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I was flipping through the CI catalog the other day and saw a page dedicated to these cigars. Just curious if any one has tried and if they are worth it or just a gimmick. There are some decent reviews out for them, but I trust you guys over someone that may have got them free to review. Thanks in advance.
If I have the chance I will let you know tonight. I have one kicking around from a few months ago. Should be about ready to be sacrificed.
I've always been skeered (afraid) of the gimmick TV Show cigars although I heard good things about the "Soprano" cigar. I still have one "Leave it to Beaver"" cigar that's around fifty years years old.... ;)Quote:
Originally Posted by TreySC
I've had the robusto before. They are pretty good once rested. The first few relatively ROTT were just OK.
But the last one had 6 - 1 year months rest and was nice. I would buy them again for a good price, but would NOT search for them.
CI has 5'ers of the robustos for 24.50 which seems ok. Being a fan of the show I've thought about getting the tin of coronas as well just to have the tin.Quote:
Originally Posted by Brimy
I try to stay away from the gimmicks but I have had quite a few of them and they are actually pretty good for the money. The clubhouse edition was the better of the lot, I thought. and yes they definitely require some rest
I bought a box of the original on a whim. I'm not disappointed. I expected it to be more of a gimmick like everyone eluded to already, but was pleasantly surprised. I also expected some BIG BOLD flavors, but got more of a medium, almost pepper less stick.
The chapel edition is also good. Blended by AJF (I think), more ligero, more spice. More "nicaragua."
@TreySC I sent you a pm. I can help a brother out.
Check the devil site.Quote:
Originally Posted by TreySC
$24.50 is not bad though! But like most, I say "cheaper is better"! Besides, they are sister sites.
Club house kg9 is th best. Regular is decent. Heard they get real good with a year rest. The chapel edifion left a lot to be desired.
Had a regular SOA robusto a while back. I'd recommend a 5er, dunno about boxworthy. My formula is almost always: Single > 5er > box
I still have one soprano "associate" left from a couple years ago. It's the closest thing to chocolate covered cherries in smoke form I can think of.Quote:
Originally Posted by droy1958
Its a solid stick. Ash held on about halfway, lots of wood and tobacco flavors. No real transitions, but you could do worse. Especially if you get one pretty cheap.
I thought they'd be selling them for pennies now that the show is over.
I have a few of the "prospect" sizes. The flavor is great, but the burn is always an issue.
I ended up scoring a box of the originals on the devil site awhile back. I am a fan of the show but really, these cigars did not disappoint. In fact, I'd say I really like them...and a little age does help them even more.
AJ Fernandez is making the club house editions, so you know they are coming from a well established maker.
Thats good to know. I also have been avoiding these.Quote:
Originally Posted by quo155
I have several sizes of the standard SOA Cigars, which BTW are made by Black Crown, and after at least six months rest they smoke pretty dam good. I had one over the weekend and it was resting for about a year. It is a very tasty cigar, some earth, leather and a host of sweet spice.