El Cobre by Oliva [Archive] - Cigar Asylum Cigar Forum

shilala

03-11-2009, 09:33 PM

Today I was raking the yard and finally got to spark up an El Cobre that Scott (sofaman) gifted me.
I don't write many reviews. I really only write them when a cigar is at one end of the spectrum or the other, mostly because I'm not much for heaping words on top of mediocrity.
I do like to hope that everyone gets to try something that's good, and that bad cigars should die a quick and painful death. :)

I'll start backwards by saying that gathering up some El Cobres has become an instant high priority.

I can only compare the El Cobre to one other cigar. The El Original.
These things will absolutely pollute you. I've been done smoking that cigar for seven or eight hours and the stink is just now starting to let up.
The El Original is one of my all-time favorites. I order them from the Keys at Island smoke shop. I've been out for some time now and haven't reordered because I'm so caught up in the slew of cigars that come in and out of here. The El Cobre is so very similar that I'm going to order a box of each so I can compare them side to side.

This thing really brought me back to "what I like".
I'm a hog. I like gross stuff. If something's bad for me, I always hope it could be worse. This El Cobre fits the bill. I think the best way to explain it is that "it's the cigar that everyone who doesn't smoke cigars thinks a cigar is like."
Ya know that face they make? This is what they're really thinking. :D

I went and looked up the cigar and saw nicknames about it. "The Lobotomizer" was one. "Bruce Lee" was another.
I didn't find it at all strong nicotine-wise. It's definately got enough flavor, fullness, and body to overwhelm a person who isn't a fan of that end of cigars. I could see it making a guy blow chunks. Not from the buzz, but because it totally pollutes your senses.

If the thought of the pinnacle of spice, chocolate, caramel, tire, cowsh!t and smoke is of any interest to you at all, you must try this stick.
If you get to the other end of it, Try an El Original.
If there's anything beyond these guys, I cannot wait to try it.

I give this stick a Tripple Eff 10, :tu :tu, and a Cigar Afficianado rating of 7 or 107.

BengalMan

03-11-2009, 10:16 PM

I'm so confused by this review? Do you like it or not? lol.

stearns

03-11-2009, 10:17 PM

been sitting on one of these for close to a year now. this review certainly makes it seem like something worth trying once. maybe it will have the spice, chocolate, and caramel, but the time its been resting will have ditched the tire and cowsh!t.

either way, thanks for the review! it was an enjoyable read

stearns

Ratters

03-11-2009, 10:46 PM

Had one last night. Great cigars. :tu

Don Fernando

03-12-2009, 12:38 AM

I like em a lot.

MithShrike

03-12-2009, 01:13 AM

I like them too. Brian at Discount Cigar was kind enough to send me two for free.

sofaman

03-12-2009, 05:15 AM

Glad you liked it brother the El Cobre is my favorite Oliva Stick :tu

shilala

03-12-2009, 08:11 AM

I'm so confused by this review? Do you like it or not? lol.
Loved it. It was right up my alley. :tu

tobii3

03-12-2009, 08:35 AM

Ask JohnnyKay about the pic I sent him on his phone.

There's a B&M that KEEPS them in stock....and a Military Discount!! But I am NOT talking!!!

WOOHOO!!!!!!!!:dance:

Starscream

03-12-2009, 08:55 AM

Never heard of this cigar. I'll have to find one and try it out. Thanks for the review.

SmoknTaz

03-12-2009, 01:03 PM

Interesting review Scott. I love the Oliva G's but after reading this I'm a little skeered to try this one. . .

thebiglebowski

03-18-2009, 01:48 PM

not being an oliva smoker, normally, i can't find this cigar anywhere. well, i can't find it in perelman's cyclopedia or at cigars international. with the 47 oliva brands, not sure where to look. help?

taltos

03-18-2009, 02:44 PM

tobii3

03-18-2009, 03:13 PM

One of the only other places is here in NC (see my earlier post)

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y198/tobii3/elcobres.jpg

:dance::dance::dance:

I blame the Tulip Twins for this!!!

LordOfWu

03-18-2009, 03:24 PM

Scott, you seriously need to do more reviews!!! :r

I might just have to try to locate a couple of these, they sound like they might be right up my alley as well!

