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e-man67 03-24-2010 07:57 AM
Hammer and Sickle cigars..anyone try them
 
I am a sucker for presentation and these cigars are packed in a crystal box (looks damn sexy in the photos)...apparently Hammer and Sickle is a vodka and now they are branching into cigars...has anyone tried one? I am curious.

elderboy02 03-24-2010 08:13 AM
Re: Hammer and Sickle cigars..anyone try them
 
I would like to know this as well. Subscribing to this thread for more info.

e-man67 03-24-2010 08:16 AM
Re: Hammer and Sickle cigars..anyone try them
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by elderboy02 (Post 804373)
I would like to know this as well. Subscribing to this thread for more info.
Hammer and Sickle just interests you because you are a commie!

elderboy02 03-24-2010 08:19 AM
Re: Hammer and Sickle cigars..anyone try them
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by e-man67 (Post 804379)
Hammer and Sickle just interests you because you are a commie!
:tf Not true! :tf

CigarNut 03-24-2010 08:23 AM
Re: Hammer and Sickle cigars..anyone try them
 
Just thought I would post a pic to give everyone an idea what they look like:

http://nhcigars.com/images/products/...gars-Large.jpg

The description is:
Hammer & Sickle Cigars - Smooth and Creamy Super Premium wrapper leaf perfectly aged 5 years. Dominican Republic binder and filler. Handmade in Santiago Dominican Republic... The Hammer & Sickle Cigars comes in a crystal glass box, very sharp looking and most definitely a conversation piece.
The box looks cool and the cigars sound interesting. It looks like they average out to about $8.50 a stick for a box...

nater 03-24-2010 08:23 AM
Re: Hammer and Sickle cigars..anyone try them
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by e-man67 (Post 804363)
I am a sucker for presentation and these cigars are packed in a crystal box (looks damn sexy in the photos)...apparently Hammer and Sickle is a vodka and now they are branching into cigars...has anyone tried one? I am curious.
Is it crystal or plastic?

e-man67 03-24-2010 08:24 AM
Re: Hammer and Sickle cigars..anyone try them
 
Says Crystal but I bet plastic...

NeverEnoughStick 03-24-2010 08:46 AM
Re: Hammer and Sickle cigars..anyone try them
 
Interesting idea. Anyone try these?

T.G 03-24-2010 08:53 AM
Re: Hammer and Sickle cigars..anyone try them
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by e-man67 (Post 804389)
Says Crystal but I bet plastic...
Supposedly glass.


Funny, everyone seems to be talking about the packaging on these other sites, never about the cigars. This kind of screams "Stay Away!" to me.

issues 03-24-2010 08:57 AM
Re: Hammer and Sickle cigars..anyone try them
 
I've only seen a deal for the box and matching ashtray for 138.

Quote:
Originally Posted by Thompson Cigar
HAMMER & SICKLE
$138.00

If looks could kill we'd be in trouble with this one. This is without a doubt one of the finest presentations you will ever see. Twenty super creamy, smooth cigars made in the Dominican Republic by one of the legends in the business that uses a 5 year old Connecticut wrapper with Dominican fillers and binder. Entombed in a crystal box worth the price of admission alone. For a limited time only we'll even throw in a $75.00 matching crystal ashtray. Buy now! Supplies limited!

Contains:
1 ASHTRAY; 20 HAMMER & SICKLE ROBUSTO CONNECTICUT
If I had to guess, the box is made of glass as is the ashtray. No idea on the quality of the cigars though.

CigarGuy88 03-24-2010 09:02 AM
Re: Hammer and Sickle cigars..anyone try them
 
It is glass, The cigar is made by a company that everybody knows and is a a medium body cigar at most but with some good creamy flavors. The quality is extremely high and personally I would pick this over an ashton cabinet anyday. If I have time I'll put a review up sometime this week or next week. Overall its a very good stick. Oh yea and the box is made of glass.

weak_link 03-24-2010 09:33 AM
Re: Hammer and Sickle cigars..anyone try them
 
In Mother Russia, cigar try you!

Goldie 03-24-2010 09:44 AM
Re: Hammer and Sickle cigars..anyone try them
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by weak_link (Post 804457)
In Mother Russia, cigar try you!
That's hilarious.

In Soviet Russia, cigar smokes you.

Eagle53 03-24-2010 09:51 AM
Re: Hammer and Sickle cigars..anyone try them
 
If its anything like hammer and sickle vodka I bet its crap

sikk50 03-24-2010 10:21 AM
Re: Hammer and Sickle cigars..anyone try them
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Eagle53 (Post 804472)
If its anything like hammer and sickle vodka I bet its crap
QFT

MedicCook 03-24-2010 10:21 AM
Re: Hammer and Sickle cigars..anyone try them
 
I have had one and it was a very mild cigar. Nothing that made me want to buy another. I have friends though who love them.

jledou 03-24-2010 10:21 AM
Re: Hammer and Sickle cigars..anyone try them
 
A review (podcast) from the Mind of Men http://www.mindofmen.com/blog/2009/1...scotch-whisky/

TheRiddick 03-24-2010 10:38 AM
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Why would a Hammer and Sickle cigars come without a hammer to break the box open and requisite sickle as cutter for the cigars is beyond me, someone in their marketing department seriously screwed up and must be fired.

SmokingPoker 03-24-2010 10:43 AM
Re: Hammer and Sickle cigars..anyone try them
 
Looks like marketing grad brain child...you know nice, sexy and mild for the Paris Hilton crowd as they party in their VIP section at the Palms.

Never had one, but just saying...

icehog3 03-24-2010 10:46 AM
Re: Hammer and Sickle cigars..anyone try them
 
When soemone goes to those lengths with packaging, often it is to hide a mediocre product. Case in point, Crystal Skull Vodka. I make no judgement on these cigars though, as I have never seen nor tried one.

Lucky_Hippo 03-24-2010 10:53 AM
Re: Hammer and Sickle cigars..anyone try them
 
Put em next to your Maker's Mark Cigar tubos and you have a great start to your very own home "Cigar Bar".


Now if Guinness could just come out with a nice Maduro I'd be all set.

sikk50 03-24-2010 11:12 AM
Re: Hammer and Sickle cigars..anyone try them
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by icehog3 (Post 804544)
When soemone goes to those lengths with packaging, often it is to hide a mediocre product. Case in point, Crystal Skull Vodka. I make no judgement on these cigars though, as I have never seen nor tried one.
Side story, I tooke the last 4 shots in the bottle of that stuff at a bar once just so I could have the bottle...not worth it! But the bottle looks nice!

I'd gladly try 4 of these for the box :r

Gonesledn 03-24-2010 11:23 AM
Re: Hammer and Sickle cigars..anyone try them
 
Gurkha comes to mind for some reason


Quote:
Originally Posted by T.G (Post 804415)
Supposedly glass.


Funny, everyone seems to be talking about the packaging on these other sites, never about the cigars. This kind of screams "Stay Away!" to me.

T.G 03-24-2010 11:37 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Gonesledn (Post 804589)
Gurkha comes to mind for some reason
*nod* yup.

Also, remember the Warhol cigars? Chitty cigars in a really fancy lexan humidor/box.

SmokingPoker 03-24-2010 11:56 AM
Re: Hammer and Sickle cigars..anyone try them
 
Something about sizzle and steak comes to mind. :D

Worked in the liquor biz years ago and cigars is much the same...packaging DOES move product.

KenyanSandBoa 03-24-2010 12:12 PM
Re: Hammer and Sickle cigars..anyone try them
 
I have one that I got at a recent herf, and I'm curious to hear what some people think about them. I've read some reviews, and it seems ok, but I'm still on the fence about what to expect.

AD720 03-24-2010 12:15 PM
Re: Hammer and Sickle cigars..anyone try them
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by TheRiddick (Post 804529)
Why would a Hammer and Sickle cigars come without a hammer to break the box open and requisite sickle as cutter for the cigars is beyond me, someone in their marketing department seriously screwed up and must be fired.
:r:r

T.G 03-24-2010 12:22 PM
Re: Hammer and Sickle cigars..anyone try them
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by KenyanSandBoa (Post 804633)
I have one that I got at a recent herf, and I'm curious to hear what some people think about them. I've read some reviews, and it seems ok, but I'm still on the fence about what to expect.
Now that's kind of silly.

