Dissappointing smoke. - Page 2

oooo35980 · 02-16-2012, 12:37 PM

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Originally Posted by neoflex

I'm more impressed with the fact that your wife will go and pick you out a stick and even cut it for you. I get resistance sometimes if I just ask for a drink.

She's a wonderful woman, She fully supports my hobby and even sits down and smokes with me. Unfortunately she likes Acid's, Makers Mark, and any other overpriced infused stick. I think I'll keep her anyway though.

dwoodward · 02-16-2012, 12:38 PM

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Originally Posted by oooo35980

She's a wonderful woman, She fully supports my hobby and even sits down and smokes with me. Unfortunately she likes Acid's, Makers Mark, and any other overpriced infused stick. I think I'll keep her anyway though.

My woman is the same way. She likes CAO Flavors and ACID Blondies... lol

Zanaspus · 02-17-2012, 08:03 AM

When you start buying boxes you'll see that in every box there's at least one or two that doesn't fit the profile of the others. Tobacco is an agricultural product. We are all willing to accept that if we buy a big bag of oranges and all of them are sugar sweet while one or two are bit sour that it was a good purchase. IMHO the same holds true for cigars. I have had some boxes that were all the same profile, but they are in the minority.

Cornrow_Wallis · 02-16-2012, 12:49 PM

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Originally Posted by oooo35980

She's a wonderful woman, She fully supports my hobby and even sits down and smokes with me. Unfortunately she likes Acid's, Makers Mark, and any other overpriced infused stick. I think I'll keep her anyway though.

You say that until she starts smoking all of your cigars, then you'll be wishing she would go back to the infused stuff.

oooo35980 · 02-16-2012, 12:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Cornrow_Wallis

You say that until she starts smoking all of your cigars, then you'll be wishing she would go back to the infused stuff.

Thing is, for the price of an Acid Kuba Kuba, I could replace my dried out Padron. For the price of that god awful MM thing she smoked yesterday, I could get a LP no9, or add a dollar and get 2 undercrowns. This is at my local shops of course, it is a bit different online, but still...

oooo35980 · 02-16-2012, 02:04 PM

So I'm home for lunch and pulled out one of the Olivas, it is a bit dry, but not like that padron, the illusiones are also a bit dry, and neither of them has much smell. Maybe the Humidor is just a bit too dry and that in combination with a cigar seemingly known for dry harshness put me off. Either way I won't be buying from there again.

44stampede · 02-16-2012, 05:29 PM

I just brought a buttload of these back to Asia including a Family Reserve and some '26 based on reviews. They better be good

wayner123 · 02-17-2012, 09:20 AM

If that place is selling Padron Anni's, along with Illusione's they aren't your average supplier IMO. That leads me more to come down on the side of you just don't like Padron Anni's. And that's not a bad thing. Just think of all the dough you can save.

oooo35980 · 02-17-2012, 09:38 AM

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Originally Posted by wayner123

If that place is selling Padron Anni's, along with Illusione's they aren't your average supplier IMO. That leads me more to come down on the side of you just don't like Padron Anni's. And that's not a bad thing. Just think of all the dough you can save.

It is a high end Grocery store, they sell french cheese and Swiss chocolate and whatnot. If it was an actual shop I'd go in and say something. But all I'm likely to get if I do is a blank stare, like I got when I was buying them.

oooo35980 · 02-17-2012, 05:20 PM

It wasn't the Padron. The others are way drier than I thought, wrapper is coming off of one of the illusiones and only thing holding it together is the band, didn't notice until I went to smoke it. Now I have to go buy another Padron...

shilala · 02-17-2012, 07:48 PM

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Originally Posted by oooo35980

It wasn't the Padron. The others are way drier than I thought, wrapper is coming off of one of the illusiones and only thing holding it together is the band, didn't notice until I went to smoke it. Now I have to go buy another Padron...

No you don't, Isaiah. PM me your address, I'll help you out.
One of my greatest joys are PAM maduros, they're incredibly good and incredibly consistant. I'll see to it that you get a good one (or two).
Then if you don't like them, you'll know you just don't like them.

I think I might just have an Illusione maduro, too.

Sonic04GT · 02-17-2012, 10:21 PM

I like the idea of going at it with no expectations. Going to have to give that a shot.

