Cigar Asylum Cigar Forum  

Go Back   Cigar Asylum Cigar Forum > Cigar Forums > Island (The other ones) Reviews

Reply
 
Thread Tools Display Modes
Old 03-11-2009, 09:33 PM   #1
shilala
Dear Lord, Thank You.
 
shilala's Avatar
6
 
Join Date: Oct 2008
First Name: Scott
Posts: 13,721
Trading: (252)
Cuaba
shilala has a reputation beyond reputeshilala has a reputation beyond reputeshilala has a reputation beyond reputeshilala has a reputation beyond reputeshilala has a reputation beyond reputeshilala has a reputation beyond reputeshilala has a reputation beyond reputeshilala has a reputation beyond reputeshilala has a reputation beyond reputeshilala has a reputation beyond reputeshilala has a reputation beyond repute
Default El Cobre by Oliva

Today I was raking the yard and finally got to spark up an El Cobre that Scott (sofaman) gifted me.
I don't write many reviews. I really only write them when a cigar is at one end of the spectrum or the other, mostly because I'm not much for heaping words on top of mediocrity.
I do like to hope that everyone gets to try something that's good, and that bad cigars should die a quick and painful death.

I'll start backwards by saying that gathering up some El Cobres has become an instant high priority.

I can only compare the El Cobre to one other cigar. The El Original.
These things will absolutely pollute you. I've been done smoking that cigar for seven or eight hours and the stink is just now starting to let up.
The El Original is one of my all-time favorites. I order them from the Keys at Island smoke shop. I've been out for some time now and haven't reordered because I'm so caught up in the slew of cigars that come in and out of here. The El Cobre is so very similar that I'm going to order a box of each so I can compare them side to side.

This thing really brought me back to "what I like".
I'm a hog. I like gross stuff. If something's bad for me, I always hope it could be worse. This El Cobre fits the bill. I think the best way to explain it is that "it's the cigar that everyone who doesn't smoke cigars thinks a cigar is like."
Ya know that face they make? This is what they're really thinking.

I went and looked up the cigar and saw nicknames about it. "The Lobotomizer" was one. "Bruce Lee" was another.
I didn't find it at all strong nicotine-wise. It's definately got enough flavor, fullness, and body to overwhelm a person who isn't a fan of that end of cigars. I could see it making a guy blow chunks. Not from the buzz, but because it totally pollutes your senses.

If the thought of the pinnacle of spice, chocolate, caramel, tire, cowsh!t and smoke is of any interest to you at all, you must try this stick.
If you get to the other end of it, Try an El Original.
If there's anything beyond these guys, I cannot wait to try it.

I give this stick a Tripple Eff 10, , and a Cigar Afficianado rating of 7 or 107.
__________________
shilala is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 03-11-2009, 10:16 PM   #2
BengalMan
Have My Own Room
 
BengalMan's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2008
First Name: Ian
Location: Cincinnati, OH
Posts: 1,280
Trading: (10)
Cohiba
BengalMan will become famous soon enoughBengalMan will become famous soon enough
Default Re: El Cobre by Oliva

I'm so confused by this review? Do you like it or not? lol.
BengalMan is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 03-11-2009, 10:17 PM   #3
stearns
Dogbert Consultant
 
stearns's Avatar
16
 
Join Date: Oct 2008
First Name: Ben
Location: Park Hill
Posts: 5,337
Trading: (50)
RA
stearns is a name known to allstearns is a name known to allstearns is a name known to allstearns is a name known to allstearns is a name known to allstearns is a name known to all
Default Re: El Cobre by Oliva

been sitting on one of these for close to a year now. this review certainly makes it seem like something worth trying once. maybe it will have the spice, chocolate, and caramel, but the time its been resting will have ditched the tire and cowsh!t.

either way, thanks for the review! it was an enjoyable read

stearns
__________________
"Ignoring all the racket of conventional reality" - Keller Williams
stearns is online now   Reply With Quote
Old 03-11-2009, 10:46 PM   #4
Ratters
Have My Own Room
 
Ratters's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2008
Posts: 1,848
Trading: (2)
Ratters is a jewel in the roughRatters is a jewel in the roughRatters is a jewel in the roughRatters is a jewel in the rough
Default Re: El Cobre by Oliva

