Nica Libre

joeobx · 03-20-2010, 06:29 AM

I've seen these and wondered about them myself. Whoever designed the band earned his money because the first thing I thought was Padron.

OHRD · 03-20-2010, 06:35 AM

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Originally Posted by joeobx

I've seen these and wondered about them myself. Whoever designed the band earned his money because the first thing I thought was Padron.

The taste was pretty spot on w/ Padron, and the label is so similar that it makes me wonder if they are connected...but I can't find info on this cigar anywhere..as far as manufacturer, etc...

Help!

rharris · 03-20-2010, 09:13 AM

I have heard thay they are an A.J.Fernandez brand.

03-20-2010, 10:05 AM

You can get an actual Padron for about 2.50 a piece.

ripper · 03-21-2010, 04:29 PM

Got a Nica Libre 10-pack sampler for $19.95 from CI and smoked 2.
Good effort at packaging them as a Padron knockoff. Nice draw, a flavorful smoke that was surprisingly eventful, a raggedy wrapper like a Padron, but no way these cigars are Padrons. They are just that - a knockoff.
For a bit more $, you can smoke the real deal.

OHRD · 03-22-2010, 07:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Trouble

You can get an actual Padron for about 2.50 a piece.

Comparable in size to the Padron Delicias, the Nica Libre Principe sales for $2 ($50 for 25), while the Delicias goes for $2.70 ($70 for 26). But for me the NL has a bit less strength, which is preferable, and I'd probably go with it 2 out of 3 times. Am I crazy?

Blueface · 03-23-2010, 12:59 PM

Looks like I too will soon know what they taste like.
Ordered a 10 pack (5 sizes, 2 of each) that's on special on CI for $19.99.

I consider myself a Padron Anni whore from day one in '94. Can't wait to try these and compare. I will be open minded. I will remind myself I paid $2 each. I will remind myself to play nice in sand boxes.

Volt · 03-23-2010, 01:03 PM

I'll be waiting to hear what your thoughts are. I think you'll be happy if you don't expect a Padron, but a cigar with some of the same characteristics.

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Originally Posted by Blueface

Looks like I too will soon know what they taste like.
Ordered a 10 pack (5 sizes, 2 of each) that's on special on CI for $19.99.

I consider myself a Padron Anni whore from day one in '94. Can't wait to try these and compare. I will be open minded. I will remind myself I paid $2 each. I will remind myself to play nice in sand boxes.

OHRD · 03-23-2010, 01:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Blueface

Looks like I too will soon know what they taste like.
Ordered a 10 pack (5 sizes, 2 of each) that's on special on CI for $19.99.

I consider myself a Padron Anni whore from day one in '94. Can't wait to try these and compare. I will be open minded. I will remind myself I paid $2 each. I will remind myself to play nice in sand boxes.

Great stuff Blueface; make sure to post your thoughts!

Blueface · 03-22-2010, 08:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Trouble

You can get an actual Padron for about 2.50 a piece.

Anni?

Volt · 03-22-2010, 08:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Trouble

You can get an actual Padron for about 2.50 a piece.

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Originally Posted by Blueface

Anni?

I'm with Mr. Blueface. Where are you shoping at? The cheapest 64 I can find is the 64 Principie @ $10.50 (before the taxes hit) a pop. I can pick up the NL's for ~$2.00 a pop on cbid. I don't think any are trying to say the NL is a one for one replacement, but close enough to the 64's for me. With a $8.50 difference in price, I'll smoke the NLs. I have had many of the x000 smokes and none to this point have appealed to me.

I find the NL to match a lot of the Padron creamy/chocolaty range (as in not spicey at all) and as other have noted pretty much one demensional. But then I also find the Padron 64 to be one demensional as well. Just is what is from start to finish. I would love to smoke an "aged" NL just to see what qualities change over time.

Blueface · 03-21-2010, 06:34 PM

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Originally Posted by matthewjmichael

The taste was pretty spot on w/ Padron, and the label is so similar that it makes me wonder if they are connected...but I can't find info on this cigar anywhere..as far as manufacturer, etc...

Help!

I have not tried them although I have been intrigued since so many said they were Padron knockoffs.

Unfortunately, I got to hang out with a BOTL recently, that other than my dad and myself, he is probably the luniest Padron Anni fan I know. He told me while they are OK smokes, they are not Padron.

After listening to that, and knowing his knowledge of Padrons and experience with them, I can't help but think if I do try these, my mind has now been tainted.

Made in Dade · 03-22-2010, 09:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Blueface

I have not tried them although I have been intrigued since so many said they were Padron knockoffs.

Unfortunately, I got to hang out with a BOTL recently, that other than my dad and myself, he is probably the luniest Padron Anni fan I know. He told me while they are OK smokes, they are not Padron.

After listening to that, and knowing his knowledge of Padrons and experience with them, I can't help but think if I do try these, my mind has now been tainted.

What do you mean unfortunately.

It is a nice cigar, especially for the money. But it is far from a Padron

Blueface · 03-22-2010, 09:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Made in Dade

What do you mean unfortunately.

It is a nice cigar, especially for the money. But it is far from a Padron

Perhaps not written right.

I meant you ruined it for me.

Will definitely try it.

03-20-2010, 06:29 AM	#1
joeobx just playing in the storm Join Date: Oct 2009 First Name: Joe Location: Fredericksburg. VA VCM Country Posts: 1,117 Trading: (4)	Re: Nica Libre I've seen these and wondered about them myself. Whoever designed the band earned his money because the first thing I thought was Padron. __________________ it's all fun and games till the flying monkeys show up

03-20-2010, 09:13 AM	#3
rharris Adjusting to the Life Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Richard Location: Norwich N.Y. Posts: 281 Trading: (48)	Re: Nica Libre I have heard thay they are an A.J.Fernandez brand.

03-20-2010, 10:05 AM	#4
Trouble Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Nica Libre You can get an actual Padron for about 2.50 a piece.

03-21-2010, 04:29 PM	#5
ripper Busy doing nothing Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Bart Location: Gig Harbor WA Posts: 497 Trading: (12)	Re: Nica Libre Got a Nica Libre 10-pack sampler for $19.95 from CI and smoked 2. Good effort at packaging them as a Padron knockoff. Nice draw, a flavorful smoke that was surprisingly eventful, a raggedy wrapper like a Padron, but no way these cigars are Padrons. They are just that - a knockoff. For a bit more $, you can smoke the real deal. __________________ Ripper

03-23-2010, 12:59 PM	#7
Blueface Gramps 4x's Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Horatio Seymore Hiny Location: Boca Raton - North of La Habana Posts: 8,774 Trading: (8)	Re: Nica Libre Looks like I too will soon know what they taste like. Ordered a 10 pack (5 sizes, 2 of each) that's on special on CI for $19.99. I consider myself a Padron Anni whore from day one in '94. Can't wait to try these and compare. I will be open minded. I will remind myself I paid $2 each. I will remind myself to play nice in sand boxes. __________________ Little known fact: I am a former member of the Village People - The Indian