Cigar of the Year 2009 is....

JJG · 01-07-2010, 10:12 AM

My local b&m said they got one box and it was gone within hours. Even if they did have some left, I'm not sure I would have forked over the $$$ to try one. but yeah like someone said, at least Padron won.

edit: ...just looked at the list. Only two CCs in the top 10?

Skywalker · 01-07-2010, 10:18 AM

Nice to see a lot of classics on the list!!!

BigAsh · 01-07-2010, 10:24 AM

I have 1 in my humi picked up as part of a sampler from Rob @ Taboo....got on a great deal....doubt I would've paid $$$ for it....Some nice sticks in the top 10 though!

SNKBYT · 01-07-2010, 10:41 AM

interesting list, would have thought VSG would have done better

CasaDooley · 01-07-2010, 11:13 AM

Read the email this mornin. 25.00 per stick...

A 5er of Padrons or a box of cc,s. Tough choice.

RevSmoke · 01-07-2010, 11:23 AM

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Originally Posted by hotreds

Mucho dinero for that one!

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Originally Posted by andysutherland

For $25, they can keep them. But that's just me.
At least Padron won it this year.

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Originally Posted by MedicCook

For $25 a cigar it will not be on my radar to try any time soon.

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Originally Posted by JJG

My local b&m said they got one box and it was gone within hours. Even if they did have some left, I'm not sure I would have forked over the $$$ to try one. but yeah like someone said, at least Padron won.

edit: ...just looked at the list. Only two CCs in the top 10?

Reminds me of that other thread, about what is our affordable range. Maybe I should start another thread, something about how much would you spend to try a stick from...

Hmm, there's a thought.

JJG · 01-07-2010, 12:22 PM

I think it's important to keep in mind that the Family Reserve is a special, limited release cigar and that's part of what you're paying for. sure, it may taste identical to a 64, but taste isn't the only factor that can determine a cigar's worth.

In the lower price ranges, it's easy to say, "this $6 cigar is twice as good as this $3 cigar" because you can taste the difference in quality. but when you are talking about a premium cigar vs. a limited release, I think it's unfair to make the same comparison. If you have the expectation that a $25 Padron should taste twice as a good as a $12 64 ani, you will surely be disappointed.

I'm not saying there is anything wrong with paying more for special releases either. and it may impossible to quantify, but there is definitely an extra little bit of excitement/enjoyment you get out of smoking a special cigar.

icehog3 · 01-07-2010, 02:40 PM

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Originally Posted by CasaDooley

Read the email this mornin. 25.00 per stick...

A 5er of Padrons or a box of cc,s. Tough choice.

Clampdown · 01-07-2010, 03:18 PM

This list and how they come about choosing is one of the many reason I don't even waste my time with that magazine.

duckmanco · 01-07-2010, 06:10 PM

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Originally Posted by CasaDooley

Read the email this mornin. 25.00 per stick...

A 5er of Padrons or a box of cc,s. Tough choice.

This is getting outright ridiculous... $25.00 cigars in this economy should read like a slap in the face IMO. I know I'll catch hell for this opinion, and there is always someone willing to justify these prices for any number of stupid reasons, but to me, this ain't what the Padron brand used to represent. Of course, they still have their classic line and its somewhat fairly priced, but still.... at some point its just leaves...

01-07-2010, 10:12 AM	#1
JJG Have My Own Room Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Jeff Location: Houston Posts: 1,260 Trading: (4)	Re: Cigar of the Year 2009 is.... My local b&m said they got one box and it was gone within hours. Even if they did have some left, I'm not sure I would have forked over the $$$ to try one. but yeah like someone said, at least Padron won. edit: ...just looked at the list. Only two CCs in the top 10? Last edited by JJG; 01-07-2010 at 10:17 AM.

01-07-2010, 10:18 AM	#2
Skywalker BABOTL Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Dice Location: Galaxy Far Far Away Posts: 10,168 Trading: (18)	Re: Cigar of the Year 2009 is.... Nice to see a lot of classics on the list!!! __________________ Smoke what you like!!!

01-07-2010, 10:24 AM	#3
BigAsh Don't knock the Ash... Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Keith Location: Yardley, PA Posts: 5,055 Trading: (46)	Re: Cigar of the Year 2009 is.... I have 1 in my humi picked up as part of a sampler from Rob @ Taboo....got on a great deal....doubt I would've paid $$$ for it....Some nice sticks in the top 10 though! __________________ Keith

01-07-2010, 10:41 AM	#4
SNKBYT PATRIOT and VETERAN Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Alex Location: SWEET HOME ALABAMA Posts: 3,289 Trading: (30)	Re: Cigar of the Year 2009 is.... interesting list, would have thought VSG would have done better __________________ "IF YOU WANT TO TAKE MY FREEDOM, MAKE DAMN SURE THAT YOU'RE AS PASSSIONATE ABOUT TAKING IT AS I AM ABOUT KEEPING IT"

01-07-2010, 11:13 AM	#5
CasaDooley Herf Crew of 2 Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Kevin Location: The birthplace of Fathers Day Posts: 2,465 Trading: (41)	Re: Cigar of the Year 2009 is.... Read the email this mornin. 25.00 per stick... A 5er of Padrons or a box of cc,s. Tough choice. __________________ *Founding member of the Lilac City Dedicated Herfers*

01-07-2010, 12:22 PM	#7
JJG Have My Own Room Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Jeff Location: Houston Posts: 1,260 Trading: (4)	Re: Cigar of the Year 2009 is.... I think it's important to keep in mind that the Family Reserve is a special, limited release cigar and that's part of what you're paying for. sure, it may taste identical to a 64, but taste isn't the only factor that can determine a cigar's worth. In the lower price ranges, it's easy to say, "this $6 cigar is twice as good as this $3 cigar" because you can taste the difference in quality. but when you are talking about a premium cigar vs. a limited release, I think it's unfair to make the same comparison. If you have the expectation that a $25 Padron should taste twice as a good as a $12 64 ani, you will surely be disappointed. I'm not saying there is anything wrong with paying more for special releases either. and it may impossible to quantify, but there is definitely an extra little bit of excitement/enjoyment you get out of smoking a special cigar.

01-07-2010, 03:18 PM	#9
Clampdown I Cut Like a Buffalo Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Brian Location: Noneya Posts: 868 Trading: (12)	Re: Cigar of the Year 2009 is.... This list and how they come about choosing is one of the many reason I don't even waste my time with that magazine.