On the Nubs, I thought the whole idea was behind the size, yet they are making them a robusto pretty much now..? Kinda confusing what they are trying to do here...Trying to get to the "sweet spot" of a cigar without waiting for it, is doing the total opposite of what you would think Nub would do.
On the Nubs, the secret behind Nub is how the leaves are bunched which gives that sweet spot effect. Can be replicated for a larger size even though the theme centers around short cigars.
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those MoW look sweeeeeet!!!
looks like im going to have to start selling my body at the dock to fund a perches.
on the plus side i only live a 2 min walk from it
Holy Crap, these all look good, I think the LHC Core looks awesome and the new MOW Perfectos. Damn Alex, you and AJ are the best, I bow before you two.
That MOW box pressed sampler is calling my name. I finally had my first MOW not to long ago (Virtue) and loved it! That sampler seems like a good excuse to try the others. Figures...right after I splurge on a box of Kristoffs.
Did I miss the MOW Box press sampler? If so, when was it on here and how much was it?
Thanks!
I got a MOW R box press at cigarfest :-) I haven't smoked it yet, but I assume it will taste the same but it wont roll away from me when I set it down :-P
Did I miss the MOW Box press sampler? If so, when was it on here and how much was it?
Thanks!
I got a MOW R box press at cigarfest :-) I haven't smoked it yet, but I assume it will taste the same but it wont roll away from me when I set it down :-P
LMAO. Good one evan. That is a problem I have had in the past. And why does the wrapper crack EVERY time this happens?
Is it me, or are more and more blenders coming out with "limited" releases? Just seems to be something that's becoming more and more common, maybe following Tatuaje?
Is it me, or are more and more blenders coming out with "limited" releases? Just seems to be something that's becoming more and more common, maybe following Tatuaje?
It is true. Seems to me that everything is a limited release to hedge the bets. If it fails, hey it was a limited release... if it succeeds, they are always able to find a way to make a million more!! I am joking of course but funny when you think about it. The truth is that the market is very different than it ever has been. There is very little brand loyalty and people are always looking for the next thing to smoke. I think these quick releases are playing into the new demand. With less brand loyalty, it puts the pressure to keep new things coming out and retiring old things. Just my observation. I love having all the variety personally. It keeps the pressure on cigar makers to stay on their game and stay innovative. It forces them to listen to and follow the market.
Still a little weirded out by the Viaje Zombie thing...... I dunno. Much ado about nothing, if you ask me. I tried the MOAB and was not impressed at all. And for $10 + tax, I'd rather go for some rare Tats. I thought the S&B original was much better. And the Fifty Fifty Red/Black Label line is fantastic. Those Zombies sold out in minutes for over $300 a box. Nah. This picture sums up my Viaje experience:
Guns don't kill people, Daddies with pretty daughters do…..
Is it me, or are more and more blenders coming out with "limited" releases? Just seems to be something that's becoming more and more common, maybe following Tatuaje?
It is true. Seems to me that everything is a limited release to hedge the bets. If it fails, hey it was a limited release... if it succeeds, they are always able to find a way to make a million more!! I am joking of course but funny when you think about it. The truth is that the market is very different than it ever has been. There is very little brand loyalty and people are always looking for the next thing to smoke. I think these quick releases are playing into the new demand. With less brand loyalty, it puts the pressure to keep new things coming out and retiring old things. Just my observation. I love having all the variety personally. It keeps the pressure on cigar makers to stay on their game and stay innovative. It forces them to listen to and follow the market.
And the consumer is the benefactor. Hooray for capitalism!
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"If you do not read the newspapers you're uninformed. If you do read the newspapers, you're misinformed." -- Mark Twain
looks like im going to have to start selling my body at the dock to fund a perches.
on the plus side i only live a 2 min walk from it
I was told that they released the 2010 Limitada last year at Cigarfest and may be doing that again this year for the 2011.
Thanks!