Recon Cigars Anyone know about these?

[sevans105]

Saw a link to them on Face book. Looked kinda cool. Anyone have any more info than this?
http://www.ReconCigars.com/

Some of those tubos look pretty BA.

[Remo]

Those look crazy....i'd give some a try :tu

[smitty81]

they do look cool.

I'm gonna order 3 tubos.

[sevans105]

Website is kinda wonky. Facebook has the best pics and info

http://www.facebook.com/ReconCigars

Even if they suck, I'll probably get some of those tubos....maybe one of those boxes.

[Ncpsycho]

I want to buy a box... The box is sick

[sevans105]

Here is some pix...These things are kinda geeking me out. Too bad they aren't available until July.

http://sphotos.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-snc7/298066_145927588838400_131952383569254_201886_8954 77229_n.jpg

[kelmac07]

Tbone smoked one some months back as the rep was at a local B&M passing them out. Tbone said they tasted like a$$. :2

[shilala]

The camo cigar looks cool, but smoking a whole jar of pectin has to have it's drawbacks.
I tried to navigate the website earlier and couldn't finds pics of the cigars after waiting a few minutes for the flash monster to load.
Great ideas, but I'd be a lot more impressed if they donated a cigar to the troops for every one they sold, just to pay back the fact that they're capitalizing on the whole military theme. THAT would be awesome. I'd buy some and send them to Mac. :tu

[Ncpsycho]

Tbone smoked one some months back as the rep was at a local B&M passing them out. Tbone said they tasted like a$$. :2

Damn i was gonna order some but thats a little pricey for ass taste lol

[Wharf Rat]

You could bid in the upcoming auction here and probably get a better cigar.

[Ciro]

Definitly look cool and the box looks great, but if they taste like a$$ I'll save my $ for something better.

[deaster25]

I'd be a lot more impressed if they donated a cigar to the troops for every one they sold, just to pay back the fact that they're capitalizing on the whole military theme. THAT would be awesome. I'd buy some and send them to Mac. :tu


This is from the Recon Facebook Page

"Recon Cigars 'Official Charity of Record' is HOPE FOR THE WARRIORS. Every product sold that bares the Recon Cigar brand will contribute a portion of its proceeds to this amazing organization that helps our injured personnel and their families."

[T.G]

This is from the Recon Facebook Page

"Recon Cigars 'Official Charity of Record' is HOPE FOR THE WARRIORS. Every product sold that bares the Recon Cigar brand will contribute a portion of its proceeds to this amazing organization that helps our injured personnel and their families."

So, just how much exactly is "a portion"?

[smitty81]

So, just how much exactly is "a portion"?

more than $0.00 which is more than a lot of cigar companies donate I'll bet.

[T.G]

more than $0.00 which is more than a lot of cigar companies donate I'll bet.

So, you'd be ok with them making the claim if they are donating some trivial or near trivial amount solely for the purpose of being able to make the claim in the interest of bolstering sales?

Oh, and you might want to do some historical research before you make that bet.

[sevans105]

This is from the Recon Facebook Page

"Recon Cigars 'Official Charity of Record' is HOPE FOR THE WARRIORS. Every product sold that bares the Recon Cigar brand will contribute a portion of its proceeds to this amazing organization that helps our injured personnel and their families."

Oh....nevermind. They used "bares" instead of "bears". I refuse to do business with companies that don't proof read their material.

Naturally, I'm kidding. With the "tastes like a$$" warning I won't invest in a box-although it is very cool. Two to start. One for the collectible tray and one to smoke. If it lives up (down?) to its a$$y reputation then that will be it.

I agree with TG though, giving to charity is admirable. Using it as a marketing tool is less so. Is it still a good thing? Yes, of course. It just, much like diet soda, leaves a funny taste behind.

A company's willingness to donate procedes to a charity generally doesn't affect my purchase decision. Clever marketing and cool packaging, I might try it once. Quality product and reasonable pricing and I'm a loyal fan.

Just my sometimes humble opinion. :)

[Ncpsycho]

Also I believe the owner is an ex marine so I would imagine he's not donating a penny a cigar

[jonboy]

I found and bought some recon cigars at March Precision Guns, their site is http://marchprecisionguns.com They have different amounts you can purchase, Check them out out.

