La Gloria Serie N

11-20-2010, 01:30 PM

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Originally Posted by neoflex

I have not had any issues with the few I smoked but I have seen guys having problems with the Glorioso size. Mainly burn issues and the guys who have showed me them it seems the sticks were still a bit wet. The wrappers seem fine but the filler was still very mushy. These are fairly new so the few remaining sticks I have I am letting take a couple month nap to settle down.

I am smoking the Glorioso, and yes, lots of burn issues. The color from the wrapper is coming off on my fingers, pretty sure it's dyed.

neoflex · 11-20-2010, 01:36 PM

If you have any more I would let them sit in your humi a few weeks for sure as that seems to be the problematic size. They are definitely wet. They may not be dyed as non dyed Maduros will sometimes bleed so it's not always a direct indicator for it. This is a very good article to read on the process of how maduros are made and a great read even if you know a lot on the subject but it explains the different processes used in making maduros and it even mentions how non dyed maddies will sometimes bleed.
http://tobacconistuniversity.org/blog/

Bruins Fan · 11-20-2010, 01:36 PM

I had one the other day and had burn issues, but wrote it off to the shop I bought it from?
The guy is always in the walkin with a spray bottle misting the place

It was a tasty smoke.

Brutus2600 · 11-20-2010, 01:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Bruins Fan

I had one the other day and had burn issues, but wrote it off to the shop I bought it from?
The guy is always in the walkin with a spray bottle misting the place

It was a tasty smoke.

Brian D. · 11-20-2010, 01:53 PM

Both I smoked had burn issues and they weren't awesome for me tastewise either.

11-20-2010, 02:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Brian D.

Both I smoked had burn issues and they weren't awesome for me tastewise either.

This one isn't doing much for me in the taste department either. Sucks, I used to really enjoy the Serie R's.

Skywalker · 11-20-2010, 03:07 PM

I had my first one last week and it was dense! Hard draw and burn problems!

ninjavanish · 11-20-2010, 03:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Brad

This one isn't doing much for me in the taste department either. Sucks, I used to really enjoy the Serie R's.

Serie R isn't going anywhere. It's still made the same way it has been since it first came out.

ninjavanish · 11-20-2010, 03:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Brad

The color from the wrapper is coming off on my fingers, pretty sure it's dyed.

I can assure this is not the case.

Sorry to hear that you're having issues with these though. I've smoked almost an entire box of the JSB and several of the Glorioso and rojo sizes without any issues.

One thing to note is that it is not actually a maduro wrapper. It's Oscuro which is allowed to ferment even longer than maduros giving it that blackish color. It doesn't have any dye on it at all. The black color coming off on your hands is simply what happens when the cigar is too moist. This could also account for the plugging issues and the uneven burn.

Not trying to knock your local shop but have you tried a stick from another locale? Perhaps it's something to do with the particular conditions inside the humidor they've been stored in.

The good thing about Oscuro wrappers though is that they tend to be tough meaty guys that can take a lot of abuse. One of the downsides however is that being that tough they tend to sometimes burn unevenly... especially if they catch a little too much humidity. (Same problem I used to have the the Serie R Maduros.)

Try leaving one out for a couple of hours before you smoke it. See if that helps... and if not. Shoot me a PM and let me know.

11-20-2010, 01:36 PM	#2
neoflex I'm nuts for the place Join Date: Nov 2008 First Name: John Location: Monroe, NC Posts: 2,765 Trading: (32)	Re: La Gloria Serie N If you have any more I would let them sit in your humi a few weeks for sure as that seems to be the problematic size. They are definitely wet. They may not be dyed as non dyed Maduros will sometimes bleed so it's not always a direct indicator for it. This is a very good article to read on the process of how maduros are made and a great read even if you know a lot on the subject but it explains the different processes used in making maduros and it even mentions how non dyed maddies will sometimes bleed. http://tobacconistuniversity.org/blog/ __________________

11-20-2010, 01:36 PM	#3
Bruins Fan Hooper drives the boat. Join Date: May 2009 First Name: John Location: Cape Cod Posts: 1,359 Trading: (0)	Re: La Gloria Serie N I had one the other day and had burn issues, but wrote it off to the shop I bought it from? The guy is always in the walkin with a spray bottle misting the place It was a tasty smoke. __________________ Here's to swimmin' with bow-legged women.

11-20-2010, 01:53 PM	#5
Brian D. Have My Own Room Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Brian Location: SW Ohio Posts: 1,653 Trading: (1)	Re: La Gloria Serie N Both I smoked had burn issues and they weren't awesome for me tastewise either. __________________ Any gathering that includes Elderboy02 is "NKA"-- --No Ketchup Allowed.

11-20-2010, 03:07 PM	#7
Skywalker BABOTL Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Dice Location: Galaxy Far Far Away Posts: 10,168 Trading: (18)	Re: La Gloria Serie N I had my first one last week and it was dense! Hard draw and burn problems! __________________ Smoke what you like!!!