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BMW Offline
#1 Posted: Sat, Jun 15 2002, 2:05 PM EST
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OK, I was told by the Padrons that these have finally been released. Has anyone seen one yet? No one locally know when or if. Barry ([email protected])
KLACTO Offline
#2 Posted: Sat, Jun 15 2002, 2:30 PM EST
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A local retailer was placing his order when I was in his shop a few days ago. Should be in stock sometime this month.
Charlie Offline
#3 Posted: Sat, Jun 15 2002, 2:34 PM EST
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Can't wait to try one! Charlie
BMW Offline
#4 Posted: Sat, Jun 15 2002, 2:55 PM EST
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I just got notice from my local shop that they are on the way. Can't wait to try 'em. Barry
E-Chick Offline
#5 Posted: Tue, Jan 28 2003, 2:53 PM EST
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Ever get one Barry?

I found 'em here at about $25 bucks...but they are not the maduros...

Anyone else try it in the natural?
xibbumbero Offline
#6 Posted: Tue, Jan 28 2003, 3:39 PM EST
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I always do it aunaturel,well most of the time anyway. X
BMW Offline
#7 Posted: Tue, Jan 28 2003, 3:49 PM EST
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Still haven't tried one and I spent the money on a box of Cuban cigars anyway.

I did get lucky with a recent purchase of a box of the Delicias Maduro. It's one of those boxes that could pass for the Annie line. Of course I wish had bought 2. That's one of the attractions of Padron for me. Sometimes one of their best cigars can be disguised as a $3 smoke.

Barry
E-Chick Offline
#8 Posted: Tue, Jan 28 2003, 4:01 PM EST
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Barry,

Yeah, between the other Padrons and C.A.O. (and a few short stories here and there), I'm a happy girl!

It probably is money better spent elsewhere...just curious.

Marla
BMW Offline
#9 Posted: Tue, Jan 28 2003, 4:07 PM EST
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Thanks for looking out for me Marla.

Barry
Smoker06 Offline
#10 Posted: Tue, Jan 28 2003, 5:29 PM EST
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I've smoked one in natural and don't tink I'll be smoking any more. I found it to be harsh and somewhat on the grassy side. The second half was much better than the start, but I'll still take the regular ol' PAN over the 1926 every time.
jd1 Offline
#11 Posted: Tue, Jan 28 2003, 5:56 PM EST
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I remember another post on this and I agree that although the 1926 is good; it's way overpriced. For the $16 I spent on the one I smoked, I would've rather had two OpusX #5s. As I said before, let your PAMs rest for about 6-8 months and you'll be hard pressed to find a difference in them and the 1926.
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#12 Posted: Tue, Jan 28 2003, 7:30 PM EST
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I will be the dissenting voice.

The 1926 Series is incredible, in my opinion. Fuller and richer than the 1964, which is saying something. Sure, can't smoke them regularly at the price, but they are an incredible treat if you've been a good boy or girl.

John
xibbumbero Offline
#13 Posted: Tue, Jan 28 2003, 7:36 PM EST
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I agree with John. I've smoked many PAM's and there is no comparison. The 1926 in Maddy is incredible. X
jd1 Offline
#14 Posted: Wed, Jan 29 2003, 5:35 AM EST
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True, there is no comparison if you smoke each out of the box; however, letting a PAM sit for 8 months brings it pretty close, that's all I'm saying. I'm sure the blends are different so the PAM will never quite get there, but for my money I'm OK with that. With that in mind, I would still trade you all my 1926 at a ratio of 1 for 2 of your OpusX #5... ;-)
jdrabinski Offline
#15 Posted: Wed, Jan 29 2003, 5:50 AM EST
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re: trading Opus X and PAN/M 1926...

There are some decisions one should never have to make. This is one of them. Sort of the 'Sophie's Choice' of cigar trading.

John
penzt8 Offline
#16 Posted: Wed, Jan 29 2003, 11:23 AM EST
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I ordered a couple of these two days ago. They haven't arrived yet but I'm looking forward to smoking them. I'm taking my son out this weekend to celebrate his 24th birthday and thought it would be a good opportunity for both of us to try them.
donutboy2000 Offline
#17 Posted: Wed, Jan 29 2003, 11:49 AM EST
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Maduro #2s $600/box at that swapmeet site.
penzt8 Offline
#18 Posted: Wed, Jan 29 2003, 2:02 PM EST
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I had a nice little package sitting on my doorstep when I got home. It included 3 of the 1926 maduros #6 size. Only cost me $10 a piece. Now I just have to keep my hands off them until Sunday
eleltea Offline
#19 Posted: Wed, Jan 29 2003, 2:46 PM EST
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Penzy, share your source. eleltea yahoo ;o)
penzt8 Offline
#20 Posted: Mon, Feb 3 2003, 4:02 AM EST
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We went out to a steakhouse last night and following a so-so meal my son and I both lit up the 1926's. I was fairly impressed but agree that the PAM is an equally good smoke. I probably couldn't tell the difference between the two in a blind taste test. Then again, I probably couldn't tell them from an Ashton VSG either.

LLT - as for my source - let's just say it's taken me about 4 years to nurture a great relationship with my tobacconist and when I call on her and ask for something special, she usually comes through for me. I think there are a lot of these type of retailers that form a relationship with regular customers and hold onto hard to find products for them. I'll be keeping this source to myself.
donutboy2000 Offline
#21 Posted: Mon, Feb 3 2003, 7:26 AM EST
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Does anyone have a list of the various sizes and MSRPs for the 1926 line? Thanks
donutboy2000 Offline
#22 Posted: Thu, Feb 6 2003, 12:50 PM EST
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MSRPs
#1 $20 6 3/4 x 54 Dbl Corona
#2 $16 5 1/2 x 52 Belicoso
#6 $12 4 3/4 x 50 Robusto
#9 $18 5 1/2 x 56 Pyramid
jd1 Offline
#23 Posted: Thu, Feb 6 2003, 1:57 PM EST
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Thanks donut for posting; those were in line with what I paid, but man that's steep. Indeed a good smoke, but I'll wait till I get some slot winnings before dropping more coin on those.
joelmitre Offline
#24 Posted: Fri, Feb 7 2003, 4:59 AM EST
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I tried one in San Antonio last month and like Smoker06, I was disappointed (IMHO). I'm sure I will try a few more before I make up my mind.
E-Chick Offline
#25 Posted: Sat, Feb 8 2003, 9:40 AM EST
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Well, since I've yet to try one (@$25 a pop), I'll have to fughettaboutit.

But my take on this whole cigar like/dislike thing is: it's trial and error. And boy, have I had some trials! Try, try again! And again, and again! :)
Robby Offline
#26 Posted: Sat, Feb 8 2003, 9:51 AM EST
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I like the 26s. 2 Torps in the ploomadoor. They're very good. Similar to the 64s, but I would say, spicier on the pallet. Seriously though, it’s a lot of money for 1 cigar. It is nice to try one occasionally so you have a reference point. But I don’t think they’re 20 bux better than lots of 5 dollar smokes. Just got some epictures of the humi. My sister-in-law will mail them to me Monday and I'll need to try to figure out how to post them.
groucho Offline
#27 Posted: Mon, Feb 10 2003, 6:32 PM EST
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what robby said.....
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