Cheap Smoke Thread

billybarue · 12-12-2009, 11:55 AM

Couldn't stand it any longer seeing the Brahmas for a buck a stick at Holts I finally picked some up.

These are not the old Brahmas from a few years ago (which I still have a healthy supply of).

Old Brahmas still very strong - the aroma off the foot is loaded with Ligero, wrapper is very reddish/rosado (hence the nickname Brahma "reds") and despite 3 years rest they still need lots of touch-ups, they are big (true 54 gauge).

New Brahma -- Not nearly the amount of Ligero, just south of medium in strength but plenty of body and flavor, undercured corojo wrapper on many with "greenish" splotches, advertised as a 52 gauge but it is standard 50 x 50 robusto. Burn on the "New" Brahma is far better than the old Brahma "Reds".

The new Brahma IS NOT the same cigar as the old Brahma, despite Holts telling me they simply misplaced a large amount of the old Brahmas in the warehouse that is why they came back - which sounded very fishy. Despite that, it is worth the $1.00/stick. If you like bundle Tabacalara Tropical smokes I think you will find the "New" Brahma is right in line with the TT Factory Directs and Rare Connecticuts. Not nearly as well made or as strong as the old Brahma "Reds", but at $1.00/per the new ones are worth the price of admission IMO.

FWIW,

BB

OHMatt · 12-17-2009, 06:31 AM

Have been very curious about these Joe! I pulled out one of the old Brahma reds, might fire it up this evening at JJs.

Quote:

Originally Posted by billybarue

Couldn't stand it any longer seeing the Brahmas for a buck a stick at Holts I finally picked some up.

These are not the old Brahmas from a few years ago (which I still have a healthy supply of).

Old Brahmas still very strong - the aroma off the foot is loaded with Ligero, wrapper is very reddish/rosado (hence the nickname Brahma "reds") and despite 3 years rest they still need lots of touch-ups, they are big (true 54 gauge).

New Brahma -- Not nearly the amount of Ligero, just south of medium in strength but plenty of body and flavor, undercured corojo wrapper on many with "greenish" splotches, advertised as a 52 gauge but it is standard 50 x 50 robusto. Burn on the "New" Brahma is far better than the old Brahma "Reds".

The new Brahma IS NOT the same cigar as the old Brahma, despite Holts telling me they simply misplaced a large amount of the old Brahmas in the warehouse that is why they came back - which sounded very fishy. Despite that, it is worth the $1.00/stick. If you like bundle Tabacalara Tropical smokes I think you will find the "New" Brahma is right in line with the TT Factory Directs and Rare Connecticuts. Not nearly as well made or as strong as the old Brahma "Reds", but at $1.00/per the new ones are worth the price of admission IMO.

FWIW,

BB

Bruins Fan · 12-17-2009, 07:08 AM

Puros Indios you ether love em or hate em. I kind of like them for a yard gar, can be had for under 2.00 a stick and a lot better then some 7-8 smokes.

rlmedic · 12-17-2009, 08:45 AM

Have 3 to add.

3X3 a cigar by Hendrik Kelner of Davidoff
Diesel unholy cocktail
Alex Bradly supervisor selection....got a bundle from the devil site...not bad for under $3

Subvet642 · 01-12-2010, 07:06 PM

I just got a bundle of JR Cuban Alternative Hoyo Epicure 2; and all I have to say is wow, just wow. They have the oiliest EMS wrapper I've ever seen, and are better than almost every other smoke I've ever had. At $36 delivered, they absolutely can't be beat.

Kreth · 01-23-2010, 03:30 PM

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Originally Posted by rlmedic

Alex Bradly supervisor selection....got a bundle from the devil site...not bad for under $3

Just scored a bundle of these myself. Pretty good looking sticks for 2nds. But I'm confused: I thought they were a Famous exclusive...

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Eggopp · 02-07-2010, 05:53 PM

La Invitas are a good cheap cigar if our on a budget, they burn even and are quite smooth and between UK £87 and £99 for coronas depending on where you buy them..

11-16-2010, 10:12 AM

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Originally Posted by rlmedic

Have 3 to add.

3X3 a cigar by Hendrik Kelner of Davidoff
Diesel unholy cocktail
Alex Bradly supervisor selection....got a bundle from the devil site...not bad for under $3

Ryan,

My bad...didn't mean to sound redundant when I posted about the 3x3s....where did you find those? I think they're fantastic as well...especially for the price!

12-12-2009, 11:55 AM	#1
billybarue Still Watching My Back Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 226 Trading: (5)	Re: Cheap Smoke Thread Couldn't stand it any longer seeing the Brahmas for a buck a stick at Holts I finally picked some up. These are not the old Brahmas from a few years ago (which I still have a healthy supply of). Old Brahmas still very strong - the aroma off the foot is loaded with Ligero, wrapper is very reddish/rosado (hence the nickname Brahma "reds") and despite 3 years rest they still need lots of touch-ups, they are big (true 54 gauge). New Brahma -- Not nearly the amount of Ligero, just south of medium in strength but plenty of body and flavor, undercured corojo wrapper on many with "greenish" splotches, advertised as a 52 gauge but it is standard 50 x 50 robusto. Burn on the "New" Brahma is far better than the old Brahma "Reds". The new Brahma IS NOT the same cigar as the old Brahma, despite Holts telling me they simply misplaced a large amount of the old Brahmas in the warehouse that is why they came back - which sounded very fishy. Despite that, it is worth the $1.00/stick. If you like bundle Tabacalara Tropical smokes I think you will find the "New" Brahma is right in line with the TT Factory Directs and Rare Connecticuts. Not nearly as well made or as strong as the old Brahma "Reds", but at $1.00/per the new ones are worth the price of admission IMO. FWIW, BB

12-17-2009, 07:08 AM	#3
Bruins Fan Hooper drives the boat. Join Date: May 2009 First Name: John Location: Cape Cod Posts: 1,359 Trading: (0)	Re: Cheap Smoke Thread Puros Indios you ether love em or hate em. I kind of like them for a yard gar, can be had for under 2.00 a stick and a lot better then some 7-8 smokes. __________________ Here's to swimmin' with bow-legged women.

12-17-2009, 08:45 AM	#4
rlmedic Still Watching My Back Join Date: Dec 2009 First Name: Ryan Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 130 Trading: (5)	Re: Cheap Smoke Thread Have 3 to add. 3X3 a cigar by Hendrik Kelner of Davidoff Diesel unholy cocktail Alex Bradly supervisor selection....got a bundle from the devil site...not bad for under $3

01-12-2010, 07:06 PM	#5
Subvet642 Bilge Rat Join Date: Nov 2009 First Name: Darren Location: Torpedo Room Bilge Posts: 2,997 Trading: (13)	Re: Cheap Smoke Thread I just got a bundle of JR Cuban Alternative Hoyo Epicure 2; and all I have to say is wow, just wow. They have the oiliest EMS wrapper I've ever seen, and are better than almost every other smoke I've ever had. At $36 delivered, they absolutely can't be beat. __________________ *"Man's mind is his basic tool of survival. Life is given to him, survival is not." -John Galt*

02-07-2010, 05:53 PM	#7
Eggopp Just in from the Storm Join Date: Feb 2010 First Name: Steve Location: Lincolnshire Posts: 45 Trading: (0)	Re: Cheap Smoke Thread La Invitas are a good cheap cigar if our on a budget, they burn even and are quite smooth and between UK £87 and £99 for coronas depending on where you buy them..