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Original Cubans
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RJ Offline
#1 Posted: Tue, Apr 9 2002, 2:20 AM EST
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Just noticed these on the block. Anyone know anything about these?
Thanks
RJ Offline
#2 Posted: Tue, Apr 30 2002, 4:11 AM EST
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Surley someone has smoke one of these by now???????
Mr.Mean Offline
#3 Posted: Tue, Apr 30 2002, 4:54 AM EST
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It won't be me.
RJ Offline
#4 Posted: Tue, Apr 30 2002, 7:22 AM EST
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Aw man...why not?.....Your'e just plain mean!
Mr.Mean Offline
#5 Posted: Tue, Apr 30 2002, 7:47 AM EST
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That's not mean, that's "dogrocket fearitis"
eleltea Offline
#6 Posted: Tue, Apr 30 2002, 9:22 AM EST
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I have a couple of GCC's I got in a trade. Robustos, not churchills,tho. Not bad, a little rough at first, smooths out in the middle, finishes maybe a little bitter, in the upper middle strength-wise. I see they are already at $10 for a 5-pak. There are better buys on c-bid every week, JMO.
jjohnson28 Offline
#7 Posted: Tue, Apr 30 2002, 12:08 PM EST
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LOL! Won't be me either.
jjohnson28 Offline
#8 Posted: Tue, Apr 30 2002, 12:09 PM EST
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Send some to Rookie,he'll smoke anything,even Don Thomas'''''s.
rookie139 Offline
#9 Posted: Tue, Apr 30 2002, 5:32 PM EST
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elethea, these are different...not the GCCs...oh yeah...BITE me mongo ;)
eleltea Offline
#10 Posted: Tue, Apr 30 2002, 6:52 PM EST
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oops. You are right. Wrong fake cuban. Dont be too influenced by the word cuban. The only real cubans are from cuba, and some of those aint real either.
jjohnson28 Offline
#11 Posted: Tue, Apr 30 2002, 10:34 PM EST
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LOL.. Nice to have yaback Keith!
RJ Offline
#12 Posted: Tue, Jun 4 2002, 6:45 AM EST
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OKEY...DOKEY...I've seen many of these being bid on and won. So, lets fess up here.......
Who's smoked em and how are they? Don't be shy.....we know who yo'all are.
eleltea Offline
#13 Posted: Tue, Jun 4 2002, 7:05 AM EST
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They are ashamed.
Mr.Mean Offline
#14 Posted: Tue, Jun 4 2002, 7:54 AM EST
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It aint been me. But someone did tell me "Ugh" when referring to these.
jreddoch Offline
#15 Posted: Tue, Jun 4 2002, 8:40 AM EST
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I bought a box of Genuine Counterfeit Cubans when they first came out. At first, they were a little harsh, but after a month in the humidor they turned into a great smoke. On the other hand, I bought a box of something called "Cuban Knock-Offs" which were pure crap. I couldn't give them away and ended up incinerating them in my chimenea.
SteveS Offline
#16 Posted: Tue, Jun 4 2002, 8:57 AM EST
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RJ's question was not about Genuine Counterfiet Cubans, which ARE a pretty good medium to full bodied smoke ... the question was about "Original Cubans" ... I'd like to know about them myself ... so, if someone knows about "Original Cubans", let us know, would you? ... and by the way, if any of the rest of you have Cuban Knock-Offs you'd like to give away, but haven't found the taker for, let me know ... you could give 'em to me.
Mr.Mean Offline
#17 Posted: Tue, Jun 4 2002, 8:57 AM EST
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And how did that smell
JonR Offline
#18 Posted: Tue, Jun 4 2002, 11:32 AM EST
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SteveS: The original Cubans were born in Cuba and then they moved to Miami. I hope this helps. LOL JonR
SteveS Offline
#19 Posted: Tue, Jun 4 2002, 12:08 PM EST
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Je vois ... merci
Charlie Offline
#20 Posted: Tue, Jun 4 2002, 12:55 PM EST