[pnoon]

I found and bought some recon cigars at March Precision Guns, their site is http://marchprecisionguns.com They have different amounts you can purchase, Check them out out.

Welcome to Cigar Asylum. Are you here for our cigar community or have you just signed up to post the link?

Just curious.

[lenguamor]

Gimmicks come and go. Gimmicks that also happen to not be very good go quicker.

Scott made a good point about gluing all those cuts onto the binder; that just can't be good.

The marketing really turns me off, though, from the heavy use of military imagery and symbols to the negative ad against Cuban cigars; it's what puts me off the most aside from the prospect of all that glue.

You know, I hear a lot of *****ing about La Aurora getting a premium for their Preferido tubos, but at least with that you're getting a good cigar. What are you getting when all that torcedor labor goes into gluing all those pieces, and how much of the cigar's cost goes into that packaging? Which leaves exactly how much investment in quality tobacco and blending?

[innovator]

How far back was that? because I know they reengineered the blend in the Spring. I tried the Recon on several occassions and they were on the money. Well worth the $240 price for the box of 20.

[Blak Smyth]

How far back was that? because I know they reengineered the blend in the Spring. I tried the Recon on several occassions and they were on the money. Well worth the $240 price for the box of 20.

I do not know if any NC cigar is worth $240/box of ten :2. $24/per cigar... NO.

P.S. Welcome to CA! Maybe you should introduce yourself and let us know how you are associated with this product.

[innovator]

Gimmicks come and go. Gimmicks that also happen to not be very good go quicker.

Scott made a good point about gluing all those cuts onto the binder; that just can't be good.

The marketing really turns me off, though, from the heavy use of military imagery and symbols to the negative ad against Cuban cigars; it's what puts me off the most aside from the prospect of all that glue.

You know, I hear a lot of *****ing about La Aurora getting a premium for their Preferido tubos, but at least with that you're getting a good cigar. What are you getting when all that torcedor labor goes into gluing all those pieces, and how much of the cigar's cost goes into that packaging? Which leaves exactly how much investment in quality tobacco and blending?
You make some interesting points. But I gotta tell ya, these guys mean business. All the ones I smoked and passed out to my 'aficionado' friends left me yearning for the next. I'll pit them up against any brand in the price range. They did their homework through and through. They get my vote. Besides, I've heard great things about the charity they're partnered with: Hope for the Warriors. That charity vets out their partners before getting involved with them...Happy smoking boys!

[innovator]

The camo cigar looks cool, but smoking a whole jar of pectin has to have it's drawbacks.
I tried to navigate the website earlier and couldn't finds pics of the cigars after waiting a few minutes for the flash monster to load.
Great ideas, but I'd be a lot more impressed if they donated a cigar to the troops for every one they sold, just to pay back the fact that they're capitalizing on the whole military theme. THAT would be awesome. I'd buy some and send them to Mac. :tu
I checked them out and they do work with the National Guard in addition to being corporate partner to Hope for the Warriors. For a for-profit business, there seems to be a lot charitable work being done... Bravo! Recon Cigars. I support them.

[T.G]

How far back was that? because I know they reengineered the blend in the Spring. I tried the Recon on several occassions and they were on the money. Well worth the $240 price for the box of 20.

You make some interesting points. But I gotta tell ya, these guys mean business. All the ones I smoked and passed out to my 'aficionado' friends left me yearning for the next. I'll pit them up against any brand in the price range. They did their homework through and through. They get my vote. Besides, I've heard great things about the charity they're partnered with: Hope for the Warriors. That charity vets out their partners before getting involved with them...Happy smoking boys!

I checked them out and they do work with the National Guard in addition to being corporate partner to Hope for the Warriors. For a for-profit business, there seems to be a lot charitable work being done... Bravo! Recon Cigars. I support them.



I'm curious, do they pay you in cigars for your efforts as a shill or did you actually sign up here to become part of the community?

[innovator]

I do not know if any NC cigar is worth $240/box of ten :2. $24/per cigar... NO.

P.S. Welcome to CA! Maybe you should introduce yourself and let us know how you are associated with this product.
I'm a 20 year cigar smoker from NYC. I love innovation and creative marketing. Especially when a brand puts their integrity on the line. I love authentic companies and I think this is one of them. There will always be pundits out there and that's cool. But if these guys are doing it RIGHT and doing some good, why knock them? I searched the web thoroughly and this is the only forum where I found with questionable comments.

