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Here, we'll (or I'll) ask the Bums about particular cigars that you've (or I) smoked and are looking for unbiased and real thoughts/opinions from the Bums who've also smoked the same particular cigars.
I'd appreciate any of the Bums thoughts/opinions on:
1. Room 101 The T. Maduro
2. Crux Passport
The T:
Started off excellent. Lots of goodness going on within the first, maybe 5 puffs. Then it goes not bland, but everything kinda fades quickly and drops off into something way less interesting. Happened with two Ts.
Passport:
Tasted like cheap tobacco. The taste reminded me of the DE Factory Smoke I had awhile back. Reviews said it was awesome. It was mostly the aftertaste and mid to end of the retrohale that gave off the cheap tobacco taste, and it would reside in the mouth.
I haven't had either of the 2 mention, so I have no opinion, but am curious what others have thought of the Espinosa Habano no. 4.
It was in Cigar Aficionados top 25 a few years back and has a consistent 93 rating, but they just don't do anything for me. Curious what others think about them
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The original "The T" was one of my favorite releases of that year. I have not tried any of the recent variants.
By "original" do you mean the Habano wrapper?Quote:
Originally Posted by SoCal gunner
No, that's the last one. The original was the Maduro you referred to.Quote:
Originally Posted by chain_gang
The original was a Nicaraguan maduro, although it was a pretty light maduro. I could see how someone might mistake it for a habano. The newest iteration is a sun grown habano. There's also a connie.Quote:
Originally Posted by chain_gang
What's your thoughts on the maduro T?Quote:
Originally Posted by CentralTimeSmoke
I love it. It's a perfect example of strong Nicaraguan tobacco. Pepper, some chocolate, lots of spice.Quote:
Originally Posted by chain_gang
What is the consensus on Mark Twain smokes? CI has 50 4x32s for 35 bucks and given my proclivity for minis, 70 cents a smoke might be a deal if they aren’t trash.
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Never had em, but if you're a Bidder, you should be able to score the regular sizes for $1/single on good days. Might be a good intro to the brand this way, and on the cheap.Quote:
Originally Posted by CitizenZero
I often call myself a “failure to my generation” because stuff like auction sites, that I should have easily figured out long ago still intimidate me. Probably throwing thousands of dollars a year out the window as a reward for my stubbornness.
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If you'd like some advice, just let us bums know. I've been using CBid as my primary source for cigars for years now. Like you said, you save boatloads of cash if you do it the right way. But it's definitely a little more work than just hitting "Buy Now." I bet I average 50% off CigarsInternational prices.Quote:
Originally Posted by CitizenZero
Pro tip (thanks Sean): choose the option to ship all your winnings on a single day to save on shipping- THEN - keep moving it to a different day until all your auctions have closed and you've gathered up all you want.
I’ve started dabbling on CigarBid getting comfortable with the site and how it works. I haven’t won anything yet but I also haven’t bid more than a couple a bucks just testing the waters. Once I develop a strategy, I should be rocking and rolling.
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LFD. I just realized be never tried a La Flor Dominicana. Any recommendations on a specific stick in their lineup or a good starting point for the brand?
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Try checking out the free fall bids. You can see how low they go and get a low bid when it starts overQuote:
Originally Posted by CitizenZero
Lfd is a good solid brand. Their main lines like double ligero air bender and Colorado all good. If you want some things fancier they have a football themed cigar each year for super bowl (being in Florida you may still be able to find last years) baseball themed need some help from nurture for that. Worth tryingQuote:
Originally Posted by CitizenZero
I don't want to confuse you, but here's a strategy I live by:Quote:
Originally Posted by CitizenZero
Choose a bidding week. (Let's say next week is when you want to start)
Select Thursday as ship date, on the weekend before you want to start bidding.
Start bidding on Thursday - no time sooner.
Bid throughout the week from Thursday - Wednesday.
Before Wednesday at midnight, change your shipping date to Tuesday (I haven't gambed yet by setting it to Wednesday..yet at least).
Bid from Wednesday - Monday.
You can get about 12 days of bidding in for one shipment if done correctly.
It’s been a long time since I shook my devil site addiction but there used to be a google chrome plugin that if you left the free fall page open in the background for a few minutes, it would tell you the bottom number.Quote:
Originally Posted by dinoa2
Anyone have thoughts on the 300 Hands/Manos line from Southern draw? I keep seeing 10 packs for a reasonable price but that’s the only way I’m seeing them. 10 smokes is a lot to house if it turns out mediocre. Learned that lesson with the Factory Smokes.
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Tony gave me my first and only 300 Manos Habano, and I know he's a fan.Quote:
Originally Posted by CitizenZero
I need to revisit, because I remember liking it, but I didn't notice the habano flavor. I compared it to other habano wrapped sticks I remember that shared a common flavor that I referred to as the "habano flavor".
I'd like to try the other offerings, especially the maduro.
Anyone had the Murciallago from Espinosa? CI has 5ers for 16.50 which normally I would just pick up on a chance but when shipping is 50% of the cigar, I start to do a little investigation.
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Got my one and only from Kayla. I remember really enjoying it, but it was a lancero - not sure how the box pressed hold up. I thought I wrote a review, but looks like I didn't.Quote:
Originally Posted by CitizenZero
@Tombstone is your man for all matters Espinosa.
Its a solid cigar. I was thinking of ordering a pack. Medium plus strength. At that price its hard to go wrong.Quote:
Originally Posted by CitizenZero
Anyone recommend these CAO seaonal releases - Rider's Revenge, Scrooge, and Wicked Winter?
WARNING - the Rider's Revenge is pumpkin spice flavored. Maybe try one for fun, but be warned before grabbing a box - lolQuote:
Originally Posted by chain_gang
I don't know about the other two.
Yeah, I read that later after leaving the shop. I do enjoy a basic-bitch pumpkin spice latte (haters gonna hate), so I am intrigued to get a single for Halloween time.Quote:
Originally Posted by SoCal gunner
I've liked most of the seasonal releases but thankfully have avoided Rider's Revenge. Evil Snowman and Rabid Reindeer are my favorites.
What are your thoughts on Puerto Rican cigars? Has anyone tried them? Don Collins seems to be the big boy on the block down there and has a 9 cigar sampler for about $65 bucks, just curious if anyone has any experience.
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