Zigatoh Posted September 25, 2014 Posted September 25, 2014 Looks like ten counts to me? So 2 boxes is less than 1 25 count, and I tend not to buy singles so not a big commitment to try something new? Or stick with the same cigars you've always smoked and always enjoyed, no problem either way. No need to proclaim anything new or different as wrong every single time though.
El Presidente Posted September 25, 2014 Posted September 25, 2014 October/Early at this stage. No pricing as of yet. Oz is generally 6 weeks behind releases in EU
HarveyBoulevard Posted September 25, 2014 Posted September 25, 2014 I will take 1 psp please... too soon? wrong thread? Crap! 1
greenpimp Posted September 25, 2014 Posted September 25, 2014 I am not opposed to new cigars, be they EL or RE or whatever. You want em, buy em. I have, and have even loved some of them. I do not, however, think they need to recycle old and even classic names to use for a completely different vitola. Pick a new one. Make one up.
HarveyBoulevard Posted September 25, 2014 Posted September 25, 2014 El Rocketoo de Perro? I kid as Partagas is one of my favorite marcas and I am sure I will end up trying some of these. 1
Colt45 Posted September 25, 2014 Posted September 25, 2014 I do not, however, think they need to recycle old and even classic names to use for a completely different vitola. Pick a new one. Make one up. I certainly understand (and generally agree), but names are often recycled in many industries. For me, the Cuban cigar industry is just that - it's a business. Considering the industry as curators of some kind of heritage or tradition - if it ever truly existed, I think that that horse smashed through the gate and galloped off into the sunset some time ago. I enjoy a good cigar - in the end, I don't hold any of it against them.
Strada Posted September 25, 2014 Posted September 25, 2014 Imminent in this part of the world (MTL,Canada)
PigFish Posted September 25, 2014 Posted September 25, 2014 While comments like mine might appear discouraging to others, they are not intended this way. What they are intended to be, are intentionally negative to Tabacuba. My negativity is not aimed at any member, nor at those wishing to buy them, but to the powers that be that make these fat, expensive, untested cigars and expect that 'all smokers' are supposed to be excited about them. It is not personal. But it is a personal preference! We each have our own tastes and define a desirable cigar differently. The forum concept allows us all a voice. Not all our voices will reflect joyful exuberance when we see cigars like this. What's in a name? They replaced a fine cigar, with this far more expensive (potentially crappy) one. That is a problem for some of us. I for one, will continue to bring up the fact that I am not happy about it. Calling it the same name as one of my favorite cigars, is salt in the wound…! Have no fear mates, Tabacuba does not hear me! They hear your dollars, pounds, euros… etc. I will continue to speak it, nonetheless. -Piggy 4
Hafner32 Posted September 25, 2014 Posted September 25, 2014 October/Early at this stage. No pricing as of yet. Oz is generally 6 weeks behind releases in EU Does this mean that the PL Picadores are only a few weeks away?
CaptainQuintero Posted September 25, 2014 Posted September 25, 2014 I may be going out on a limb here but I reckon they chose the name just to wind up Piggy. There's some guy in HSA HQ right now on his computer pissing himself. 4
PigFish Posted September 25, 2014 Posted September 25, 2014 I may be going out on a limb here but I reckon they chose the name just to wind up Piggy. There's some guy in HSA HQ right now on his computer pissing himself. As one now 'expired' member once said to me… "No, the moon revolves around you." Damn right! I was thinking the same thing… -LOL -the Pig
Colt45 Posted September 25, 2014 Posted September 25, 2014 What's in a name? They replaced a fine cigar, with this far more expensive (potentially crappy) one. There are those who feel anything other than a knuck, pan, or shovel should not wear a Harley badge. Evos (I've owned mine for twenty three years), Twincams. Revos!?! When things went crazy for HD in the mid '90s, core "enthusiasts" felt disenfranchised and voiced their dissent. Spin it as they might, the truth is that without the "yuppies" and their cash, HD probably would not have survived. So what, if anything, does this mean? Probably not too much, but who needs bands or boxes - just provide good cigars? 1
PigFish Posted September 25, 2014 Posted September 25, 2014 There are those who feel anything other than a knuck, pan, or shovel should not wear a Harley badge. Evos (I've owned mine for twenty three years), Twincams. Revos!?! When things went crazy for HD in the mid '90s, core "enthusiasts" felt disenfranchised and voiced their dissent. Spin it as they might, the truth is that without the "yuppies" and their cash, HD probably would not have survived. So what, if anything, does this mean? Probably not too much, but who needs bands or boxes - just provide good cigars? … you forgot to mention Amphicat! I miss them… and the Banana Splits! -LOL Methinks, Tabacuba should have a 52, 54 and 56 ring series named Bingo, Boingo and Bongo! Jesus, I am too late, they make the Behike. Behike must be H SA speak for banana! -Piggy 1
greenpimp Posted September 25, 2014 Posted September 25, 2014 Calling it the same name as one of my favorite cigars, is salt in the wound…! This is the crux of it for me. Make whatever cigar you want, but don't call it something that already exist(ed) if it's completely different. It's just insulting. -Please enjoy the new Porsche 944! -But it's a ATV schoolbus with 3 axles. -It's a limited edition! We'll call it what we want.
