Your favorite Cuaba

[MC4]

I've never smoked a Cuaba, and was wondering which is your favorite.

 

Thanks

 

[Bartolomeo]

1. 20th Anniversary Humi Joffrey

2. Salomones

[prodigy]

I've only had the distinguidos. They are phenomenal, I wish I had purchased more from the last psp 2424 offering. Roasted peanuts, caramel, and chocolate.

Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G891A using Tapatalk

[Guest Nekhyludov]

The options should include "None of the Above."

[MC4]

5 minutes ago, Nekhyludov said:

The options should include "None of the Above."

That bad, huh  

 

I would add the option, but I can't find anywhere the edit option to add the choice.

 

[99call]

Strange I think I've only ever had few small format ones many years ago, but I do kick myself for being down on them, when In actual fact I'm just happy to follow the heard in veering away from them, when I have no real knowledge of them. 

I think because reviews are thin on the ground, It's hard to get a grasp on how the line differs between each other. 

It would be really useful a Cuaba enthusiast could give us there opinion, on how the line differs?

[cardinalfan85]

Never had one but I've been tempted to buy a box of Divinos.  I always talk myself into buying something else.

[BrightonCorgi]

They're all pretty similar except for the shape...  What vitola do you like?  Distinguido is the one that can wear the most hats.  Wants something to smoke longer, the Salomones is fun.  Looking for a real event, the Diadema is terrific (hard as heck to find).  Never smoked the smaller ones or can't remember anything special about them.  Diadema's I have had some burn issues before, but only had one 5 count box.  

For a few of the vitola's your choices are really limited outside of Cuaba.  Do you like Figurado's is the question, and I do!

[JohnS]

39 minutes ago, 99call said:

It would be really useful if a Cuaba enthusiast could give us their opinion, on how the line differs?

The Cuaba line was introduced in the late 90's with the intention of being a premium marca. In regards to its history since, the marca has suffered from a poor reputation due to its notoriety for construction issues. Since they are all figurados (or perfectos) the brand has always been marketed as being rolled by the highest grade torcedors, but I've sampled other cigars reputed to be rolled by the best (e.g. Gran Reservas) and there is a discernible difference. Hence, I would empathise with anyone being unwilling to identify themselves with being a Cuaba 'enthusiast'.

That being said, I've bought confidently due to our host's inspections of boxes, and I've enjoyed some excellent examples of Distinguidos and Divinos. This thread serves as a reminder for me to invest in some Salomones and the Tradicionales were slated for deletion, I believe, but are currently in production? (So Fonseca No.1's are not unique then!)

The difference I found between the Distinguidos and Divinos is that the larger cigar tended to be milder and have more of a combined shortbread and citrus element to them, whereas the Divinos, like the majority of smaller cigars, tends to be more stronger, and in itself, can be more intense on tobacco flavour. They both carry the 'peanut' core which defines Cuaba, and when this flavour is more definitive in the cigar, the more highly I personally rate them.

[Fugu]

40 minutes ago, 99call said:

It would be really useful a Cuaba enthusiast could give us there opinion, on how the line differs?

I guess Ken @Ken Gargett will be your man....

[oliverdst]

Awful cigars.

Do not buy them!

[Lotusguy]

Many suffer from construction issues - even when sourced here.

I only care for the 2008 LE and I had a pre-release Joffries that was divine.

[Ken Gargett]

1 hour ago, Nekhyludov said:

The options should include "None of the Above."

that was my first thought as well.

aside from that 2008 LE, there is no possible reason that they should exist.

waste of time and space and leaf.

and if this was not a family site, i'd tell you what i really think.

[Smallclub]

I think the best Cuaba I've ever had was the Piramides EL from 2008. A great cigar with a very specific blend. Too bad it was overpriced in Europe…

The Divinos can be very very good but construction is all over the place; not a cigar to purchase blind…

[westg]

2 minutes ago, Smallclub said:

I think the best Cuaba I've ever had was the Piramides EL from 2008. A great cigar with a very specific blend. Too bad it was overpriced in Europe…

The Divinos can be very very good but construction is all over the place; not a cigar to purchase blind…

i agree the 2008 EL...was and still is very good....I think I have about 4 or so left...might just have one tonight

[NSXCIGAR]

I used to be a big fan of Cuaba when they first appeared in 97 to about 2000. Not sure why I ever really got off them as I really do enjoy the blend. That being said, I think the two best Cuabas presently are the Distinguidos and the Divinos. I have some Distinguidos on the way and I've always had good luck with the Divinos although they are just too small for my taste. 

I've heard through the grapevine that recent Tradicionales are not good at all and I've heard very little about recent Exclusivos. 

[Leopolis Semper Fidelis]

Although I like figurados, the whole Cuaba line is ghastly and should be consigned to oblivion.

[IanMcLean68]

None of the above. Seriously, every Divinos I've tried has been like trying to suck on a stick. Sour and acrid. I've tried them all, and not had a good experience yet.  Have avoided the entire line because of serious construction issues. If only they changed the blend, maybe kept the nice bit - the peanut flavours, and improved on the consistency, then maybe, but then, it wouldn't be Cuaba anymore, would it?  I do like the figurado shapes, in theory - but, they are difficult to roll, and so therefore it seems that rolling consistency is just not there.

[Nino]

I love the Gran Joffres 20-th Anniv. but do not care for the rest of the line ....

[IanMcLean68]

11 hours ago, Ken Gargett said:

that was my first thought as well.

aside from that 2008 LE, there is no possible reason that they should exist.

waste of time and space and leaf.

and if this was not a family site, i'd tell you what i really think.

I still remember your classic and most eloquent description of the Salomones some time ago, Ken.

Seeing as that was mentioned on a "family-friendly" video review, I see no reason not to repeat your description here.

Something along the lines of "Venomous toxic dog-turds", if I remember correctly 

[Ken Gargett]

Just now, IanMcLean68 said:

I still remember your classic and most eloquent description of the Salomones some time ago, Ken.

Seeing as that was mentioned on a "family-friendly" video review, I see no reason not to repeat your description here.

Something along the lines of "Venomous toxic dog-turds", if I remember correctly 

that must have been for a good one!

[Danimalia]

I'd like to try a few, even with the negative sentiment. Ive actually seen mostly positive reviews of the Distinguidos. 

[Cubatabaco]

For me, my favorite is the also my favorite of the Millennium cigars. It is just a classy cigar. Sadly I have not had the Joffrey and only have 1 Millennium left.

Sent from my SM-N920V using Tapatalk

[...]

I feel like I might be a minority in here. I've enjoyed all but one experience relating to Cuaba. Had a single tradicionales that was a true tent peg. Otherwise, diademas, salomones and divinos I have had have made for enjoyable experiences. Wish they were still making the diademas...

[Andy04]

I smoked a divinos back in April last year bought from b&m inside a casino in Macau. 

Walked around the old streets of Macau tasting nothing but peanut butter and dark creamy chocolate. 

It was the sort of stick that would get a newbie instantly addicted to Cubans.