Obsidian Cigar

maninblack · 06-08-2011, 09:14 AM

Any of you guys seen these? I saw them in the new cigar.com catalog and am intrigued. The blend sounds great and they have a menacing black band that almost covers the whole cigar. They are made by the same folks that make the PDR's. Anyone smoked one? I might jump on a box since they are pretty cheap.

Fordman4ever · 06-08-2011, 09:20 AM

Those look pretty good. I might have to get me some of those

T.G · 06-08-2011, 09:40 AM

I knew it would someday come to this.

First there were none...
Then they were simple, small and understated...
Then they became more fancy, more complex...
Then they grew...
Sometimes there were even two...
Then they grew some more...
Now, it has finally been accomplished...
After years of intensive research and work...

...someone finally put out a cigar with a bigger band than Gurkha.

dwoodward · 06-08-2011, 10:42 AM

Wow... Those do have a huge band... at first I thought you were talking about the Padilla Obsidian... I haven't seen these new ones tho. Looks tempting, and usually that means way out of my price range. However, after looking at CI these are not.. I am so confused!

Emjaysmash · 06-08-2011, 10:50 AM

I wonder if the huge band is to hide all the imperfections in the wrapper.

Dang, imagine all the torn wrappers these sticks could have if they use too much glue on the band...

dwoodward · 06-08-2011, 10:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Emjaysmash

I wonder if the huge band is to hide all the imperfections in the wrapper.

Dang, imagine all the torn wrappers these sticks could have if they use too much glue on the band...

No joke... I smoked a Diesel while fishing this weekend that was completely stuck to the cigar... it was glued all the way around... I eventually just snipped the band end of the cigar off with my Xikar and curiously spent the next 10 minutes trying to get the band off... It was literally glued in a full circle around the cigar.

The rest of the cigar smoked great tho btw... lol

Skywalker · 06-08-2011, 10:58 AM

Ridiculous!

Dunkel · 06-08-2011, 10:53 AM

I want to try them as they are the only recent cigar CI has advertised that doesn't cost a left testicle.

Zeuceone · 06-08-2011, 11:06 AM

That's a big filter for that little nub.

maninblack · 06-08-2011, 01:26 PM

Glad you pointed out the fact about the glue on the band. Didn't think about that. Would be pissed if I ruined a whole box trying to remove the bands.

kelmac07 · 06-08-2011, 02:41 PM

VERY curious about these.

cobra03 · 06-08-2011, 10:32 PM

I was looking at these as well very interesting band not to mention the unusual price diference between a single stick and a box. Take the double perfecto, $8.00 single- $74.95 for a box of 20. That figures to about $3.75 a stick when bought by the box. I know you generally get a box discount but jeez over 50% off is a little unusual.

KenyanSandBoa · 06-09-2011, 11:43 AM

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Originally Posted by cobra03

I was looking at these as well very interesting band not to mention the unusual price diference between a single stick and a box. Take the double perfecto, $8.00 single- $74.95 for a box of 20. That figures to about $3.75 a stick when bought by the box. I know you generally get a box discount but jeez over 50% off is a little unusual.

I noticed that...the box discount is insane. They look mighty tasty.

I'm thinking about grabbing a box myself.

Stinky · 06-08-2011, 11:43 PM

my band fell off. ERdM cigar. very good. just like good cigar!

06-09-2011, 11:29 AM

I had seen these, and the band is huge. Looks like an interesting smoke.

kelmac07 · 06-09-2011, 03:06 PM

Box split anyone??

maninblack · 06-09-2011, 04:00 PM

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Originally Posted by kelmac07

Box split anyone??

Let me think on it Mac.

maninblack · 06-10-2011, 03:14 PM

Just pulled the trigger on a box I'm gonna split with Mac. Will let you all know how they taste!

06-10-2011, 03:18 PM

awesome, we expect a review

06-10-2011, 03:19 PM

review x 2

06-08-2011, 09:14 AM	#1
maninblack Will smoke for food Join Date: Jan 2010 First Name: Kevin Location: Where the hoot owls f$ck the chickens Posts: 10,637 Trading: (80)	Obsidian Cigar Any of you guys seen these? I saw them in the new cigar.com catalog and am intrigued. The blend sounds great and they have a menacing black band that almost covers the whole cigar. They are made by the same folks that make the PDR's. Anyone smoked one? I might jump on a box since they are pretty cheap. __________________ Proud member of the GMCGTPWHAFA

06-08-2011, 09:20 AM	#2
Fordman4ever Redneck driving a ricer!! Join Date: Dec 2010 First Name: Earl Location: A place too cold to smoke outside Posts: 2,508 Trading: (26)	Re: Obsidian Cigar Those look pretty good. I might have to get me some of those

06-08-2011, 09:40 AM	#3
T.G Grrrrrr Join Date: Mar 2009 First Name: The Other Adam Posts: 15,559 Trading: (37)	Re: Obsidian Cigar I knew it would someday come to this. First there were none... Then they were simple, small and understated... Then they became more fancy, more complex... Then they grew... Sometimes there were even two... Then they grew some more... Now, it has finally been accomplished... After years of intensive research and work... ...someone finally put out a cigar with a bigger band than Gurkha.