Don Fernando

03-18-2009, 03:39 PM

I smoked all 4 vitola's:

Churchill (http://cigarblog.blog.com/4226756/)
Toro (http://cigarblog.blog.com/2652009/)
Robusto (http://cigarblog.blog.com/2423044/)
Torpedo (http://cigarblog.blog.com/2260905/)

Texan in Mexico

03-18-2009, 03:45 PM

For a few years I smoked a lot of Olivas, have gotten distracted the last couple years I guess and will definately pick up a box of O's and maybe a 5er of these to try!

tobii3

03-18-2009, 04:58 PM

Even Lt. Skills loves the El Cobre's!!!

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y198/tobii3/skills001.jpg

The Saint

03-18-2009, 08:25 PM

I smoked all 4 vitola's:

Robusto (http://cigarblog.blog.com/2423044/)

"It’s like being kicked in the balls"

LOL! Classic line!!

I wish they offered these in a 5'er, but I know if I bought a 5'er...I'd end up buying a bundle....or 2.:dr

Skywalker

03-18-2009, 11:47 PM

Thanks for the review!!!

But I'm afraid!!!:lv

taltos

03-19-2009, 02:46 AM

Thanks for the review!!!

But I'm afraid!!!:lvGrow a sack young Jedi. What does not quite kill us only makes us stronger.:D

SmokeyNL

03-19-2009, 03:32 AM

They are not that strong once they get some rest in the humi, but they are tasty!

taltos

03-19-2009, 03:40 AM

They still have some kick to them but are not as strong as some others that I have had.

Totemic

03-19-2009, 09:55 AM

Are these even available anymore? I've been looking for them but so far every source for Oliva that I know is out of stock (and there doesn't seem to be any plans on restocking them either).

taltos

03-19-2009, 10:00 AM

Are these even available anymore? I've been looking for them but so far every source for Oliva that I know is out of stock (and there doesn't seem to be any plans on restocking them either).Check page 1 of this thread. I put a link to a source on there.

TripleF

04-05-2009, 09:07 PM

Just smoked one gifted to me by the slippery Shilala and absolutely loved it!!

I highly recommend it if you are looking for a magnificent mound of maduro taste!! :tu

The Saint

04-05-2009, 09:22 PM

Pick up a bundle of robustos, they aren't as strong as I thought they would be. I must have fried my taste buds :mad:, but all and all a very tasty cigar! I would pick these up again, with out a doubt. :tu

elderboy02

04-05-2009, 09:52 PM

I snagged one of these in a pass. I can't wait to try it. Thanks for the review!

MarkinAZ

04-08-2009, 08:17 PM

I highly recommend it if you are looking for a magnificent mound of maduro taste!! :tu

Then I'm sure Paul would love these. Oh, thats right. He's still digging himself out from underneath the "Birthday" rubble:r:dance:

Misha

04-09-2009, 04:51 AM

They still have some kick to them but are not as strong as some others that I have had.

Hmmm so I am not the only one that noticed it.
I would not even call them full bodied anymore...

FriskyDingo

04-09-2009, 02:11 PM

Yeah, I purchased some of these over a year ago and didn't think they weren't nearly as strong as I had read. I thought the LFD DL Chisel kicked me harder than the El Cobre.

They STILL stink (but such a good stink) just as much as they did back when I first bought them though!

shilala

04-10-2009, 10:12 AM

I just smoked another one of these yesterday and it was excellent. Once again, not nearly as powerful as they've been hyped to be, but absolutely delicious, full, and a true pleasure to smoke.
I walked around for ten minutes with the nub in my mouth once it was done. I don't think I've ever done that with any cigar.

Don Fernando

04-10-2009, 04:24 PM

just drybox them Scott, the dryer they get, the more power.

SmokeyJoe

04-27-2009, 10:29 PM

Smoking one right now...

Love this little butt-kicker! Scott described it well. I was gifted this one... planning on getting some more. :D

The guy who gave it to me included it in a bunch of strong smokes... I think he was trying to kill me - but I really liked this robusto. :tu

SmokeyJoe

04-27-2009, 11:01 PM

Whew... half-way through...

Legs are feeling a little wobbly. :r

Don Fernando

04-27-2009, 11:38 PM

:wo

SmokeyNL

04-28-2009, 12:03 AM

colimo

04-28-2009, 12:05 AM

i will have to try one or more of these....i generallly like the oliva line, particularly the V series

SmokeyJoe

04-28-2009, 12:52 AM

i will have to try one or more of these....i generallly like the oliva line, particularly the V series

Eat something first... and don't smoke it while operating heavy equipment. ;)

BeerAdvocate

04-28-2009, 05:44 AM

I have always wanted to try one of these, but cant get my hands on one.

s15driftking

02-27-2010, 11:07 AM

i wont say i smoked one of these... I'll say that i ATTEMPTED to smoke one last night. i quit halfway through... It kicked my arse!!!

tobii3

02-27-2010, 11:10 AM

Ya PANSY!!!!