[innovator]

I do not know if any NC cigar is worth $240/box of ten :2. $24/per cigar... NO.

P.S. Welcome to CA! Maybe you should introduce yourself and let us know how you are associated with this product.
By the way. It was $240 for a box of 20. Pretty dam good for a 6.5 x 54 Toro

[pnoon]

I'm curious, do they pay you in cigars for your efforts as a shill or did you actually sign up here to become part of the community?

Poof!

Into the ether.

[T.G]

Poof!

Into the ether.


Funny how that happens, huh?

[innovator]

I'm curious, do they pay you in cigars for your efforts as a shill or did you actually sign up here to become part of the community?
Neither. I'm just as qualified as you are. Just scouring for info I came across this forum and the few comments made. Just giving props where they are due. I dislike reading negativity especially when these folks are trying to do something positive. It's easy to hide behind the vail of the web and sling dirt. Even when unprovoked. Let see you try to come up with a cool, creative idea that appeals to people and puts a smile on their faces. Its easy to go in the other direction isn't it?

[T.G]

Neither. I'm just as qualified as you are. Just scouring for info I came across this forum and the few comments made. Just giving props where they are due. I dislike reading negativity especially when these folks are trying to do something positive. It's easy to hide behind the vail of the web and sling dirt. Even when unprovoked. Let see you try to come up with a cool, creative idea that appeals to people and puts a smile on their faces. Its easy to go in the other direction isn't it?


Show me where I slung dirt at your precious cigar company, shill.

[pnoon]

Neither. I'm just as qualified as you are. Just scouring for info I came across this forum and the few comments made. Just giving props where they are due. I dislike reading negativity especially when these folks are trying to do something positive. It's easy to hide behind the vail of the web and sling dirt. Even when unprovoked. Let see you try to come up with a cool, creative idea that appeals to people and puts a smile on their faces. Its easy to go in the other direction isn't it?

We have no idea of your qualifications. And you certainly have no idea of Adam's (T.G).

This is not about Recon cigars. This is about the PERCEPTION of someone joining the forum heaping glowing praise on a line of cigars in a thread that was over two months old. Your posts here are consistent with the many shills that have come before you. You may or may not be a shill but your posting behavior sure indicates you are.

Consider the suggestion to join the community and participate. Lots of friendly and knowledgable people here.

[pnoon]

Show me where I slung dirt at your precious cigar company, shill.

Easy, Cowboy.

[Ranger_B]

I dont know if you are affiliated with recon or not. If you are you are not doing them a service right now. As said before this is not a forum that will appreciate a sales pitch. If you want to truly participate here and contribute to conversations on cigars then you would be smart to go introduce your self and let us know more about yourself. Jumping in on a conversation after searching for negative comments about a product is no way to make an entrance here. In this forum a cigar is going to stand on its merits not its advertising. I can appreciate a former Marine who was wounded providing our freedom but he still will not get a pass if his cigars suck. I for one have not tried this cigar yet and at the price I probably wont. I do wish this cigar and every cigar luck as long as it is worth the time to smoke it.

[icehog3]

Checked out the Faceb@@k page that was linked earlier in the thread. Lots of T&A, a few fancy cars and motorcycles, and just about nothing about cigars. To me, that screams all hype and zero substance, but hey, that's my perception.

[Blak Smyth]

By the way. It was $240 for a box of 20. Pretty dam good for a 6.5 x 54 Toro

My mistake, but that is far from "pretty damn good".

[357]

Neither. I'm just as qualified as you are. Just scouring for info I came across this forum and the few comments made. Just giving props where they are due. I dislike reading negativity especially when these folks are trying to do something positive. It's easy to hide behind the vail of the web and sling dirt. Even when unprovoked. Let see you try to come up with a cool, creative idea that appeals to people and puts a smile on their faces. Its easy to go in the other direction isn't it?

If you were an employee, owner, or even a local carrier of this product/brand, and signed up for CA as such, and properly introduced yourself, we'd welcome your posts with open arms. However, when a new account shows up, doesn't follow the accepted guidlines of introduction, and posts heaping tons of praise on some new product yet claims to be some unbiased unafiliated consumer, it doesn't exactly have the desired effect.

