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replicant_argent

01-06-2012 12:31 PM

Re: And the #1 cigar on Cigar Aficionado 2011 list...

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Originally Posted by NCRadioMan (Post 1522807)

I don't get what the big deal is. The mag is for wealthy, uninformed novice smokers so why would we really care? I understand why cigar makers care but no the seasoned smoker who belongs to internet cigar boards.

I will give them credit where credit is due. They have about 3-4 good articles in a year and they are mostly about Cuba. :D

There might be a couple idiots (like me) or novices here. (I can't speak to the wealthy part) :D
I enjoyed the Havana issue quite a bit. I read it and think of the trade winds, a Partagas, a Mojito, and a sandy beach when I close my eyes. Or some Cuban music, awesome food, and a few sexy Cuban gals dancing.

But that's just me. :noon

UpInSmoke

01-06-2012 12:31 PM

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Originally Posted by NCRadioMan (Post 1522807)

+1:2

Doctorossi

01-06-2012 12:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Bad Finger (Post 1522814)

Someone needs to start a mag that is by smokers, for smokers. None of the "15 pages of **** nobody can afford", just smokes. Unfortunately, CI doesn't give proper reviews in my opinion either.

Maybe one day....

That day has come. Cigar Journal is great! :2

Winstonshumidor

01-06-2012 01:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Doctorossi (Post 1522821)

That day has come. Cigar Journal is great! :2

By far the best cigar magazine out there!

icehog3

01-06-2012 01:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Doctorossi (Post 1522671)

You're on, Tom- Alec Bradley 'Meh' Club

You want "President" or "CEO"? :D

I would like to be "back-up goalie". :D

Doctorossi

01-06-2012 01:38 PM

Re: And the #1 cigar on Cigar Aficionado 2011 list...

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Originally Posted by icehog3 (Post 1522902)

I would like to be "back-up goalie". :D

Your modesty suits you. :tu

ChicagoWhiteSox

01-06-2012 01:52 PM

Re: And the #1 cigar on Cigar Aficionado 2011 list...

Is James Suckling still with CA? He was really the only reason I use to read CA.

Doctorossi

01-06-2012 02:02 PM

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Originally Posted by ChicagoWhiteSox (Post 1522938)

Is James Suckling still with CA? He was really the only reason I use to read CA.

Nope. He's with Cigar Journal now. :tu

ChicagoWhiteSox

01-06-2012 02:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Doctorossi (Post 1522951)

Nope. He's with Cigar Journal now. :tu

Thanks. I know he retired from the Wine Spectator, but didn't know for sure if he still worked on CA. He has started his own wine review/journal now too.

ktblunden

01-06-2012 02:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Emjaysmash (Post 1522600)

I like the Presnsado the best of all the AB lines. The last one I smoked didn't scream "I'm No. 1!" at me, however. Congrats to Alec Bradley.

To next years contestants: get your pocketbooks ready! Or if you're Padron, just make another awesome cigar. :ss

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Originally Posted by issues (Post 1522632)

I would agree with all of these statements...

I would go so far to say that the cigar he released this year, the Black Market, is a better than a Prensado Churchill.

The Prensado is by far my favorite of the AB cigars (most of which I'm not entirely fond of at all) and it is a good cigar, but I wouldn't say it's anywhere even close to #1. The Black Market I was surprised by and thought was a really nice cigar, but I still like the Prensado better.

ktblunden

01-06-2012 02:12 PM

Re: And the #1 cigar on Cigar Aficionado 2011 list...

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Originally Posted by Doctorossi (Post 1522821)

That day has come. Cigar Journal is great! :2

Their reviews still leave something to be desired. In the issue I have they rated the Cain Daytona a 96 or so. Completely absurd.

icehog3

01-06-2012 02:19 PM

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Originally Posted by ktblunden (Post 1522960)

Their reviews still leave something to be desired. In the issue I have they rated the Cain Daytona a 96 or so. Completely absurd.

That is absurd, that cigar is at least a 98.

;) :lr

Doctorossi

01-06-2012 02:26 PM

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Originally Posted by ktblunden (Post 1522960)

Their reviews still leave something to be desired. In the issue I have they rated the Cain Daytona a 96 or so. Completely absurd.

Well, something to be desired or just different taste? :sh

I hear you, though. They :dr all over the Torano Master. I tried one yesterday and it performed well and didn't offend, but did little for me, flavor-wise. They talked up its 'complexity' something fierce, but I found it pretty monochromatic.

Bax	01-06-2012 02:30 PM

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I do love me some AB's!!! But number one is a bit of a strech.

lilwing88

01-12-2012 08:08 AM

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Only one of the top 25 had a release date in 2011...... WTF?

RevSmoke

01-12-2012 08:13 AM

Re: And the #1 cigar on Cigar Aficionado 2011 list...

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Originally Posted by neoflex (Post 1522607)

There is a whole slew of sticks that could of had a shot that are just a downright better smoke than the Prensado that didn't make the top 10. I was even surprised to see the Warlock in the top 10 too.

$$ again? The Warlock was a $20. Give it about 15 months and they will be had at CI for $3.00 a stick.

Boz	01-12-2012 08:16 AM

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Originally Posted by RevSmoke (Post 1527942)

$$ again? The Warlock was a $20. Give it about 15 months and they will be had at CI for $3.00 a stick.

I think I paid $7 for the Warlock I bought a few months ago :sh

E.J.	01-12-2012 09:01 AM

Re: And the #1 cigar on Cigar Aficionado 2011 list...

I'm home sick, so have too much time on my hands....

These threads always give me a smile. People all up in arms about what CA does, their ratings, lists, content....as if it is something different than the year before...or before that....

CA is what it is....nothing more or less. I subscribe, the recent issue about Cuba was worth the subscription price alone. I look forward to each issue, there is always something in there that is worth what I pay...usually the interviews.

Now that the CA top 20 is out, now I have to wait for the next Tatuaje exclusive to see all this again.....;)

For your rerun viewing pleasure, I bring you the 2010 and 2009 CA Top 20's.....:r

http://www.cigarasylum.com/vb/showth...ght=Aficionado

http://www.cigarasylum.com/vb/showth...ght=Aficionado

CasaDooley

01-14-2012 02:09 PM

Re: And the #1 cigar on Cigar Aficionado 2011 list...

Truth is, I like Cigar Aficionado. I pretty much like all the cigar magazines that are published, primarily due to the fact that there are so few out there that support our hobby. I like keeping up on our world of cigars with news that goes beyond what is said on the internet forums.
Like what you read, read what you like. :ss

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