God of Fire? Good or Bad?

Lexxxus · 01-08-2013, 03:32 PM

For years I was a Cuban fundamentalist but over the past 5 years have smoked probably 1,000 non-Cubans.

I now smoke about 2-3 Non-Cubans to 1 Cuban and seldom pay more than $10-11 per stick and as little as $3-$4 (great value compared to pricey Cubans and when you faactor in the cost of travel) NC's are great value...

I have many favorites and sample as much new stuff as I can but have yet to try a God of Fire.

Can anyone shed any light on this brand?

My favorite Non-Cubans are:

Padron Exclusivo Maduro
Alec Bradley Prensado and Tempus
Fuente Opus X
La Duena Belicosa
Curivari Monarca
J. Fuego Delirium Belicosa
Oliva V Belicosa
CAO Brazilia

God of Fire are not cheap and while I remember they scored high one year in the CAf top 25 they do not get a lot of press.

Are they worth the money?

Been thinking of trying 4 or 5 of the GoF line-up. Buying a couple of each and make my mind up.

Any experiences or advice would be appreciated.

Wayne

68TriShield · 01-08-2013, 03:48 PM

I found them tasteless which equates to underwhelming Wayne.
All hype imo but you may enjoy them.

bighairlogo · 01-08-2013, 03:51 PM

I like the sencillo lines by GOF better and they are much cheaper

CigarNut · 01-08-2013, 03:57 PM

Not a fan of the GoF myself. I do love me some Padron's though

RobR1205 · 01-08-2013, 04:09 PM

I've been fortunate enough to smoke 3 GOFs and have only had positive things to say about them. I will say however, are they worth the hefty price tag? Probably not. Your money is best spent on something else in my opinion. Personally, if I'm gonna splurge, it'll probably be on a Davidoff.

icehog3 · 01-08-2013, 04:13 PM

I have enjoyed the ones I have smoked, but wouldn't buy them again at that price point. A regular Fuente Hemingway or Don Carlos comes close enough, and at a fraction of the cost.

Lexxxus · 01-08-2013, 04:27 PM

How do they get off charging so much?

Is it a matter of simply "Snob pricing"?

One of my "go to" smokes is the Padron Exclusivo and while not dirt cheap they are only about $11 per and worth ever penny. I put them up against pretty much any Cuban of that same size.

The GoF sticks I see sell for $20-23... Argubaly there are Padrons that are more than that but they usually recieve glowing reviews and high ratings.

Will keep an eye on this thread but nothing here has me picking up the phone to order.

W

scottdurand · 01-08-2013, 04:28 PM

I have smoked and still have quite a few GOF, probably smoked everything they have made. With that said I will take a Curivari el gran rey or EloGio LSV "ANYTIME" over a GOF even if they were the same price.

Lexxxus · 01-08-2013, 04:34 PM

Atlantic does not currently stock EloGio... That's a pretty strong endorsement!

Love the Curivaris! Been smoking the Monarca for a couple years now.

W

scottdurand · 01-08-2013, 04:46 PM

The EloGio LSV and Habano are both great! If you look at the EloGio website you will see OldTown in KS listed, Nabil is great!

jjirons69 · 01-08-2013, 04:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by icehog3

I have enjoyed the ones I have smoked, but wouldn't buy them again at that price point. A regular Fuente Hemingway or Don Carlos comes close enough, and at a fraction of the cost.

maninblack · 01-08-2013, 04:51 PM

Just not worth it at that price point. Many, MANY other smokes out there worth buying with my hard earned money.

sikk50 · 01-08-2013, 04:58 PM

I really enjoyed the one I smoked. I think I did a review of it on here a couple years ago actually. I still have one or two. They certainly aren't worth the price tag though.

Coach Deg · 01-08-2013, 05:19 PM

As everyone has been saying, for the price, not worth it.

kelmac07 · 01-08-2013, 06:14 PM

As stated before...I prefer the Sencillo Blacks (also made by GOF folks) and they are tasty and a hell of a lot cheaper.

Brlesq · 01-08-2013, 06:46 PM

Fire . . . good.

Prefer the Don Carlos blend over the Carlito blend

DaBear · 01-08-2013, 07:00 PM

I've only had the two original sizes of the Serie B and loved them both. That said, I got a great deal on em, but event that was at the upper limits of what I'd spend. It takes a hell of a lot to get me to blow $20 on a stick, and there are only a handful I'd consider at that price.