[dubleuhb]

Dunno, 12 bucks a stick/box price is kinda high, especially for an initial entry into the market (as far as I know). When I first seen these a while back my first thought was
''gimmick'', I could see picking up a few for the novelty at say a buck and a half, just enough so they can cover the cost of the tube.

[joeobx]

Hey....give the guy a break. They are probably great cigars if you age them for 3 yrs in one of those fantastic humidors you can buy at Co$tco :D

[bvilchez]

Hey....give the guy a break. They are probably great cigars if you age them for 3 yrs in one of those fantastic humidors you can buy at Co$tco :D

Are you a follower of the rule of 3?:noon

[357]

Hey....give the guy a break. They are probably great cigars if you age them for 3 yrs in one of those fantastic humidors you can buy at Co$tco :D

I heard if you age them in that Costco humidor they'll turn to 24K gold right around the 3 year mark.

[pnoon]

<crickets>

[sevans105]

Kinda back to the topic I originally started....any members of CA (more than a week anyway) happen to have actually smoked one of these sticks? I'll probably get ONE for novelty sake (heck, I bought a box of PVNISHERs) But if they are decent, I'll pick up a few to send to overseas friends.

Anyone volunteering to be the guinea pig?

[cjhalbrooks]

I plain to buy one and only one when I am over seas. I will post my findings. But it might be a few months

[sevans105]

I plain to buy one and only one when I am over seas. I will post my findings. But it might be a few months

Just checked the website...minimum order of 3. At 12 bucks a pop...not counting shipping...I'm not sure how excited I am to be the guinea pig on this one. I can get some damn nice cigars for 50 bucks. Anyone else with extra cash willing to bite?

[pnoon]

Just checked the website...minimum order of 3. At 12 bucks a pop...not counting shipping...I'm not sure how excited I am to be the guinea pig on this one. I can get some damn nice cigars for 50 bucks. Anyone else with extra cash willing to bite?

But just think, you get to see all those great pictures of T&A.

[44stampede]

Just checked the website...minimum order of 3. At 12 bucks a pop...not counting shipping...I'm not sure how excited I am to be the guinea pig on this one. I can get some damn nice cigars for 50 bucks. Anyone else with extra cash willing to bite?
Not it :D

[BHalbrooks]

Just checked the website...minimum order of 3. At 12 bucks a pop...not counting shipping...I'm not sure how excited I am to be the guinea pig on this one. I can get some damn nice cigars for 50 bucks. Anyone else with extra cash willing to bite?

they do look cool.

I'm gonna order 3 tubos.

First page :r

[MadMac]

Okay, I the nub. My name is Jon, I have some experience with Punch, Acid, Thomas, and some others I can not currently recall. I found your site when I was searching for information about these Recon cigars. I am former Navy, my friend was in the Marines and he will be visiting us for T-day weekend next month.
I realize this is a gimmick, but the question is - did these guys make a quality product with a gimmick, or is their gimmick the only thing they have going for them?
I found this review which, at least states that someone has tried them. http://www.thecigarstore.com/blog/cigar-review-recon-cigar-by-humo-del-diablo/

I joined to find out more about cigars. I am in a point in my life where I would like to sit back and actually enjoy a nice scotch and cigar. So, I may have some questions from time to time, I will do my best to put them in the appropriate thread when they do arise.

Thank you,
-Jon

[mahtofire14]

Already don't like them. First time on their web page froze my compy!!!

[T.G]

I found this review which, at least states that someone has tried them. http://www.thecigarstore.com/blog/cigar-review-recon-cigar-by-humo-del-diablo/


A review from a website that is trying to sell the cigar, yeah, that's an impartial, unbiased review alright.


I realize this is a gimmick, but the question is - did these guys make a quality product with a gimmick, or is their gimmick the only thing they have going for them?

They also have lots of cheesy T&A photos on the Recon lifestyle page going for them.

For $12 a cigar, there are plenty of well established great cigars out there to be had that don't rely on gimmicks, no need to smoke a bowl of pectin for a lifestyle.



Okay, I the nub. My name is Jon, I have some experience with Punch, Acid, Thomas, and some others I can not currently recall. I found your site when I was searching for information about these Recon cigars. I am former Navy, my friend was in the Marines and he will be visiting us for T-day weekend next month.

