Tainted romance with a Cohiba Pyramids Extra

[El Presidente]

How we miss Punch Joe at HSA Marketing

Well done mate

[cckandb24]

Is there an official word on what pricing for these will be. Will the be released small bathces at a time so that you can never get them and be tricked into thinking they are actually good.

[CanuckSARTech]

Wow. A stunner of a review by Jose.

I for one am looking forward to this release. And like Shlomo said, I also am sadly expecting that these have got to sit for a few years to hit their stride. But, it's too bad to hear this review. Things definitely need to look up for this cigar.

[investandprosper]

Thanks for the review! Sounds like it missed the mark a fair bit. Sure did look tasty, though!

[Puros Y Vino]

Great, honest review. I guess I'll have to try a couple before committing to a bunch of these. I hate bitterness in my cigar. My last two Unicos were harsh whereas my first two were honey sweet with coffee.

[android]

Nice job Joe...if it's not smoking like a Cohiba now it won't be in 3 or 5 yrs!

[maverickdrinker]

Thanks for the review joe. Sounds like I will have to try a few before committing. Was the cigar you tried from the festival? I heard that the festival release was made with Medio tempo and the regular production will not have medio tempo. Could this be the reason for the difference in flavours?

[isa]

Great review, thanks El Pres

[Ryan]

Great write up Punch Joe. I've only had one of these so far, I didn't make it to the opening night in the end but somebody kindly picked up my goody bag for me. I smoked one when I got back to Ireland. I found mine nice enough, a creaminess element to it and some sweet spice but nothing special, generally disappointed and don't think I'll be searching out too many of them.

Hope all's well with you otherwise.

[anacostiakat]

Well done!

[Dbone]

I enjoyed reading that, Punch Joe. Marketing loves "New" products, but sometimes... new just doesn't work because it's not necessary.

[Colt45]

Thanks Punchy - great to hear from you!

[cigarros]

Thanks Rob for posting this from Joe! I love read his review! Well done as usual

[CaptainQuintero]

It'l be very interesting to see how the production version will be different to the festival blend, especially how the lack of MT effects it.

[mazolaman]

Always great to read your insiders view Joe. Thanks.

[IcedCanuck]

I have yet to read a review that puts a positive spin on these sticks. If these cigars are going to be priced high, as most people are speculating, I think I'll be avoiding them.