Cigar 25 CountDown - Page 3

ucla695 · 01-09-2009, 10:42 AM

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Originally Posted by SmokinApe

I say make 'em smoke in the dark!

This thing is rigged, but there are some good cigars on that list...

There are only a handful or so that I would even think about smoking. The list gets worse every year.

icehog3 · 01-09-2009, 11:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Bear

Um... Casa Magna Colorado Robusto?

Footbag · 01-08-2009, 05:03 PM

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Originally Posted by duckmanco

Also, there is no way they couldn't tell what the Chisel was, even unbanded. Same goes for the Padron 80th. Both have distinctive looks IMO. I'm not saying they aren't good smokes, but this just seems off.

I totally agree with this. It seems odd that the #2 cigar is probably the most recognizable unbanded.

lenguamor · 01-10-2009, 01:05 PM

The top 5 are Non-Cuban, as are 8 of the top 10.

CA simply cannot be taken seriously anymore.

bigliver · 01-10-2009, 01:40 PM

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Originally Posted by lenguamor

The top 5 are Non-Cuban, as are 8 of the top 10.

CA simply cannot be taken seriously anymore.

+1 for that. I admit that I read CA and like their reviews for the most part, except for the socring part that is. As for their rankings? WTF is about all I can say.

icehog3 · 01-10-2009, 04:03 PM

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Originally Posted by lenguamor

The top 5 are Non-Cuban, as are 8 of the top 10.

CA simply cannot be taken seriously anymore.

Cuban cigar companies cannot pay Cigar Afflictionado for advertising. Therefore, the Casa Magna is the greatest cigar ever made.

When some say, "The Casa Magna is a great $4 smoke", remember....Cigar Afflictionado doesn't consider price in their rankings...they are saying the Casa Magna is the best current production cigar in the World right now at any price. Gimmie a break.

zmancbr · 01-12-2009, 02:00 PM

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Originally Posted by lenguamor

The top 5 are Non-Cuban, as are 8 of the top 10.

CA simply cannot be taken seriously anymore.

That is the thing that shocked me the most on Saturday when the FRHs were sitting talking about the lame top 10 lol...

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Originally Posted by icehog3

Appreciate the info.

I will still take a Party Short for $5 or less.

QFT... Can't beat a Party short!

Sauer Grapes · 01-08-2009, 06:33 PM

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Originally Posted by duckmanco

Also, there is no way they couldn't tell what the Chisel was, even unbanded. Same goes for the Padron 80th. Both have distinctive looks IMO. I'm not saying they aren't good smokes, but this just seems off.

How do you suggest CA do a blind taste test? Without including those cigars? I don't think you can blame CA for the recognizable shape of the cigars.

Not saying their ratings are perfect or impartial, just saying I think some are being too hard on them.

LkyLindy · 01-08-2009, 06:07 PM

Usual Fubar

UPHOTO · 01-08-2009, 07:06 PM

I don't completely buy that it's all up to advertising dollars, I think it has something to do with it but not all.

There are LOTS of cigars that are rated in the top 25 that don't even advertise with them. Plus all the cigars in there are damn good and deserving.

Bear · 01-09-2009, 09:07 AM

Um... Casa Magna Colorado Robusto?

Has anyone had one?

jitzy · 01-09-2009, 09:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Bear

Um... Casa Magna Colorado Robusto?

Has anyone had one?

I've had one and there ok but not even close to #1 I wouldn't even put it in the top ten. This just proves once again that they are corrupt

01-09-2009, 10:10 AM

Well if nothing else I'll be trying the Casa Magna and it won't break the bank.

01-10-2009, 05:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Bear

Um... Casa Magna Colorado Robusto?

Has anyone had one?

#1, really?

MikeyC · 01-10-2009, 06:44 AM

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Originally Posted by silentjon

#1, really?

Never heard of this cigar before.