Fia · 02-18-2012, 01:30 AM

Dont discount the pardron anni yet. It wasnt well cared for. I know exactly the store you are talking about. Honestly I wouldnt buy from there for a multitude of reasons, not properly humidified, tobacco beetles I have seen on 3 different occasions, and she doesnt smoke cigars so she cant tell you anything about them. For Padron Annis check out R. Fields or Tobaccos of Hawaii.

Have you been to swam in Aiea? They have a nice selection of quality, boutique brands and the owner Jill knows what they all taste like. Not to mention she is an expert in Wine and Scotch!

oooo35980 · 02-18-2012, 09:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Fia

Dont discount the pardron anni yet. It wasnt well cared for. I know exactly the store you are talking about. Honestly I wouldnt buy from there for a multitude of reasons, not properly humidified, tobacco beetles I have seen on 3 different occasions, and she doesnt smoke cigars so she cant tell you anything about them. For Padron Annis check out R. Fields or Tobaccos of Hawaii.

Have you been to swam in Aiea? They have a nice selection of quality, boutique brands and the owner Jill knows what they all taste like. Not to mention she is an expert in Wine and Scotch!

I love SWAM, well I did before they stopped carrying my 7-20-4s. Besides Tamura's it is the closest shop to me. The wife and I are taking a little road trip around the Island today and I'm planning on stopping in there for one of these I saw them last week but the artwork scared me off.

Fia · 02-18-2012, 12:08 PM

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Originally Posted by oooo35980

I love SWAM, well I did before they stopped carrying my 7-20-4s. Besides Tamura's it is the closest shop to me. The wife and I are taking a little road trip around the Island today and I'm planning on stopping in there for one of these I saw them last week but the artwork scared me off.

7-20-4 s are a great smoke. I could be wrong but it just may be that they were selling slow for them or maybe they were just out of stock and waiting to put in another order. Did you ask them? As for the Zulu Zulu make sure to try both blends. My fav being the Connecticut which is George Ricos daily cigar but I know others that like the Habano better.

Hmmm trip around the island...breakfast at Cinnamons or Boots and Kimos in Kailua, garlic shrimp in Kahuku for lunch, shave ice in Waikele (better than Matsumotos in Haleiwa), fried chicken at Taniokas in Waipahu for snack sounds about right!!!

shilala · 02-18-2012, 08:04 AM

Isaiah took me up on my offer. I'll be getting his newsletter out to him asap.

Boz · 02-19-2012, 08:40 PM

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Originally Posted by shilala

No you don't, Isaiah. PM me your address, I'll help you out.
One of my greatest joys are PAM maduros, they're incredibly good and incredibly consistant. I'll see to it that you get a good one (or two).
Then if you don't like them, you'll know you just don't like them.

I think I might just have an Illusione maduro, too.

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Originally Posted by shilala

Isaiah took me up on my offer. I'll be getting his newsletter out to him asap.

Well done Scott

hammondc · 02-18-2012, 08:16 AM

I agree with the others here. Padron 26/64s are may absolute favorites. If you get another that is for sure in good shape and you still do not like it, then so be it. Different strokes for different folks. I, for one, do not see what the fanfare about Opus X is. I have a had a couple over the years and have never been impressed. However, I have never had one that was aged. maybe thats the problem.

oooo35980 · 02-18-2012, 12:24 PM

They said they stopped carrying them because they were a tough sell

R. Fields has some in sampler packs, but no singles or boxes. Guess I'll have to get them online with next paycheck's cigar allotment

. They were my absolute favorite until I picked up an Undercrown from Tamuras.

Fia · 02-19-2012, 02:41 AM

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Originally Posted by oooo35980

They said they stopped carrying them because they were a tough sell

R. Fields has some in sampler packs, but no singles or boxes. Guess I'll have to get them online with next paycheck's cigar allotment

. They were my absolute favorite until I picked up an Undercrown from Tamuras.

Be on the lookout for the Undercrown Corona Viva in the next month or two. Best one in the line IMO.

02-17-2012, 08:03 AM	#3
Zanaspus Adjusting to the Life Join Date: Aug 2009 First Name: Tony Location: Columbus, OH Posts: 492 Trading: (3)	Re: Dissappointing smoke. When you start buying boxes you'll see that in every box there's at least one or two that doesn't fit the profile of the others. Tobacco is an agricultural product. We are all willing to accept that if we buy a big bag of oranges and all of them are sugar sweet while one or two are bit sour that it was a good purchase. IMHO the same holds true for cigars. I have had some boxes that were all the same profile, but they are in the minority. __________________ If you're gonna be a lamb, you might as well be a sheep.

