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emgjet Offline
#1 Posted: Thu, Nov 14 2002, 9:16 PM EST
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Has anyone tried the other maduro lines of Bucanero's? I've only smoke the Full Sail (thank you again, DrMaddVibe) and found it to be a wonderful smoke. Just wanted to know how the other maduro lines compare to the Full Sail before I place an order.
Thanks
Ed
cliffie3d Offline
#2 Posted: Fri, Nov 15 2002, 5:31 AM EST
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The "Texas Star" is milder. My first "Full Sail" kicked me between the eyes. Next up to try is a Peg Leg. Oh, and an El Capitan too.
fbcoacho Offline
#3 Posted: Fri, Nov 15 2002, 6:50 AM EST
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have tried all the Bucanero line and here is my order of pref:
Full Sail
Peg Leg
El Captitan Maduro
El Captitan Natural
Windjammer Rubosto Natural
SteveS Offline
#4 Posted: Fri, Nov 15 2002, 6:53 AM EST
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what Coach said ...
huskey Offline
#5 Posted: Fri, Nov 15 2002, 8:01 AM EST
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FYI
For those of you that don't receive CA magazine or for those of you that won't admit it -- here is their rating of Bucanero Full Sails in the latest issue;

Rating 86 A pressed maduro with a gorgeous, silky wrapper. It burns well, with a great, white ash. The flavor is charry, tart and acidic, and lacks depth.

Clark
SteveS Offline
#6 Posted: Fri, Nov 15 2002, 8:11 AM EST
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oh, yeah .. right ... would this be the same CA that currently rates Lone Wolf an 88 and describes it as "A medium bodied cigar with a strong spicy character. There are hints of pepper, and a note of dried citrus on the palate. A bit of dryness overall, but a solid well-balanced cigar" ... THAT CA??

All I can say, is that I've smoked the Bucanero and it's a damn fine cigar ... I've also smoked a Lone Wolf and found it to be tasteless and vapid ... what would make me think CA was doing any more than shameless shilling with reviews so divergent from reality ??
huskey Offline
#7 Posted: Fri, Nov 15 2002, 8:21 AM EST
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SteveS, if you notice the cigars rated the highest in CA they all advertise there. Full sails due to arrive today!
SteveS Offline
#8 Posted: Fri, Nov 15 2002, 8:36 AM EST
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I know ... they really ARE shills and without apparent shame ... anyone who knows anything is aware of it too ... I note with some interest that an old-line cigar store here in SF has quit displaying the CA ratings ... when I asked, they said people found them to be irrelevant ... guess that sums it up nicely, eh?
Mr.Mean Offline
#9 Posted: Fri, Nov 15 2002, 8:51 AM EST
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Lacks depth? LACKS DEPTH!?!?!?!

They got to be kidding. The Full Sail, El Capitan, and the Peg Leg all have complexities far beyond MOST domestic smokes out their today.
huskey Offline
#10 Posted: Fri, Nov 15 2002, 8:56 AM EST
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I agree their ratings are not relevant. However, I do like the magazine for their cigar related articles.
Clark
BMW Offline
#11 Posted: Fri, Nov 15 2002, 2:23 PM EST
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What fbcoacho said!

Barry
emgjet Offline
#12 Posted: Fri, Nov 15 2002, 6:56 PM EST
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Thanks to all for your input...I'll stay with the Full sails for now, maybe try the Peg's next time.
Ed
rayder1 Offline
#13 Posted: Fri, Nov 15 2002, 10:18 PM EST
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CA will rate whoever pays them well. I like the mag but I use the last dozen pages to get my fireplace started.
wouldestous Offline
#14 Posted: Sat, Nov 16 2002, 6:01 PM EST
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had a peg leg maduro at my local guy last night, a robusto length torp. it was fully deeeeeeee-lish!
BMW Offline
#15 Posted: Sun, Nov 17 2002, 4:55 AM EST
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wouldestous, you are now headed down a road of no return, ain't it great?