TJtorpedo · 01-08-2013, 07:30 PM

I've smoked one GOF. I scored it on cbid. I can't be certain which one it was, but I think it was the Carlito churchill. Great for a $10-$12 cigar. Not so great when it comes in at $20+.

I've heard the B is awesome. Maybe when I run out of other sticks to try, I'll pick one up.

RobR1205 · 01-08-2013, 08:42 PM

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Originally Posted by kelmac07

As stated before...I prefer the Sencillo Blacks (also made by GOF folks) and they are tasty and a hell of a lot cheaper.

Very true, I've smoked the Sencillo Black and Sencillo Platinum and both are quite good. The devil site gets them quite regularly for $3-$5 a piece depending on the day.

macon · 01-13-2013, 10:06 PM

I have 3 if them...I'd have to check but I'd swear they said 2003 or something on them. I've just been keeping them because I didn't care for one or two I smoked. They are in my misc cedar box with some other stuff. I have to lay off the smokes this week. On Friday I may fire one up and report back.

01-08-2013, 03:32 PM	#1
Lexxxus I break for Cubans Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Wayne Location: Winnipeg CANADA Posts: 130 Trading: (2)	God of Fire? Good or Bad? For years I was a Cuban fundamentalist but over the past 5 years have smoked probably 1,000 non-Cubans. I now smoke about 2-3 Non-Cubans to 1 Cuban and seldom pay more than $10-11 per stick and as little as $3-$4 (great value compared to pricey Cubans and when you faactor in the cost of travel) NC's are great value... I have many favorites and sample as much new stuff as I can but have yet to try a God of Fire. Can anyone shed any light on this brand? My favorite Non-Cubans are: Padron Exclusivo Maduro Alec Bradley Prensado and Tempus Fuente Opus X La Duena Belicosa Curivari Monarca J. Fuego Delirium Belicosa Oliva V Belicosa CAO Brazilia God of Fire are not cheap and while I remember they scored high one year in the CAf top 25 they do not get a lot of press. Are they worth the money? Been thinking of trying 4 or 5 of the GoF line-up. Buying a couple of each and make my mind up. Any experiences or advice would be appreciated. Wayne __________________ Lx I invented the cordless extension cord.

01-08-2013, 03:48 PM	#2
68TriShield Got Torque? Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Dave Location: Maryland Posts: 7,194 Trading: (40)	Re: God of Fire? Good or Bad? I found them tasteless which equates to underwhelming Wayne. All hype imo but you may enjoy them.

01-08-2013, 03:51 PM	#3
bighairlogo Feeling at Home Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 552 Trading: (34)	Re: God of Fire? Good or Bad? I like the sencillo lines by GOF better and they are much cheaper __________________ Proud member of the GMCGTPWHAFA

01-08-2013, 03:57 PM	#4
CigarNut Fck Cancer! Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Michael Location: Clermont, Florida Posts: 18,042 Trading: (111*)	Re: God of Fire? Good or Bad? Not a fan of the GoF myself. I do love me some Padron's though __________________ 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.

01-08-2013, 04:09 PM	#5
RobR1205 Starting a new chapter Join Date: Dec 2011 First Name: Rob Location: Texas Posts: 1,158 Trading: (19)	Re: God of Fire? Good or Bad? I've been fortunate enough to smoke 3 GOFs and have only had positive things to say about them. I will say however, are they worth the hefty price tag? Probably not. Your money is best spent on something else in my opinion. Personally, if I'm gonna splurge, it'll probably be on a Davidoff.

01-08-2013, 04:13 PM	#6
icehog3 Admiral Douchebag Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tom Location: Clermont, Kentucky Posts: 71,440 Trading: (60)	Re: God of Fire? Good or Bad? I have enjoyed the ones I have smoked, but wouldn't buy them again at that price point. A regular Fuente Hemingway or Don Carlos comes close enough, and at a fraction of the cost. __________________ Thanks Dave, Julian, James, Kelly, Peter, Gerry, Dave, Mo, Frank, Týr and Mr. Mark!

01-08-2013, 04:27 PM	#7
Lexxxus I break for Cubans Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Wayne Location: Winnipeg CANADA Posts: 130 Trading: (2)	Re: God of Fire? Good or Bad? How do they get off charging so much? Is it a matter of simply "Snob pricing"? One of my "go to" smokes is the Padron Exclusivo and while not dirt cheap they are only about $11 per and worth ever penny. I put them up against pretty much any Cuban of that same size. The GoF sticks I see sell for $20-23... Argubaly there are Padrons that are more than that but they usually recieve glowing reviews and high ratings. Will keep an eye on this thread but nothing here has me picking up the phone to order. W __________________ Lx I invented the cordless extension cord.