Colt45 Posted September 25, 2014 Posted September 25, 2014 Ray, don't forget Fleegle, Drooper, and Snorky. I have to believe you understand what I'm "driving at". We can lament loss all we want, but for better or worse, life continues to grind forward no matter our feelings - with or without us. They're cigars, they're a company. There are other cigars, there are other companies. It's never too late for adventure........
LLC Posted September 25, 2014 Posted September 25, 2014 Imminent in this part of the world (MTL,Canada) I'm out that way for a couple of days next week. If there in and I can come by I will have to try one.
Colt45 Posted September 25, 2014 Posted September 25, 2014 It's just insulting. Why? (seriously, I'm curious as to what what would be insulting about a cigar name).
PigFish Posted September 26, 2014 Posted September 26, 2014 Why? (seriously, I'm curious as to what what would be insulting about a cigar name). While I am not insulted by it really, I feel it insults a fine cigar and I will answer the question, if the poster does not mind. Because I don't like frauds! Yeah, frauds… knockoffs of the original! Partagas Seleccion Privada means something already… Of course I am referring to the Seleccion Privada No. 1, which is the named cigar that I am referring to. The powers at be chose to kill it! It is therefore dead. You can potentially remake it but not as a fat sloppy Jose, bedecked in an EL robe. I mean if I put up a picture of a Cohiba Red Dot, I am going to get tomatoes thrown at me (figuratively). This is how I feel about taking the name of a fine cigar and hanging it around this pig…! (not me!) When I say I like Cohibas, I don't mean Red Dot Cohibas… When I say that I love the Seleccion Privada, I don't mean this albatross. Frankly I would feel the same if an NC company calls a cigar a Sir Winston… -Piggy 1
greenpimp Posted September 26, 2014 Posted September 26, 2014 Why? (seriously, I'm curious as to what what would be insulting about a cigar name). It's insulting to the cuban cigar smoker's intelligence, IMO. Using the good associations by mimicking another name to sell a product that is quite different. Why not a short robusto being named the Upmann Monarca? Who cares, right? Frankly, a number of us do. We are on a cuban cigar forum, for Christ's sake. We're already cuban cigar nerds. If we were on a Star Wars forum, and they renamed the Death Star 'Battlestar Galactica' in the next movie, we'd all be having a dork embolism. 2
dogdays Posted September 26, 2014 Posted September 26, 2014 … you forgot to mention Amphicat! banbingo.jpg I miss them… and the Banana Splits! -LOL Methinks, Tabacuba should have a 52, 54 and 56 ring series named Bingo, Boingo and Bongo! Jesus, I am too late, they make the Behike. Behike must be H SA speak for banana! -Piggy LMAO!
dogdays Posted September 26, 2014 Posted September 26, 2014 The sad part is that as long as some one buys them, and they will, we will see more of this stuff .
Strada Posted September 26, 2014 Posted September 26, 2014 I'm out that way for a couple of days next week. If there in and I can come by I will have to try one.Gary, you know to always shoot me a line when you are in town and I will come out if possible!
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