Taboo Twist Torpedo [Archive] - Cigar Asylum Cigar Forum

dubnick

04-25-2009, 10:15 AM

Just finished my first Taboo Cigar and I must say... It was AMAZING.

Really enjoyed this torpedo. Very steady burn with one minor touch-up.

Extremely creamy with a chocolate undertone for the first two-thirds. The final third was a blast of chocolate with some coffee under tones.

I really enjoyed this and can't wait to try some of the other Taboo's that are in the Humi.

-Lane

P.S. This is my first shot at a review.

sodomanaz

04-25-2009, 10:31 AM

Nice review! One of these days I am going to buckle down and get me some Taboos. :)

dentonparrots

04-25-2009, 10:58 AM

Nice review...makes me wanna try more of them. only had the one but it was a good one

mojo65

04-25-2009, 11:03 AM

Nice review! One of these days I am going to buckle down and get me some Taboos. :)

Pm me your addy....I have some twists you can try.;)

dccraft

04-25-2009, 11:26 AM

I agree!! These are a very tasty & creamy smoke :ss

AD720

04-25-2009, 11:35 AM

The Twist is still a cigar a reach for again and again.

Bax

04-25-2009, 11:42 AM

A great line of cigars, I've only ever had 1 bad Taboo.

dubnick

04-25-2009, 12:14 PM

Thanks for the comments about my review... I'm still a newb and trying to broaden my choices and refine my taste buds... LOL

Ragin Cajun

04-25-2009, 01:13 PM

Good review, it brought some light to my eye. I agree the Taboo line of cigars is a good brand, I reach for them regularly.

G G

04-25-2009, 01:15 PM

I love em.

BC-Axeman

04-25-2009, 01:20 PM

I love the Twist but I got some of the original Twist petite coronas and they were not good for my taste. Very different.

dubnick

04-25-2009, 07:39 PM

I'm sorry you didn't enjoy them. What kind of taste did they have??

BC-Axeman

04-25-2009, 09:14 PM

The best way I can describe it is "burnt". Like overly roasted coffee, maybe. It's from the filler. I took one apart to see what was up. The bigger vitolas have a different mixture in them. The PCs might even be different now.

JJG

04-25-2009, 10:07 PM

I keep hearing great things about Taboo. not a big fan of barber poles but if they're good, I don't care what they look like. I guess it's time to go ahead and pull trigger on one of their samplers.

glad you enjoyed it! :tu

groogs

04-25-2009, 10:13 PM

The twists are good, and the customer service at Taboo is GREAT!

dubnick

04-26-2009, 12:45 AM

+1 for the customer service. Top notch... And super fast shipping.

I really enjoyed this stick. SO Smooth!!!

Catfish

04-27-2009, 04:33 AM

Great people, no doubt.

I also highly recommend the Special forces and Special forces boot camp. I'm a big RG guy, rarely do I buy anything under 54RG. I was bombed some Taboos by BOTL Tenor CS. Included was a SFBC churchill. 52RG, if I remember correctly.

It was amazing.

elderboy02

04-27-2009, 04:48 AM

I really like the Twists. It tastes like cake icing and nutmeg. :dr

davearob

04-27-2009, 11:24 AM

The twist is also one of my favorites. Very consistent. Never had a bad one.

GTsetGO

04-27-2009, 11:28 AM

i still have to try one of these. i have a couple in the humi, i just need to break down and smoke one.

dubnick

04-28-2009, 08:08 PM

I just ordered some more twists, as well as some special forces from Rob. Great coupon codes as usual.

I think I'm officially a Taboo HO!!!!

