Highly Rated Cigars That Suck · Page 2

Free Fall
Auctions

Specials
Auctions

QuickBuy
Auctions

Newly Added
Auctions

Ending Soon
Auctions

Welcome Guest

Forum Terms & Conditions | My Topics

tonygraz
Herf-A-Holic

4 years ago

#21

Just smoked one and I have to concur that they are highly overrated.

wulfman
Enthusiast

4 years ago

#22

I didn't care much for MF - Fonseca

24132413
Aficionado

4 years ago

#23

If you try a highly rated cigar bought from here and say it "sucks" maybe try one from a b&m and see if it is the same. You have to wonder how is it possible to buy premium cigars for less than what local shops pay wholesale even after tax and shipping is included. Something doesn't add up with this site and if you dont see it you are either not being honest with yourself or dont care what you smoke as long as it's wearing your favorite band. I figured out whats going on after my first and last order. Try taking apart one of your premium long filler cigars bought here and you might find mixed short filler and floor sweepings like I did.

J&K11 wrote:

"mixed short filler and floor sweepings"!😂 😂 😂 You buy "Knock-Offs", "2nds, or "Overruns" and are surprised to find crap??????? Or some other cheapo. No front line blend sold here, except for some generic Gurkha blends, are anything different or less than what is advertised. Been buying here since 2009 and they always compare to my local shop which I also buy from monthly, especially the AJ Fernandez, Rocky Patel, Alec Bradley, Montecristo, Camacho, and Oliva brands, which is what I win most for around three bucks a stick. Don't be jealous or angry you chose suspect brands that use, LOL, DIRT as filler, and can't win ay decent blends for cheap! You haven't "figured" out anything except how to pay MORE for hardly average smokes somewhere else!#-o 🤦 🤦 😂 😂 😂

Palama
Herf-A-Holic

4 years ago

#24

Never paid too much attention to CA’s COTY list (…or just about anyone else’s…), mostly ‘cause by the time the list(s) came out, most, if not all of the cigars rolled from that particular tobacco crop year would be sold out. Sure, you might get lucky and stumble upon some but odds are, you won’t. Using ratings 3-4 years later would be ludicrous.

Hate to think that the amount of advertising plays a part in the ratings…. 🤦

Stogie1020
Herf-A-Holic Topic Starter

4 years ago

#25

Palama wrote:

I gotta get my "to try" list somewhere...

I tried to subscribe to Delta's recommendation newsletter but after I sent in the required noodz, I never heard back...

Abrignac
Herf-A-Holic

4 years ago

#26

With some exceptions the better cigars come from brands that actually grow their own tobacco.

Palama
Herf-A-Holic

4 years ago

#27

I gotta get my "to try" list somewhere...

I tried to subscribe to Delta's recommendation newsletter but after I sent in the required noodz, I never heard back...

Stogie1020 wrote:

Adding to my post, for sure there are some manufacturers that put out consistent product year after year. Fuente and Padron come quickly to my mind.

As far as your newsletter subscription, you probably have to upgrade your membership status. [gonzo]

Edited by user 4 years ago | Reason: Not specified

Abrignac
Herf-A-Holic

4 years ago

#28

Also, AR Quattro Nicaragua (96 rated). I mean, they are OK, but not COTY good.

A 93 rated Padron XXXX (among many others) is much better than the AR IMO.

Stogie1020 wrote:

Padron’s are well constructed. But, for me unless they have at least 5 years of rest I find them to be underwhelming as far as taste is concerned. On the other hand, the anniversary series are well aged out of the box and I find them to be excellent.

Edited by user 4 years ago | Reason: Not specified

Palama
Herf-A-Holic

4 years ago

#29

Also, AR Quattro Nicaragua (96 rated). I mean, they are OK, but not COTY good.

A 93 rated Padron XXXX (among many others) is much better than the AR IMO.

Stogie1020 wrote:

Smoked one last night. It was one of the many great cigars sent by Benja last year. But gotta agree, the cigar was good but THE COTY? Hmm, does that mean the other cigars CA smoked that year weren’t as good? 🤔

ZRX1200
Herf-A-Holic

4 years ago

#30

What highly rated cigars do you think suck (and therefore I should avoid)?

Mine:
AB Prensado (96 rated) - Sucked
RP Decade (95 rated) - Sucked
Oliva Serie V Melanio (96 rated) - Sucked (I love the regular Vs)

Stogie1020 wrote:

To be fair, the first release of the AB Prensado we’re good

The first release of the RP Decade was awesome.

Olivia V Melanio IMO is very good for what it is, a strong Nicaraguan muted profile *shrug*

Now the newer AB Prensado has terrible QC and consistency issues, RP has sucked more in the last 10 years than drunk Victor at a truck stop.

Davidoff Nicaraguan is the diadma vitola is awesome FWIW.

For the bang for the buck worst cigar ever? I’m gonna fire up the way back machine and say the Puros Indios Cienfuegos for the win. My local at the time offered these at $30/ea, so I felt like a thief when I won two singles on this here CBid for $10/ea. Ouch……love and learn. Puros Indios Pirates Gold was a better cigar and that’s saying something.

delta1
Herf-A-Holic

4 years ago

#31

I gotta get my "to try" list somewhere...

I tried to subscribe to Delta's recommendation newsletter but after I sent in the required noodz, I never heard back...

Stogie1020 wrote:

Illusione HL have been consistently good over the years...I got a box at the other auction site for ~$6.35/cigar

Wjbender
Rookie

4 years ago

#32

I love the ep Carrillo new wave

dereq
Rookie

4 years ago

#33

Oh, I forgot... CAO Flathead (95 rated). I have a buddy who keeps trying to convince me they are great, but I have tried the V554 and V660 (and the Steelhorse, technically a different cigar altogether) and the Flathead is totally one-note for me. And that note is poop.

Stogie1020 wrote:

Absolutely agree on that one. I tried both of those vitolas also and was nigh unimpressed. Furthermore, I expected a bit more strength from cigars with such "macho" branding.

Bucephalus
Connoisseur

4 years ago

#34

Davidoff always let me down

Dg west deptford wrote:

Every single time. Gorgeous looking though.

Users browsing this topic

Important Information: