Your opinion - Most overhyped cigar line?

omowasu · 10-13-2012, 03:15 PM

Its slow on the boards today, but there are a lot of viewers, so lets have some fun. In your opinion, what is the most overhyped cigar line and why? No need to be offended if someones favorite stick shows up here, we all have different tastes! Ill get it started:

Most overhyped cigar: NUB
Why: Paying full price for half of a stick, didnt live up to claims in marketing, average cigar, and marketing materials in B&Ms were ridiculous (full size cardboard NUB cutouts with tiny brochures attached).

What is your take?

pnoon · 10-13-2012, 03:20 PM

IMO, most NC boutique brands are over-hyped.
Tat, Viaje, Nub. The list is endless. At least Tats are decent cigars. Nubs are clown cigars.
To say nothing of the stoopid gimmicky names of some of these new cigars. My Uzi Weighs A Ton? One Shot One Kill? Gimme a friggin break.

bobarian · 10-13-2012, 03:58 PM

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Originally Posted by pnoon

IMO, most NC boutique brands are over-hyped.
Tat, Viaje, Nub. The list is endless. At least Tats are decent cigars. Nubs are clown cigars.
To say nothing of the stoopid gimmicky names of some of these new cigars. My Uzi Weighs A Ton? One Shot One Kill? Gimme a friggin break.

Now you're giving someone an idea!

Sauer Grapes · 10-13-2012, 04:32 PM

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Originally Posted by pnoon

IMO, most NC boutique brands are over-hyped.
Tat, Viaje, Nub. The list is endless. At least Tats are decent cigars. Nubs are clown cigars.
To say nothing of the stoopid gimmicky names of some of these new cigars. My Uzi Weighs A Ton? One Shot One Kill? Gimme a friggin break.

Tell us how you really feel.

Subvet642 · 10-15-2012, 06:38 AM

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Originally Posted by pnoon

IMO, most NC boutique brands are over-hyped.
Tat, Viaje, Nub. The list is endless. At least Tats are decent cigars. Nubs are clown cigars.
To say nothing of the stoopid gimmicky names of some of these new cigars. My Uzi Weighs A Ton? One Shot One Kill? Gimme a friggin break.

I'm with you on much of this, but I do like Viaje and Tat very much. I also have an aversion to sticks with over-the-top, uber-macho names and ridiculous RGs. Nubs, RPs and the DPGs I've tried I can do without.

VirtualSmitty · 10-15-2012, 06:40 AM

Room 101 cigars. Although i'm not sure they've generated much hype.

Dunkel · 10-13-2012, 03:33 PM

Drew Estate products in my opinion are all show and no go.

INT · 10-13-2012, 07:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Dunkel

Drew Estate products in my opinion are all show and no go.

Interdasting. Even the ligas and undercrowns?

Dunkel · 10-14-2012, 05:29 AM

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Originally Posted by INT

Interdasting. Even the ligas and undercrowns?

Liga #9 are OK, T-52 sucked, and Undercrown was the best of the 3 but still not worth the price. When I can get a box of 601 Blues for $70 give or take and DPG JJ Maduros Beli's for $114, both of which I like better than the Undercrown no way I'd pay that much for a box of Undercrowns.

gbum · 10-14-2012, 06:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Dunkel

When I can get a box of 601 Blues for $70 give or take

care to share with me the source?

bighairlogo · 10-14-2012, 06:27 AM

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Originally Posted by gbum

care to share with me the source?

you can go on famous's cigar monster/name your price right now and get a box for 65 shipped

INT · 10-14-2012, 08:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Dunkel

Liga #9 are OK, T-52 sucked, and Undercrown was the best of the 3 but still not worth the price. When I can get a box of 601 Blues for $70 give or take and DPG JJ Maduros Beli's for $114, both of which I like better than the Undercrown no way I'd pay that much for a box of Undercrowns.

Understood. Thanks.

pektel · 10-13-2012, 03:34 PM

Cohiba.

Viaje limited releases may be over hyped. but I'd be lying if i said the skull n bones mystery release isn't one of the best Damn non-Cuban cigars I've ever smoked.

I'll also add any of the super big ring gauge cigars. i gag a little every time i hear a cigar referred to as a behemoth.
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PearlS4 · 10-13-2012, 03:53 PM

Isn't there some 700 dollar Gurkha going around that reviews very poorly?

RobR1205 · 10-13-2012, 06:31 PM

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Originally Posted by PearlS4

Isn't there some 700 dollar Gurkha going around that reviews very poorly?

His Majesty's Reserve! Not only is it a Gurkha, but it's apparently infused with an entire bottle of St. Louis XIII Cognac....

Here's the link if you wanna by a box...only $15000!

http://www.cigar.com/cigars/viewcigar.asp?brand=456 <--no affiliation

But in all seriousness, I personally feel that Gurkha, 5 Vegas, and Acid are way overrated, but don't deliver. Then again, these companies gotta be doing something right since they sell like crazy.

lenguamor · 10-13-2012, 03:58 PM

For me, it's Ilusione. I feel like I have given them a fair shot, but I've never had one that I liked, or even finished.

