msw1382
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Monday, August 15, 2011 11:16:10 AM
Are they really worth the price tag associated with them?

I've never tried one and was thinking of picking up the sampler pack from CI, but would be pissed if they tasted like azz.

So, are they worth it?

NYYankees
Monday, August 15, 2011 11:47:35 AM
The tough thing in this environment is to ask people if the taste of a cigar is worth the price. You are going to get a wide array of answers. For some, $64 or so for a taster of 4 cigars is a small price to pay to experiment; whereas someone that makes $10/hr is going to be hard pressed to spend that much.

Also, the idea of a cigars taste will certainly vary from person to person - but it goes as far as taste being a variance day by day for the same person. I can respect you asking before jumping headlong into that purchase but really, the only way you will know if something is worth the price is by buying it.

Or, you can join the PIB/Wants thread and request one, or you can join the ISO thread and request one.

kcramer
Monday, August 15, 2011 11:47:48 AM
They do not taste like azz in my opinion. But just like everything else, what is great to one may be crap to another. I say try the sampler, I don't think you'll be disappointed.
msw1382
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Monday, August 15, 2011 11:57:30 AM

The tough thing in this environment is to ask people if the taste of a cigar is worth the price. You are going to get a wide array of answers. For some, $64 or so for a taster of 4 cigars is a small price to pay to experiment; whereas someone that makes $10/hr is going to be hard pressed to spend that much.

Also, the idea of a cigars taste will certainly vary from person to person - but it goes as far as taste being a variance day by day for the same person. I can respect you asking before jumping headlong into that purchase but really, the only way you will know if something is worth the price is by buying it.

Or, you can join the PIB/Wants thread and request one, or you can join the ISO thread and request one.

NYYankees wrote:

Your spot on with your comments for sure.

Just testing the waters is all.

So far in regards to the $30-ish MSRP cigars have all been up my alley, but ya never know.

If nothing else at least ill have a few bullets in my aresenal to build a bomb.

NYYankees
Monday, August 15, 2011 12:31:17 PM
It has also been spoken of before, but alot of the lines being sold today, Gurkha comes to mind, are popular and sought after due to a reputation built on initial runs or previous tobacco stock. I have had Davidoff and it is a good smoke, don't get me wrong, but I think much of the price associated with that line of cigars is based on reputation rather than quality.

But you are correct, if anything you will have a stock of bomb materials if you do not like them.

jig+pig
Monday, August 15, 2011 12:46:10 PM
I've had many Davidoff but none have been worth MSRP. IMO the best being melinnium blend.
muhren
Monday, August 15, 2011 1:15:33 PM
I quite enjoyed the maduros I smoked.

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rfenst
Monday, August 15, 2011 1:17:25 PM

Are they really worth the price tag associated with them?

I've never tried one and was thinking of picking up the sampler pack from CI, but would be pissed if they tasted like azz.

So, are they worth it?

msw1382 wrote:

IMO, they are not worth the price.

However, that is not to say they aren't very good cigars. Very well made- the ugly ones don't make "the cut" and the brand follows its tradition and reputation of being a "first class" brand based upon its marketing, packaging, different lines, and the fact that there are only a very few who can afford or will pay their steep price.

Remember that Davidoff has several lines. It also makes other highly reputable brands such as Avo and Griffin,that I know of. Davidoff also owns CAO now. Everyone loves cigars needs to give them a try, just to experience the mystique.

Even though I don't think Davidoff is worth the price, I am in NYC right now and will probably got to Davidoff, buy a stick and sit there and smoke it...

J.Redleg
Monday, August 15, 2011 1:21:31 PM
Can you find a better tasting cigar for less money? I'm sure you could. But you won't know what a Davidoff tastes like until you try one.

That being said, the Millenium is a great cigar. The others are also well made and are good tasting cigars that didn't blow my socks away.

Good luck and let us know what you think when you eventually try them. And we all know you will.

DrafterX
Monday, August 15, 2011 1:21:32 PM

I am in NYC right now and will probably got to Davidoff, buy a stick and sit there and smoke it...

rfenst wrote:

I've never had one but I'd do the same thing if I had the opportunity... I don't think I'd buy one to fire up in my garage tho.... definately a night out cigar... 😟

jig+pig
Monday, August 15, 2011 1:25:35 PM

IMO, they are not worth the price.

However, that is not to say they aren't very good cigars. Very well made- the ugly ones don't make "the cut" and the brand follows its tradition and reputation of being a "first class" brand based upon its marketing, packaging, different lines, and the fact that there are only a very few who can afford or will pay their steep price.

Remember that Davidoff has several lines. It also makes other highly reputable brands such as Avo and Griffin,that I know of. Davidoff also owns CAO now. Everyone loves cigars needs to give them a try, just to experience the mystique.

Even though I don't think Davidoff is worth the price, I am in NYC right now and will probably got to Davidoff, buy a stick and sit there and smoke it...

rfenst wrote:

while you're in NYC, look up Barclay Rex and get one of their house roll's made by Pepin.

msw1382
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Monday, August 15, 2011 2:05:53 PM
Ok, it's official I think I need to give one a try. While I am not expecting to be blown away, I need to try something that has such a name attached to it.

Just like I felt the uncontrollable need to try a Man O War Armada.

nnightmar
Monday, August 15, 2011 2:08:38 PM
Never had a $30 cigar or a Davidoff Maduro. Having said that...

If you like mild (mostly) cigars with quality construction this is definitely a good cigar. However, there are many other choices in this category at a much lower price point.

Worth a try if you have not had one. As others have said, rarely worth the price point. However, if everyone felt that way the price would come down.

dubleuhb
Monday, August 15, 2011 2:25:38 PM
Good cigar, and as said already great constuction but I can find many more 10 dollar sticks I would rather torch.
JadeRose
Monday, August 15, 2011 6:09:44 PM

So, are they worth it?

msw1382 wrote:

To me? No. To you? Who knows?

jig+pig
Monday, August 15, 2011 8:13:49 PM

To me? No. To you? Who knows?

JadeRose wrote:

that's probably the best answer yet......

DrMaddVibe
Monday, August 15, 2011 8:33:31 PM

Are they really worth the price tag associated with them?

I've never tried one and was thinking of picking up the sampler pack from CI, but would be pissed if they tasted like azz.

So, are they worth it?

msw1382 wrote:

They don't taste like ass.

Fer Christ's sake your talking about cigars on the upper end. Buy a sampler...buy a single from a shpo...you might like it and decide that when you have a major event in your life like a baby, a marriage, a graduation, or even a promotion to treat yourself.

For ****'s sake it's not a Brocatus! THAT is ASS!

nnightmar
Monday, August 15, 2011 9:12:33 PM
Forget the sampler buy a box! If you don't like em you can send em to ZRX!
knokmdwn
Monday, August 15, 2011 10:27:35 PM
Personally...........not a fan, although the Millenium is ok. Wouldn't put out the coin for it though.

I think I have a couple sitting with some serious age on them.........like 6 or 7 years. Maybe I will do my own comparison taste test. 🤔

b1gblue92
Monday, August 15, 2011 11:03:56 PM
in my opinion i would say davidoff's are similar to AVO. considering the fact that they are from the same factory to the extent of my knowledge. so if you like AVO then you'll probobly enjoy davidoffs.