BC-Axeman

04-28-2009, 09:36 PM

Twist Torps and SFOs are always in my stash. The Twists keep getting better with age.

kaisersozei

04-29-2009, 05:51 AM

The Taboo Twist is in my Top 5 NC--the torp & toro size are my favorite vitola, don't like the PC or robusto as much. I just wish I could find the 2 hours I need to smoke them! Very tasty & relaxing, hard to believe it's rolled with just tobacco (where's that ganja smiley when you need it...?!) :ss

Kwilkinson

04-29-2009, 08:39 AM

Every Taboo I've ever had was great.

cbsmokin

04-29-2009, 01:14 PM

I admit I like the twists as well. I thought they were a gimmick, but they are not. They are not a "go to" smoke for me, but I enjoy them as part of the rotation and would recommend that others try them. The awesome customer service that goes along with them makes them even better.

kelmac07

04-29-2009, 01:16 PM

I just ordered some of these...thanks guys!!

acruce

04-29-2009, 01:27 PM

Very nice smoke

ca21455

04-29-2009, 01:28 PM

Thanks for the review!

Purchased a box of these in June of last year. Thought they were average so they have been sitting in the cabinet for awhile. After reading this thread, decided to get one out last night. It was excellent. Very nice flavors with a good spice kick to it. The thing that really surprised me was the strength of the cigar. I don't know if it was just the way I was feeling last night but it really kicked my butt!

Texan in Mexico

04-29-2009, 02:39 PM

Twist Torps and SFOs are always in my stash. The Twists keep getting better with age.

I agree, letting them rest for a bit really turns it into a straight burning smoke that has morphed somewhat bringing previously undetected flavors to the forefront.

One of us should do a before and after sampling.

dubnick

04-29-2009, 08:19 PM

I can't store them long enough to let them rest. I just ordered the five size sampler. Want to try the others before I commit to buying a box of Torps.

GhostRyder

04-30-2009, 06:25 AM

I clearly need to try a Taboo of any kind. I wish they had them at the B&M... in order to justify any online purchase I end up spending a lot of many to make the shipping worthwhile. The logic is screwy, but it makes sense in my compulsive buying head.

Any cigar out there comparable so I know what I'm getting myself into before I order?

cbsmokin

04-30-2009, 12:52 PM

sodomanaz

05-01-2009, 03:40 PM

Pm me your addy....I have some twists you can try.;)

Mike, thank you so much! Ok, my brother and I immediately tore into those toros. Man, these were good. Beautiful construction, burned evenly from start to finish. Lots of creamy smoke, and the draw was absolutely perfect.

Been looking for a new smooth smoke that was more in the middle of the road in terms of strength. This fits the bill. I will have to definitely check out the retail section as I want some of these sitting in my humidor!

Thanks again man. This made my day, as this has been one hell week on campus.

dubnick

05-01-2009, 04:02 PM

Rob offers a 5 Size sampler... And always has great coupon codes.

tuxpuff

05-01-2009, 04:05 PM

Rob just posted a sweet deal in the retailer section.

http://www.cigarasylum.com/vb/showthread.php?t=14913

nozero

05-01-2009, 04:42 PM

I like the Twist as well, but have not bought any in quite a while. I'd suggest the Taboo HSG too, it's one of my favorites. If you want a fuller bodied smoke try the Special Forces Original.

sodomanaz

05-02-2009, 10:44 AM

Rob just posted a sweet deal in the retailer section.

http://www.cigarasylum.com/vb/showthread.php?t=14913

Jumped on the Taboo sampler. Can't wait to try the others! :) Thanks guys.

mojo65

07-11-2009, 01:38 AM

Mike, thank you so much! Ok, my brother and I immediately tore into those toros. Man, these were good. Beautiful construction, burned evenly from start to finish. Lots of creamy smoke, and the draw was absolutely perfect.

Been looking for a new smooth smoke that was more in the middle of the road in terms of strength. This fits the bill. I will have to definitely check out the retail section as I want some of these sitting in my humidor!

Thanks again man. This made my day, as this has been one hell week on campus.

Cool Im glad you enjoyed them.

Aldebaran

07-11-2009, 02:05 AM

I didnt like it but it didnt help that I was in a particularly foul mood when I smoked it. I didnt write it off but it makes me mad that I wasted what seems to be the second coming in cigar form.

mojo65

07-11-2009, 02:51 AM

but it makes me mad that I wasted what seems to be the second coming in cigar form.

There is no such thing sir, Different strokes for different folks. That's half the fun of cigars, trying all the different sticks to find the ones you love. :ss