85 year old cigar for my birthday

Scottw · 06-01-2011, 08:03 PM

OK, so my 35th birthday was on Friday (5/27) and I had been gifted an El Producto cigar from 1926 by a friend (Thanks Nate!). Anyhow, I was going to save it for my 50th birthday but when Harold Camping assured us that the new end of the world would be October 21st 2011, I figured I'd smoke it on my 35th b-day and the cigar would be 85 at that point.

First, this is a machine rolled cigar and probably manufactured in Fl. The stick tastes like marvelous old cban tobacco (lots of upfront twang but a short finish). Not sure if the tobacco came from Cuba and it was made in the US but it was cello'ed which makes me believe this was not made in Cuba, I only know of a few that were cello'ed although I believe the tobacco to be Cuban.

The cello is almost brown on this thing and as I peel it back, the guys at the cigar shop are staring at me like I have a ***k growing out of my forehead. One that was done, I gave her a small clip and toasted up the end.

The smoke was light bodied but full volume. Lots of smoke and a hay/musty flavor mixed with a twanginess that made me believe I was smoking the leaf of Havana (I have nothing to compare it to, it just was). The burn was great and the smoke was so mellow, I could retrohale an entire drag with no effect whatsoever and almost wondering if I took in any smoke at all.

All in all, the flavors intesified a little bit but in the end, this was a mild mellow smoke and it should have been for it's age. I am glad to have had this experience and to share it with you. Yes I nubbed the thing the burn,flavor and experience was all very gratifying.

06-01-2011, 08:12 PM

Nice review of a vintage cigar. It is always amazing to me that some of these are still around. Congrats on the experience and the birthday.

TBone · 06-01-2011, 08:19 PM

Great review...Happy B-Day...and now what are you planning to smoke on your 50th?

kuzi16 · 06-01-2011, 08:55 PM

cuban machine made cigars usually have cello.

the handmade ones do not.

im not sure how far back that tradition goes but its been there for at least 50 years.

NCRadioMan · 06-01-2011, 08:58 PM

From everything I have read, El Producto's were all handmade until the 50's. Particularly after Sam Grabosky died. He seems like the kind of man who would not have gone along with his cigars being mm.

There is a great article on the history of El Producto here: http://www.cigaraficionado.com/webfe...Story_7552/p/1

Either way, good review on an old cigar!

NCRadioMan · 06-01-2011, 09:17 PM

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Originally Posted by kuzi16

cuban machine made cigars usually have cello.

the handmade ones do not.

im not sure how far back that tradition goes but its been there for at least 50 years.

None that are produced today. But in the past there have been exceptions. A few handmades that come to mind that came in cello are the Cohiba Coronas and H Upmann #3's.

Sailchaser · 06-01-2011, 09:39 PM

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Originally Posted by NCRadioMan

None that are produced today. But in the past there have been exceptions. A few handmades that come to mind that came in cello are the Cohiba Coronas and H Upmann #3's.

Oh yea the #3's

fid · 06-01-2011, 09:43 PM

No wonder George Burns aged so well, he was an El Producto smoker. The longevity of his cigars must have rubbed off on him.

Scottw · 06-01-2011, 10:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NCRadioMan

From everything I have read, El Producto's were all handmade until the 50's. Particularly after Sam Grabosky died. He seems like the kind of man who would not have gone along with his cigars being mm.

There is a great article on the history of El Producto here: http://www.cigaraficionado.com/webfe...Story_7552/p/1

Either way, good review on an old cigar!

I wasn't aware of this, thanks for the info. I thought they were MM.

Scottw · 06-01-2011, 10:29 PM

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Originally Posted by TBone

Great review...Happy B-Day...and now what are you planning to smoke on your 50th?

Not sure, might have to track another one of these down.

icehog3 · 06-02-2011, 12:52 AM

Very cool...Happy Birthday Scott!

Skywalker · 06-02-2011, 07:40 AM

Thanks for sharing the experience!

Happy Birthday!!!

kelmac07 · 06-02-2011, 08:07 AM

Thanks for sharing Scott.

Happy B-Day!!

06-02-2011, 08:07 AM

wow, 85yo thats crazy!

06-02-2011, 08:24 AM

Nice Review Scott! You just smoked a cigar of time.

Mugen910 · 06-02-2011, 08:24 AM

Nice brother...very cool when you get to smoke something older than you.

N2 GOLD · 06-02-2011, 10:25 AM

WOW!!! That is one nice gift & one very nice FRIEND...

06-17-2011, 08:50 PM

Nice review. What a great gift....to have been able to experience an 85 yr old cigar. Happy Birthday!

