Smoked 'the twisty'...

havanajohn · 09-13-2009, 03:52 PM

Had the opportunity to sit outside and smoke a Illusione 23. Great smoke, burned beautifully from start to finish. Lots of smoke, and great flavors. A nice break from the straight ones lol.

kelmac07 · 09-13-2009, 06:06 PM

Nice!!

Starscream · 09-13-2009, 06:07 PM

Looks great! Glad you enjoyed it

MrOneEyedBoh · 09-13-2009, 07:12 PM

I want to try one of those. What is the theory on them? Like why are they twisted together, or is it just that.. Nothing special, just twisted together.

skullnrose · 09-13-2009, 08:09 PM

“Culebra” means “snake” in spanish it's a classic Cuban roll that's been around a long time. From what I've read they moisten the cigars enough so that they can twist them into that shape. Takes a very skilled roller. They are pretty cool and always a conversation starter when spotted in a humidor.

Starz26 · 09-13-2009, 08:20 PM

Was it not also a way to defeat the taxes since they are considered a single cigar? Just think I heard that somewhere.

09-13-2009, 06:06 PM	#2
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09-13-2009, 06:07 PM	#3
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09-13-2009, 07:12 PM	#4
MrOneEyedBoh Hon. Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 953 Trading: (30)	Re: Smoked 'the twisty'... I want to try one of those. What is the theory on them? Like why are they twisted together, or is it just that.. Nothing special, just twisted together.

09-13-2009, 08:09 PM	#5
skullnrose Ashes,ashes,all fall down Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Scott Posts: 799 Trading: (16)	Re: Smoked 'the twisty'... “Culebra” means “snake” in spanish it's a classic Cuban roll that's been around a long time. From what I've read they moisten the cigars enough so that they can twist them into that shape. Takes a very skilled roller. They are pretty cool and always a conversation starter when spotted in a humidor. __________________

09-13-2009, 08:20 PM	#6
Starz26 Adjusting to the Life Join Date: Aug 2009 First Name: Eric Location: Ohio Posts: 486 Trading: (22)	Re: Smoked 'the twisty'... Was it not also a way to defeat the taxes since they are considered a single cigar? Just think I heard that somewhere.