El Presidente Posted November 30, 2015 Posted November 30, 2015 Our mate Punch Joe weighs in with his thoughts The 50th Anniversary Cohiba…What's all the fuss? Some people were announcing the world the news about the Cohiba ultimate cigar during the last Partagas week and I assumed they were referring to the 50th Anniversary cigar to be unveiled last week of Feb. during the celebration of the Habanos Festival. Another Cohiba is always a reason to be happy especially when one holds some hope that things should change for the better. What I first heard some time ago is that cigar is not part of the production plan of El Laguito but H.Upmann which is no surprise to me the way things are. After confirming that, I witnessed the molds at Upmann and the rollers working their magic to get the most of that stogie. The cigar is massive, which is quite controversial to me. Why not rolling a special Signature Coronas Especiales instead? The one and only concern is the leaves to be used in the making of those cigars not the packaging nor the molds. The best idea would be keeping the production at El Laguito with 3 or 4 designated rollers and stop making things more complicated and dubious. Dimensions are the following: 60 ring gauge and 178 mm long. I don´t know anything when it comes to the blend but if one could reach my hands anytime soon, I hope the taste reminds me the glory of the Cubans I keep always longing for. Let´s wait. 2
Popular Post FLB03TT Posted November 30, 2015 Popular Post Posted November 30, 2015 In conjunction with the release of this new Cohiba they will also be introducing a new vitola- Juan Holmes! 7
NSXCIGAR Posted December 1, 2015 Posted December 1, 2015 I agree that for a big anniversary like 50 they should stick to special releases of the classic line vitolas (Laguito 1& 2 and Julieta 2) like they do with the Gran Reservas. I mean, you are supposed to be honoring the tradition of the brand... 2
cigarbigboy Posted December 1, 2015 Posted December 1, 2015 Why do I think of a horse when I hear that size?
pbibby Posted December 1, 2015 Posted December 1, 2015 Stupid size. Let's hope it's a good cigar. 60 rg. Absolutely unbelievable
planetary Posted December 1, 2015 Posted December 1, 2015 I'm sitting tight waiting for a 60rg Monty Open.
Vinnyc Posted December 2, 2015 Posted December 2, 2015 At almost 2k a stick my wallet will be safe anyway Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
SCgarman Posted December 2, 2015 Posted December 2, 2015 60 ring gauge is simply ridiculous. Not for me, never.
busdriver Posted December 2, 2015 Posted December 2, 2015 IMHO we are thinking of this as cigar smoker which is not how the maarketing peiple see this which is as a collectable and not a cigar meant for smoking. That makes the blend and where they are rolled immaterial to a degree. Bummer 1
Mr.T Posted December 18, 2015 Posted December 18, 2015 Yikes! That is a big smoke. I will save my pennies for some nicely aged Cohibas like lanceros, robustos, esplendidos etc. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
foursite12 Posted December 18, 2015 Posted December 18, 2015 Client Marketing Director: "Isn't there a point where the manipulation is so embarrassingly obvious that it loses its effectiveness...and we, the premier brand in Cuba, lose credibility and respect from our core constituency?" Ad Agency Account Exec: "Not with the target demographic here." Marketing Director: "I dunno...." Ad Agency Account Exec: "Look, we cropped the photo so it no longer shows her on her knees. Ya gotta leave me with something." Marketing Director: "She's holding it so ummm....tenderly. Beautiful. OK." 3
Olga Posted December 18, 2015 Posted December 18, 2015 This 60RG Cohiba is perfect for noobs and showoffs like the guy with this Instagram account... https://www.instagram.com/p/-4wve1toto/?taken-by=thecigarstrategist I think those are the Cohiba we're talking about in this thread. 1
Colt45 Posted December 18, 2015 Posted December 18, 2015 This 60RG Cohiba is perfect for noobs and showoffs I don't know - I see it as a natural progression. Cigars like the BHKs and Robustos Supremos were well received by.............
Ribeye Posted December 18, 2015 Posted December 18, 2015 Look how big that thing is in those small hands.....It could choke a horse.
Bartolomeo Posted December 18, 2015 Posted December 18, 2015 This 60RG Cohiba is perfect for noobs and showoffs like the guy with this Instagram account... https://www.instagram.com/p/-4wve1toto/?taken-by=thecigarstrategist I think those are the Cohiba we're talking about in this thread. Let's hope not, wrappers look like garbage unfortunately
Popular Post PigFish Posted December 19, 2015 Popular Post Posted December 19, 2015 ... for the sake of full disclosure! You are witnessing the birth of the new Flabanos line! -Piggy 7
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