06-01-2011, 08:03 PM	#1
Scottw Going Commando Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Scott Location: Sussex, NJ Posts: 2,810 Trading: (6)	85 year old cigar for my birthday OK, so my 35th birthday was on Friday (5/27) and I had been gifted an El Producto cigar from 1926 by a friend (Thanks Nate!). Anyhow, I was going to save it for my 50th birthday but when Harold Camping assured us that the new end of the world would be October 21st 2011, I figured I'd smoke it on my 35th b-day and the cigar would be 85 at that point. First, this is a machine rolled cigar and probably manufactured in Fl. The stick tastes like marvelous old cban tobacco (lots of upfront twang but a short finish). Not sure if the tobacco came from Cuba and it was made in the US but it was cello'ed which makes me believe this was not made in Cuba, I only know of a few that were cello'ed although I believe the tobacco to be Cuban. The cello is almost brown on this thing and as I peel it back, the guys at the cigar shop are staring at me like I have a ***k growing out of my forehead. One that was done, I gave her a small clip and toasted up the end. The smoke was light bodied but full volume. Lots of smoke and a hay/musty flavor mixed with a twanginess that made me believe I was smoking the leaf of Havana (I have nothing to compare it to, it just was). The burn was great and the smoke was so mellow, I could retrohale an entire drag with no effect whatsoever and almost wondering if I took in any smoke at all. All in all, the flavors intesified a little bit but in the end, this was a mild mellow smoke and it should have been for it's age. I am glad to have had this experience and to share it with you. Yes I nubbed the thing the burn,flavor and experience was all very gratifying. __________________ "Ray when someone asks you if your a GOD you say yes."

06-01-2011, 08:12 PM	#2
baddevildog82 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: 85 year old cigar for my birthday Nice review of a vintage cigar. It is always amazing to me that some of these are still around. Congrats on the experience and the birthday.

06-01-2011, 08:55 PM	#4
kuzi16 the one and only Join Date: May 2011 Posts: 128 Trading: (1)	Re: 85 year old cigar for my birthday cuban machine made cigars usually have cello. the handmade ones do not. im not sure how far back that tradition goes but its been there for at least 50 years.

06-01-2011, 08:58 PM	#5
NCRadioMan Chutney Lovebusciut Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Chutney Location: On the shores of Loch Shiel Posts: 4,275 Trading: (66)	Re: 85 year old cigar for my birthday From everything I have read, El Producto's were all handmade until the 50's. Particularly after Sam Grabosky died. He seems like the kind of man who would not have gone along with his cigars being mm. There is a great article on the history of El Producto here: http://www.cigaraficionado.com/webfe...Story_7552/p/1 Either way, good review on an old cigar! __________________ The path to loyalty is trust. Last edited by NCRadioMan; 06-01-2011 at 09:03 PM.

06-01-2011, 09:43 PM	#8
fid Still Watching My Back Join Date: May 2011 First Name: Jeff Location: Durand, Mi Posts: 50 Trading: (2)	Re: 85 year old cigar for my birthday No wonder George Burns aged so well, he was an El Producto smoker. The longevity of his cigars must have rubbed off on him.

06-01-2011, 08:19 PM	#3
TBone Equal opportunity Bomber Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Paul Location: Virginia Posts: 2,508 Trading: (25)	Re: 85 year old cigar for my birthday Great review...Happy B-Day...and now what are you planning to smoke on your 50th?

06-02-2011, 12:52 AM	#11
icehog3 Admiral Douchebag Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tom Location: Clermont, Kentucky Posts: 70,543 Trading: (60)	Re: 85 year old cigar for my birthday Very cool...Happy Birthday Scott! __________________ Thanks Dave, Julian, James, Kelly, Peter, Gerry, Dave, Mo, Frank, Týr and Mr. Mark!

06-02-2011, 07:40 AM	#12
Skywalker BABOTL Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Dice Location: Galaxy Far Far Away Posts: 10,168 Trading: (18)	Re: 85 year old cigar for my birthday Thanks for sharing the experience! Happy Birthday!!! __________________ Smoke what you like!!!

06-02-2011, 08:07 AM	#13
kelmac07 Resident Maduro Whore!! Join Date: Apr 2009 First Name: Mac Location: Newport News, VA Posts: 27,322 Trading: (218)	Re: 85 year old cigar for my birthday Thanks for sharing Scott. Happy B-Day!! __________________ Dom in the MLB thread "I could probably get you to wear a Yankee hat for a Maduro!"

06-02-2011, 08:07 AM	#14
kickerb Guest Posts: n/a	Re: 85 year old cigar for my birthday wow, 85yo thats crazy!

06-02-2011, 08:24 AM	#15
Sherlockholms Guest Posts: n/a	Re: 85 year old cigar for my birthday Nice Review Scott! You just smoked a cigar of time.

06-02-2011, 08:24 AM	#16
Mugen910 I <3 Huy Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Location Location: First Name Posts: 8,387 Trading: (106)	Re: 85 year old cigar for my birthday Nice brother...very cool when you get to smoke something older than you. __________________ I'm not antisocial, I just think people are stupid.

06-02-2011, 10:25 AM	#17
N2 GOLD MIND OVER MATTER... Join Date: Feb 2011 First Name: RICO Location: So. CAL 33° 44' 44" N / 117° 52' 0" W Posts: 2,330 Trading: (1)	Re: 85 year old cigar for my birthday WOW!!! That is one nice gift & one very nice FRIEND... __________________ When I want your opinion, I'll give it to ya.

06-17-2011, 08:50 PM	#18
Duke9192 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: 85 year old cigar for my birthday Nice review. What a great gift....to have been able to experience an 85 yr old cigar. Happy Birthday!