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pinup22 Offline
#1 Posted: Thu, Mar 6 2003, 11:53 AM EST
Joined: 10-04-2000
Posts: 21
What is your biggest Dogstick that you smoked (on purpose or by accident) last month?

Slimboli Offline
#2 Posted: Thu, Mar 6 2003, 12:01 PM EST
Joined: 07-09-2000
Posts: 16,139
Fortunately, I haven't had that problem in a great while. I know what I like, and I know what I don't like ...

... life's too short to smoke 'dog rockets'.
alsant Offline
#3 Posted: Thu, Mar 6 2003, 12:04 PM EST
Joined: 10-03-2002
Posts: 150
some don fano or something like that , god help me!!!!!!!!!!!!!
xibbumbero Offline
#4 Posted: Thu, Mar 6 2003, 12:23 PM EST
Joined: 01-25-2002
Posts: 12,535
Been there,done that. No more dr's for me if you please. X
gerber Offline
#5 Posted: Thu, Mar 6 2003, 12:29 PM EST
Joined: 10-30-2002
Posts: 783
Two cigars that I really wanted to like and was greatly disappointed in the last month:

The Maya Reserve Torpedo--looks good, the description sounds interesting, but lighting it up it produces one the harsher smokes I've had in quite awhile, with a remarkable lack of pleasant flavors that might serve as a counterbalance. The harshness remains even when smoking it down, and it presents a curious lack of complex flavors in spite of its somewhat intriguing appearance and blend.

Counterfeit Cubans--had heard good things about these, and it's a Perdomo progeny, so how could it go wrong? Sadly this one misses in my opinion. I've smoked two and both had a terrible draw, and a blend that was insipid with a somewhat mildewy taste which I think is meant to emulate the loamy taste of many ISOMs, but doesn't come close. I found its core tastes rather bland. This one seemed all mimicry and pretense, but with no real substance.
melski Offline
#6 Posted: Thu, Mar 6 2003, 1:08 PM EST
Joined: 09-22-1999
Posts: 279
gerber, try the Pre Embargo Genuine Counterfeit Cubans. Completely different and much, much better. YMMV
gerber Offline
#7 Posted: Thu, Mar 6 2003, 1:25 PM EST
Joined: 10-30-2002
Posts: 783
Thanks Melski. Perhaps this explains the variance between what I've heard and what I smoked. By the way, I just noticed that CI is running a special on Counterfeit Cubans. Sorry, CI--purely coincidental and just expressing an honest opinion.

By the way, I can offer a strong recommendation of another cuban imitation--the Cuban Knock-Off by Augusto Reyes. Unlike my other negative review, this one is a great cigar! Full-bodied, rich taste, and very inexpensive. I was actually surprised at how good it is. Despite the goofy name, I highly recommend it.
kaikai1102 Offline
#8 Posted: Thu, Mar 6 2003, 1:28 PM EST
Joined: 12-05-2002
Posts: 153
La Flor de La Isabela Tabacalera robusto. A cigar from my homeland, Philippine Islands. Very dry, burnt hot, lawn clippings seemed to come to mind. I would love to see the P.I come out with a great smoke but oh well!
cooksta2 Offline
#9 Posted: Thu, Mar 6 2003, 2:45 PM EST
Joined: 10-14-2002
Posts: 509
My latest disappointment was with the maya resrve. It sounded good but when I lit it I quickly realized its true intention is to clean my dogs mines from the bottom of my shoe.Absolutely terrible cigar
E-Chick Offline
#10 Posted: Thu, Mar 6 2003, 3:05 PM EST
Joined: 06-15-2002
Posts: 4,877
None...

But as soon as I receive that bigass shipment of bids that I just won, I'm sure I'll add to this dogstick list!

BOY did I take a chance on some cigars...
docrks Offline
#11 Posted: Thu, Mar 6 2003, 3:43 PM EST
Joined: 03-03-2003
Posts: 2,708
Not sure it qualifies to be labelled as a dogstick - but the Maxim's de Paris were a major disapointment. The cigar is gorgeous - beautiful Conn. Shade Wrapper, great construction, etc. But we smoke these things for taste - correct. This cigar is basically without taste - roll up newspaper really pretty and light it - it's about the same. Extra Mild to an absurdity.
Nomad Offline
#12 Posted: Thu, Mar 6 2003, 3:46 PM EST
Joined: 02-23-2003
Posts: 27
Funny, the closer I get to finishing-off the last brick of 50cent smokes I got here on CBid the better they taste! What's that saying...? You date alot of dogs before you marry one??? Or something like that, anyway, mining a 400 tons of rock to get 1 diamond comes to mind....it makes you appreciate it that much more!

