Box Pressed or Regular?

mahtofire14 · 11-21-2013, 02:54 AM

I've been recently drawn to box pressed cigars lately. I'm curious as to what you guys prefer (if you even have a preference). But let's say every cigar was made in both regular and box pressed versions. Which would you chose?

pektel · 11-21-2013, 03:32 AM

If I can swing it, cabinet selection every time.

Pretty sure you are referring to NC's, but my answer stays the same for all tobacco origins.

Well, Except cigarettes. Blech. They could get tobacco straight from heaven (then slice it and dice it and treat it and whatever-else), roll it on the arse of a crying unicorn, and I still wouldn't try them again. But I digress.

I wonder how long it will be before the NC producers start a ribbon dent option.

emopunker2004 · 11-21-2013, 04:32 AM

I enjoy both equally.

mosesbotbol · 11-21-2013, 05:16 AM

I like dress box better than the cabinet. They take up less room and I see no difference in taste. Age them the 20-30 years....maybe there's a difference? It makes little difference to me if they are pressed or not. Pressed don't roll, which is nice, but can feel not as natural in the hand. I don't like them too pressed like Padron does. Don't want a square cigar.

Zane · 11-21-2013, 05:51 AM

I don't mind a slight box press like in dress box CC's. I do not enjoy a square cigar.

kelmac07 · 11-21-2013, 06:00 AM

I really enjoy a box pressed stick.

MUNKY · 11-21-2013, 06:22 AM

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Originally Posted by kelmac07

I really enjoy a box pressed stick.

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Porch Dweller · 11-21-2013, 07:11 AM

I prefer regular but box-pressed does not bother me in the least.

Dude Here · 11-21-2013, 07:58 AM

I don't mind a slight box press. It's when they take it overboard, and make the corners so sharp you can cut yourself on them, that I pass.

CigarNut · 11-21-2013, 08:14 AM

Some cigars, like Padron, are excellent box pressed cigars. The shape (square or round) does not bother me. I am after the flavors.

Subvet642 · 11-21-2013, 09:22 AM

I don't mind a box press, slight or otherwise, as long as it isn't a jaw-breaker rg.

jledou · 11-21-2013, 09:51 AM

I do not prefer a box press and would avoid them if they came in both but it also does not make me avoid good cigars that are only box pressed.

CoffeeWaterBeer · 11-21-2013, 10:05 AM

I don't dislike box pressed, it's about the tobacco more than the shape IMO

DaBear · 11-21-2013, 11:03 AM

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Originally Posted by pektel

I wonder how long it will be before the NC producers start a ribbon dent option.

They're way ahead of you, Peter. Those typically go under the "damaged" sticks category at work and get smoked by one of us employees. Granted, if you counted Culebras in this category, CCs were first.

On topic: The bigger the RG, the more I like a box-pressed stick. I normally don't smoke anything over a 54 anymore, but when I do its gotta be box-pressed. Makes it feel smaller in my hand so I don't feel like a tool smoking a big RG stick.

AdamJoshua · 11-21-2013, 11:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pektel

If I can swing it, cabinet selection every time.

Pretty sure you are referring to NC's, but my answer stays the same for all tobacco origins.

Well, Except cigarettes. Blech. They could get tobacco straight from heaven (then slice it and dice it and treat it and whatever-else), roll it on the arse of a crying unicorn, and I still wouldn't try them again. But I digress.

I wonder how long it will be before the NC producers start a ribbon dent option.

Bummer when sending out your lot I pulled a stick out of a cab with a few years on it and it was a dented stick but i noticed a tiny tiny tear at the foot and wanted to send you a primo cigar so kept the dented one in the cab.

Most sticks I buy are in cabs, some of the more vintage stuff tends to be smaller sticks that are box pressed.

Sadden · 11-21-2013, 12:30 PM

Eh , if i have a choicr of box pressed vs regulat in a similiar size then i will choose the natural. Box press can pead to construction issues in some cases. But a box press is no reason to avoid a good cigar.

the jiggler · 11-21-2013, 12:40 PM

I'm a fan of the box press.

icehog3 · 11-21-2013, 01:30 PM

I like 'em round like they were rolled by hand. Take a cab/SLB over a dress box every time if given that option. And Mac doesn't like Cubans.

There, I think I covered it all.

Col. Kurtz · 11-21-2013, 01:52 PM

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Originally Posted by CigarNut

Some cigars, like Padron, are excellent box pressed cigars. The shape (square or round) does not bother me. I am after the flavors.

I agree. If the ingredients interest me I can care less about square v. Round. I am more likely to pass up a cigar based on excessive (more than 48) rg than shape.

Sweet_Leaf_PDX · 11-21-2013, 04:42 PM

I like box pressed cigars... I think I was attracted to this thread because I'm currently hunting down some RoMa Craft Cromagnon Blockheads

11-21-2013, 02:54 AM	#1
mahtofire14 Chillin in the Aging Room Join Date: Oct 2012 First Name: Pete Location: St. Paul, MN Posts: 1,588 Trading: (16)	Box Pressed or Regular? I've been recently drawn to box pressed cigars lately. I'm curious as to what you guys prefer (if you even have a preference). But let's say every cigar was made in both regular and box pressed versions. Which would you chose? __________________ Saving basements in the Land of 10,000 Lakes.