Buena Fortuna · 01-10-2009, 08:06 AM

Had one last night, I really liked it, haven't had a Fonseca that I didn't like yet. Bought the last box of robustos, 27 for $105, plus a 5'er and got a free Pepin Blue Lancero for free. It's not in the same class as some of the premium smokes but you shouldn't expect it to be for $5

A nice smoking stick none the less, especially at a box price of $3.80 ea.

01-10-2009, 06:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Bear

Um... Casa Magna Colorado Robusto? Has anyone had one?

Had one yesterday at an event. I actually bought a 5'er which cost $31.oo + a free Pepin Blue lancero.

Definitely a great $5 cigar, but #1, not in my book. Good luck finding them retail over the next 90 days.

icehog3 · 01-10-2009, 11:34 AM

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Originally Posted by dillio

Definitely a great $5 cigar, but #1, not in my book. Good luck finding them retail over the next 90 days.

Y'all can have mine.

Sauer Grapes · 01-09-2009, 10:35 AM

What's the story on the casa magna? Who makes it? This is a surprise as they usually reserve #1 for an expensive premium or Cuban cigar and give stuff like casa magna a token spot in the teens if they want to reward advertising or whatever.

borndead1 · 01-09-2009, 10:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Sauer Grapes

What's the story on the casa magna? Who makes it? This is a surprise as they usually reserve #1 for an expensive premium or Cuban cigar and give stuff like casa magna a token spot in the teens if they want to reward advertising or whatever.

It's a Nicaraguan puro made by Nestor Plasencia for Manuel Quesada (MATASA). Never even heard of it until a few days ago!

01-10-2009, 01:05 PM	#4
lenguamor puta por Ninfas! Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Joe Location: The 305 again! Posts: 1,030 Trading: (23)	Re: Cigar 25 CountDown The top 5 are Non-Cuban, as are 8 of the top 10. CA simply cannot be taken seriously anymore. __________________

01-08-2009, 06:07 PM	#9
LkyLindy Chief Cook/Bottle Washer Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Harvey Location: Long Island NY Posts: 134 Trading: (6)	Re: Cigar 25 CountDown Usual Fubar __________________ any time you try a decent crime, you got fifty ways you're gonna fu*k up. If you think of twenty-five of them, then you're a genius... and you ain't no genius.

01-08-2009, 07:06 PM	#10
UPHOTO . Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Aaron Location: Reno, NV Posts: 279 Trading: (7)	Re: Cigar 25 CountDown I don't completely buy that it's all up to advertising dollars, I think it has something to do with it but not all. There are LOTS of cigars that are rated in the top 25 that don't even advertise with them. Plus all the cigars in there are damn good and deserving.

01-09-2009, 09:07 AM	#11
Bear Just an other FNG Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Marc Location: Ajax, Ontario. Posts: 393 Trading: (4)	Re: Cigar 25 CountDown Um... Casa Magna Colorado Robusto? Has anyone had one? __________________ Canadian Roll Call

01-09-2009, 10:10 AM	#13
GWags Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Cigar 25 CountDown Well if nothing else I'll be trying the Casa Magna and it won't break the bank.

01-10-2009, 08:06 AM	#16
Buena Fortuna Feeling at Home Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Sam Location: SE Michigan Posts: 637 Trading: (18)	Re: Cigar 25 CountDown Had one last night, I really liked it, haven't had a Fonseca that I didn't like yet. Bought the last box of robustos, 27 for $105, plus a 5'er and got a free Pepin Blue Lancero for free. It's not in the same class as some of the premium smokes but you shouldn't expect it to be for $5 A nice smoking stick none the less, especially at a box price of $3.80 ea. __________________ Build a man a fire and he will be warm for hours. Set a man on fire and he will be warm for the rest of his life.

01-09-2009, 10:35 AM	#19
Sauer Grapes Snatchin' yo people up Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 2,235 Trading: (44)	Re: Cigar 25 CountDown What's the story on the casa magna? Who makes it? This is a surprise as they usually reserve #1 for an expensive premium or Cuban cigar and give stuff like casa magna a token spot in the teens if they want to reward advertising or whatever.