Original House Blends vs Current Cigar Marketing

KidRock · 09-29-2010, 10:08 AM

Inmates,

I have hit a stag in my cigar smoking experience. I have been smoking cigars for about 5 years now. I recent hit a stag and wanted to do something unique, I'm looking for fellow inmate input.

I want to buy 10-15 different singles of Original House Blended Cigars. I'm not talking about CI/Famous crap. I want to taste original blended idealistic cigars. I was wondering what is your favorite house blend?

Look for a major review in the upcoming months but I need your input.

Until next time, may your ashes be long and your humidor full,

Jon

PS-Cigar bloggers at Toastedfoot helped me think of this idea, thank you

MajorCaptSilly · 09-29-2010, 10:13 AM

Bonita Smoke Shop has a house blend I've been wanting to try. Maybe someday I'll just pull the trigger:

http://www.bonitasmokeshop.com/bonit...tate_blend.htm

MCS

Mugen910 · 09-29-2010, 10:16 AM

the shop in Albany, NY makes a great house blend cigar called "Black Ghost"

KidRock · 09-29-2010, 10:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KidRock

Inmates,

I have hit a stag in my cigar smoking experience. I have been smoking cigars for about 5 years now. I recent hit a stag and wanted to do something unique, I'm looking for fellow inmate input.

I want to buy 10-15 different singles of Original House Blended Cigars. I'm not talking about CI/Famous crap. I want to taste original blended idealistic cigars. I was wondering what is your favorite house blend?

Look for a major review in the upcoming months but I need your input.

Until next time, may your ashes be long and your humidor full,

Jon

PS-Cigar bloggers at Toastedfoot helped me think of this idea, thank you

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mugen910

the shop in Albany, NY makes a great house blend cigar called "Black Ghost"

Thanks Bao,

Could you send me a contact number?

Thanks,

Jon

Mugen910 · 09-29-2010, 10:19 AM

I want to say this is the shop...but the Upstate NY guys would know better.

http://www.habanahappenings.com/

PeteSB75 · 09-29-2010, 10:32 AM

Connecticut Cigar Co. in Stamford, CT has a good house blend, rolled on site. Website is here. Not sure if they ship out though, if not, let me know and I can pick some up for you.

elderboy02 · 09-29-2010, 10:32 AM

Here you go: http://www.newhavanacigars.com/New_H...s_com_s/85.htm

wayner123 · 09-29-2010, 10:47 AM

Corona Cigar Co. in Orlando has a huge line of house blends.

357 · 09-29-2010, 10:50 AM

There's one in Frankenmuth, only cigar manufacturer based in Michgan...

http://frankenmuthcigar.tripod.com/

KidRock · 09-29-2010, 08:35 PM

End of day 1...I have gotten great responses....I also got to talk to a few companies that have house blends...so excited....

KidRock · 09-29-2010, 08:47 PM

Black Ghost Cigars are no longer made...

Kreth · 09-29-2010, 08:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KidRock

I have hit a stag in my cigar smoking experience.

Well, since I used the Princess Bride quote in another thread, I'll just say

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mugen910

I want to say this is the shop...but the Upstate NY guys would know better.

http://www.habanahappenings.com/

Yeah, that's more of the events site. Try this one. I don't think they list the house blends on the site, though. You may have to call.
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pinotguy · 09-29-2010, 09:01 PM

Well, I'm not sure these would qualify but I would definitely recommend the House Blends that Pepin does for Cigar King/Phatash. (These are B&M's in the Phoenix, AZ area and the owner became tight with the Garcia family early on.) Anyway, he did seven different blends for them: Cuban Diplomat (OR), Cuban Diplomat Corojo Rosado, Habana Leon, Havana Soul, Hirsh y Garcia, Nacionales W, and Sancti Spiritus. The Cuban Diplomat OR, which used a CT Shade wrapper, is no longer available. Actually all of these except the Habana Leon and Hirsh y Garcia have been discontinued, but both locations have quite a bit of remaining stock of the other blends on hand.

You would be hard-pressed to find a better Pepin smoke than either the Habana Leon or H y G, IMO. Even the various Tat products would have difficult time coming out ahead of these blends.

GreekGodX · 09-30-2010, 05:48 PM

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Originally Posted by 357

There's one in Frankenmuth, only cigar manufacturer based in Michgan...

http://frankenmuthcigar.tripod.com/

That would be cool to checkout. I dunno about their flavored cigars though

xlc12rf · 10-01-2010, 06:11 AM

http://www.cvtobacco.com/press/shop/GIFTS/gifts.html

357 · 10-01-2010, 07:12 AM

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Originally Posted by GreekGodX

That would be cool to checkout. I dunno about their flavored cigars though

Are they all flavored? If so I agree

GreekGodX · 10-01-2010, 07:53 AM

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Originally Posted by 357

Are they all flavored? If so I agree

No they have a regular line. Dominican Tobacco, looks like they have some nice sizes too..