06-08-2011, 10:42 AM	#4
dwoodward Gentlemen, you may smoke! Join Date: Jul 2010 First Name: Derrick Location: South Dakota Posts: 1,868 Trading: (26)	Re: Obsidian Cigar Wow... Those do have a huge band... at first I thought you were talking about the Padilla Obsidian... I haven't seen these new ones tho. Looks tempting, and usually that means way out of my price range. However, after looking at CI these are not.. I am so confused!

06-08-2011, 10:50 AM	#5
Emjaysmash The Hebrew Hammer Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: M.J. Location: Milwaukee, WI Posts: 7,025 Trading: (76)	Re: Obsidian Cigar I wonder if the huge band is to hide all the imperfections in the wrapper. Dang, imagine all the torn wrappers these sticks could have if they use too much glue on the band... __________________

06-08-2011, 10:58 AM	#7
Skywalker BABOTL Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Dice Location: Galaxy Far Far Away Posts: 10,168 Trading: (18)	Re: Obsidian Cigar Ridiculous! __________________ Smoke what you like!!!

06-08-2011, 10:53 AM	#8
Dunkel Maduro & Oscuro Whore-O Join Date: Jun 2009 First Name: Doug Location: West by God Virginia Posts: 2,232 Trading: (75)	Re: Obsidian Cigar I want to try them as they are the only recent cigar CI has advertised that doesn't cost a left testicle. __________________ Blue Label,Any Filipe Gregorio,Acid,Don Elias,El Mejor Espresso,Tierra del Sol

06-08-2011, 11:06 AM	#9
Zeuceone You're next Join Date: Dec 2010 First Name: G Location: SoCal Posts: 1,737 Trading: (16)	Re: Obsidian Cigar That's a big filter for that little nub.

06-08-2011, 01:26 PM	#10
maninblack Will smoke for food Join Date: Jan 2010 First Name: Kevin Location: Where the hoot owls f$ck the chickens Posts: 10,637 Trading: (80)	Re: Obsidian Cigar Glad you pointed out the fact about the glue on the band. Didn't think about that. Would be pissed if I ruined a whole box trying to remove the bands. __________________ Proud member of the GMCGTPWHAFA

06-08-2011, 02:41 PM	#11
kelmac07 Resident Maduro Whore!! Join Date: Apr 2009 First Name: Mac Location: Newport News, VA Posts: 27,322 Trading: (218)	Re: Obsidian Cigar VERY curious about these. __________________ Dom in the MLB thread "I could probably get you to wear a Yankee hat for a Maduro!"

06-08-2011, 10:32 PM	#12
cobra03 Adult Babysitter Join Date: Aug 2009 First Name: Scott Location: Hamburg, NY Posts: 1,880 Trading: (15)	Re: Obsidian Cigar I was looking at these as well very interesting band not to mention the unusual price diference between a single stick and a box. Take the double perfecto, $8.00 single- $74.95 for a box of 20. That figures to about $3.75 a stick when bought by the box. I know you generally get a box discount but jeez over 50% off is a little unusual. __________________ "I'm feelin' low, Apu. You got any of that beer that has candy floating in it, you know Skittlebrau?https://www.facebook.com/thebuffalobeerleague

06-08-2011, 11:43 PM	#14
Stinky Join CigarRights.org NOW! Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Stinky Location: Las Vegas, Nevada Posts: 229 Trading: (1)	Re: Obsidian Cigar my band fell off. ERdM cigar. very good. just like good cigar! __________________ Promoting the Enjoyment of Fine Cigars!

06-09-2011, 11:29 AM	#15
Sherlockholms Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Obsidian Cigar I had seen these, and the band is huge. Looks like an interesting smoke.

06-09-2011, 03:06 PM	#16
kelmac07 Resident Maduro Whore!! Join Date: Apr 2009 First Name: Mac Location: Newport News, VA Posts: 27,322 Trading: (218)	Re: Obsidian Cigar Box split anyone?? __________________ Dom in the MLB thread "I could probably get you to wear a Yankee hat for a Maduro!"

06-10-2011, 03:14 PM	#18
maninblack Will smoke for food Join Date: Jan 2010 First Name: Kevin Location: Where the hoot owls f$ck the chickens Posts: 10,637 Trading: (80)	Re: Obsidian Cigar Just pulled the trigger on a box I'm gonna split with Mac. Will let you all know how they taste! __________________ Proud member of the GMCGTPWHAFA

06-10-2011, 03:18 PM	#19
kickerb Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Obsidian Cigar awesome, we expect a review

06-10-2011, 03:19 PM	#20
kickerb Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Obsidian Cigar review x 2