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Blu-Ron · 06-13-2009, 02:47 PM

If it's not a hand rolled Cuban...it's just not a cigar (IMO).

jsteinhauer · 06-15-2009, 12:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Blu-Ron

If it's not a hand rolled Cuban...it's just not a cigar (IMO).

But the problem with Cubans is that the quality of the build suffers, largely because of the Marxist utopian society they are constructed in. While I will not argue that there is something about the soil and climate on that island that produces the finest tobacco on Earth, the consistency of quality of construction of many of the cigars from there is erratic at best. An even, slow burn and comfortable draw are equally important as flavor and body in the smoking experience. There are some fine cigars of with Dominican innards and American wraps that are on par, although very expensive.

blu-raay · 06-15-2009, 01:18 AM

I'm getting ready to have my laker win celebration cigar, or if they lose, my laker you'll get them next time cigar.

langn08 · 06-15-2009, 07:25 PM

I enjoy the exotic flavor of a nice ACID cigar

blu-raay · 06-16-2009, 04:42 AM

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Originally Posted by langn08

I enjoy the exotic flavor of a nice ACID cigar

I went to an event where the makers of ACID (Drew Estate) were promoting their new cigar Liga Pravada #9.

I recommend it. I also got a cool hat.

Blu-Ron · 06-17-2009, 11:44 PM

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Originally Posted by jsteinhauer

But the problem with Cubans is that the quality of the build suffers, largely because of the Marxist utopian society they are constructed in. While I will not argue that there is something about the soil and climate on that island that produces the finest tobacco on Earth, the consistency of quality of construction of many of the cigars from there is erratic at best. An even, slow burn and comfortable draw are equally important as flavor and body in the smoking experience. There are some fine cigars of with Dominican innards and American wraps that are on par, although very expensive.

Hmmm...That's news to me. What are the brands?

Josh · 06-18-2009, 12:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Blu-Ron

Hmmm...That's news to me. What are the brands?

Ashton! They use Dominican tobacco with Connecticut rappers. Great stuff!

Porkchop Express · 06-18-2009, 12:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Josh

Ashton! They use Dominican tobacco with Connecticut rappers. Great stuff!

I got all the guys in my wedding a variety box of ashtons, very good cigars. I'm camping this weekend. This thread reminded me that I need to pick up a cigar to smoke while I'm sitting by the campfire.

jsteinhauer · 06-18-2009, 02:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Josh

Ashton! They use Dominican tobacco with Connecticut rappers. Great stuff!

Yeah, there are several makers that use Dominican or Central American fillers and Connecticut wrappers or binders, with several scoring above 90 in Cigar Aficionado ratings.

2112 · 06-18-2009, 04:25 PM

Had a AF Short Story last night. I have one Opus left for when I pass my EMT course (take the test next week).

GORT · 06-19-2009, 03:45 PM

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jsteinhauer · 06-19-2009, 09:49 PM

Had a barrel aged La Aurora with my beer brewing session today. Very even burn, nice draw and long lasting ash. Haven't had a full-featured cigar in a while, and it just about knocked me for a loop. It was fabulous, and despite being hours ago, and having brushed the teeth, I can still taste it. Tomorrow might actually be warm here, and I can possibly sit and have one relaxed-like, instead of while working, with a Bourbon. Shall be nice!

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06-13-2009, 02:47 PM	#1
Blu-Ron Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jul 2008 Blu-ray collection:40 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:2	If it's not a hand rolled Cuban...it's just not a cigar (IMO).

06-15-2009, 01:18 AM	#3
blu-raay Active Member Member since:May 2008 Location:Tustin, Ca PSNetwork: RAAY Blu-ray collection:36 Trading Score:12	I'm getting ready to have my laker win celebration cigar, or if they lose, my laker you'll get them next time cigar.

06-15-2009, 07:25 PM	#4
langn08 Expert Member Member since:Jan 2009 Location:Fox Cities WI Home Theater Gallery:14 Blu-ray collection:373 Trading Score:6	I enjoy the exotic flavor of a nice ACID cigar

06-18-2009, 04:25 PM	#10
2112 Active Member Member since:Dec 2007 Location:Kalispell, MT Blu-ray collection:63	Had a AF Short Story last night. I have one Opus left for when I pass my EMT course (take the test next week).

06-19-2009, 09:49 PM	#12
jsteinhauer Gaming Moderator Member since:Aug 2007 Blu-ray reviews:120 Trading Score:66	Had a barrel aged La Aurora with my beer brewing session today. Very even burn, nice draw and long lasting ash. Haven't had a full-featured cigar in a while, and it just about knocked me for a loop. It was fabulous, and despite being hours ago, and having brushed the teeth, I can still taste it. Tomorrow might actually be warm here, and I can possibly sit and have one relaxed-like, instead of while working, with a Bourbon. Shall be nice!

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