:r

I'm running low myself....need to schedule a resupply very soon!

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y198/tobii3/cigar%20shopping/23Apr001.jpg

SkinsFanLarry

02-27-2010, 12:40 PM

Just like Tobii has been saying, these are great sticks for the price. I usually smoke 4-5 of the robusto's a day!

kelmac07

02-27-2010, 01:09 PM

Just got a bundle (minus two) in today!! These are damn tasty sticks!! :tu :tu

longknocker

02-27-2010, 01:18 PM

Just got a bundle (minus two) in today!! These are damn tasty sticks!! :tu :tu

Scott & Tobii "Talked" Me Into It. Just Placed An Order!:banger

tobii3

02-27-2010, 01:22 PM

you won't regret it!!!

thebiglebowski

02-28-2010, 09:36 AM

does anyone sell fivers of these? would like to sample a few before taking the big plunge...

Ratters

02-28-2010, 01:46 PM

Keep checking cigarmonster for their "flight samplers" of these.

Or you can just buy a bundle and then resell the rest if you don't like them.

But don't worry, you'll like them.

Wharf Rat

02-28-2010, 03:06 PM

Keep checking cigarmonster for their "flight samplers" of these.

Or you can just buy a bundle and then resell the rest if you don't like them.

But don't worry, you'll like them.

Famous has them.

http://www.famous-smoke.com/brand/el+cobre+cigars

Ratters

02-28-2010, 07:38 PM

Yeah, I just said cigarmonster as they show up pretty regularly and are cheaper than on the regular site. Cigarmonster is Famous's version of Joecigar. But it looks like you can buy singles on famous so that may be the way to go. Personally I really like the toro size.

taltos

03-08-2010, 03:11 PM

You can also get fivers of the robusto at Best Cigar Prices.

shilala

03-08-2010, 03:30 PM

You can also get fivers of the robusto at Best Cigar Prices.
I do believe Best Cigar has the old schools, and not the new mass produced "feed the masses" smokes.
This blend used to be special. I'm afraid it'll be reduced to crap. I sure hope not.

bigswol2

03-08-2010, 03:56 PM

Sounds like a winner!

tobii3

03-08-2010, 07:50 PM

I do believe Best Cigar has the old schools, and not the new mass produced "feed the masses" smokes.
This blend used to be special. I'm afraid it'll be reduced to crap. I sure hope not.

um...mass produced "feed the masses"??

So two B&M stores have these sticks, Famous is now the THIRD online store to have them (Discount and Best Cigar being the first two)...and they are now being ""reduced to crap""??

:confused:

Well, at least we won't have to worry about a "recall" due to paint on the boxes. Yeah, no "mass market" there.....

shilala

03-08-2010, 07:57 PM

um...mass produced "feed the masses"??

So two B&M stores have these sticks, Famous is now the THIRD online store to have them (Discount and Best Cigar being the first two)...and they are now being ""reduced to crap""??

:confused:
I just worry they'll go the way lots of good sticks go when they get popular. Like the JJ maduro, for instance.
Aside from that, I didn't say they were being reduced to crap. I said I feared they would if they got too popular. You said they were being reduced to crap, not me. :tu

Ratters

03-08-2010, 07:57 PM

The ones from Famous taste pretty much the same as the ones I picked up from Best Cigar to me.

tobii3

03-08-2010, 08:01 PM

I do believe Best Cigar has the old schools, and not the new mass produced "feed the masses" smokes.
This blend used to be special. I'm afraid it'll be reduced to crap. I sure hope not.

:rolleyes:

lbowles2

06-23-2011, 10:07 AM

Typically I hate to resurrect old threads... but I got to smoke one of these last night and man I liked this bad boy. I did some quick Google searching for it and found this thread. I didn't really notice it being as powerful as advertised but wow was it tasty. I must buy more of these :tu

Blak Smyth

06-23-2011, 10:12 AM

BeerAdvocate

06-23-2011, 10:47 AM

These are a great cigar and you can get a bundle from Famous for a good price.
They were just on the Monster yesterday for $75

Cornrow_Wallis

06-23-2011, 07:53 PM

The cigar sounds good, but the most entertaining part is "The Lobotomizer." :r:r:r:r:r

longknocker

06-23-2011, 08:35 PM

I like em a lot.

Me, Too!:D Great Smoke & Review, Scott!:tu