CI "Fake" Cigars?

[Demuths1770]

Well I am sure I will not be popular for stating this but... when they sell the cigar thusly: "Sink your teeth into this massively discounted blowout on premium Dominican handmades." Would that not imply it's a long filler cigar?

I mean everyone keeps saying that no where does it say it's a long filler... but then, there is no where that it says it isn't either. And by nature, you would expect a "handmade premium" cigar to be a long filler.

Let's take their Padron verbiage: "Get ready to celebrate with the Padron 1964 Series.

This limited production selection serves up a complex flavor profile consisting of coffee bean, cocoa, earth, and hazelnut. Uber-smooth and complex, each cigar is box-pressed in true Cuban tradition and aged four years, resulting in a 95-rated masterpiece. The draw: perfect. The construction: flawless. And it's available in your choice of a sun-grown natural or a dark maduro wrapper. Originally crafted to commemorate Padron's 30th anniversary, this enticing blend is sure to stir up a celebration of your very own."

Nothing there about it being a long filler either. I guess that's because were we are lead to assume that a premium cigar is a long filler.

Buyer beware isn't a model you build business on. That's why no one trusts... well you name the profession. But I will say it killed the sport of boxing. This kind of thing is bad for our hobby period.

I have no axe with CI. And I have no idea if Bryan Glen is full of it or not. But if I found that - even at $2.00, I would be some kind of upset. Moreover, I wouldn't want to lend my name to the person pushing that either.


That's my take. I have no idea if it's true or not. I sure hope not.

The liga papas fritas is not a long filler but is still hand made. Hand made means what it says... A machine did not make it its hand made. Has nothing to do with the filler inside.

[SeaGarr]

The liga papas fritas is not a long filler but is still hand made. Hand made means what it says... A machine did not make it its hand made. Has nothing to do with the filler inside.

No - I get it and i'll give you that, however there is mention of it in the verbiage at CI:

"Papas Fritas - El Jefe's favorite snack food, french fries! Made from the scraps of the Liga Privada line, these may be the best mixed-filler cigars in town. Big-time flavor comes packed in a 4.5" x 44 frame. And dare I say, these guys are just as good if not better than their larger brethren. Medium to full in body, complex, and downright de-lish, these little firecrackers are super-legit."


It's more about what isn't said than what is said... and implied.


In case you think I am on a CI kick - note Famous smokes verbiage:

"Liga Privada Único Serie cigars are a unique addition to Drew Estate's highly-acclaimed Liga Privada series. All of the cigars in this series are not only different in size and recipe, but they extremely limited and exceptionally delicious. Blended with 3 select Nicaraguan Cuban seed longfillers, a Connecticut River Valley stalk cut & cured Habano binder, and a Brazilian Mata Fina wrapper. The smoke is medium to full in body and marvelously complex. Order these stunning new cigars now."


Maybe what I have been led to believe the term longfiller to mean is incorrect?