Barry
cooksta2 Offline
#16 Posted: Sun, Nov 17 2002, 11:46 AM EST
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Had a complimentary full sail maduro at a tobacconist in Charlotte,NC and it was great,but one had better be prepared to enjoy a FULL flavored cigar. I am now a loyal fan.
wouldestous Offline
#17 Posted: Mon, Nov 18 2002, 8:12 PM EST
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bmw- yes, its indeed great. what a cigar!

cooksta- thats where i got the peg leg, probably saw you there. i was one of the bearded guys. looks like we got a herf on dec 7th. will do a formal post when we got details worked out. wooo-haaaa!
Steve@CAO Offline
#18 Posted: Tue, Nov 19 2002, 2:35 AM EST
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I highly recommend the Maduro Torps.
BMW Offline
#19 Posted: Tue, Nov 19 2002, 3:27 PM EST
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I was in my local shop today and asked if she had ever thought of carrying the Bucanero line. She went behind the counter and pulled out a box full of samplers and gave me a humi pouch with a Texas Star and a Full Sail. She said that "guy" calls me almost every day! I told her to stop the calls all she had to do is carry the Full Sail and the Peg Leg, LOL.

Barry
xibbumbero Offline
#20 Posted: Tue, Nov 19 2002, 3:45 PM EST
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Hey Barry,Does that Texas Star look like the Full Sail? X
BMW Offline
#21 Posted: Tue, Nov 19 2002, 3:58 PM EST
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They look identical unless you look at the foot. You can see a difference in the blend. I was told that they're both the same with diff. bands but fbcoach told me that the Texas Star sucked (he told Robert too) and the Full Sail is mmmmmmmmmmmm good. Coach said that Robert was going to reblend it because he didn't particularly care for it either. He said he was sort of forced into releasing it and that Texans would buy anything Texas related or that had a star on it LOL.

Barry
cooksta2 Offline
#22 Posted: Tue, Nov 19 2002, 5:08 PM EST
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you got it, just let me know and i'll be there. I went about five - 5:15 and sat outside at the chess table. There were a few guys out there and I am glad I did not attempt to play chess. It would be ugly.
cliffie3d Offline
#23 Posted: Tue, Nov 19 2002, 5:45 PM EST
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Texas Star and Full Sail do look the same without the bands, but they're definitely not the same cigar blend. The Full Sail is much stronger. I enjoyed the Texas Star and it didn't kick me upside the head like the Full Sail did. IMHO the Peg Leg is better than both - better flavor but without the Full Sail's strength. Now to try the El Capitan....
huskey Offline
#24 Posted: Thu, Nov 21 2002, 3:43 PM EST
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Bucanero Full Sails - Quite a punch! Who needs to spend $25 per stick on Cubans?
xibbumbero Offline
#25 Posted: Thu, Nov 21 2002, 5:25 PM EST
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Whereas I agree that there are some XLNT smokes out there to rival the Cubans(Camacho Diploma,El Rico Habano,Full Sail etc) but the flavor profile of a good Cuban is unique. X
jazzman Offline
#26 Posted: Wed, Dec 18 2002, 1:20 PM EST
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CI has the best prices I've found for Bucaneros. Check the prices at CI before setting your max bid...
xibbumbero Offline
#27 Posted: Wed, Dec 18 2002, 2:05 PM EST
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Jazzman,I couldn't find them listed. X
jazzman Offline
#28 Posted: Wed, Dec 18 2002, 2:08 PM EST
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Click on the search and type in "Bucanero"
SteveS Offline
#29 Posted: Wed, Dec 18 2002, 5:42 PM EST
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For those outside Texas, the Pegs are very similar to the Texas Star ...
xrundog Offline
#30 Posted: Thu, Dec 19 2002, 6:28 PM EST
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Thanks Jazzman. I was basing my bid on another retailer. Almost overbid! Whew! CI has the best price I've seen.
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