I joined to find out more about cigars. I am in a point in my life where I would like to sit back and actually enjoy a nice scotch and cigar. So, I may have some questions from time to time, I will do my best to put them in the appropriate thread when they do arise.


Welcome to the site.

[icehog3]

Okay, I the nub. My name is Jon, I have some experience with Punch, Acid, Thomas, and some others I can not currently recall. I found your site when I was searching for information about these Recon cigars. I am former Navy, my friend was in the Marines and he will be visiting us for T-day weekend next month.
I realize this is a gimmick, but the question is - did these guys make a quality product with a gimmick, or is their gimmick the only thing they have going for them?
I found this review which, at least states that someone has tried them. http://www.thecarstore.com/blog/cigar-review-recon-cigar-by-humo-del-diablo/

I joined to find out more about cigars. I am in a point in my life where I would like to sit back and actually enjoy a nice scotch and cigar. So, I may have some questions from time to time, I will do my best to put them in the appropriate thread when they do arise.

Thank you,
-Jon

Welcome to the site, Jon. I find it interesting that your first post, searching for Recon cigars, includes a link to a glowing review....just call it my "suspicious nature". I am sure your participation in the coming days will dispell my skeptical side.

[dubleuhb]

Bowl of pectin...:eek:


:noon

[357]

Either these cigars have an amazing cult following of people who love to make single posts on cigar forums (singing their praises) or...

[pnoon]

Either these cigars have an amazing cult following of people who love to make single posts on cigar forums (singing their praises) or...

And the shills keep coming.
:rolleyes:

[Ranger_B]

So I still have not found someone who has smoked one but I decided to write the company asking about their tobacco and the product here is what I got back:

"Thank you for your interest in the Triumphant Recon Cigar. Whether you are a consumer or retailer, we will be happy to share information and educate you on the virtues of our unique brand. Please see attached letter from our COO. We look forward to serving you.


Customer Care
www.ReconCigars.com"

And this is the flyer

"October 23. 2012
Attn: Frank Brennan
Dear Frank,
I am very happy to introduce you to the Triumphant Recon Cigar.
The Recon is a Nicaraguan born 6.5 x 54 Toro, medium-bodied hand rolled cigar. The wrapper is
Ecuadorian Light-Habano, the fillers are five year aged Nicaraguan long-fillers from three different
regions of Nicaragua: Esteli, Condega and Jalapa. Our binder is Indonesian.
Lastly, and what is the most artisanal craftsmanship of our production; we hand cut (in very
specific shapes) and hand place, pieces of Candela, Maduro, Connecticut Shade and Dark
Maduro wrapper leaves to complete the acclaimed ‘Camo’ look. This is a ‘Woodland Camo’ to be
specific. We have a reverse Woodland (a full-bodied Recon) in development as well as a desert
Camo and various sizes in the works. As for the Recon’s flavor profile, it is creamy, aromatic with
nuances of cedar and citrus. This cigar, although not full bodied, packs a lot of flavor.
Packaging: The Recon comes in a replica ammunitions case that holds 20 sticks. It measures 23
!” x 12 "” x 3”.
We have created a highly unique cigar whose aesthetics in no way affect the burn or flavor notes.
It is truly something to marvel and enjoy form beginning to end. We have engineered a cigar that
delivers on the promise.
Our master tobacconists are the Puentes brothers (Gonzalo and Daniel); third generation Cuban
cigar masters now residing in Esteli and creating some of the most disruptive blends for Humo
Del Diablo, LLC (Recon Cigars’ parent company). They bring a long legacy of tobacco growth
(Gonzalo is an agricultural engineer) and cigar production to and industry where commonplace is
everyday practice. We could not be more pleased to be teamed up fellow innovators.
We are very excited about the opportunity to present you with our cigars. We look forward to your
thoughts and experience. Thank you kindly.
Best regards,
J. Giovanni Baquerizo
Co-Founder/ COO
Humo Del Diablo, LLC"


I can say that they do appear to be honest about wanting to help soldiers and marines with a portion of the profit going to service charities. But a company launching a very gimmicky smoke at a Super premium price I think is not the smartest business model. Mind you a few gun guys or gear guys from SHOT show and AUSA and other shows have said they like the smoke but these are not the smokes we find here enjoying the large variety of premium cigars.

