Padilla Habano Reblended?

alienmisprint

Did anyone else get the email about the golf cigars from Ccom today? In the description on the Padilla Habanos, it basically says it is a new blend done by Oliva, and is supposed to be full bodied. Has anyone tried a Habano since Oliva took over?

stephen_hannibal

I got a couple this year and they do taste different.
Hoping it can stay on top as part of my favorites cause so far I don't like.

You know what, come to think of it It kinda reminds me of the Serie O...

alienmisprint

That sucks, I used to love the Habano. I think I have one or two left from last year, gotta dig around and find them again, lol.

rwheelwright

I htink I only have 1 or 2 of the Habanas left. Might actually be one. I think I just smoked one recently.

undulac

I have maybe 10 left and will savor every one of them. In fact, I go on vacation in the middle of June and will have about 4 sticks a day. I'll think I'll bring 7 of them and just have one good week of them. That is one of my favorite sticks. I hope they don't change that much.

laker1963

Yeah, I read that. My first thought was where should I start to look in order to find a few OLD boxes, just in case I didn't like the NEW ones.

dennisking

I am curious to try these as I really like the original blend. I have one Habano Artisan left so I guess it stays put for a while, at least until I try the new blend.

fla-gypsy

I am a fan of the original, I hope they don't mess it up

timb

I'd be happy to send 5 packs at a nice discount to anyone who wants to compare, contrast, sample, etc. 

The new blend from Oliva is fantastic.  Very impressed with it, and I really liked the Fernandez version!  Bottomline, both are good for you full-bodied fans.

fla-gypsy

timb:

I'd be happy to send 5 packs at a nice discount to anyone who wants to compare, contrast, sample, etc. 

The new blend from Oliva is fantastic.  Very impressed with it, and I really liked the Fernandez version!  Bottomline, both are good for you full-bodied fans.

You want us to call or e-mail for pricing?

bigharpoon

The habano is a staple in my humidor. I'm a little sad they changed the blend but I think a little testing could be good fun.

laker1963

timb:

I'd be happy to send 5 packs at a nice discount to anyone who wants to compare, contrast, sample, etc. 

The new blend from Oliva is fantastic.  Very impressed with it, and I really liked the Fernandez version!  Bottomline, both are good for you full-bodied fans.

I'm all ears. (just got my hair cut)

How much, where , when?

alienmisprint

laker1963:

timb:

I'd be happy to send 5 packs at a nice discount to anyone who wants to compare, contrast, sample, etc. 

The new blend from Oliva is fantastic.  Very impressed with it, and I really liked the Fernandez version!  Bottomline, both are good for you full-bodied fans.

I'm all ears. (just got my hair cut)

How much, where , when?

We are talking about a 5er of pre-change blend and a 5er of the Oliva blend?

j0z3r

Hmm, may just have to shoot Tim an email. I really like the Fernandez version of the Habano, I wonder if I'll like the Oliva more? This begs for some testing.

Hayblet

How do you get on The Beard's mailing list?

j0z3r

Hayblet:

How do you get on The Beard's mailing list?

Send an email to tblythe at cigar.com, and ask him to put you on his list. I think you are automatically added when you send him an email.

cabinetmaker

If you stand in front of a mirror and say His name 5 times, he'll appear behind you and put on the list.

timb

Call....  email.... smoke signals....  whatever is easiest for you.  5 packs of both blends available at nice discounts!

Sandman1am

How can I tell them apart? I just got some in and don't know which I got. HELP!!!

gaberox

Shoot I didnt know that. Supposed to get a 5er of the toros delivered today. I love Olivas but why change a great cigar. I want Padilla habanos not Oliva o's. Hope I got the old blend. Same band on the new ones?

timb

I can assure you the new Padilla Habano is a totally different blend than the Oliva O.  Take a look at your invoice, if the product sku is PHB, it is the old blend.  PHD is the new blend.

If you have an order # I can take a look and let you know which one you received.  Personally I suggest smoking one first, before you know which blend it is.  That way it will be a true taste test! 

laker1963

Hey Tim. Could you send me a PM about pricing for these samplers, please? Thanks

fla-gypsy

All hail the beard, e-mail sent

stephen_hannibal

stephen_hannibal:

I got a couple this year and they do taste different.
Hoping it can stay on top as part of my favorites cause so far I don't like.

You know what, come to think of it It kinda reminds me of the Serie O...

I never meant to imply they were the same cigar.
What I did mean however is that the new blend has more of a leathery taste than the last.
The only cigar I have ever tasted leather in are the 5 VEGAS Relic, and the Oliva Serie O.
The Relic is all leather while the O has a faint leather that fades in and out of the mix.

I felt that I needed to clarify any confusion my comment may have caused.

gaberox

timb:

I can assure you the new Padilla Habano is a totally different blend than the Oliva O.  Take a look at your invoice, if the product sku is PHB, it is the old blend.  PHD is the new blend.

If you have an order # I can take a look and let you know which one you received.  Personally I suggest smoking one first, before you know which blend it is.  That way it will be a true taste test! 

Ok cool I got the original blend as my invoice says phb. Glad I got these when I did if there isnt going to be any around soon. I am now kind of interested to see how the new blend compares. May have to pick some up sometime. Still a bummer they are changing a very good cigar. Im sure if the new blend is better no one will complain.

timb

I hear what you're saying Stephen.  It is leathery, I agree!  To me it is much more flavorful than the Serie O.  Good pick up on the leather!

timb

Laker - for some reason I can't PM. 

I can however send/receive emails.  shoot me an email at service @ cigar.com and I will give you the hook up!

laker1963

timb:

Laker - for some reason I can't PM. 

I can however send/receive emails.  shoot me an email at service @ cigar.com and I will give you the hook up!

Done Tim.

Sandman1am

timb:

I can assure you the new Padilla Habano is a totally different blend than the Oliva O.  Take a look at your invoice, if the product sku is PHB, it is the old blend.  PHD is the new blend.

If you have an order # I can take a look and let you know which one you received.  Personally I suggest smoking one first, before you know which blend it is.  That way it will be a true taste test! 

Ok so I didn't get them from CCOM but in my defense I didn't buy them either. Is there a way to tell them apart without an invoice?

TatuajeVI

Sandman1am:

timb:

I can assure you the new Padilla Habano is a totally different blend than the Oliva O.  Take a look at your invoice, if the product sku is PHB, it is the old blend.  PHD is the new blend.

If you have an order # I can take a look and let you know which one you received.  Personally I suggest smoking one first, before you know which blend it is.  That way it will be a true taste test! 

Ok so I didn't get them from CCOM but in my defense I didn't buy them either. Is there a way to tell them apart without an invoice?

I got a bunch in a trade recently - no idea where or when they were bought...