Cigar 25 CountDown - Page 3

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.

LkyLindy · 01-08-2009, 06:07 PM

Usual Fubar

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.

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.

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!

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?

Totemic · 01-09-2009, 11:30 AM

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Originally Posted by borndead1

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

Well according to TexCigar's web site, this blend was the replacement for the JdN Antano 1970's.

I have no idea what prompted CA to give this cigar the #1 spot. According to their own rating system, this cigar only got a 93 vs. 96 for Padron 80th. The only reasoning I can come up with is that this was a very good cigar and extremely inexpensive, giving it high marks for the "value".

But then, that flies in the face of giving Padron 80th the number 2 spot since, while it's a great cigar, at $30 a pop, it sucks in the value aspect.

skibumdc · 01-09-2009, 11:50 AM

I still stand behind my question of whether cuban LE's or Re's are eligable for the ranking?
My guess is they are NOT, b/c several of the RE's (Eminencia, Estupendo) are better than a Padrom IMO and beat it on the value as well.
Heck, what about a Trini Ingenio LE...oh well.

I know the guys at my local B&M do like the Casa Magna since the day it arrived a few months back...but no one would ave out it #1.
Can someone say Kickback?

AndyMadera · 01-09-2009, 11:52 AM

well, i would say it would be mine.... but they didnt smoke it so i doubt it!

AndyMadera · 01-09-2009, 11:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Totemic

Well according to TexCigar's web site, this blend was the replacement for the JdN Antano 1970's.

I have no idea what prompted CA to give this cigar the #1 spot. According to their own rating system, this cigar only got a 93 vs. 96 for Padron 80th. The only reasoning I can come up with is that this was a very good cigar and extremely inexpensive, giving it high marks for the "value".

But then, that flies in the face of giving Padron 80th the number 2 spot since, while it's a great cigar, at $30 a pop, it sucks in the value aspect.

Well you do know that CA is a FOR-PROFIT company.... and Plasencia is well.... filthy rich...

NCRadioMan · 01-09-2009, 12:12 PM

The Casa Magna is a darn good cigar but I just don't think it should be anywhere near the top.

doctorcue · 01-09-2009, 02:06 PM

First words out of my mouth when I saw the #1: "You kidding me?"

Wow...

LkyLindy · 01-09-2009, 09:42 PM

Milk of Magmasia is more like it-Fubar

KidRock · 01-09-2009, 09:58 PM

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Originally Posted by LkyLindy

Milk of Magmasia is more like it-Fubar

AHHHHHHHHHHAAAAAAAHAAA

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?

01-08-2009, 06:07 PM	#42
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	#44
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	#45
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	#47
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.

01-09-2009, 10:35 AM	#48
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.

01-09-2009, 11:50 AM	#53
skibumdc That's what she said Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Balco Location: Smoke Less, Age More Posts: 345 Trading: (8)	Re: Cigar 25 CountDown I still stand behind my question of whether cuban LE's or Re's are eligable for the ranking? My guess is they are NOT, b/c several of the RE's (Eminencia, Estupendo) are better than a Padrom IMO and beat it on the value as well. Heck, what about a Trini Ingenio LE...oh well. I know the guys at my local B&M do like the Casa Magna since the day it arrived a few months back...but no one would ave out it #1. Can someone say Kickback? __________________ The Dude abides

01-09-2009, 11:52 AM	#54
AndyMadera Feeling at Home Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Andrew Location: Ft Worth, Texas Posts: 530 Trading: (46)	Re: Cigar 25 CountDown well, i would say it would be mine.... but they didnt smoke it so i doubt it!

01-09-2009, 12:12 PM	#56
NCRadioMan Chutney Lovebusciut Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Chutney Location: On the shores of Loch Shiel Posts: 4,281 Trading: (66)	Re: Cigar 25 CountDown The Casa Magna is a darn good cigar but I just don't think it should be anywhere near the top. __________________ The path to loyalty is trust.

01-09-2009, 02:06 PM	#57
doctorcue BABOTL - VP of Drinking Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Danny Location: Rancho Cordova, CA Posts: 331 Trading: (2)	Re: Cigar 25 CountDown First words out of my mouth when I saw the #1: "You kidding me?" Wow... __________________ Raiders, A's, Warriors.

01-09-2009, 09:42 PM	#58
LkyLindy Chief Cook/Bottle Washer Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Harvey Location: Long Island NY Posts: 134 Trading: (6)	Re: Cigar 25 CountDown Milk of Magmasia is more like it-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.