[T.G]

So I still have not found someone who has smoked one but I decided to write the company asking about their tobacco and the product here is what I got back:

"Thank you for your interest in the Triumphant Recon Cigar. Whether you are a consumer or retailer, we will be happy to share information and educate you on the virtues of our unique brand. Please see attached letter from our COO. We look forward to serving you.


Customer Care
www.ReconCigars.com"

And this is the flyer

"October 23. 2012
Attn: Frank Brennan
Dear Frank,
I am very happy to introduce you to the Triumphant Recon Cigar.
The Recon is a Nicaraguan born 6.5 x 54 Toro, medium-bodied hand rolled cigar. The wrapper is
Ecuadorian Light-Habano, the fillers are five year aged Nicaraguan long-fillers from three different
regions of Nicaragua: Esteli, Condega and Jalapa. Our binder is Indonesian.
Lastly, and what is the most artisanal craftsmanship of our production; we hand cut (in very
specific shapes) and hand place, pieces of Candela, Maduro, Connecticut Shade and Dark
Maduro wrapper leaves to complete the acclaimed ‘Camo’ look. This is a ‘Woodland Camo’ to be
specific. We have a reverse Woodland (a full-bodied Recon) in development as well as a desert
Camo and various sizes in the works. As for the Recon’s flavor profile, it is creamy, aromatic with
nuances of cedar and citrus. This cigar, although not full bodied, packs a lot of flavor.
Packaging: The Recon comes in a replica ammunitions case that holds 20 sticks. It measures 23
!” x 12 "” x 3”.
We have created a highly unique cigar whose aesthetics in no way affect the burn or flavor notes.
It is truly something to marvel and enjoy form beginning to end. We have engineered a cigar that
delivers on the promise.
Our master tobacconists are the Puentes brothers (Gonzalo and Daniel); third generation Cuban
cigar masters now residing in Esteli and creating some of the most disruptive blends for Humo
Del Diablo, LLC (Recon Cigars’ parent company). They bring a long legacy of tobacco growth
(Gonzalo is an agricultural engineer) and cigar production to and industry where commonplace is
everyday practice. We could not be more pleased to be teamed up fellow innovators.
We are very excited about the opportunity to present you with our cigars. We look forward to your
thoughts and experience. Thank you kindly.
Best regards,
J. Giovanni Baquerizo
Co-Founder/ COO
Humo Del Diablo, LLC"


I can say that they do appear to be honest about wanting to help soldiers and marines with a portion of the profit going to service charities. But a company launching a very gimmicky smoke at a Super premium price I think is not the smartest business model. Mind you a few gun guys or gear guys from SHOT show and AUSA and other shows have said they like the smoke but these are not the smokes we find here enjoying the large variety of premium cigars.

Based on what, Frank? I see nothing in that letter that indicates any donation, let alone a specific percentage. All I see is a bunch of standard marketing BS about the cigar.

PS: I have heard the Puentes family name before, I just can't remember where.

[icehog3]

Some of that letter could be straight out of a Thompson's catalogue. :2

[CigarNut]

bishes

[xFreebirdx]

I don't know......looking at the images they have in their header on their home page.
The cigars look like the wrapper is peeling/loose and cracked in a couple pictures.
You'd think they would of caught that. I hope its not because those were the best cigars to use for pictures........
Looks like it could of been a cool concept if things were done right. I just don't get the feeling that things were done right........

[Ranger_B]

Based on what, Frank? I see nothing in that letter that indicates any donation, let alone a specific percentage. All I see is a bunch of standard marketing BS about the cigar.

PS: I have heard the Puentes family name before, I just can't remember where.

Sorry the donation information came from a discussion with a representative at a WWP event. They are partnered with hope for warriors and if you want to go to recons website there is a button on the bottom of the page that brings up the info on their partnership. Or you can look here http://www.hopeforthewarriors.org/category/241227/partners and see they are a corporate partner. I have no dog in this fight and I have not and will likely not purchase one of these smokes but I am curious to see if any consistent cigar smoker has tried one and what their honest opinion was.

[pnoon]

Sorry the donation information came from a discussion with a representative at a WWP event. They are partnered with hope for warriors and if you want to go to recons website there is a button on the bottom of the page that brings up the info on their partnership. Or you can look here http://www.hopeforthewarriors.org/category/241227/partners and see they are a corporate partner. I have no dog in this fight and I have not and will likely not purchase one of these smokes but I am curious to see if any consistent cigar smoker has tried one and what their honest opinion was.

