A trip down Memory Lane...

[tobii3]

Some of us old guys know EXACTLY what this cigar is...

Some of y'all "kids" probably never knew they existed

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y198/tobii3/Weekend%20At%20Ernies/whatsthis.jpg
(okay, the coffin was a prop, NOT for the cigar)

They came in a box just like this...

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y198/tobii3/Weekend%20At%20Ernies/TheX.jpg

[M1903A1]

Well, I never knew. What is it?

(I'm thinking "original production Opus X", but I see the "Nicaragua" seal on the box and I think, "no way".)

[tobii3]

Nope.

But they did have a hand in why these "disappeared".

[icehog3]

Espinosa y Ortega Series X ... liked them back in the day. :)

[NCRadioMan]

Series X by EO Brands. A damn good cigar and was sued by the gutless Fuente's over the "X" and production had to cease. Just another reason why I am not fond of Fuente.

I still have a few lying around.

[icehog3]

My review from 2006....not too detailed: :r

Thick ring gauge smoke with an easy draw, perfect burn, and earthy (slightly spicy) flavors. A nice cigar for under $3.

[tobii3]

And what they became....

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y198/tobii3/Weekend%20At%20Ernies/Thebeginning.jpg

:tu

[MajorCaptSilly]

Nice history lesson! Thanks for the info.

MCS

[sikk50]

Never even heard of them, bu I love to learn :tu

[kelmac07]

Thanks for the lesson "old man". :D

[Goldie]

Thanks for the lesson "old man". :D

Yeah, what he said.

No, but seriously, definitely interesting. I had no idea.

[Emjaysmash]

Very Nice Tobii!
I had heard of these Series X, and how they were sued, but never have seen one either in RL or on the internet. Thanks for sharing!

[akumushi]

Interesting to know the history on the Nic 3000s, I've heard good things about them.

[maverickdrinker]

great information. Thanks for sharing.