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jreddoch Offline
#1 Posted: Mon, Apr 21 2003, 2:19 AM EST
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This is one my opinion has changed radically on. When I first tried these, I was unimpressed. After several months in the humidor, these changed into an outstanding smoke, full-bodied, earthy and complex. Anyone else like these?
THL Offline
#2 Posted: Mon, Apr 21 2003, 3:41 AM EST
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Good smoke. I just recently tried them for the 1st time. Other Astrals that I've had were too mild for my tastes but these have some zing to them. Take the bands off of them and they look like a VSG. Very well made. I'll be watching to get a deal on a box.
xibbumbero Offline
#3 Posted: Mon, Apr 21 2003, 7:08 AM EST
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JReddoch,that was my finding also. I got a 5pack on CB and was not impressed OTT. After about a year in the dor I decide to try them again and wham bang,good cigar. BTW,the same thing happened to me on the CT Exodus. X
Steve*R Offline
#4 Posted: Mon, Apr 21 2003, 7:10 AM EST
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Off the truck, they can be very harsh, but given some age, they are an excellent smoke.

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Robby Offline
#5 Posted: Mon, Apr 21 2003, 7:13 AM EST
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Please note, a recent post on the picture board illustrates that Bad Frogs can be good with some age. These cigars are no exception!! They are good with age. I bought a box at high retail when they first came out a couple of years ago :-( I like them, but please do not bid on them. I may want more.
Charlie Offline
#6 Posted: Mon, Apr 21 2003, 7:28 AM EST
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These are a very fine smoke and I can vouch that Jim Reddoch was kind enough to turn me on to them when he gifted me with a few in some "help a guy out" package he sent to me!

I agree that they are much better left alone in a humidor for a few months, but far exceed any other Astrials.

Charlie
jjohnson28 Offline
#7 Posted: Tue, Apr 22 2003, 11:00 PM EST
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Charlie,Robby how'd you like to find boxes at almost 50% off.Just bought a box of the Pyramids for $50.

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eleltea Offline
#8 Posted: Wed, Apr 23 2003, 1:59 AM EST
Joined: 03-03-2002
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A previous post by Jim prompted me to pick up a fiver from CBid. Liked it OTT and feel it will get better and better with time. Great construction, handsome stogie.
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