New releases from the RTDA are arriving at my local shop weekly and I picked up one of these during a recent visit. I just nubbed it up and was duly impressed.

I know some folks here have strong feelings against Tony B and his product, but I've been a fan of some of the other lines for awhile and this one does not disappoint. The silky smooth natural wrapper almost feels like a maduro. The construction and burn were impeccable. The flavor was a bit harsh at the start (not overly so) and I initially felt that this would benefit from some nap time. By the middle and finish I was sold. There was a slight tangy flavor (not as in an aromatic) and lots of creamy billowing smoke. I'll definitely be picking up more - some for now, some for later. At $7-8/ea it would be nice to see them on cbid 🙂

I also grabbed the new Bahia Vintage. This one is supposed to be more of a kick in the pants (ala LFD double ligero) so I'll probably save that for tomorrow

I enjoy several of his sticks very much. Good schtuff. I like the red label, and I have some gold too. Good schtuff. I look forward to trying a blue.

Why do people have strong feelings against, these?

Good question. About a week ago somebody asked about the Bahia red label. I immediately chimed in that I think they are quite good. The next 4-5 responses (mostly from guys you don't see here very often) made pretty venomous attacks against Tony Borhani and most of his produt.

Apparently Tony has a bit of an ego (according to these guys). He's a personal friend of my local shop owner who says he a really nice guy. Frankly, I'm not the least bit concerned with his politics or personality. If he makes a good cigar at a reasonable price I'll buy it.

Hell, even though our government believes we should boycott ISOMs because of a certain SOB, and there aren't many here that would turn down that forbidden fruit based on a megalomaniac being at the top.

For thos of you who haven't seen one yet, blue is really spelled Blu (with an accent). Kinda unneccessarily artsy, but it is a mighty fine cigar

Yeah, it shouldn't matter if the people behind the cigars are douche bags, i.e., I still like Buc's... The cigars are what should be considered, not the folks behind them. A bad cigar made by great people would still be a bad cigar, and vice versa...

Anyone have anything to add...?

Lookin' to pick up a box - found pretty

good $$

Thanx!

cayman

I have had their Small Ticos inthe tin which are long filler and they are fantastic!!!!!!!!

I've only tried the one Bahia (damned if I can remember the color of the label.......I believe it was gold or brown) and I really liked it. A very full, flavorable smoke IMO, but with a little bit different taste that I can't really put my finger on.

I'd certainly try them again. I'd rate them a good (you gotta remember, my rating system is "very good, good, OK, and crap).

I've ssen Bahias at my local, but never tried them. Thanks, you've given me an interest in something I can actually FIND!

Bahia's are my favorite. I actually ot into them by trying a bundle of Tabacalaera Tambor's no band. Love the maduro Belicoso's.

I am about to try their b-line.

I won a fiver of Bahia's and they were pretty good. A little strong for my taste though.

Burky