mbrody Posted January 9, 2013 Share Posted January 9, 2013 I just don't "get" some cigars. RASS. Monte 2. CoRo. PLPC. Haven't had a good experience with them. But, I have faith. Faith that my examples were just off...bad boxes..,.maybe just me that day. Rather than writing off a brand, specific size, etc., I thought it would be interesting to start a thread where we can post our Cigar Nemesis(s) in hopes that our fellow BOTL/SOTL can exonerate these bad cigars. The idea is this: Post your top cigars that are your nemesis, of which you'd be willing to give another chance. Generous members can post a reply that they want to exonerate your cigar nemesis. They pony up an example of that cigar. The sender should vouch that the sample has been "on" for them. The recipient should then post back some kudos and let us know if indeed the cigar was exonerated! I'll start - My Nemesis: RASS - never got a "stewed fruit" bomb CoRo - wheres the magic? Monte2 - same as CoRo PLPC - where is the Caramel love? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cottierm Posted January 9, 2013 Share Posted January 9, 2013 'PLPC - where is the Caramel love?'. Certainly in my box! Didn't I send you a couple to try last year? Best, Michel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ophidion Posted January 9, 2013 Share Posted January 9, 2013 This is an awesome idea and ill throw my hat into the ring for the following: Hoyo DC - I just don't get any evolution at all in these. One note through and through for all the examples I've had. Coro - never had one do anything for me Hdm epi 2 - just doesn't hold a candle to the epi 1 for me. I'm looking forward to someone posting that I can help with. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cottierm Posted January 9, 2013 Share Posted January 9, 2013 I share the point of view of Kevin on the HdM Epi 2, they never did anything for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stargazer14 Posted January 9, 2013 Share Posted January 9, 2013 I posted on another topic yesterday how the PLPC was nothing more than bland and boring to me, and thats after having a box of 50 (tho I will admit I did not smoke all of them, they were that bad) If someone had a cracker PL, I'd trade it for an awesome Hoyo du Prince. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mbrody Posted January 9, 2013 Author Share Posted January 9, 2013 'PLPC - where is the Caramel love?'. Certainly in my box! Did I send you a couple to try last year? Best, Michel Michel, I believe I still have yours in the humi! Or I blasted it upon receipt, never to find that love! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rushman Posted January 9, 2013 Share Posted January 9, 2013 I have not smoked a great deal of Trinidads, but I want to love them, but just dont. I do like the "tea leaf" character, but they never quite get my attention. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maverickdrinker Posted January 9, 2013 Share Posted January 9, 2013 LGC. I just don't get it. Outside the jar release, I have always gotten a soapy taste from them, regardless of RE or regular production. Just doesn't float my boat. HdM: I find them inconsistent. Broad range of flavours and variance in construction. Sometimes the flavour profile is overpowering woody and cedar notes. Other times, a nice profile, and other times just a dud. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptainQuintero Posted January 9, 2013 Share Posted January 9, 2013 I've never had a good Cohiba GR or Cuban Dunhill. Someone please send me some to change my opinion of them Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ophidion Posted January 9, 2013 Share Posted January 9, 2013 LGC. I just don't get it. Outside the jar release, I have always gotten a soapy taste from them, regardless of RE or regular production. Just doesn't float my boat. HdM: I find them inconsistent. Broad range of flavours and variance in construction. Sometimes the flavour profile is overpowering woody and cedar notes. Other times, a nice profile, and other times just a dud. I got you for lgc at the herf. My box of dark mdo 2 may change your tune. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maverickdrinker Posted January 9, 2013 Share Posted January 9, 2013 I got you for lgc at the herf. My box of dark mdo 2 may change your tune. Thanks man. I got you on the Coro. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dara Posted January 9, 2013 Share Posted January 9, 2013 I've never had a good Cohiba GR or Cuban Dunhill. Someone please send me some to change my opinion of them Well player Sir, well played! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cottierm Posted January 9, 2013 Share Posted January 9, 2013 Correct me if I am wrong but my experience with the PLPC is that they take time to mature and to reach their potential (at least 3, better 5 years after production). The only cab of 50 I've got left is pretty recent (June 2011) but these cigars are getting less 'bland' than they were when I received them last year. For me, if you can find a hint of honey and caramel tastes in a young PLPC (which I did with my last box), it has always indicated that these flavours will increase and become dominant a few years down the road. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vcool Posted January 9, 2013 Share Posted January 9, 2013 Monte 2's where is the magic? Well its out there... it can just be hard to find. I have smoked a few boxes and find there averages about 5-7 great ones in a box, the great ones are great, the rest... well arent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NJP Posted January 9, 2013 Share Posted January 9, 2013 I will always smoke what I've started but I have left twice a Punch never to return. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptainQuintero Posted January 9, 2013 Share Posted January 9, 2013 I will always smoke what I've started but I have left twice a Punch never to return. x2 Punch regular production strikes me as managing to do the impossible and make RyJ regular production look consistent and well constructed with top quality tobacco. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diamondog Posted January 9, 2013 Share Posted January 9, 2013 Parti lusis, i bought a 50 cab on the recomendation of Hamlet a couple years back in T.O....it was a czar HQ box, i dont know if anyone remembers that magnificent PSP 50 cab that rob posted (only psp 50 cab of these ive seen here) i almost jumped on it but disnt, well i grabbed that HQ cab the following week not quite as nice looking and i was terribly disappointed in them. I moved them as they were too expensive to burn through and not enjoy...this is a cigar my head tells me should be magnificent but just hasnt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jazzbass Posted January 9, 2013 Share Posted January 9, 2013 On a good day almost any Cuban cigar will thrill me with its flavours, draw, construction and burn. On a bad day the same cigar will leave me asking myself if I would have been better off getting up on to my roof and throwing my money into the wind. There were times when I've smoked HDM double coronas and I wondered what all the fuss was about and then I'd try another some months later and be amazed with it's beauty. Same with the Trinidad Robusto Extra, I'd see a one dimensional stogie with pretty good taste one day and the next time I lit one I'd have a glorious experience. All this tells me that I still have a lot to learn. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cohiba007 Posted January 9, 2013 Share Posted January 9, 2013 Boli BBF and PLPC Fo Sho. Really tried with both. BBF more so and I really need another PC in y rotation Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
La Suerte Posted January 10, 2013 Share Posted January 10, 2013 CoRo - wheres the magic? PM your address & I'll get a '06 from the cab I'm smoking now off to you....luvverly... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mbrody Posted January 10, 2013 Author Share Posted January 10, 2013 Thank you La Suerte! PM Sent. My List: CoRo - La Suerte RASS Monte2 PLPC? (have to check if I have Cottierms) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bunner Posted January 10, 2013 Share Posted January 10, 2013 for me: Monte 2 just hasnt been REALLY good and here i assume from the 4 (all different boxes) they just werent on. PSD4 Part shorts.... why are these so good to eveyone? Hoyo Epicure #2 always always just ok. *dodging shoes* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sharks Posted January 10, 2013 Share Posted January 10, 2013 Me Partagas 898 still looking to find that great one, everyone else must be hording them Anything Punch just dont do it. Wont give up though still optimistic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SurpriseMVP Posted January 11, 2013 Share Posted January 11, 2013 Anything Partagas for me. Never had one that made me have that aha moment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mbrody Posted January 11, 2013 Author Share Posted January 11, 2013 Anything Partagas for me. Never had one that made me have that aha moment. PM me your address and I will send you an 898V that did it for me the last time I broke out the box...about a year ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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