Since you have one already, just smoke it and make up your own mind.

TheRiddick 03-24-2010 12:30 PM
Re: Hammer and Sickle cigars..anyone try them
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by KenyanSandBoa (Post 804633)
... but I'm still on the fence about what to expect.
Hmmm... Heavy notes of rusted iron ore mixed in with freshly cut sin dried wheat and cow dung? You know, typical Russian farm notes...

T.G 03-24-2010 12:35 PM
Re: Hammer and Sickle cigars..anyone try them
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by TheRiddick (Post 804652)
Hmmm... Heavy notes of rusted iron ore mixed in with freshly cut sin dried wheat and cow dung? You know, typical Russian farm notes...
No vodkak?

:sad

NCRadioMan 03-24-2010 12:36 PM
Re: Hammer and Sickle cigars..anyone try them
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by icehog3 (Post 804544)
When soemone goes to those lengths with packaging, often it is to hide a mediocre product.
I agree. I have had a couple samples and they are nothing to write home about. Very generic tasting, imo.

sikk50 03-24-2010 12:37 PM
Re: Hammer and Sickle cigars..anyone try them
 
Icee cold smoke?

TheRiddick 03-24-2010 01:07 PM
Re: Hammer and Sickle cigars..anyone try them
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by T.G (Post 804663)
No vodkak?

:sad
Home distilled brew is called "samogon", nastiest thing there is.

They actually chase it with vodka, believe it or not (a swig of samogon, then a swig of vodka). Although many now only do samogon by itself since they cannot afford vodka.

At least they die happy...

Bax 03-24-2010 02:01 PM
Re: Hammer and Sickle cigars..anyone try them
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by SmokingPoker (Post 804537)
Looks like marketing grad brain child...you know nice, sexy and mild for the Paris Hilton crowd as they party in their VIP section at the Palms.

Never had one, but just saying...
I drink my Crystal out of their boxes in the VIP room. Cuz that's how I roll.

danreeve 03-24-2010 02:09 PM
Re: Hammer and Sickle cigars..anyone try them
 
here's another review http://stogielife.com/

I'd like to try um.

icehog3 03-24-2010 02:17 PM
Re: Hammer and Sickle cigars..anyone try them
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by sikk50 (Post 804577)
Side story, I tooke the last 4 shots in the bottle of that stuff at a bar once just so I could have the bottle...not worth it! But the bottle looks nice!
I have the bottle at home, it's very cool....Just can't find anything to mix with the vodka to take out the turpentine tinge. :r

e-man67 03-24-2010 02:24 PM
Re: Hammer and Sickle cigars..anyone try them
 
That is a damn cool bottle though!

Stogeyfish 03-24-2010 08:38 PM
Re: Hammer and Sickle cigars..anyone try them
 
Just spoke with my b&m about these. Apparently they are backordered because the case is supposedly lead crystal, when they shipped to the distributors the cases broke/cracked.

Maybe a collector's item if you can get one intact.:confused:

KenyanSandBoa 03-24-2010 08:46 PM
Re: Hammer and Sickle cigars..anyone try them
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by T.G (Post 804641)
Now that's kind of silly.

Since you have one already, just smoke it and make up your own mind.
I plan on it...I just got a bunch of cigars at that herf that I've never tried before so I was curious if anyone else had tried them.

I'm a firm believer in the smoke what you like and like what you smoke mentality...I always make up my own mind. :ss

brigey57 03-24-2010 09:05 PM
Re: Hammer and Sickle cigars..anyone try them
 
Not really interested. If they were any good I think I would have heard something somewhere about these cigars. Packaging looks like a bunch of hype. Has anyone heard anything about them pro or con? :2

kenstogie 03-25-2010 01:31 PM
Re: Hammer and Sickle cigars..anyone try them
 
I have one floating around but haven't had it yet. It was a freebie.


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