But just for grins, Swisher Sweets come to mind. I smoked that dog when I was young and dumb....

xaigoxx Offline
#13 Posted: Thu, Mar 6 2003, 8:16 PM EST
Joined: 01-01-2000
Posts: 122
hmm, I dont hate the Maxims. I like them when Im locked indoors without oxygen. Theyre light enough for me to inhale. lol

I absolutely hate victor sinclair (the older vintage line) and the yellow band cohibas!
efm Offline
#14 Posted: Thu, Mar 6 2003, 8:56 PM EST
Joined: 01-23-2001
Posts: 499
Montague, Lempira and Victor Sinclair all get honorable mention on my list of puppy nuggets. But don't take my word for it, tastes differ. I think Maxim's de Paris are pretty good, not super-premium as advertised but pretty good.
calavera Offline
#15 Posted: Fri, Mar 7 2003, 2:36 AM EST
Joined: 01-26-2002
Posts: 1,868
Had an El Rico Habana Habana Club that tasted like it was rolled with cigarette tobacco. Smoked about 1 inch, then tossed it out the car window. Licked some engine oil off of the dipstick to clear the terrible taste out of my mouth. Moved the other three that I have to the "Maybe I'll Try These Again If I Run Out Of Good Cigars And I Am Getting Desperate" humidor.

J
wer Offline
#16 Posted: Fri, Mar 7 2003, 4:14 AM EST
Joined: 02-13-2003
Posts: 1,633
W&D centros robusto. These things are like sucking on straws the tobacco is so loosely packed. I really like Don Thomas cigars and am surprised that these 2nds that "didn't quite make the cut" are produced by the same folks. I smoked a Maya Reserve yesterday too and found it lacking.
Robby Offline
#17 Posted: Fri, Mar 7 2003, 7:14 AM EST
Joined: 10-30-2002
Posts: 5,067
The last DR I smoked has been a while ago (Summer?) it was a Negra Montecruze? But, what I've learnt as I've said b4, since it's a hand made product, you can definitely experience differences from box to box or from stick to stick. I have had a great box of cigars with a DR "Wolf in sheeps clothing" lying right in there amidst the yummins...
jdrabinski Offline
#18 Posted: Fri, Mar 7 2003, 8:40 AM EST
Joined: 08-16-2002
Posts: 794
Flor de Todo = Flor de Nada

John
gerber Offline
#19 Posted: Fri, Mar 7 2003, 8:54 AM EST
Joined: 10-30-2002
Posts: 783
I'll second that--Flor del Todo was a disappointment; not horrible, but not at all what I had hoped.
ducati996 Offline
#20 Posted: Fri, Mar 7 2003, 3:09 PM EST
Joined: 01-02-2000
Posts: 3,475
Counterfeit Cuban.....had it at the cigar club..disappointing.
Steve*R Offline
#21 Posted: Sat, Mar 8 2003, 3:15 PM EST
Joined: 07-23-2001
Posts: 1,858
The original Maya line in maduro made by Pedro Martin, aged for a couple of years, were incredibly rich tasting cigars...but they always needed to be put to sleep for quite a while.

I bought a bundle of Maya Reserve from CBid when they were first offered, recalling my experience with the old line maduros, though these were a rosado. They are very young, clearly still giving off an ammonia aroma. I believe Pedro Martin now has these made by Nestor Plasencia. After removing the cello fom each cigar, and placing them loosely for storage in an unvarnished cedar box and into a cooler, a few months later they've become a very different cigar. In another six months to a year, they will be excellent. If you have some of the Mayas, and found them harsh, let them rest and try them in several months.
chuckler Offline
#22 Posted: Sun, Mar 9 2003, 5:27 AM EST
Joined: 08-14-2003
Posts: 4,238
I am sorry to say it was a Henry Clay... Smoked one during a break from shoveling the three feet of snow out of my driveway last week, after a few minutes, the shoveling seemed more fun.

Leave'um be...

PT ;-)
miluns Offline
#23 Posted: Sun, Mar 9 2003, 9:25 AM EST
Joined: 01-06-2003
Posts: 199
A Belmondo torp. Bought from another retailer. sounded interesting in the catalog. first one gagged me, put them in storage for a while, thinking maybe a good yard 'gar.

well, weather was nice yesterday, got out and did some early season planting. Fired one up and smoked about 1/3 before I had to plant it too! moving them to the moocher humi!

Mike
flyerfixer Offline
#24 Posted: Sun, Mar 9 2003, 9:54 AM EST
Joined: 06-30-2004
Posts: 226
I tried an Trilogy Maduro last night. Great shape and look, but YUCK! Too bitter for me, had that burnt scrambbled egg taste. Lots of smoke and a easy draw but not what I was hoping for. Too bad. :(
captainfudgie Offline
#25 Posted: Tue, Mar 11 2003, 2:35 PM EST
Joined: 06-23-2002
Posts: 191
A Cuban Knockoff. On the strong side with a harsh unappealing aftertaste.

As for you guys who don't like the Maya Reserves.

You need to try the regular Maya line. It is a whole

different creature than the Reserve line. MUCH BETTER!!
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