Lastly the best B&M around here says he is not going to carry them anymore, not because of the cigars, but because the company is so horrible to deal with.
Something going on with Nodel?
Should I be worried?
They're one of my faves, too. I just picked up a fiver to see if they're the same. These cigars, for some reason, seem better fresh.
delta1 wrote:
Let us know if you feel the blend has changed, I can grab a bunch of "good" ones at the B&M if I need to do that (ouch, retail!).
Packaging seemed normal. Same lable. Same very thick cello. Not even cello realy, thick plastic.
cigar seemed a bit soft and squishy. Not bad but more so than past small batches it seemed. A few small but noticeable veins. Lit easily. Very easy draw - almost too easy. But did not burn noticeably faster. Lasted good long time. Did need a couple of touch ups but needed that with previous SBs as well.
Taste was wonderful. Everything I would expect and more.
Need to try the others for this baatch, but it would not shock me if someone could prove that there is a bit less tobacco in these than in previous ones I've had.
Slightly different taste from the forte, but that could be due to the vitola. I'd like to get the larger ones if I can find them at the lower prices, but would settle for the rondos again at that price.
Haven't gone to the B&M yet to see if they have them...
Of course there was shipping ($6) but that was for whole order and I purchased several other lots as well. So all things considered, with shipping $3-4 depending on size seems to be the discount price they are going for out there. Quite a difference from the retail prices that are still on the web sites
Wonder if they are getting near the end of the supply of the "small batch" tobacco and are clearing things out for their next blend
Well, small compared to White Owl Grapes, perhaps 🙂 😊