I have not gone beyond the main page of their website. I find it hard to take them seriously. I like pretty/sexy women as much as the next guy but that site is absurd.

When any retailer/vendor of any product mentions "a portion of the proceeds" that could mean 50%. Or it could mean 0.00001% and still be accurate.

[T.G]

Sorry the donation information came from a discussion with a representative at a WWP event. They are partnered with hope for warriors and if you want to go to recons website there is a button on the bottom of the page that brings up the info on their partnership. Or you can look here http://www.hopeforthewarriors.org/category/241227/partners and see they are a corporate partner. I have no dog in this fight and I have not and will likely not purchase one of these smokes but I am curious to see if any consistent cigar smoker has tried one and what their honest opinion was.


Save the three shills (and counting) whom have graced us with their presence, I don't believe that any of us have a dog in this fight.

While their status as a contributor to the charity was established some time ago, I couldn't see where you got their contribution status based on that particular letter, thanks for clearing that up. What I question, and have been questioning in these regards since the beginning of this thread, is what that amount or percentage is, as any amount, no matter how trivial, grants one the right to make the claim of contribution. Furthermore, from a personal standpoint, I find the waving around of this claim of contribution to be reprehensible as donating to charity shouldn't be about giving yourself bragging rights.

As for the selling of a gimmick, that doesn't bother me, but don't act like it's not a gimmick. Such behavior makes me seriously question the product.

I do wish them success with their business, but it won't be my wallet that contributes to it.

[CigarNut]

...I find the waving around of this claim of contribution to be reprehensible as donating to charity shouldn't be about giving yourself bragging rights...
Well said Adam! I could not agree more.

[Ranger_B]

Well said Adam! I could not agree more.
This is where I fall on the issue as well. Dont get me wrong when I hear a company is helping Vets I will be more likely to spend my money there; they have to have a product I want in the first place.

[pnoon]

Okay, I the nub. My name is Jon, I have some experience with Punch, Acid, Thomas, and some others I can not currently recall. I found your site when I was searching for information about these Recon cigars. I am former Navy, my friend was in the Marines and he will be visiting us for T-day weekend next month.
I realize this is a gimmick, but the question is - did these guys make a quality product with a gimmick, or is their gimmick the only thing they have going for them?
I found this review which, at least states that someone has tried them. http://www.thecigarstore.com/blog/cigar-review-recon-cigar-by-humo-del-diablo/

I joined to find out more about cigars. I am in a point in my life where I would like to sit back and actually enjoy a nice scotch and cigar. So, I may have some questions from time to time, I will do my best to put them in the appropriate thread when they do arise.

Thank you,
-Jon

Neither. I'm just as qualified as you are. Just scouring for info I came across this forum and the few comments made. Just giving props where they are due. I dislike reading negativity especially when these folks are trying to do something positive. It's easy to hide behind the vail of the web and sling dirt. Even when unprovoked. Let see you try to come up with a cool, creative idea that appeals to people and puts a smile on their faces. Its easy to go in the other direction isn't it?

We have no idea of your qualifications. And you certainly have no idea of Adam's (T.G).

This is not about Recon cigars. This is about the PERCEPTION of someone joining the forum heaping glowing praise on a line of cigars in a thread that was over two months old. Your posts here are consistent with the many shills that have come before you. You may or may not be a shill but your posting behavior sure indicates you are.

Consider the suggestion to join the community and participate. Lots of friendly and knowledgable people here.

<crickets> :rolleyes:

[CigarNut]

<crickets> :rolleyes:Shhhh.... Let's not disturb them :D

[MadMac]

Okay, I'm not going to make any excuses about why I didn't get back until now, but I will let you know that I have given up on these things without even trying them.
I am still interested in learning more about different cigars, but I'll probably just do it the old fashioned way - trial & error, while smoking with a good friend. Thank you anyhow.

[dwoodward]

Okay, I'm not going to make any excuses about why I didn't get back until now, but I will let you know that I have given up on these things without even trying them.
I am still interested in learning more about different cigars, but I'll probably just do it the old fashioned way - trial & error, while smoking with a good friend. Thank you anyhow.

You could always make a post in our introductory forum and then check out the NST (Newbie Sampler Trade)... It should help you on your way to finding what you like. :tu