I mean the board goes crazy over the Ghurka line. However the one I had was so bad, I gave the other single to my cousin that said it was harsh as well. Unless I get a free Ghurka I will have a hard time trying one again. Out of all the cigars I have tried that stick was the worse. I know one stick does not make a brand bad but it tasted soo harsh.
Just had a Man o' War Virtue on my break, awesome cigar, I'm definitely going to have to give the regular one another shot to see if maybe I got a dud or just missed the mark entirely on it.
First impressions only, but I've been underwhelmed by pretty much every Rocky Patel I've ever tried. Not that they're bad, but they won't ever be the first ones I reach for...except maybe the 99.
The other one that really disappointed me was the CAO La Traviata. Ohhhhh man, I was really hoping I'd like it, but it just wasn't my bag. I can't help but think I'll have to give that one another try.
Hey Luko (otsf), I too like most of RP's stuff, and there is a ton of it, including the Nordings which seem to be harder to find these days. But the Padilla 1932 is right at the top of my favorites list. You and I have what I consider similar tastes based on several of your past posts, so you may find them enjoyable if you haven't tried them yet.
Kasper, haven't tried the 1932 but agree about our similar tastes, so I'll definitely check it out...thanks man.
don't like many padron's, if any. also really don't like the AB SCR, tastes like smoking a leather belt to me. wasn't really impressed with the God of Fire either, but I will revisit that though.
I mean the board goes crazy over the Ghurka line. However the one I had was so bad, I gave the other single to my cousin that said it was harsh as well. Unless I get a free Ghurka I will have a hard time trying one again. Out of all the cigars I have tried that stick was the worse. I know one stick does not make a brand bad but it tasted soo harsh.
heh, actually a lot of guys here rip on Gurkha pretty badly. Myself included. IMHO Gurkha's way of doing business goes something like this: "Let's find some crazy-ass tobacco that sounds really unique and expensive, blend it into a cigar that tastes exactly like every other mediocre blend we have, market it like crazy and package it up in some box of whale bone, and then sell it at a ridiculous retail price! We have a winner!"
I wished I could say that my taste was refined enough to select an entire brand that I didn't like. It used to be Gurkha, but then I had the Titan II and the Centurian and the VH7. Then it used to be Graycliff, and then I had one good 1666 (out of 3) and the Double Espresso. Now I am all over the map and don't have any cigar loyalties or grudges. Maybe somedayyyyyy
I mean the board goes crazy over the Ghurka line. However the one I had was so bad, I gave the other single to my cousin that said it was harsh as well. Unless I get a free Ghurka I will have a hard time trying one again. Out of all the cigars I have tried that stick was the worse. I know one stick does not make a brand bad but it tasted soo harsh.
heh, actually a lot of guys here rip on Gurkha pretty badly. Myself included. IMHO Gurkha's way of doing business goes something like this: "Let's find some crazy-ass tobacco that sounds really unique and expensive, blend it into a cigar that tastes exactly like every other mediocre blend we have, market it like crazy and package it up in some box of whale bone, and then sell it at a ridiculous retail price! We have a winner!"
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Man this is actually what I thought. You just put it better. To me Gurkha just tasted like meh.
For me, Padilla is a no go. Tried a bunch, can't find one I like. Also, Gurkha for the most part, although the Park Ave and the Micro-batch Lancero (TPB-1 maybe?) are both really good to me.
I know I'm going to be drug out the back and shot for this, but I had a Man o' War for the first time last night and was totally underwhelmed. Not sure exactly what I was expecting but I found it incredibly one dimensional and just flat out boring. I bought one of each, the regular, SE, Ruination and Virtue so I haven't thrown them out the window and I'll probably try another just to see if I'm missing something but I was very disappointed with how favorable they seem to be.
How much rest did it have? I didn't really like the MOW at all until it had at least 4 months on it, after that they are fantastic! That's just my experience and opinion though.
I know I'm going to be drug out the back and shot for this, but I had a Man o' War for the first time last night and was totally underwhelmed. Not sure exactly what I was expecting but I found it incredibly one dimensional and just flat out boring. I bought one of each, the regular, SE, Ruination and Virtue so I haven't thrown them out the window and I'll probably try another just to see if I'm missing something but I was very disappointed with how favorable they seem to be.
How much rest did it have? I didn't really like the MOW at all until it had at least 4 months on it, after that they are fantastic! That's just my experience and opinion though.
It had about a month or so on it, no offense but I'm not into buying cigars and then waiting four months for the possibility of it to get better. I just don't think I'm a fan of the regular Man o' War or the Ruination. The Virtue I had was great, started off with a kick and some spice, then it mellowed out and had hints of sweet cream, coffee and some chocolate and the last third had that kick again along with a big nicotine rush, the whole time there's this earthy undertone to it, loved it, smoked it to the nub and them some.
