Huggogguh Posted July 16, 2014 Share Posted July 16, 2014 I'm a relatively new member of the forum and customer at *****AS, and I've just seen the reviews of the Czar and the Tampa on YouTube. Just wondering if these are still being sold by Czars? I was extremely disappointed when I couldn't find them, the reviews sounded like an experience that was not to be missed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fuzz Posted July 16, 2014 Share Posted July 16, 2014 Long gone unfortunately. I only have one Tampa left. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
imangelo Posted July 16, 2014 Share Posted July 16, 2014 Was wondering that myself...those Tampas sounded quite good! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Puros Y Vino Posted July 16, 2014 Share Posted July 16, 2014 Never got the Tampas. Have several Czars left. Very good cigar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZinZan Posted July 16, 2014 Share Posted July 16, 2014 I've got about 4-5 czars n 3 tampas last I checked. Too precious to smoke but I did smoke 1 czar last year it was glorious no initial hard draw issues just perfect. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk HD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dbone Posted July 16, 2014 Share Posted July 16, 2014 I want to remember Pres saying, "Only under his supervision." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wookiemofo Posted July 16, 2014 Share Posted July 16, 2014 Might i ask what these were? Custom cigars? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mncz Posted July 16, 2014 Share Posted July 16, 2014 If anyone's got enough to share, I would be delighted to try one. Please PM me and we can arrange something! I have watched the reviews and pined over these bygone rolls. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
polarbear Posted July 16, 2014 Share Posted July 16, 2014 I've got 2 Czars and one Tampa that I was gifted Can bring myself to smoke them. Perhaps I'll burn one in a couple of years for my 30th Prez, what ever happened to the whispers of another batch of customs? There was talk of them a year or so ago and last I heard they were stuck in Cuba somewhere Did it get too difficult to get them here or did you decide to keep them all for yourself Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dicko Posted July 17, 2014 Share Posted July 17, 2014 I was lucky to try both. But I only bought 3 singles of the Tampa. 1 left. Rich is the word. Like Christmas dinner and dessert :-) Love the shaggy foot as well, very cool. Can anyone thinkof any regular production or readily available RE's that have a shaggy foot? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
polarbear Posted July 17, 2014 Share Posted July 17, 2014 I was lucky to try both. But I only bought 3 singles of the Tampa. 1 left. Rich is the word. Like Christmas dinner and dessert :-) Love the shaggy foot as well, very cool. Can anyone thinkof any regular production or readily available RE's that have a shaggy foot? As far as I know, none There are a couple of NC manufactures that have done shag foot cigars The Viaje Summerfest springs to mind Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dicko Posted July 17, 2014 Share Posted July 17, 2014 As far as I know, none There are a couple of NC manufactures that have done shag foot cigars The Viaje Summerfest springs to mind Thanks mate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Huggogguh Posted July 17, 2014 Author Share Posted July 17, 2014 I've got 2 Czars and one Tampa that I was gifted Can bring myself to smoke them. Perhaps I'll burn one in a couple of years for my 30th Prez, what ever happened to the whispers of another batch of customs? There was talk of them a year or so ago and last I heard they were stuck in Cuba somewhere Did it get too difficult to get them here or did you decide to keep them all for yourself I'm pinning all my hopes on there being another series of customs, I feel like we all really missed out on something for those of us that didn't get a chance to try them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Huggogguh Posted July 17, 2014 Author Share Posted July 17, 2014 Might i ask what these were? Custom cigars?Yeah mate, custom blends by Rob. One was The Czar, and the other was the Tampa. I think the Tampa was dedicated to one of Rob's and the forum's good friends who passed away. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZinZan Posted July 17, 2014 Share Posted July 17, 2014 I'm pinning all my hopes on there being another series of customs, I feel like we all really missed out on something for those of us that didn't get a chance to try them. If i remember correctly, Rob mentioned the Cuban authorities were very strict after the first batch of customs. So there's no way shipping it out or something to that effect. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Huggogguh Posted July 17, 2014 Author Share Posted July 17, 2014 If i remember correctly, Rob mentioned the Cuban authorities were very strict after the first batch of customs. So there's no way shipping it out or something to that effect. Suppose they probably didn't like a foreign business using Cuban tobacco.I guess that's it for Czars customs then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anacostiakat Posted July 17, 2014 Share Posted July 17, 2014 I have a couple of each left as well. The last ones I smoked were fantastic and I would very much like to get more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colt45 Posted July 17, 2014 Share Posted July 17, 2014 I think the Tampa was dedicated to one of Rob's and the forum's good friends who passed away. Yes....... Rob's intro to the Chuck tribute section: "Chuck was a great friend to many of us here at FOH. He passed away suddenly earlier this year (2010). Friend, confidant, lover of thin gauge cigars, lover of a laugh. Always the first to help out, Even in difficult times his optimism and sheer quality as an individual bore through the darkness like a beacon. Much admired moderator on FOH, thousands have passed through here always the wiser as a result of his good humour and advice. We miss you Chuck! I will see you soon enough." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pedro2486 Posted July 18, 2014 Share Posted July 18, 2014 Yes....... Rob's intro to the Chuck tribute section: "Chuck was a great friend to many of us here at FOH. He passed away suddenly earlier this year (2010). Friend, confidant, lover of thin gauge cigars, lover of a laugh. Always the first to help out, Even in difficult times his optimism and sheer quality as an individual bore through the darkness like a beacon. Much admired moderator on FOH, thousands have passed through here always the wiser as a result of his good humour and advice. We miss you Chuck! I will see you soon enough." I have read through many of his posts. Seemed like a stand up bloke and always keen to help and inform, a great guy. A great shame he passed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skyfall Posted July 18, 2014 Share Posted July 18, 2014 I have several of each still. There was a tale around 2012 that new batches were indeed coming out, but I don't think the recipe is just right yet.... (This thread makes me think of Chuck!! ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MIKA27 Posted July 18, 2014 Share Posted July 18, 2014 I have one Czar left out of 5 and I keep wanting to smoke it but know that would be it, all gone.... They are magnificent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clynch Posted July 18, 2014 Share Posted July 18, 2014 I'd love to try one. Hopefully I can get my hands on one but I doubt it Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Presidente Posted July 18, 2014 Share Posted July 18, 2014 The Czars Imperials and Tampas have stood up well which is satisfying. I have no idea when any more will be forthcoming. Getting Custom Cigars out of Cuba in commercial volume is difficult ...probably because it is illegal... Manuel Garcia has a lot to answer for ... More importantly, to do it properly you need to be there and blend the cigars to your taste (as done with Czar/Tampa) otherwise it risks just becoming a "ho- hum" product. True customs need to be infused with the personality of their maker. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grahamsant Posted July 18, 2014 Share Posted July 18, 2014 Getting Custom Cigars out of Cuba in commercial volume is difficult ...probably because it is illegal... Volume is definitely going to be one of the biggest issues I think. If it's a possibility that these are ever done again there are plenty of us here who will be absolutely chomping at the bit to get our hands on some! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phillys Posted July 18, 2014 Share Posted July 18, 2014 Oceania RE The Czar!!! That would be nice, blended by Rob, HQ to PSP only... I just got really excited for nothing. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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