02-16-2012, 02:04 PM	#6
oooo35980 Feeling at Home Join Date: Mar 2011 First Name: Isaiah Location: Huntsville, AL Posts: 569 Trading: (3)	Re: Dissappointing smoke. So I'm home for lunch and pulled out one of the Olivas, it is a bit dry, but not like that padron, the illusiones are also a bit dry, and neither of them has much smell. Maybe the Humidor is just a bit too dry and that in combination with a cigar seemingly known for dry harshness put me off. Either way I won't be buying from there again.

02-16-2012, 05:29 PM	#7
44stampede Feeling at Home Join Date: Dec 2011 First Name: Brett Location: Singapore Posts: 988 Trading: (21)	Re: Dissappointing smoke. I just brought a buttload of these back to Asia including a Family Reserve and some '26 based on reviews. They better be good __________________ Found his new, addictive time waster.

02-17-2012, 09:20 AM	#8
wayner123 Country Gentleman Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Deltona, FL Posts: 2,351 Trading: (159)	Re: Dissappointing smoke. If that place is selling Padron Anni's, along with Illusione's they aren't your average supplier IMO. That leads me more to come down on the side of you just don't like Padron Anni's. And that's not a bad thing. Just think of all the dough you can save. __________________ 'It is an honor for a man to keep aloof from strife; But every fool will be quarrelling.'

02-17-2012, 05:20 PM	#10
oooo35980 Feeling at Home Join Date: Mar 2011 First Name: Isaiah Location: Huntsville, AL Posts: 569 Trading: (3)	Re: Dissappointing smoke. It wasn't the Padron. The others are way drier than I thought, wrapper is coming off of one of the illusiones and only thing holding it together is the band, didn't notice until I went to smoke it. Now I have to go buy another Padron...

02-17-2012, 10:21 PM	#12
Sonic04GT Feeling at Home Join Date: Sep 2011 First Name: Chris Location: South Florida Posts: 643 Trading: (0)	Re: Dissappointing smoke. I like the idea of going at it with no expectations. Going to have to give that a shot.

02-18-2012, 01:30 AM	#13
Fia Still Watching My Back Join Date: Jan 2012 First Name: Jon Location: Makakilo, HI Posts: 165 Trading: (0)	Re: Dissappointing smoke. Dont discount the pardron anni yet. It wasnt well cared for. I know exactly the store you are talking about. Honestly I wouldnt buy from there for a multitude of reasons, not properly humidified, tobacco beetles I have seen on 3 different occasions, and she doesnt smoke cigars so she cant tell you anything about them. For Padron Annis check out R. Fields or Tobaccos of Hawaii. Have you been to swam in Aiea? They have a nice selection of quality, boutique brands and the owner Jill knows what they all taste like. Not to mention she is an expert in Wine and Scotch!

02-18-2012, 08:04 AM	#16
shilala Dear Lord, Thank You. Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Scott Posts: 13,721 Trading: (252)	Re: Dissappointing smoke. Isaiah took me up on my offer. I'll be getting his newsletter out to him asap. __________________

02-18-2012, 08:16 AM	#18
hammondc Moar Padrons! Join Date: Aug 2010 First Name: Chip Location: Senoia, GA Posts: 2,628 Trading: (17)	Re: Dissappointing smoke. I agree with the others here. Padron 26/64s are may absolute favorites. If you get another that is for sure in good shape and you still do not like it, then so be it. Different strokes for different folks. I, for one, do not see what the fanfare about Opus X is. I have a had a couple over the years and have never been impressed. However, I have never had one that was aged. maybe thats the problem.

02-18-2012, 12:24 PM	#19
oooo35980 Feeling at Home Join Date: Mar 2011 First Name: Isaiah Location: Huntsville, AL Posts: 569 Trading: (3)	Re: Dissappointing smoke. They said they stopped carrying them because they were a tough sell R. Fields has some in sampler packs, but no singles or boxes. Guess I'll have to get them online with next paycheck's cigar allotment . They were my absolute favorite until I picked up an Undercrown from Tamuras.

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