Cohiba Talisman – Global Launch

[El Presidente]

Hunters and Frankau launch the Cohiba Talisman later tonight in London (Corinthia Hotel) 

I know we have a few members attending, post up a photo or two and let us know what you think of the cigar. 

They should be available to ourselves over the next month. Once I know pricing and volumes I will post it up. No need for waiting lists as I understand that quantities will be sufficient if we put  multi box limits in. 

Will it fly or will it fizzle?  Is price even relevant on these for the market targeted?  I suspect they will fly almost regardless of price. 

So, if you are at the big party, give us an update......and pass on my best to Foxy, Ajay, Mike and crew 

[El Presidente]

I am interested to see the box code of the cigars released tonight......specifically if it matches the box code of those Talisman being purchased pre-release which HSA deems as fakes

[alloy]

Got this off of half wheel.

54x61/2 Canonazo Doble

10 count SLB

$86.32 per stick

Waaaaaaaayyyyy to rich for my blood. But they will probably be snapped up like hotcakes.

[Jnavas1500]

Attempting to get my hands on some of these for Christmas!  from me to me 

[Eric05]

Yes would def like to compare the box code and also the bottom box code to mine as well. 

[torsion]

These will fly regardless of price, the format is far more approachable (IMO) that the CRS.

Pricing scares me a lot.

Hearing reports from a friend at the event tonight, they all received x2 Talisman (one in a presentation box) and the other to smoke, a 1966, Media Siglo and packet of Shorts. Dalmore was there an copious cocktails from the sounds of it

Initial reports of it being a mild cigar and a lot of white pepper. Catching up with Mike next week on the island so will ask him his thoughts.

 

[CrankYanker]

1 hour ago, alloy said:

Got this off of half wheel.

54x61/2 Canonazo Doble

10 count SLB

$86.32 per stick

Waaaaaaaayyyyy to rich for my blood. But they will probably be snapped up like hotcakes.

WHAAATTTTTT!!!!!

[alloy]

Have a Great Fun trip Don! Thanks for the report.

[oliverdst]

3 hours ago, alloy said:

Got this off of half wheel.

54x61/2 Canonazo Doble

10 count SLB

$86.32 per stick

Waaaaaaaayyyyy to rich for my blood. But they will probably be snapped up like hotcakes.

More expensive than UK? Hard to believe. Well, as a mater of fact hard to believe people will pay anything similar to that.

This is will be the first cigar that will be a pleasure NOT to smoke.

[Eric05]

30 minutes ago, oliverdst said:

More expensive than UK? Hard to believe. Well, as a mater of fact hard to believe people will pay anything similar to that.

This is will be the first cigar that will be a pleasure NOT to smoke.

Till you smoke one and then want a box 

[El Presidente]

39 minutes ago, oliverdst said:

More expensive than UK? Hard to believe. Well, as a mater of fact hard to believe people will pay anything similar to that.

This is will be the first cigar that will be a pleasure NOT to smoke.

UK retail is around 600 pounds or so I was told. The word is that there is no shortage of buyers lining up. 

I try to keep in in perspective. In the main I drink $22 wines. However I will splurge once in awhile on a case of $100 wine because I love it. My father thinks that I am mad and that his 4 litre cask red  at $20 is the best wine in the world. I am not going to argue with him. 

 

[alloy]

1 hour ago, oliverdst said:

More expensive than UK? Hard to believe. Well, as a mater of fact hard to believe people will pay anything similar to that.

This is will be the first cigar that will be a pleasure NOT to smoke.

On the other site, it said 65 euro or pounds per stick in the UK. Can't decipher the symbol. But it said it was equivalent to $86.32 per stick. So Prez, how much is 600 pounds in US dollars?

[anjimj]

Should be around $790.00

[El Presidente]

Close enough give or take $10.

 

[oliverdst]

1 hour ago, Eric05 said:

Till you smoke one and then want a box 

no, I will pass this one. I am a rebel. This will be my revenge against HSA! 

1 hour ago, El Presidente said:

UK retail is around 600 pounds or so I was told. The word is that there is no shortage of buyers lining up. 

I try to keep in in perspective. In the main I drink $22 wines. However I will splurge once in awhile on a case of $100 wine because I love it. My father thinks that I am mad and that his 4 litre cask red  at $20 is the best wine in the world. I am not going to argue with him. 

 

It has been already announced by some vendors: 575 GBP if pre ordered. Later will be, I guess, 625 GBP.

I totally agree with you AND your father: value perspective is something individual. Period.

Not having one Talisman will be my personal revenge 

45 minutes ago, alloy said:

On the other site, it said 65 euro or pounds per stick in the UK. Can't decipher the symbol. But it said it was equivalent to $86.32 per stick. So Prez, how much is 600 pounds in US dollars?

Pounds. 

Now I understand, they just converted 65 GBP to USD.

[CrankYanker]

I am 210 pounds. What am I worth?

[wade1979]

595 euros from a European retailer. Hard pass at that price point. 

[awkwardPause]

Apparently these debuted with pigtail caps, much to the surprise of some in attendance (box code BHK54 EFF UP).

[jfire]

To the price point..... ITS ONE ISLAND WITH 3 main growing regions folks!!!!!! FFS.....


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[Lotusguy]

Apparently these debuted with pigtail caps, much to the surprise of some in attendance (box code BHK54 EFF UP).

What did the "pre-release" aka fakes or stolen ones have?

[awkwardPause]

Double post

[Shaunster]

One shop in the UK has done them at £467 for a box. I wonder how they did it, a substantial saving over everybody else. All pre orders sold out. The prices in the UK market are mainly due to crazy markup and not taxes.

[Ryan]

12 hours ago, El Presidente said:

I am interested to see the box code of the cigars released tonight......specifically if it matches the box code of those Talisman being purchased pre-release which HSA deems as fakes

I wasn't at the party but I'm hearing UAO JUL 17, TEO AUG 17 and BRE AUG 17. There may be others.

Interestingly, I saw the picture of the bottom of a box posted on Facebook about 2 weeks ago from somebody who bought them somewhere.... with a code of UAO JUL 17.

Prices in the UK from 575 pounds to 650 pounds for a box of 10, apart from one or two outliers mentioned above.. 

[TNT009]

Very interested in a box, since I can find Behikes ANYWHERE!!

[topdiesel]

I am sure many will snap them up, but I don't appreciate the size.  So at that price and size for a box of 10 I am a spectator.  Would much rather have a box of Lanceros + a box of Siglo I