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dave · 03-16-2012, 08:42 AM

Larry,
Do you know if Empire's are the same as those at the big box guys?

Been a few years since I was down there, but the ever generous Dave (he still there?) gave me two El Cobres (torps, I believe.) Those two were markedly different from El Cobre's that I've since received via bombs or from interweb sites. Prettier, stronger, fuller and more flavorful.

I believed, at the time, that Empire and one or two other shops were the only retail sources for these. Just curious if Empire still gets the family (better?) version.

03-16-2012, 08:42 AM	#15
dave Have My Own Room Join Date: May 2011 First Name: Dave Location: Northern VA Posts: 1,180 Trading: (15)	Re: El Cobre robusto Larry, Do you know if Empire's are the same as those at the big box guys? Been a few years since I was down there, but the ever generous Dave (he still there?) gave me two El Cobres (torps, I believe.) Those two were markedly different from El Cobre's that I've since received via bombs or from interweb sites. Prettier, stronger, fuller and more flavorful. I believed, at the time, that Empire and one or two other shops were the only retail sources for these. Just curious if Empire still gets the family (better?) version.