11-21-2013, 03:32 AM	#2
pektel I'm nuts for the place Join Date: Jul 2010 First Name: Peter Location: Grand Rapids, MN Posts: 4,320 Trading: (28)	Re: Box Pressed or Regular? If I can swing it, cabinet selection every time. Pretty sure you are referring to NC's, but my answer stays the same for all tobacco origins. Well, Except cigarettes. Blech. They could get tobacco straight from heaven (then slice it and dice it and treat it and whatever-else), roll it on the arse of a crying unicorn, and I still wouldn't try them again. But I digress. I wonder how long it will be before the NC producers start a ribbon dent option. __________________ The problem is not the problem. The problem is your ATTITUDE about the problem.

11-21-2013, 04:32 AM	#3
emopunker2004 Central Fla rollin Join Date: Jan 2011 First Name: Justin Location: Winter Springs, FL Posts: 6,171 Trading: (46)	Re: Box Pressed or Regular? I enjoy both equally. __________________ Cigar Asylum: Where all are equal, unless you are from CA, then you are more equal.

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mosesbotbol That's a Corgi Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Moses Location: Boston Posts: 6,171 Trading: (6)	Re: Box Pressed or Regular? I like dress box better than the cabinet. They take up less room and I see no difference in taste. Age them the 20-30 years....maybe there's a difference? It makes little difference to me if they are pressed or not. Pressed don't roll, which is nice, but can feel not as natural in the hand. I don't like them too pressed like Padron does. Don't want a square cigar. __________________ Port Wine & Claret \| British Cars \| Welsh Corgi's

11-21-2013, 05:51 AM	#5
Zane Have My Own Room Join Date: Aug 2012 First Name: Zane Location: Noblesville, IN Posts: 1,508 Trading: (23)	Re: Box Pressed or Regular? I don't mind a slight box press like in dress box CC's. I do not enjoy a square cigar. __________________ COO BlindMan's Puff

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kelmac07 Resident Maduro Whore!! Join Date: Apr 2009 First Name: Mac Location: Newport News, VA Posts: 27,322 Trading: (218)	Re: Box Pressed or Regular? I really enjoy a box pressed stick. __________________ Dom in the MLB thread "I could probably get you to wear a Yankee hat for a Maduro!"

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Porch Dweller Life is for living Join Date: Oct 2012 First Name: James Location: Mississippi Gulf Coast Posts: 8,344 Trading: (24)	Re: Box Pressed or Regular? I prefer regular but box-pressed does not bother me in the least. __________________ A 1911 in the hand is faster than 911 on the phone

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Dude Here I'm the Dude...Man! Join Date: Oct 2013 First Name: Steve Location: Texas Posts: 671 Trading: (3)	Re: Box Pressed or Regular? I don't mind a slight box press. It's when they take it overboard, and make the corners so sharp you can cut yourself on them, that I pass.

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CigarNut Fck Cancer! Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Michael Location: Clermont, Florida Posts: 18,042 Trading: (111*)	Re: Box Pressed or Regular? Some cigars, like Padron, are excellent box pressed cigars. The shape (square or round) does not bother me. I am after the flavors. __________________ Need Beads? Need Five Finger Bags? 2 of 3 Requirements for use of the CA Rolodex: 100 posts/ 60 day membership/ participation in trade (trader rating). New members can be added at any time.

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Subvet642 Bilge Rat Join Date: Nov 2009 First Name: Darren Location: Torpedo Room Bilge Posts: 2,997 Trading: (13)	Re: Box Pressed or Regular? I don't mind a box press, slight or otherwise, as long as it isn't a jaw-breaker rg. __________________ *"Man's mind is his basic tool of survival. Life is given to him, survival is not." -John Galt*

11-21-2013, 09:51 AM	#12
jledou Have My Own Room Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Jay Location: Kansas Posts: 2,222 Trading: (27)	Re: Box Pressed or Regular? I do not prefer a box press and would avoid them if they came in both but it also does not make me avoid good cigars that are only box pressed.

11-21-2013, 10:05 AM	#13
CoffeeWaterBeer Critiquing Perique Join Date: Sep 2012 First Name: Seth Location: Baltimore, MD Posts: 779 Trading: (13)	Re: Box Pressed or Regular? I don't dislike box pressed, it's about the tobacco more than the shape IMO

11-21-2013, 12:30 PM	#16
Sadden Its only money... Join Date: May 2012 First Name: Colin Posts: 367 Trading: (0)	Re: Box Pressed or Regular? Eh , if i have a choicr of box pressed vs regulat in a similiar size then i will choose the natural. Box press can pead to construction issues in some cases. But a box press is no reason to avoid a good cigar. __________________ If you want to party with the boys , be prepared to get up and work with the men the next morning. -Colin

11-21-2013, 12:40 PM	#17
the jiggler ¡taste my pirate paddy! Join Date: Dec 2011 First Name: Craig Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 917 Trading: (24)	Re: Box Pressed or Regular? I'm a fan of the box press. __________________ Hecho exclusivamente para el jefe. Support the Troop Support Contest 2014!!!

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icehog3 Admiral Douchebag Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tom Location: Clermont, Kentucky Posts: 71,164 Trading: (60)	Re: Box Pressed or Regular? I like 'em round like they were rolled by hand. Take a cab/SLB over a dress box every time if given that option. And Mac doesn't like Cubans. There, I think I covered it all. __________________ Thanks Dave, Julian, James, Kelly, Peter, Gerry, Dave, Mo, Frank, Týr and Mr. Mark!

11-21-2013, 04:42 PM	#20
Sweet_Leaf_PDX Feeling at Home Join Date: May 2013 First Name: Jason Location: Portland, OR Posts: 605 Trading: (11)	Re: Box Pressed or Regular? I like box pressed cigars... I think I was attracted to this thread because I'm currently hunting down some RoMa Craft Cromagnon Blockheads