Rate the worst - Page 3

cmitch · 10-21-2012, 06:09 PM

Carlos Torano Virtuoso. It tasted like horse piss smells. Acid Blondie was a close second.

Dunkel · 10-21-2012, 06:32 PM

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Originally Posted by cmitch

Carlos Torano Virtuoso. It tasted like horse piss smells. .

I'm glad I'm not the only one that thought they sucked! I haven't been around horse piss alot, but I'll take your word for it LOL

omowasu · 10-21-2012, 06:36 PM

Anything, and I mean anything, by Pacific Cigar Co.. I smoked one to take a hit for the team this weekend, and man, it was so bitter it tasted like smoking fresh dandelion stems and piss. Probably one of the worst cigars Ive ever had out of thousands.

But for the sake of the list, Im gonna have to go with Thompsons hand rolled.

edstoggie · 10-21-2012, 08:00 PM

Pirates Gold by Rolando Reyes are even worse than Puros Indios...

lenguamor · 10-21-2012, 09:29 PM

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Originally Posted by forgop

1876 Reserve and a couple of other brands CI tends to describe as a $2 stick that you'd think was the deal of a century. I think CI just preys on noobs trying to get bang for their buck when they get into the hobby.

This. But it's not just CI; if you believe any of the flowery descriptions you read in the Holts' catalog or on Famous' site about their el cheapo "deals," you're falling into their trap.

For the maximum expression of this phenomenon I heartily recommend the El Mejor lines from CI. They're the very finest in dyed garbage sticks anywhere.

icehog3 · 10-21-2012, 11:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Porch Dweller

The one puff I had from it could best be described as burning some rotting oak inside a pair of dirty underwear.

That's it? Consider yourself lucky.

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Originally Posted by cmitch

Carlos Torano Virtuoso. It tasted like horse piss smells. Acid Blondie was a close second.

Every Torano cigar I have ever smoked tasted like dirt. Not earthy...literally dirt. Much like the majority of the Gurkha lines. Nasty sh!t.

BHalbrooks · 10-22-2012, 12:35 AM

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Originally Posted by icehog3

Need to be careful even lighting those, we dissected one a couple years back that had quite a few non-organic substances in them (plastic, string..)

http://www.cigarasylum.com/vb/showpo...9&postcount=23

icehog3 · 10-22-2012, 12:44 AM

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Originally Posted by BHalbrooks

http://www.cigarasylum.com/vb/showpo...9&postcount=23

Brian, the cigar we dissected had actual pieces of plastic...looks like they filled the cigar with whatever they swept off the floor that day.

mahtofire14 · 10-22-2012, 01:06 AM

Worst cigar I've ever had was a Te-Amo. Cant remember what one but it was easily the worst stick I've ever smoked.

Brlesq · 10-22-2012, 05:41 AM

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Originally Posted by lenguamor

This. But it's not just CI; if you believe any of the flowery descriptions you read in the Holts' catalog or on Famous' site about their el cheapo "deals," you're falling into their trap.

For the maximum expression of this phenomenon I heartily recommend the El Mejor lines from CI. They're the very finest in dyed garbage sticks anywhere.

Dyed garbage sticks? Then avoid Maria Mancini Magic Mountain Maduro that JR's pushes. Had red dye on my lips and fingertips for 2 days!

VirtualSmitty · 10-22-2012, 06:01 AM

I thought Felipe Gregorio make Thompson's house brands, or at least some of them.

dave · 10-22-2012, 08:13 AM

Felipe Gregorio - Had a box of small perfectos a number of years ago that weren't bad at all - White bands, maybe?

Augusto Reyes - Was a time when I really enjoyed one of these - I think they had a blue band -- really creamy

Victor Sinclair - I'd bet the Primeros would do surprisingly well in blind taste test among connie lovers. And for small smokes, the old Triple Corojo 4x40's were pretty decent. I still smoke the miniature 55 reds on the way to work. Darn good value small smoke at auction prices.

