Dirty Rat Wrapper

neoflex · 03-14-2012, 11:40 AM

Does anyone know if the wrapper on the Rats changed in the most recent production? Here is a picture showing the color difference between the original release and the latest release. The new ones are significantly darker. This is a photo of a buddys sticks so I have not had an opportunity to smoke the newer release to compare yet but figured I would see if anyone had any insight if they changed the wrapper or not. I know there will always be slight variations in wrapper color from batch to batch but the variations between these two are pretty significant.

qsalinas · 03-14-2012, 11:44 AM

I don't know but I also notice the big difference

T.G · 03-14-2012, 11:50 AM

Per my conversations with Jon, same leaf, this crop just came in darker. "Luscious" and "gorgeous" were words that he used to describe this batch of wrappers.

neoflex · 03-14-2012, 11:59 AM

Thanks Adam. Was curious as this was a topic last night at the lounge.

kelmac07 · 03-14-2012, 12:00 PM

Dark, Luscious and Gorgeous...

Subvet642 · 03-14-2012, 12:03 PM

I just scored my first fiver of these, but I have yet to try one. I have high hopes!

dwoodward · 03-14-2012, 12:13 PM

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Originally Posted by kelmac07

Dark, Luscious and Gorgeous...

I 2nd that notion... Gosh that stick looks good.

ApexAZ · 03-14-2012, 12:13 PM

I wish my store had some. They only got 1 box and it sold out in 24 hours.

irratebass · 03-14-2012, 12:15 PM

I likey the darker one

Chainsaw13 · 03-14-2012, 12:28 PM

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Originally Posted by irratebass

I likey the darker one

just like your wimmin?

I havne't seen the new release yet around me. I'll have to crack open my box of OR's to see what shade they are.

qsalinas · 03-14-2012, 02:12 PM

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Originally Posted by kelmac07

Dark, Luscious and Gorgeous...

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Originally Posted by dwoodward

I 2nd that notion... Gosh that stick looks good.

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Originally Posted by irratebass

I likey the darker one

03-14-2012, 02:23 PM

isn't it the same wrapper as the T52?
Everyone has said the new crop of broad leaf was super dark.

T.G · 03-14-2012, 02:40 PM

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Originally Posted by kickerb

isn't it the same wrapper as the T52?
Everyone has said the new crop of broad leaf was super dark.

Yes, it is the same leaf as the T52.

SteelCityBoy · 03-14-2012, 04:45 PM

I've noticed color variations on the LP line up from LP9's, rats, and T-52's but none with that big of a color difference. I would smoke em both back to back nights maybe and see if there is really a difference in taste. I doubt there would be but I would be curious to hear your thoughts...

scottdurand · 03-14-2012, 05:13 PM

My most recent 52's are much darker than all the ones I had from last year, the new ones are almost as dark as my 9's. Not complaining though, they look superb!

Hem · 03-14-2012, 05:21 PM

Wish I had 2 to compare them! lol

One day soon

srduggins · 03-14-2012, 06:01 PM

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Originally Posted by SteelCityBoy

I've noticed color variations on the LP line up from LP9's, rats, and T-52's but none with that big of a color difference. I would smoke em both back to back nights maybe and see if there is really a difference in taste. I doubt there would be but I would be curious to hear your thoughts...

Just the difference in age of the two smokes should make enough of a difference to notice. How much is due to the wrapper would be hard to tell.

dwoodward · 03-14-2012, 07:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Hem

Wish I had 2 to compare them! lol

One day soon

I don't have any lol... I'll have to buy some from a brother in the WTB section here soon.