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How about the Cubans that Kramer was going to have Seinfield pick up for him in Florida? Remember that show? One of the best along with the Library cop, "Bookman"! Charlie
RICKAMAVEN Offline
#21 Posted: Tue, Jun 4 2002, 9:19 PM EST
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i have smoked about a box of r&j en cedro. not fakes, i have been around too long. they were ok, but no better than a half dozen dr cigars. mi cubana, better, la finca same, any monte from the dr better, but hell i think the poderoza is an ok cigar, so what do i know?
5augie5 Offline
#22 Posted: Wed, Jun 5 2002, 3:29 AM EST
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Hey Rick, its no crime to like the poderoza. I bought some at a low bid and think they are a decent smoke.
RICKAMAVEN Offline
#23 Posted: Wed, Jun 5 2002, 7:59 AM EST
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5augie5 ---you're in deep s^^t now for mentioning it.
cooksta Offline
#24 Posted: Wed, Jun 5 2002, 1:20 PM EST
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Slimboli Offline
#25 Posted: Wed, Jun 5 2002, 3:59 PM EST
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Get a clue ... Gonz pulled your last 'two' threads for trying to 'hawk' your cigars here ...
RICKAMAVEN Offline
#26 Posted: Wed, Jun 5 2002, 7:50 PM EST
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cooksta------are you a chicken hawker?
eleltea Offline
#27 Posted: Thu, Jun 6 2002, 3:03 AM EST
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They were named after that ranch where Hoss and Little Abner lived with Boss Cartwright.
jd1 Offline
#28 Posted: Thu, Jun 6 2002, 12:06 PM EST
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We had some original Cubans living around the corner from us shortly before I left home...I remember their oldest giving my brother an I a cigar once and broke me from smoking cigars for almost 20 years...picked em back up about 4 years ago...I'm almost positive back then, it was my first Cuban cigar...(sigh)...had a connection and didn't even know it...I do remember them being so @#$%ing strong compared to the swisher sweets we were accustomed to smoking...I coughed so damn much I began puking as he and my older brother laughed their asses off...original Cubans..buy all you can...as for Original Cubans here...can't tell ya one way ta other...
RJ Offline
#29 Posted: Thu, Jul 18 2002, 6:20 AM EST
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Howz about now?
rookie139 Offline
#30 Posted: Thu, Jul 18 2002, 1:20 PM EST
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Anyone?...I'm also curious if anyone has tried these yet?...I may just have to get a bundle and try them myself...Sheesh...LOL
Keith
RJ Offline
#31 Posted: Wed, Jul 31 2002, 7:52 AM EST
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huh?
Finneous Offline
#32 Posted: Sat, Aug 3 2002, 5:12 AM EST
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Okay, I'll admit to it ......

I've tried the "Original Cubans" in Churchill form and I have to admit that they are pretty good for the price.

Don't expect them to be the "best" cigar that you've ever tried, and I wouldn't call them give-a-way dog rockets either.

How about "lawn mowing worthy?"

Just my 2 cents.
cwilhelmi Offline
#33 Posted: Sat, Aug 3 2002, 9:04 AM EST
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To all interested parties, I went ahead and pulled the trigger on some of these. Kieth and RJ, drop me an email and I'll send you a sample. chris



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cwilhelmi Offline
#34 Posted: Wed, Aug 21 2002, 6:10 AM EST
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So I decided to try one of these in a corona size, more like a lonsdale but... Anyway, the draw was loose but not too loose, with lots of smoke and a nice aroma. It begins with pleasant flavor with a light cream taste and tons of strength. However it does turn harsh after about 2 inches. The burn was quite even which surprised me, no adjustment lights necessary, and the ash was gray to dark gray. I'm putting the rest of mine away for a 6 mo. nap and I'll report back later. chris
rookie139 Offline
#35 Posted: Wed, Aug 21 2002, 6:42 AM EST
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Thanks Chris!..Looking forward to trying them!
I'll also post a review after trying one!
Keith
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