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Occidental HSG Torpedo
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jazzman Offline
#1 Posted: Thu, Jan 30 2003, 9:30 AM EST
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Smoked my first one the other night. WOW, is it me or is this one awesome cigar for the money? The draw on this baby was possibly the best I've ever experienced.Nice medium-bodied flavor without a hint of harshness down to the nub. Anybody else tried 'em?
Lowman Offline
#2 Posted: Thu, Jan 30 2003, 9:46 AM EST
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Not yet, but may have to now.. Are these sun grown? On CI, I can only find Occ. Reserve. Is that the same?
jazzman Offline
#3 Posted: Thu, Jan 30 2003, 9:55 AM EST
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The HSG is for Havana Sun Grown. The ones at CI are not sun grown. I won a 5-pack of these on C-BID.
Mr.Mean Offline
#4 Posted: Thu, Jan 30 2003, 9:57 AM EST
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Lowman, there is a conneticut shade and an HSG. The conneticut shade is a very mild smoke, pretty decent IMO, the HSG is full flavored, medium bodied, joy to your smoking senses.
Charlie Offline
#5 Posted: Thu, Jan 30 2003, 9:57 AM EST
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Jazzman, haven't tried one yet, but from all the reports I am hearing they must be damn good!

Charlie
Lowman Offline
#6 Posted: Thu, Jan 30 2003, 10:04 AM EST
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I guess that this will be another cigar where there will be bidding wars over on c-bid!!!

See what you started Jazz... Hope you stocked up first!!
jazzman Offline
#7 Posted: Thu, Jan 30 2003, 10:04 AM EST
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Let's put it this way, if I knew where to get a box I would be ordering one now.
Charlie Offline
#8 Posted: Thu, Jan 30 2003, 10:04 AM EST
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The guys who seem to like the Occiental, certainly would not care for a "mild" cigar--so I assume the ones in CI catalog are the mild guys and not the ones in question!

Charlie
smithbw Offline
#9 Posted: Thu, Jan 30 2003, 10:05 AM EST
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I have to agree - What a smoke! I think that I want mine back from Jim - I just traded him 5 of them....

Regards,


B
jazzman Offline
#10 Posted: Thu, Jan 30 2003, 10:19 AM EST
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Charlie--you are correct, sir...
jreddoch Offline
#11 Posted: Thu, Jan 30 2003, 10:48 AM EST
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jazzman, I'm hooked on these! I could smoke 'em every day. Unfortunately others are figuring that out as the bids are steadily increasing.
Lowman Offline
#12 Posted: Thu, Jan 30 2003, 11:15 AM EST
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SSHHHHHHHH !!! DON'T tell anyone else!! I want to get in on some of these before it's too late !!
xibbumbero Offline
#13 Posted: Thu, Jan 30 2003, 11:25 AM EST
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I know who has em and the best price...he...he. X
Lowman Offline
#14 Posted: Thu, Jan 30 2003, 11:28 AM EST
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Oh, by the way guys...

I heard the last shipment of these cigars was loaded with tobacco beetles and everyone who bought them has encountered an infestation of beetles in their humidors.
I STRONGLY recommend that under NO circumstances should anyone purchase these cigars for at least two weeks!!!

Always willing to help... ;^)

Low
jazzman Offline
#15 Posted: Thu, Jan 30 2003, 11:36 AM EST
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X, I think I know also...
rookie139 Offline
#16 Posted: Thu, Jan 30 2003, 7:48 PM EST
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So do I...hehheh
I like a stronger med to full bodied smoke...However, the Occidental HSGS are the mildest cigar I actually enjoy regularly!...Great smoke..Very rich flavor and aroma...beautiful white billowy smoke...perfect construction...An absolute treat to smoke, kind of like having dessert after a wonderful meal!
Very satisfying smoke!
Now, the regular Occidental line is rather bland IMHO and isn't nearly as enjoyable as the VSG line..It also seems to get harsh fast while the VSG is smooth, rich and has a lonnng enjoyable finish
jreddoch Offline
#17 Posted: Fri, Jan 31 2003, 1:57 AM EST
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eleltea Offline
#18 Posted: Fri, Jan 31 2003, 3:42 AM EST
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I think my baste tuds are shot. My Occi HSG torp tasted like straw and had no power at all. The construction and draw were great, but it seemed lightweight and less solid than I prefer. After all these rave reviews I feel like a stranger in a strange land. I'll just let the other 4 rest until I regain my senses.
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