And Nub, obviously.

rizzle · 10-17-2012, 09:03 AM

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Originally Posted by lenguamor

For me, it's Ilusione. I feel like I have given them a fair shot, but I've never had one that I liked, or even finished.

And Nub, obviously.

Daaaaaamn, Joe. Illusione makes my favorite NC cigars. I'll go cry now.

Oh, and for me, Cain.

oooo35980 · 10-13-2012, 04:16 PM

My local b&m has a thing for Gurkha and RP, I think both of those brands could go away and the world wouldn't be any worse off. The most hyped cigar I've had in a long time is that awful Romeo thing that for some reason seems to be flying off the shelves.

cmitch · 10-13-2012, 05:54 PM

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Originally Posted by oooo35980

My local b&m has a thing for Gurkha and RP, I think both of those brands could go away and the world wouldn't be any worse off. The most hyped cigar I've had in a long time is that awful Romeo thing that for some reason seems to be flying off the shelves.

You took the words clean out of my brain!

sevans105 · 10-13-2012, 05:02 PM

These guys. One trick pony. And not a very good trick. Huge marketing budget for one cigar though.

10-13-2012, 03:15 PM	#1
omowasu Fell ROTT Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Scott II Location: Chicago Posts: 288 Trading: (3)	Your opinion - Most overhyped cigar line? Its slow on the boards today, but there are a lot of viewers, so lets have some fun. In your opinion, what is the most overhyped cigar line and why? No need to be offended if someones favorite stick shows up here, we all have different tastes! Ill get it started: Most overhyped cigar: NUB Why: Paying full price for half of a stick, didnt live up to claims in marketing, average cigar, and marketing materials in B&Ms were ridiculous (full size cardboard NUB cutouts with tiny brochures attached). What is your take? __________________ If I had something smart to say, I would definitely put it here.

10-13-2012, 03:20 PM	#2
pnoon YNWA Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Peter Location: San Diego Posts: 29,919 Trading: (20)	Re: Your opinion - Most overhyped cigar line? IMO, most NC boutique brands are over-hyped. Tat, Viaje, Nub. The list is endless. At least Tats are decent cigars. Nubs are clown cigars. To say nothing of the stoopid gimmicky names of some of these new cigars. My Uzi Weighs A Ton? One Shot One Kill? Gimme a friggin break. __________________ Be more concerned with your character than your reputation, because your character is what you really are, while your reputation is merely what others think you are. -John Wooden

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VirtualSmitty WiP!? Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Joe Location: The Evil Empire Posts: 2,084 Trading: (0)	Re: Your opinion - Most overhyped cigar line? Room 101 cigars. Although i'm not sure they've generated much hype. __________________ We are all born ignorant, but one must work hard to remain stupid - Benjamin Franklin

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Dunkel Maduro & Oscuro Whore-O Join Date: Jun 2009 First Name: Doug Location: West by God Virginia Posts: 2,232 Trading: (75)	Re: Your opinion - Most overhyped cigar line? Drew Estate products in my opinion are all show and no go. __________________ Blue Label,Any Filipe Gregorio,Acid,Don Elias,El Mejor Espresso,Tierra del Sol

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pektel I'm nuts for the place Join Date: Jul 2010 First Name: Peter Location: Grand Rapids, MN Posts: 4,320 Trading: (28)	Re: Your opinion - Most overhyped cigar line? Cohiba. Viaje limited releases may be over hyped. but I'd be lying if i said the skull n bones mystery release isn't one of the best Damn non-Cuban cigars I've ever smoked. I'll also add any of the super big ring gauge cigars. i gag a little every time i hear a cigar referred to as a behemoth. Posted via Mobile Device

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PearlS4 Entering the fray Join Date: Oct 2012 First Name: James Location: NW WA Posts: 123 Trading: (2)	Re: Your opinion - Most overhyped cigar line? Isn't there some 700 dollar Gurkha going around that reviews very poorly?

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lenguamor puta por Ninfas! Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Joe Location: The 305 again! Posts: 1,030 Trading: (23)	Re: Your opinion - Most overhyped cigar line? For me, it's Ilusione. I feel like I have given them a fair shot, but I've never had one that I liked, or even finished. And Nub, obviously. __________________

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oooo35980 Feeling at Home Join Date: Mar 2011 First Name: Isaiah Location: Huntsville, AL Posts: 569 Trading: (3)	Re: Your opinion - Most overhyped cigar line? My local b&m has a thing for Gurkha and RP, I think both of those brands could go away and the world wouldn't be any worse off. The most hyped cigar I've had in a long time is that awful Romeo thing that for some reason seems to be flying off the shelves.

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sevans105 Alpha Zombie Wolf "Sceve" Join Date: Jul 2010 First Name: Scott Location: Southern Minnesota Posts: 1,786 Trading: (30)	Re: Your opinion - Most overhyped cigar line? These guys. One trick pony. And not a very good trick. Huge marketing budget for one cigar though. __________________