand/li Over - Another vote for maduros (with clarification regarding the palette destroying powerhouses that seem to wash away any level of complexity to a stick) Under - Curivari cigars __________________ "We must all hang together, or assuredly we shall all hang separately." -Benjamin franklin.

07-12-2013, 01:49 PM	#58
Dunkel Maduro & Oscuro Whore-O Join Date: Jun 2009 First Name: Doug Location: West by God Virginia Posts: 2,232 Trading: (75)	Re: In your opinion, what's the most over & under hyped cigar brand/li Ha ha There was a similar thread awhile back and people were shocked and amazed that I said Drew Estates were overhyped! Oh how times have changed. Overhyped: Tatuaje, Drew Estates, and Gurkha Underhyped: Oliva (except Nubs) and Joya de Nicaragua __________________ Blue Label,Any Filipe Gregorio,Acid,Don Elias,El Mejor Espresso,Tierra del Sol

07-15-2013, 08:03 AM	#60
Buckeye Jack Havana Daydreamin' Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Jack Location: Dublin, OH (Columbus) Posts: 732 Trading: (34)	Re: In your opinion, what's the most over & under hyped cigar brand/li Over - LE and RE CC's Under - The Reg Production CC's they discontinue....until they are discontinued