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jcrimmins Offline
#1 Posted: Sun, Feb 11 2001, 7:58 AM EST
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Opus X, Ashton VSG or Salazar Diplomate??
RLB Offline
#2 Posted: Sun, Feb 11 2001, 8:32 AM EST
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The Salazar of course!!!! Everyone knows that the Salazar is simply one of the best cigars available on the market today.
Slimboli Offline
#3 Posted: Sun, Feb 11 2001, 9:14 AM EST
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Are you kidding??? You have got to be insane (or be a complete novice) not to choose the Salazar. The Diplomate is the perfect size (IMHO), but nearly impossible to find. Enrique Salazar is the 'Master' of all cigar makers. I just wish he would produce more ... but then, if he did, they wouldn't be as 'regal' as they are. Carlitos ... eat your heart out!
robnsue Offline
#4 Posted: Sun, Feb 11 2001, 9:16 AM EST
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I have a box of Opus xXx that I would trade for a 5-pack of the Salazar. I just can't find them in Iowa. Please LMK.
barryneedleman Offline
#5 Posted: Sun, Feb 11 2001, 9:58 AM EST
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Salazar.... JC, do you have any to trade, I have not found these in ages.
Charlie Offline
#6 Posted: Sun, Feb 11 2001, 9:59 AM EST
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Dont know about being novices or whatever, but of the three I would pick the Salazar! Still are others I had rather have!
Donald Offline
#7 Posted: Sun, Feb 11 2001, 11:34 AM EST
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Did you say Salazar, Oh my god. This is truly a no brainer. I would trade both an OpusX and a VSG for a chance at a Salazar Diplomate.
CL Offline
#8 Posted: Sun, Feb 11 2001, 11:35 AM EST
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You're my hero if you've got some! I haven't even heard mention of this rare brand in almost a year. Like no other!
RICKAMAVEN Offline
#9 Posted: Sun, Feb 11 2001, 11:57 AM EST
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sorry i am not familiar with the salazar, but i sure would like some information.
gulfspray Offline
#10 Posted: Sun, Feb 11 2001, 1:32 PM EST
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I'm with you Rick, I don't think I've missed a cigar review in C.A. or Smoke mag for at least 4 years yet I cannot remember Salazar. Are they available on the East Coast?
jjohnson28 Offline
#11 Posted: Sun, Feb 11 2001, 2:04 PM EST
Joined: 09-12-2000
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Man you guys have got to tell me where to find these Salazar Diplomates.I can't find them anywhere.
rookie139 Offline
#12 Posted: Sun, Feb 11 2001, 3:31 PM EST
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Definitely the SD Double Maduro...The VSG is a close second...I have a box (minus two) of twenty five left...Those are my special occasion cigars...Man...I didn't think THIS many people knew about them....They're hard to get as it is..NOW they're gonna be impossible to get. Can't beat the price either...I think I paid about $40 for the box last year...A nice cocoa taste which develops halfway into a solid dark chocolate(?) flavor, very nutty, with a beautiful, extremely oily wrapper..Very hard to describe...Mine have a beautiful layer of bloom on all sides because I rotate them every two weeks individually...Definitely worth the effort..Just an incredible smoke!
rookie139 Offline
#13 Posted: Sun, Feb 11 2001, 3:43 PM EST
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Rob, Email me and we can do a trade for the [email protected]
rookie139 Offline
#14 Posted: Sun, Feb 11 2001, 4:12 PM EST
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This was on the front of my box, along with on a small sheet of paper inside: Enrique Salazar fled with his family from his homeland of Matanzas, Cuba to the Dominican Republic in the early 1940's when he was only nineteen years old. In their arms, they courageously carried three burlap sacks containing the cuban seeds of Enrique's history and future. Enrique found work at a small vega near the Cibao River Valley and worked tirelessly to hone his craft, first learning the growing process and then perfecting the art of rolling the tobacco properly. Enrique Salazar's cigars reflect the devotion of the island's people to creat fine cigars anywhere, and they possess the quality to stand on their own no matter where they are from. (On Box): Salazar Cigars are made from 100% Cuban Seed tobacco, properly fermented and rolled in the Cuban tradition with Cuban hands. Made in the Dominican Republic
Broker Offline
#15 Posted: Sun, Feb 11 2001, 4:59 PM EST
Joined: 09-18-2000
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Down to my last three Salazars. I had a buddy in FLA that could get me all I wanted, and for only ~$60/box! I called him last week, and his source is all out. AAAAAHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!
I can't talk about this any more. Too painful.
Slimboli Offline
#16 Posted: Sun, Feb 11 2001, 6:06 PM EST
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I've searched all my sources ... and they are always out. I wish he would produce more (or they weren't so popular). But if they did, I think the quality would suffer ...
hegemonic Offline
#17 Posted: Sun, Feb 11 2001, 8:00 PM EST
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Undoubtedly the Salazar Diplomate! rookie, I didn't know they made the maduro now. For the original Corojo wrapper go to www.xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx.com [website deleted] Hope that helps :)
rookie139 Offline
#18 Posted: Sun, Feb 11 2001, 11:01 PM EST
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Funny...There's only so many to go around..Personally, I don't want anyone posting website addys where they can be obtained because someone will buy them all up at those prices...I know...Greedy...but they're THAT GOOD!
sellnmony Offline
#19 Posted: Mon, Feb 12 2001, 11:16 AM EST
Joined: 01-24-2000
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I had heard that Enrique was thrown into prison when he returned to Cuba to see his remaining family. Luckily I still have a couple of boxes remaining. If anyone is interseted would, I am open to trading for a limited selection of ISOM's. R & J, Bolivar, Monte and Cohiba. Let me know!
wanyburger Offline
#20 Posted: Wed, Feb 14 2001, 2:07 PM EST
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You cruel bastards! The level of insensitivity is invigorating. I love it.
Palama Offline
#21 Posted: Sat, Jul 23 2022, 10:40 PM EST
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Franking hilarious! LOL
Stogie1020 Offline
#22 Posted: Sat, Jul 23 2022, 10:46 PM EST
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Lemme guess... This was a totally made up cigar?
Sunoverbeach Offline
#23 Posted: Sun, Jul 24 2022, 2:29 AM EST
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I'm going Ashton here
MACS Offline
#24 Posted: Sun, Jul 24 2022, 5:45 AM EST
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Opus and VSG still around... ain't never heard of the salazar.
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