But both the Ruination and Standard I found rather one dimensional, toward the middle/end the Ruination it got better, but I was done with it by the time it hit the band. Every other smoke I've had hasn't had as much rest as those two have had and haven't had an issue, so like I said, it's me, I'm just not into them, sans the Ruination. I have the SE so I'll heed your advice and give it another few months and revisit but I'm not holding my breath.
I'm in no way trying to bash that line, as I see a lot of people like them, but they just aren't for me, my favorite line has been Partagas pretty much since I started smoking and I see a lot of slag for them as well, at the end of the day it's just preference.
I have never been a fan of the punch line. I have tried several different sticks and just can't get into them.
Have you tried the Uppercut? If you're feeling adventurous I'd say get one and give it a shot, I found that it stepped out of the normal Punch realm and had it's own thing going on and I greatly enjoyed it. You can even see in their marketing that they're trying to separate it from the rest of the Punch line as it banded as "Uppercut...by Punch"
You guys are probably gonna take me out behide the shed and talk some sense into me, but I just can't get into the Arturo Fuente OpusX. Recently just revisted that one hoping for a different outcome to no avail. Made me sick and had to keep re-lighting it. I dunno what it is really... but I'm just not that into this one, tho I know a LOT of others are!
Alec Bradley Sungrown...I dont know if i just didnt give it enough rest, or if I just dont like the sungrown wrappers...Tasted like wet moldy grass....not into it at all...
Alec Bradley Sungrown...I dont know if i just didnt give it enough rest, or if I just dont like the sungrown wrappers...Tasted like wet moldy grass....not into it at all...
That taste usually indicates you need more rest on the cigar. Personally I feel like AB has really been nailing it lately. The tempus, SCR, and prensado have all been great IMHO. Harvest habano not too bad either.
I keep seeing the RP line on here as a take it or leave it. I would agree for the most part - I have found I like the RP sungrown and the ITC super fuerte is great if you have the time to wait it out.
You guys are probably gonna take me out behide the shed and talk some sense into me, but I just can't get into the Arturo Fuente OpusX. Recently just revisted that one hoping for a different outcome to no avail. Made me sick and had to keep re-lighting it. I dunno what it is really... but I'm just not that into this one, tho I know a LOT of others are!
Hey smokeee... You better update your favorites in your bio, or someone may send you something you don't like. If you have any extras......you know the rest.
RP Sungrown...I bought a few of these in the petite corona size for a shorter length smoke, and I put it out after about 10 minutes. Can't put my finger on it, but I just didn't enjoy it.
The Verdadero(?) Organic. I had been looking forward to this stick for a long time and when I finally got around to smoking one I was extremly let down. I mean this stick (IMO) is straight up nasty!
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+1 on that!
Out of the Ghurkas Ive had I really only liked the Centurian....
Oliva is bit hit or big miss for me. Love a couple and really dont care for others.
The other one that really disappointed me was the CAO La Traviata. Ohhhhh man, I was really hoping I'd like it, but it just wasn't my bag. I can't help but think I'll have to give that one another try.
It had about a month or so on it, no offense but I'm not into buying cigars and then waiting four months for the possibility of it to get better. I just don't think I'm a fan of the regular Man o' War or the Ruination. The Virtue I had was great, started off with a kick and some spice, then it mellowed out and had hints of sweet cream, coffee and some chocolate and the last third had that kick again along with a big nicotine rush, the whole time there's this earthy undertone to it, loved it, smoked it to the nub and them some.
But both the Ruination and Standard I found rather one dimensional, toward the middle/end the Ruination it got better, but I was done with it by the time it hit the band. Every other smoke I've had hasn't had as much rest as those two have had and haven't had an issue, so like I said, it's me, I'm just not into them, sans the Ruination. I have the SE so I'll heed your advice and give it another few months and revisit but I'm not holding my breath.
I'm in no way trying to bash that line, as I see a lot of people like them, but they just aren't for me, my favorite line has been Partagas pretty much since I started smoking and I see a lot of slag for them as well, at the end of the day it's just preference.
Worth the price of admission in my opinion.
That taste usually indicates you need more rest on the cigar. Personally I feel like AB has really been nailing it lately. The tempus, SCR, and prensado have all been great IMHO. Harvest habano not too bad either.
I keep seeing the RP line on here as a take it or leave it. I would agree for the most part - I have found I like the RP sungrown and the ITC super fuerte is great if you have the time to wait it out.