el may whore emerald

02-18-2009, 09:53 PM

Legend is on a roll tonight. I'm on my 6th IPA and 4th cigar of the night. So I went with a yard gar. There I go giving away the rating prematurely.

Honestly I avoided this cigar after trying the el may whore espresso. A true dog rocket and one of very few sticks I pitched without finishing multiple times as I gave it a couple chances. Then just have the rest away to someone I didn't particularly like. (just kidding. I threw 3 away). First I call it el may whore because CI is fooling no one. Its their private label and they pimp it like nothing else. Even their other private label (which is not nearly as bad) 5 Vegas.

This one however is not as bad as the espresso. Its a decent yard gar. However more expensive than. The other el cheapo sticks I got recently.

It is made fairly well. While it is a bit loose and fast burning. The draw is always good (a characteristic it shares with 5 Vegas) the flavor is medium bodied and is unremarkable (like most yard gars) and a bit bitter.

I was sure it would be a dog rocket but it surprised me pleasantly and is worthy of a 2 legend rating. I would take my cremosas or the oro's I got cheaper first.

Legend is a bit tipsy and wants to shout out some love to the botl. Big love. Send legend a smoke if you want a review. (shameless plug for free smokes)

Good night.

68TriShield · 02-19-2009, 04:55 AM

Thanks for the warning

Starscream · 02-19-2009, 05:38 AM

I enjoy the Esspresso more than I do the Emerald. And both of them beat a cremosa or oro cubano hands down anyday. For me, I believe that the Espresso is a decent yardgar.

BlackIrish · 02-19-2009, 06:01 AM

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Originally Posted by andysutherland

I enjoy the Esspresso more than I do the Emerald. And both of them beat a cremosa or oro cubano hands down anyday. For me, I believe that the Espresso is a decent yardgar.

Although I kind of like the shaggy foot on the emerald

s15driftking · 02-19-2009, 06:14 AM

As andy said, the espresso is a great "drunk cigar".

You can even taste it after 3 cigars, haha

14holestogie · 02-19-2009, 06:31 AM

CI has many more worse than the Emerald. Decent, in my book.

Scottw · 02-19-2009, 07:39 AM

I love your reviews bud!

02-19-2009, 08:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Scottw

I love your reviews bud!

Absolutely, thanks Shawn & damn good seein' ya!

G G · 02-19-2009, 08:43 AM

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Originally Posted by 14holestogie

CI has many more worse than the Emerald. Decent, in my book.

Ratters · 02-19-2009, 08:49 AM

Yep, I find the Emerald to be a perfectly decent bargain smoke.

borndead1 · 02-19-2009, 08:50 AM

Man, I love the Emeralds. I think they have a very unique flavor.

elderboy02 · 02-19-2009, 08:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Ratters

Yep, I find the Emerald to be a perfectly decent bargain smoke.

+1. I love the Emeralds for the price

s15driftking · 02-19-2009, 09:04 AM

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Originally Posted by elderboy02

+1. I love the Emeralds for the price

Never cared to try the emerald... but i would pay 4 bucks for an EM espresso. maybe 4.50.

02-19-2009, 09:12 AM

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Originally Posted by andysutherland

I enjoy the Esspresso more than I do the Emerald. And both of them beat a cremosa or oro cubano hands down anyday. For me, I believe that the Espresso is a decent yardgar.

I'm with Andy........I like the Espresso, especially with coffee in the morning...don't much care for the Emerald.

02-19-2009, 10:37 AM

Maybe I need to give the espresso another shot. Basically I got a 5 pack. Tried one and pitched it prior to halfway. Which is saying a lot. Hell I can smoke oro cubano and cremosas. Let them sit for a few months and tried another. Pitched it after about an inch and a half. Then round filed the rest. So maybe I'll give one another shot. But I'm not likely to pay for it. Some botl (hint hint) will send me one or two along with some others. :-P

Lucky_Hippo · 02-19-2009, 01:53 PM

I kind of like the esspresso every once in awhile, but I'm not a huge fan of the emerald. Once you get past the shaggy foot and about an inch or so into the wrapper it makes for an okay smoke, but the first 15 minutes is just tobacco without a remarkable flavor IMHO. I admit, I do like the looks of the shaggy foot, cedar sleeve, and pigtail cap. It makes for a really nice presentation.

Starscream · 02-19-2009, 02:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Lucky_Hippo

I kind of like the esspresso every once in awhile, but I'm not a huge fan of the emerald. Once you get past the shaggy foot and about an inch or so into the wrapper it makes for an okay smoke, but the first 15 minutes is just tobacco without a remarkable flavor IMHO. I admit, I do like the looks of the shaggy foot, cedar sleeve, and pigtail cap. It makes for a really nice presentation.

My thoughts EXACTLY on the Emerald.

Ratters · 02-19-2009, 08:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Legend

Maybe I need to give the espresso another shot. Basically I got a 5 pack. Tried one and pitched it prior to halfway. Which is saying a lot. Hell I can smoke oro cubano and cremosas. Let them sit for a few months and tried another. Pitched it after about an inch and a half. Then round filed the rest. So maybe I'll give one another shot. But I'm not likely to pay for it. Some botl (hint hint) will send me one or two along with some others. :-P

The Espresso is horrid till it gets about six months on it to mellow out the harshness. PM me your addy and I'll send you a fiver next week.