03-14-2012, 11:40 AM	#1
neoflex I'm nuts for the place Join Date: Nov 2008 First Name: John Location: Monroe, NC Posts: 2,765 Trading: (32)	Dirty Rat Wrapper Does anyone know if the wrapper on the Rats changed in the most recent production? Here is a picture showing the color difference between the original release and the latest release. The new ones are significantly darker. This is a photo of a buddys sticks so I have not had an opportunity to smoke the newer release to compare yet but figured I would see if anyone had any insight if they changed the wrapper or not. I know there will always be slight variations in wrapper color from batch to batch but the variations between these two are pretty significant. __________________

03-14-2012, 11:44 AM	#2
qsalinas Like a-some-BoooooooDeee Join Date: Feb 2011 First Name: Enrique Location: Houston,TX Posts: 104 Trading: (1)	Re: Dirty Rat Wrapper I don't know but I also notice the big difference __________________ You never stand taller in success than when you bend down to help someone else achieve theirs...

03-14-2012, 11:50 AM	#3
T.G Grrrrrr Join Date: Mar 2009 First Name: The Other Adam Posts: 15,545 Trading: (37)	Re: Dirty Rat Wrapper Per my conversations with Jon, same leaf, this crop just came in darker. "Luscious" and "gorgeous" were words that he used to describe this batch of wrappers.

03-14-2012, 11:59 AM	#4
neoflex I'm nuts for the place Join Date: Nov 2008 First Name: John Location: Monroe, NC Posts: 2,765 Trading: (32)	Re: Dirty Rat Wrapper Thanks Adam. Was curious as this was a topic last night at the lounge. __________________

03-14-2012, 12:00 PM	#5
kelmac07 Resident Maduro Whore!! Join Date: Apr 2009 First Name: Mac Location: Newport News, VA Posts: 27,322 Trading: (218)	Re: Dirty Rat Wrapper Dark, Luscious and Gorgeous... __________________ Dom in the MLB thread "I could probably get you to wear a Yankee hat for a Maduro!"

03-14-2012, 12:03 PM	#6
Subvet642 Bilge Rat Join Date: Nov 2009 First Name: Darren Location: Torpedo Room Bilge Posts: 2,997 Trading: (13)	Re: Dirty Rat Wrapper I just scored my first fiver of these, but I have yet to try one. I have high hopes! __________________ *"Man's mind is his basic tool of survival. Life is given to him, survival is not." -John Galt*

03-14-2012, 12:13 PM	#8
ApexAZ Wandering aimlessly Join Date: Oct 2011 First Name: Brian Location: Sonoran Desert Posts: 1,299 Trading: (10)	Re: Dirty Rat Wrapper I wish my store had some. They only got 1 box and it sold out in 24 hours.

03-14-2012, 12:15 PM	#9
irratebass EMPEROR TOMPKINS Join Date: Aug 2011 First Name: Mickey Location: Mooresville, Indiana Posts: 8,313 Trading: (48)	Re: Dirty Rat Wrapper I likey the darker one __________________

03-14-2012, 02:23 PM	#12
kickerb Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Dirty Rat Wrapper isn't it the same wrapper as the T52? Everyone has said the new crop of broad leaf was super dark.

03-14-2012, 04:45 PM	#14
SteelCityBoy 7th Heaven Will Commeth!! Join Date: Sep 2011 First Name: Ken Location: * THE WOOD * -Cigar Zombies- Posts: 1,236 Trading: (21)	Re: Dirty Rat Wrapper I've noticed color variations on the LP line up from LP9's, rats, and T-52's but none with that big of a color difference. I would smoke em both back to back nights maybe and see if there is really a difference in taste. I doubt there would be but I would be curious to hear your thoughts... __________________ It's Just THIS Easy To Help Out The Troops

03-14-2012, 05:13 PM	#15
scottdurand Still Watching My Back Join Date: Dec 2010 First Name: Scott Location: Lafayette, La (Cajun country) Posts: 59 Trading: (0)	Re: Dirty Rat Wrapper My most recent 52's are much darker than all the ones I had from last year, the new ones are almost as dark as my 9's. Not complaining though, they look superb!

03-14-2012, 05:21 PM	#16
Hem Feeling at Home Join Date: Jan 2012 First Name: Bill Location: Tampa (Cigar City) Posts: 826 Trading: (13)	Re: Dirty Rat Wrapper Wish I had 2 to compare them! lol One day soon