Had one last night. Great cigars.
Ratters is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 03-12-2009, 12:38 AM   #5
Don Fernando
Postwhore
 
Don Fernando's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2008
First Name: Ferdinand
Location: Singapore
Posts: 10,064
Trading: (29)
Army (Retired)
Don Fernando has much to be proud ofDon Fernando has much to be proud ofDon Fernando has much to be proud ofDon Fernando has much to be proud ofDon Fernando has much to be proud ofDon Fernando has much to be proud ofDon Fernando has much to be proud ofDon Fernando has much to be proud ofDon Fernando has much to be proud of
Default Re: El Cobre by Oliva

I like em a lot.
__________________
check out my reviews on my blog.
Don Fernando is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 03-12-2009, 01:13 AM   #6
MithShrike
Guest
 
Posts: n/a
Default Re: El Cobre by Oliva

I like them too. Brian at Discount Cigar was kind enough to send me two for free.
  Reply With Quote
Old 03-12-2009, 05:15 AM   #7
sofaman
Feeling at Home
 
sofaman's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: Dubois,PA
Posts: 604
Trading: (7)
HUpmann MarineCorps (Served With Honor)
sofaman is on a distinguished road
Default Re: El Cobre by Oliva

Glad you liked it brother the El Cobre is my favorite Oliva Stick
sofaman is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 03-12-2009, 08:11 AM   #8
shilala
Dear Lord, Thank You.
 
shilala's Avatar
6
 
Join Date: Oct 2008
First Name: Scott
Posts: 13,721
Trading: (252)
Cuaba
shilala has a reputation beyond reputeshilala has a reputation beyond reputeshilala has a reputation beyond reputeshilala has a reputation beyond reputeshilala has a reputation beyond reputeshilala has a reputation beyond reputeshilala has a reputation beyond reputeshilala has a reputation beyond reputeshilala has a reputation beyond reputeshilala has a reputation beyond reputeshilala has a reputation beyond repute
Default Re: El Cobre by Oliva

Quote:
Originally Posted by BengalMan View Post
I'm so confused by this review? Do you like it or not? lol.
Loved it. It was right up my alley.
__________________
shilala is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 03-12-2009, 08:35 AM   #9
tobii3
Guest
 
Posts: n/a
Default Re: El Cobre by Oliva

Ask JohnnyKay about the pic I sent him on his phone.

There's a B&M that KEEPS them in stock....and a Military Discount!! But I am NOT talking!!!

WOOHOO!!!!!!!!
  Reply With Quote
Old 03-12-2009, 08:55 AM   #10
Starscream
Knowhutimean, Vern?
 
Starscream's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2008
First Name: Andy
Location: In a little town somewhere in the USA
Posts: 10,237
Trading: (4)
Partagas
Starscream is a splendid one to beholdStarscream is a splendid one to beholdStarscream is a splendid one to beholdStarscream is a splendid one to beholdStarscream is a splendid one to beholdStarscream is a splendid one to behold
Default Re: El Cobre by Oliva

Never heard of this cigar. I'll have to find one and try it out. Thanks for the review.
__________________

Insert quote here.
Starscream is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 03-12-2009, 01:03 PM   #11
SmoknTaz
Hiding my Visa bill
 
SmoknTaz's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2008
First Name: Ken
Location: Metro Vancouver
Posts: 324
Trading: (6)
Partagas
SmoknTaz is on a distinguished road
Default Re: El Cobre by Oliva

Interesting review Scott. I love the Oliva G's but after reading this I'm a little skeered to try this one. . .
__________________

Marriage is not a word. It is a sentence. (A life sentence!)
SmoknTaz is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 03-18-2009, 01:48 PM   #12
thebiglebowski
Jack White's Roadie...
 
