The new bold

[RevSmoke]

Originally Posted by wayner123

To add as well, a good number of brands have also begun to make milder lines of their cigars as well. I call it the "macanudo money" share. They know that there are a good number of people who prefer milder cigars as well.

I am guessing that you and I have been smoking cigars a lot longer that some others here have - if I remember correctly, that is.

I'm not going to post that whole other thing here, but will try to summarize. To which cigars am I referring? Well, I guess the first to come to mind is the Cain line. I have had two of them and both struck me as pure power (and a bit harsh/bitter at that), and while there might have been some nice flavors there, the simple strength overwhelmed what might have been flavor or finesse.

The other was a couple La Flor Dominicana Double Ligeros that I tried. Although, I smoked one which had been sitting in my humidor for over a year and it much more flavorful and smooth - it wasn't just a harsh strong stick.

Then, upon thinking back, I have had Illusione, Pepin, and Joya de Nicaraugua sticks which struck me with this same thought.

I have tried to examine whether mood, surroundings, or other things have made an impact, but nothing seems to stick out in my mind.


There are some others as well which struch me that way, but these are the ones