Nostalgia - just a fading memory?

[Emjaysmash]

Originally Posted by Zanaspus

In my case, that hits the nail right on the head. Padrons got me started, but the buzz took me to boutiques.

I have literally had MAYBE one cigar of the "venerable old brands" each. I was sad when I looked through my humidor to find I had maybe 2 Perdomos, 1 Padron (VERY sad) and a Puros Indios Candela! ()

Everything else is a new brand. In fact, it is that way becuase I have made it that way. I have made sure to steer clear of the old brands... why? NO effin' clue! I can tell you, this thread has definitely made me think twice about some of these brands, and giving them another chance.

[MarkinAZ]

Yesterday after having lunch with a friend, I stopped by my local B&M and purchased the following singles:

Excalibur Legends Challenger
Punch Magnum Oscuro
R y J Reserva Real Robusto

The R y J was turned into ash this morning

Of interest, while at the B&M, I noticed they had the new Room 101 cigars. I looked at the 305 robusto and its price tag of $10. The guy behind the cigar is not even the blender. This cigar is manufactured by the Camacho family and Christian Eiroa. So is it a $10 cigar? I don't know.

Also present were the new Black Tat' and Red Tat' in the tube going for $15 each. Noticed some Anejo #46 @ $14.99 each. Go figure...

[Starscream]

Originally Posted by Emjaysmash

I have made sure to steer clear of the old brands... why? NO effin' clue! I can tell you, this thread has definitely made me think twice about some of these brands, and giving them another chance.

Not calling out anyone on this board or group in general, but I get the feeling that a lot of these older brands are looked down upon here as low quality smokes. Can I point out any posts in particular? No, but I just get that feeling. It is nice to know that many other brothers here see that that is not the case. I thought for a while there that I was in the minority for liking many of these brands (Padron excluded).

Originally Posted by MarkinCA

Yesterday after having lunch with a friend, I stopped by my local B&M and purchased the following singles:

Excalibur Legends Challenger
Punch Magnum Oscuro
R y J Reserva Real Robusto

The R y J was turned into ash this morning

Of interest, while at the B&M, I noticed they had the new Room 101 cigars. I looked at the 305 robusto and its price tag of $10. The guy behind the cigar is not even the blender. This cigar is manufactured by the Camacho family and Christian Eiroa. So is it a $10 cigar? I don't know.

Also present were the new Black Tat' and Red Tat' in the tube going for $15 each. Noticed some Anejo #46 @ $14.99 each. Go figure...

Very astute observation.

Originally Posted by MarkinCA

...The guy behind the cigar is not even the blender.

Funny you should mention that...