Construction Problems

Cigarindian

I’m a big fan of My Father cigars. Recently I got my hands on the La Gran Oferta in lancero and toro. I can tell there is flavor there, but the the lancero had a hard area in it that wouldn’t burn or draw correctly with a hollow spot next to it. I finally cut it out with a cutter. The toro had a really tight draw and some burn issues, the burn was even but it smoke like it was smoldering, finally I ended up with amonia flavors of fermentation. I’ve had similar problems with some tatuajes. I’m getting frustrated. Anybody but me had such luck?

peter4jc

There's nothing I despise more than a tight draw!  Yesterday I pitched 2 sticks before finding one that was good, and it got me hot under the collar that the one cigar, in essence, cost me $20.  For me though, it hasn't bee brand-related.

Your problems may be weather-related if it's muggy where you are, like a cigar with marginal construction will be barely adequate in drier months, but suck when smoked in the summer.

Wylaff

I am a huge fan of lanceros, but that comes with acknowledging that I am going to find a higher than average error rate with construction. You just have to be aware of what your getting into, and weigh if it's worth it.

You will almost never find a clogged churchill, but you will have issues with lanceros and coronas. If you prefer the taste of the thinner vitolas, be prepared for issues.

TruDog

peter4jc said:

There's nothing I despise more than a tight draw!  Yesterday I pitched 2 sticks before finding one that was good, and it got me hot under the collar that the one cigar, in essence, cost me $20.  For me though, it hasn't bee brand-related.

Your problems may be weather-related if it's muggy where you are, like a cigar with marginal construction will be barely adequate in drier months, but suck when smoked in the summer.

....and The Bums in MiLwiKee be Smile'N in the alley...just say'N.

Patrickbrick

Could have just needed a little more rest.  As stated cigars can be picky.

CharlieHeis

It happens. Haven't had the Gran Oferta yet but I've had dozens of the original My Fathers with very few, if any construction issues. Don't give up on the brand just yet. Maybe dry box these in the future. A little age will help as well.

90+_Irishman

Agree with Charlie, age can help as can dry boxing for a while before smoking. Occasionally a draw poker will actually help a plugged one too. I’d rather have a draw that’s too open than too closed personally. 

BlueB3

Had a Rocky Patel Sun Grown Lancero the other day that had a super tight draw, but made up for it with amazing flavor!