Rolando Reyes - Been many years, but I've had a few Aliados that weren't bad at all. And, hard to question whether Rolando left his mark on the industry. RIP

Any Thompson's House Blend - Was given one by a stranger at a bar in Raleigh a few years ago. I'm reluctant to pass judgement on only one cigar, but I will acknowledge that I never sought out another. But, you know, that first one wasn't half bad enjoyed in the spirit of the brotherhood. We shared a couple Tats afterward that were better, but the experience was greater than the cigars.

I must be getting old. I used to not mind threads bashing entire lines. Smoke what you like, brothers. Someone's buying from these makers. Why bash 'em?

BHalbrooks · 10-22-2012, 09:40 AM

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Originally Posted by icehog3

Brian, the cigar we dissected had actual pieces of plastic...looks like they filled the cigar with whatever they swept off the floor that day.

That's what was in mine. Tasty

quantim0 · 10-22-2012, 10:29 AM

The new RP Nording blend from IPCPR was one of the worst cigars I've had in years. I made it though about 1/2" before ditching it.

jledou · 10-22-2012, 10:31 AM

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Originally Posted by VirtualSmitty

I thought Felipe Gregorio make Thompson's house brands, or at least some of them.

I believe Victor Sinclair also makes a few of the house brands for Thompson's.

T.G · 10-22-2012, 10:40 AM

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Originally Posted by quantim0

The new RP Nording blend from IPCPR was one of the worst cigars I've had in years. I made it though about 1/2" before ditching it.

Another reblending of the Nording cigar? Sheez. That's like, what, the 4th time now?

IIRC, the 2nd blending was pretty good.

macsauce13 · 10-22-2012, 10:41 AM

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Originally Posted by chippewastud79

Puros Indios, Ronaldo Reyes and it isn't even close.

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Originally Posted by Starscream

Puros indios are terrible, but not much is worse than a Thompson house brand.

I have to say I don't understand this at all. I understand taste is subjective, but Rolando Reyes has pumped out some REALLY good cigar lines. Cuba Aliados, Puros Indios (Viejo is my favorite), Siembra de Oro...If you have only smoked one, try again. These are my favorite cheap cigar.

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Originally Posted by Mattso3000

There is no escaping the thompsons mailing list...

Truth.

CasaDooley · 10-22-2012, 11:24 AM

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Originally Posted by kelmac07

Hands down...a Lars Teten Gorilla Finger. Even the Cremosa tasted like a top notch stick compared to the finger.

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Originally Posted by Garbandz

If you have never had one you cannot imagine how bad these are.The smell gets on your hands and lingers,and it takes days to get the taste out of your mouth.I have seen people vomit from them...........

We have a winner..........

Amen Brothers! Absolutly the worst stick I have ever tried, bar none.

OLS · 10-23-2012, 09:14 AM

I don't know, I tried the Perdomo "The Cigar" line once, well, 50 times actually, and it was
a GIANT mistake. Worst handmade cigars I ever had. I will tell you one thing though, ANYONE
who approaches cigars from the standpoint of "What is the cheapest I can come out of this deal?"
is going to be disappointed. Sooner or later every smoker faces two choices....Smoke better cigars
or give up smoking cigars.

lenguamor · 10-23-2012, 03:03 PM

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Originally Posted by OLS

I don't know, I tried the Perdomo "The Cigar" line once, well, 50 times actually, and it was
a GIANT mistake. Worst handmade cigars I ever had. I will tell you one thing though, ANYONE
who approaches cigars from the standpoint of "What is the cheapest I can come out of this deal?"
is going to be disappointed. Sooner or later every smoker faces two choices....Smoke better cigars
or give up smoking cigars.

Well put.

View Poll Results: What's the worst handmade cigar maker
Felipe Gregorio	4	4.44%
Augusto Reyes	2	2.22%
Victor Sinclair	12	13.33%
Rolando Reyes	6	6.67%
Any Thompson's House Blend	66	73.33%
Voters: 90. You may not vote on this poll

10-21-2012, 06:09 PM	#41
cmitch Heads up get down Join Date: Oct 2010 First Name: Clayton Location: NW Alabama by the river Posts: 2,720 Trading: (25)	Re: Rate the worst Carlos Torano Virtuoso. It tasted like horse piss smells. Acid Blondie was a close second. __________________ No matter what one's status is in society, cigars are the great equalizer where the affluent and common share a love for the leaf. - Me.