One of the things I like about the Emerald is that flavor change when you hit the wrapper. Shows how much flavor a wrapper imparts.

borndead1 · 02-20-2009, 06:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Ratters

The Espresso is horrid till it gets about six months on it to mellow out the harshness.
One of the things I like about the Emerald is that flavor change when you hit the wrapper. Shows how much flavor a wrapper imparts.

In 100% agreement on both statements.

02-20-2009, 07:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Ratters

The Espresso is horrid till it gets about six months on it to mellow out the harshness. PM me your addy and I'll send you a fiver next week.

One of the things I like about the Emerald is that flavor change when you hit the wrapper. Shows how much flavor a wrapper imparts.

That's love yo.

Pms

02-18-2009, 09:53 PM	#1
Legend Guest Posts: n/a	el may whore emerald Legend is on a roll tonight. I'm on my 6th IPA and 4th cigar of the night. So I went with a yard gar. There I go giving away the rating prematurely. Honestly I avoided this cigar after trying the el may whore espresso. A true dog rocket and one of very few sticks I pitched without finishing multiple times as I gave it a couple chances. Then just have the rest away to someone I didn't particularly like. (just kidding. I threw 3 away). First I call it el may whore because CI is fooling no one. Its their private label and they pimp it like nothing else. Even their other private label (which is not nearly as bad) 5 Vegas. This one however is not as bad as the espresso. Its a decent yard gar. However more expensive than. The other el cheapo sticks I got recently. It is made fairly well. While it is a bit loose and fast burning. The draw is always good (a characteristic it shares with 5 Vegas) the flavor is medium bodied and is unremarkable (like most yard gars) and a bit bitter. I was sure it would be a dog rocket but it surprised me pleasantly and is worthy of a 2 legend rating. I would take my cremosas or the oro's I got cheaper first. Legend is a bit tipsy and wants to shout out some love to the botl. Big love. Send legend a smoke if you want a review. (shameless plug for free smokes) Good night.

02-19-2009, 04:55 AM	#2
68TriShield Got Torque? Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Dave Location: Maryland Posts: 7,184 Trading: (40)	Re: Legend - el may whore emerald Thanks for the warning

02-19-2009, 05:38 AM	#3
Starscream Knowhutimean, Vern? Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Andy Location: In a little town somewhere in the USA Posts: 10,237 Trading: (4)	Re: Legend - el may whore emerald I enjoy the Esspresso more than I do the Emerald. And both of them beat a cremosa or oro cubano hands down anyday. For me, I believe that the Espresso is a decent yardgar. __________________ Insert quote here.

02-19-2009, 06:14 AM	#5
s15driftking Go Browns! Join Date: Nov 2008 First Name: Bobby Location: Columbus Ohio Posts: 2,763 Trading: (16)	Re: Legend - el may whore emerald As andy said, the espresso is a great "drunk cigar". You can even taste it after 3 cigars, haha __________________ diamonds/guns

02-19-2009, 06:31 AM	#6
14holestogie Serial banter killer Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tim Location: Clintonville, WI Posts: 4,341 Trading: (52)	Re: Legend - el may whore emerald CI has many more worse than the Emerald. Decent, in my book. __________________ *I loves me a Parti*

02-19-2009, 07:39 AM	#7
Scottw Going Commando Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Scott Location: Sussex, NJ Posts: 2,810 Trading: (6)	Re: Legend - el may whore emerald I love your reviews bud! __________________ "Ray when someone asks you if your a GOD you say yes."

02-19-2009, 08:49 AM	#10
Ratters Have My Own Room Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 1,848 Trading: (2)	Re: Legend - el may whore emerald Yep, I find the Emerald to be a perfectly decent bargain smoke.

02-19-2009, 08:50 AM	#11
borndead1 Ayatollah of Rock n Rolla Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Mark Location: Lancaster, CA Posts: 1,321 Trading: (7)	Re: Legend - el may whore emerald Man, I love the Emeralds. I think they have a very unique flavor.

02-19-2009, 10:37 AM	#15
Legend Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Legend - el may whore emerald Maybe I need to give the espresso another shot. Basically I got a 5 pack. Tried one and pitched it prior to halfway. Which is saying a lot. Hell I can smoke oro cubano and cremosas. Let them sit for a few months and tried another. Pitched it after about an inch and a half. Then round filed the rest. So maybe I'll give one another shot. But I'm not likely to pay for it. Some botl (hint hint) will send me one or two along with some others. :-P

02-19-2009, 01:53 PM	#16
Lucky_Hippo A Cigar = 42 Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Gary Location: Kansas Posts: 494 Trading: (2)	Re: Legend - el may whore emerald I kind of like the esspresso every once in awhile, but I'm not a huge fan of the emerald. Once you get past the shaggy foot and about an inch or so into the wrapper it makes for an okay smoke, but the first 15 minutes is just tobacco without a remarkable flavor IMHO. I admit, I do like the looks of the shaggy foot, cedar sleeve, and pigtail cap. It makes for a really nice presentation. __________________ Who wants an orange whip? Orange whip? Orange whip? Three orange whips. -J.Candy