Mike33 Posted February 24, 2007 Share Posted February 24, 2007 So I was able to score a box of these(cost a damn arm and leg) and was wondering if anyone has had one in awhile? I did some searches on several boards and most seem to think they are excellent cigars. I love all the Partagas I have had so far, so I couldn't resist these. Any info or thoughts would be appreciated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
habanohal Posted February 24, 2007 Share Posted February 24, 2007 By far 1 of the best cigars I have ever had. My box is from original release . Only 6 left now, and must savor each one Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTS21 Posted February 24, 2007 Share Posted February 24, 2007 Truly excellent cigars. Many believe these to be among the best of the ELs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gyosa Posted February 24, 2007 Share Posted February 24, 2007 i have 3 boxes left of the original 4 i bought in 2001 in switzerland... when i first got them they were just an "ok" smoke ... now , 6-7 years later they are FANTASTIC !! i wish i had bought several more boxes... the problem is they are so good that you tend to want to save them for fear that they will eventually all be ashes !! :-D -bk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gyosa Posted February 24, 2007 Share Posted February 24, 2007 mike , just curious , what did the box cost you ? -bk » So I was able to score a box of these(cost a damn arm and leg) and was » wondering if anyone has had one in awhile? » » I did some searches on several boards and most seem to think they are » excellent cigars. I love all the Partagas I have had so far, so I couldn't » resist these. Any info or thoughts would be appreciated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Twain Posted February 24, 2007 Share Posted February 24, 2007 » So I was able to score a box of these(cost a damn arm and leg) and was » wondering if anyone has had one in awhile? » » I did some searches on several boards and most seem to think they are » excellent cigars. I love all the Partagas I have had so far, so I couldn't » resist these. Any info or thoughts would be appreciated. More like a few fingers or toes. I believe these are the orginal release ELs. I'm interested in seeing how they smoke. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassman Posted February 24, 2007 Share Posted February 24, 2007 Probably my favorite EL. Sadly, long gone. These were widely faked a couple years ago. Hope you got the genuine article. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike33 Posted February 24, 2007 Author Share Posted February 24, 2007 » mike , » » just curious , what did the box cost you ? » » -bk $525. I know it could've been a lot worse or better, but I'm pretty happy with the price. I'm going to examine them real closely when they arrive and will post pics for everyone. The individual I bought them from has an excellent reputation, so I don't feel uneasy about them at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wp2 Posted February 25, 2007 Share Posted February 25, 2007 »I'm going to examine them real closely when they arrive and will post pics » for everyone. The individual I bought them from has an excellent » reputation, so I don't feel uneasy about them at all. I'd love to see the pics, thanks Mike! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike33 Posted March 2, 2007 Author Share Posted March 2, 2007 Here are some pics of the box that arrived today. Talk about smelling delicious :-D. The wrappers aren't quite as dark as recent ELs that I've seen, but are quite darker than normal cuban wrappers. I think I will wait till it warms up a little bit to have one and I'll be sure to write a full review on it as well ;-). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wp2 Posted March 3, 2007 Share Posted March 3, 2007 Thanks for the cigar porn Mike. Do yourself & the smokes a big favor & wait at least 45 days (torture, I know) before you sample the first one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
josie67 Posted March 4, 2007 Share Posted March 4, 2007 My buddy scored a box of these several months ago, and we each sampled one recently..DAMNED that cigar was strong. Unbelievably spicy and earthy. I am not a big fan of the EL's, but this one blew the other EL's away. Very complex, though the draw was a tad too firm for me. It was so strong that I was still a bit nauseated a good hour after I finished it. HIGHLY recommended. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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