01-08-2013, 04:28 PM	#8
scottdurand Still Watching My Back Join Date: Dec 2010 First Name: Scott Location: Lafayette, La (Cajun country) Posts: 59 Trading: (0)	Re: God of Fire? Good or Bad? I have smoked and still have quite a few GOF, probably smoked everything they have made. With that said I will take a Curivari el gran rey or EloGio LSV "ANYTIME" over a GOF even if they were the same price.

01-08-2013, 04:34 PM	#9
Lexxxus I break for Cubans Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Wayne Location: Winnipeg CANADA Posts: 130 Trading: (2)	Re: God of Fire? Good or Bad? Atlantic does not currently stock EloGio... That's a pretty strong endorsement! Love the Curivaris! Been smoking the Monarca for a couple years now. W __________________ Lx I invented the cordless extension cord.

01-08-2013, 04:46 PM	#10
scottdurand Still Watching My Back Join Date: Dec 2010 First Name: Scott Location: Lafayette, La (Cajun country) Posts: 59 Trading: (0)	Re: God of Fire? Good or Bad? The EloGio LSV and Habano are both great! If you look at the EloGio website you will see OldTown in KS listed, Nabil is great!

01-08-2013, 04:51 PM	#12
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: God of Fire? Good or Bad? Just not worth it at that price point. Many, MANY other smokes out there worth buying with my hard earned money. __________________ Proud member of the GMCGTPWHAFA

01-08-2013, 04:58 PM	#13
sikk50 Just Bored Really... Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Andrew Location: The Jefferson State Posts: 2,084 Trading: (13)	Re: God of Fire? Good or Bad? I really enjoyed the one I smoked. I think I did a review of it on here a couple years ago actually. I still have one or two. They certainly aren't worth the price tag though. __________________ "Not a Headache in a Hogshead"

01-08-2013, 05:19 PM	#14
Coach Deg C O W eieio. Join Date: May 2009 First Name: Mike Location: Hudson, FL Posts: 2,853 Trading: (59)	Re: God of Fire? Good or Bad? As everyone has been saying, for the price, not worth it.

01-08-2013, 06:14 PM	#15
kelmac07 Resident Maduro Whore!! Join Date: Apr 2009 First Name: Mac Location: Newport News, VA Posts: 27,322 Trading: (218)	Re: God of Fire? Good or Bad? As stated before...I prefer the Sencillo Blacks (also made by GOF folks) and they are tasty and a hell of a lot cheaper. __________________ Dom in the MLB thread "I could probably get you to wear a Yankee hat for a Maduro!"

01-08-2013, 06:46 PM	#16
Brlesq Carpe cigar! Join Date: May 2012 First Name: Bruce Location: Upstate NY Posts: 1,024 Trading: (17)	Re: God of Fire? Good or Bad? Fire . . . good. Prefer the Don Carlos blend over the Carlito blend __________________ Hey! How come "Habana" is written on here with a Sharpie ?!?

01-08-2013, 07:00 PM	#17
DaBear Have My Own Room Join Date: Sep 2010 First Name: Bear Location: Raleigh, NC(NC State) Posts: 2,010 Trading: (26)	Re: God of Fire? Good or Bad? I've only had the two original sizes of the Serie B and loved them both. That said, I got a great deal on em, but event that was at the upper limits of what I'd spend. It takes a hell of a lot to get me to blow $20 on a stick, and there are only a handful I'd consider at that price.

01-08-2013, 07:30 PM	#18
TJtorpedo Feeling at Home Join Date: Feb 2012 First Name: Tim Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 600 Trading: (4)	Re: God of Fire? Good or Bad? I've smoked one GOF. I scored it on cbid. I can't be certain which one it was, but I think it was the Carlito churchill. Great for a $10-$12 cigar. Not so great when it comes in at $20+. I've heard the B is awesome. Maybe when I run out of other sticks to try, I'll pick one up. __________________

01-13-2013, 10:06 PM	#20
macon Never had a Cohiba... Join Date: Jan 2013 First Name: Macon Location: Sumter, SC Posts: 7 Trading: (0)	Re: God of Fire? Good or Bad? I have 3 if them...I'd have to check but I'd swear they said 2003 or something on them. I've just been keeping them because I didn't care for one or two I smoked. They are in my misc cedar box with some other stuff. I have to lay off the smokes this week. On Friday I may fire one up and report back. __________________ Either light up or leave me alone - Traffic