10-21-2012, 06:36 PM	#43
omowasu Fell ROTT Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Scott II Location: Chicago Posts: 288 Trading: (3)	Re: Rate the worst Anything, and I mean anything, by Pacific Cigar Co.. I smoked one to take a hit for the team this weekend, and man, it was so bitter it tasted like smoking fresh dandelion stems and piss. Probably one of the worst cigars Ive ever had out of thousands. But for the sake of the list, Im gonna have to go with Thompsons hand rolled. __________________ If I had something smart to say, I would definitely put it here.

10-21-2012, 08:00 PM	#44
edstoggie Just in from the Storm Join Date: Oct 2012 First Name: Eddie Location: Zachary, Louisiana Posts: 14 Trading: (0)	Re: Rate the worst Pirates Gold by Rolando Reyes are even worse than Puros Indios...

10-22-2012, 01:06 AM	#49
mahtofire14 Chillin in the Aging Room Join Date: Oct 2012 First Name: Pete Location: St. Paul, MN Posts: 1,588 Trading: (16)	Re: Rate the worst Worst cigar I've ever had was a Te-Amo. Cant remember what one but it was easily the worst stick I've ever smoked. __________________ Saving basements in the Land of 10,000 Lakes.

10-22-2012, 06:01 AM	#51
VirtualSmitty WiP!? Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Joe Location: The Evil Empire Posts: 2,084 Trading: (0)	Re: Rate the worst I thought Felipe Gregorio make Thompson's house brands, or at least some of them. __________________ We are all born ignorant, but one must work hard to remain stupid - Benjamin Franklin

10-22-2012, 08:13 AM	#52
dave Have My Own Room Join Date: May 2011 First Name: Dave Location: Northern VA Posts: 1,180 Trading: (15)	Re: Rate the worst Felipe Gregorio - Had a box of small perfectos a number of years ago that weren't bad at all - White bands, maybe? Augusto Reyes - Was a time when I really enjoyed one of these - I think they had a blue band -- really creamy Victor Sinclair - I'd bet the Primeros would do surprisingly well in blind taste test among connie lovers. And for small smokes, the old Triple Corojo 4x40's were pretty decent. I still smoke the miniature 55 reds on the way to work. Darn good value small smoke at auction prices. Rolando Reyes - Been many years, but I've had a few Aliados that weren't bad at all. And, hard to question whether Rolando left his mark on the industry. RIP Any Thompson's House Blend - Was given one by a stranger at a bar in Raleigh a few years ago. I'm reluctant to pass judgement on only one cigar, but I will acknowledge that I never sought out another. But, you know, that first one wasn't half bad enjoyed in the spirit of the brotherhood. We shared a couple Tats afterward that were better, but the experience was greater than the cigars. I must be getting old. I used to not mind threads bashing entire lines. Smoke what you like, brothers. Someone's buying from these makers. Why bash 'em?

10-22-2012, 10:29 AM	#54
quantim0 Feeling at Home Join Date: Jan 2010 First Name: Andrew Location: Palm Bay, Fl Posts: 528 Trading: (20)	Re: Rate the worst The new RP Nording blend from IPCPR was one of the worst cigars I've had in years. I made it though about 1/2" before ditching it. __________________ All animals are equal, but some are more equal then others. -George Orwell

10-23-2012, 09:14 AM	#59
OLS Suck It Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Brad Location: TN Posts: 7,912 Trading: (19)	Re: Rate the worst I don't know, I tried the Perdomo "The Cigar" line once, well, 50 times actually, and it was a GIANT mistake. Worst handmade cigars I ever had. I will tell you one thing though, ANYONE who approaches cigars from the standpoint of "What is the cheapest I can come out of this deal?" is going to be disappointed. Sooner or later every smoker faces two choices....Smoke better cigars or give up smoking cigars.