thebiglebowski's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2008
First Name: larry
Location: music city, USA
Posts: 665
Trading: (0)
Partagas
thebiglebowski is on a distinguished road
Default Re: El Cobre by Oliva

not being an oliva smoker, normally, i can't find this cigar anywhere. well, i can't find it in perelman's cyclopedia or at cigars international. with the 47 oliva brands, not sure where to look. help?
thebiglebowski is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 03-18-2009, 02:44 PM   #13
taltos
Really, really old
 
taltos's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2008
First Name: Paul
Location: Saugus, MA
Posts: 2,486
Trading: (3)
Punch MarineCorps (Served With Honor)
taltos is a jewel in the roughtaltos is a jewel in the roughtaltos is a jewel in the roughtaltos is a jewel in the rough
Default Re: El Cobre by Oliva

Quote:
Originally Posted by thebiglebowski View Post
not being an oliva smoker, normally, i can't find this cigar anywhere. well, i can't find it in perelman's cyclopedia or at cigars international. with the 47 oliva brands, not sure where to look. help?
One of the few US sources is discountcigars.org.
__________________
Jimmy, some of its magic, some of its tragic, but I had a good life all the way. He Went to Paris, J. Buffett
taltos is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 03-18-2009, 03:13 PM   #14
tobii3
Guest
 
Posts: n/a
Default Re: El Cobre by Oliva

One of the only other places is here in NC (see my earlier post)





I blame the Tulip Twins for this!!!
  Reply With Quote
Old 03-18-2009, 03:24 PM   #15
LordOfWu
Guest
 
Posts: n/a
Default Re: El Cobre by Oliva

Scott, you seriously need to do more reviews!!!

I might just have to try to locate a couple of these, they sound like they might be right up my alley as well!
  Reply With Quote
Old 03-18-2009, 03:39 PM   #16
Don Fernando
Postwhore
 
Don Fernando's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2008
First Name: Ferdinand
Location: Singapore
Posts: 10,064
Trading: (29)
Army (Retired)
Don Fernando has much to be proud ofDon Fernando has much to be proud ofDon Fernando has much to be proud ofDon Fernando has much to be proud ofDon Fernando has much to be proud ofDon Fernando has much to be proud ofDon Fernando has much to be proud ofDon Fernando has much to be proud ofDon Fernando has much to be proud of
Default Re: El Cobre by Oliva

I smoked all 4 vitola's:

Churchill
Toro
Robusto
Torpedo
__________________
check out my reviews on my blog.
Don Fernando is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 03-18-2009, 03:45 PM   #17
Texan in Mexico
Feeling at Home
 
Texan in Mexico's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2008
First Name: Travis
Location: Puerto Morelos, Mexico
Posts: 958
Trading: (0)
LGC
Texan in Mexico has disabled reputation
Default Re: El Cobre by Oliva

For a few years I smoked a lot of Olivas, have gotten distracted the last couple years I guess and will definately pick up a box of O's and maybe a 5er of these to try!
Texan in Mexico is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 03-18-2009, 04:58 PM   #18
tobii3
Guest
 
Posts: n/a
Default Re: El Cobre by Oliva

Even Lt. Skills loves the El Cobre's!!!

  Reply With Quote
Old 03-18-2009, 08:25 PM   #19
The Saint
Guest
 
Posts: n/a
Default Re: El Cobre by Oliva

I smoked all 4 vitola's:

Robusto


"It’s like being kicked in the balls"

LOL! Classic line!!

I wish they offered these in a 5'er, but I know if I bought a 5'er...I'd end up buying a bundle....or 2.
  Reply With Quote
Old 03-18-2009, 11:47 PM   #20
Skywalker
BABOTL
 
Skywalker's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2008
First Name: Dice
Location: Galaxy Far Far Away
Posts: 10,168
Trading: (18)
Partagas
Skywalker has much to be proud ofSkywalker has much to be proud ofSkywalker has much to be proud ofSkywalker has much to be proud ofSkywalker has much to be proud ofSkywalker has much to be proud ofSkywalker has much to be proud ofSkywalker has much to be proud of
Default Re: El Cobre by Oliva

Thanks for the review!!!

But I'm afraid!!!
__________________

Smoke what you like!!!
Skywalker is offline   Reply With Quote
Reply

Thread Tools
Display Modes

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Forum Jump


All times are GMT -6. The time now is 01:34 PM.


Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.7.4
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd.
All content is copyrighted jointly by Cigar Asylum and the content provider.