09-29-2010, 10:08 AM	#1
KidRock Moped Herf Crew Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Jon Location: Michigan Posts: 947 Trading: (17)	Original House Blends vs Current Cigar Marketing Inmates, I have hit a stag in my cigar smoking experience. I have been smoking cigars for about 5 years now. I recent hit a stag and wanted to do something unique, I'm looking for fellow inmate input. I want to buy 10-15 different singles of Original House Blended Cigars. I'm not talking about CI/Famous crap. I want to taste original blended idealistic cigars. I was wondering what is your favorite house blend? Look for a major review in the upcoming months but I need your input. Until next time, may your ashes be long and your humidor full, Jon PS-Cigar bloggers at Toastedfoot helped me think of this idea, thank you __________________ Moped Herf Crew 11

09-29-2010, 10:13 AM	#2
MajorCaptSilly Sklee Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Scott Location: Mishawaka, IN Posts: 2,523 Trading: (30)	Re: Original House Blends vs Current Cigar Marketing Bonita Smoke Shop has a house blend I've been wanting to try. Maybe someday I'll just pull the trigger: http://www.bonitasmokeshop.com/bonit...tate_blend.htm MCS __________________ Pillsbury, Minneapolis, Prince, Spoon Bridge and Cherry, coinkydink?

09-29-2010, 10:16 AM	#3
Mugen910 I <3 Huy Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Location Location: First Name Posts: 8,387 Trading: (106)	Re: Original House Blends vs Current Cigar Marketing the shop in Albany, NY makes a great house blend cigar called "Black Ghost" __________________ I'm not antisocial, I just think people are stupid.

09-29-2010, 10:19 AM	#5
Mugen910 I <3 Huy Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Location Location: First Name Posts: 8,387 Trading: (106)	Re: Original House Blends vs Current Cigar Marketing I want to say this is the shop...but the Upstate NY guys would know better. http://www.habanahappenings.com/ __________________ I'm not antisocial, I just think people are stupid.

09-29-2010, 10:32 AM	#6
PeteSB75 Have My Own Room Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Pete Location: CT Posts: 1,674 Trading: (18)	Re: Original House Blends vs Current Cigar Marketing Connecticut Cigar Co. in Stamford, CT has a good house blend, rolled on site. Website is here. Not sure if they ship out though, if not, let me know and I can pick some up for you. __________________ Formerly Malik23

09-29-2010, 10:32 AM	#7
elderboy02 Lets Go Buckeyes! Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Dan Location: Cincinnati, OH Posts: 12,509 Trading: (133)	Re: Original House Blends vs Current Cigar Marketing Here you go: http://www.newhavanacigars.com/New_H...s_com_s/85.htm

09-29-2010, 10:47 AM	#8
wayner123 Country Gentleman Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Deltona, FL Posts: 2,351 Trading: (159)	Re: Original House Blends vs Current Cigar Marketing Corona Cigar Co. in Orlando has a huge line of house blends. __________________ 'It is an honor for a man to keep aloof from strife; But every fool will be quarrelling.'

09-29-2010, 10:50 AM	#9
357 Will herf for food Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Mike Location: Home is where I park it Posts: 4,075 Trading: (9)	Re: Original House Blends vs Current Cigar Marketing There's one in Frankenmuth, only cigar manufacturer based in Michgan... http://frankenmuthcigar.tripod.com/ __________________ “Eating and sleeping are the only activities that should be allowed to interrupt a man's enjoyment of his cigar;” Mark Twain

09-29-2010, 08:35 PM	#10
KidRock Moped Herf Crew Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Jon Location: Michigan Posts: 947 Trading: (17)	Re: Original House Blends vs Current Cigar Marketing End of day 1...I have gotten great responses....I also got to talk to a few companies that have house blends...so excited.... __________________ Moped Herf Crew 11

09-29-2010, 08:47 PM	#11
KidRock Moped Herf Crew Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Jon Location: Michigan Posts: 947 Trading: (17)	Re: Original House Blends vs Current Cigar Marketing Black Ghost Cigars are no longer made... __________________ Moped Herf Crew 11

09-29-2010, 09:01 PM	#13
pinotguy Still Watching My Back Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 200 Trading: (13)	Re: Original House Blends vs Current Cigar Marketing Well, I'm not sure these would qualify but I would definitely recommend the House Blends that Pepin does for Cigar King/Phatash. (These are B&M's in the Phoenix, AZ area and the owner became tight with the Garcia family early on.) Anyway, he did seven different blends for them: Cuban Diplomat (OR), Cuban Diplomat Corojo Rosado, Habana Leon, Havana Soul, Hirsh y Garcia, Nacionales W, and Sancti Spiritus. The Cuban Diplomat OR, which used a CT Shade wrapper, is no longer available. Actually all of these except the Habana Leon and Hirsh y Garcia have been discontinued, but both locations have quite a bit of remaining stock of the other blends on hand. You would be hard-pressed to find a better Pepin smoke than either the Habana Leon or H y G, IMO. Even the various Tat products would have difficult time coming out ahead of these blends.

10-01-2010, 06:11 AM	#15
xlc12rf Still Watching My Back Join Date: Aug 2010 First Name: Jay Location: Connecticut Posts: 132 Trading: (3)	Re: Original House Blends vs Current Cigar Marketing http://www.cvtobacco.com/press/shop/GIFTS/gifts.html