Today's Smoke 2023

[OneStrangeOne]

Illusione Cruzado with some Costa Rican coffee

 

[WNYTony]

 

[drjammer]

Last night, I had a Kristoff Corojo Churchill

 

[ak2000]

Valacari Neoclassic

 

[ak2000]

Valacari Neoclassic

This is the second Valacari out of a total of 4 smoked that had a giant stem in it. Isn't de-stemming the leaves part of the process? Bad luck or shitty production?

 

[Bostoneo]

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[Bostoneo]

This is the second Valacari out of a total of 4 smoked that had a giant stem in it. Isn't de-stemming the leaves part of the process? Bad luck or shitty production?

Havnt had any issues with their stuff yet, or i havnt noticed

 

[ak2000]

While these 2 had way too firm a draw until I performed the stemectomy, the other 2 were perfectly fine. For what premium cigars cost these days, there's no excuse IMO for poor construction. BTW this last one had 2 more stems in it, though not as large as the first one.

 

[BloodWood]

~ Tatuaje Cabaiguan

 

[BloodWood]

For what premium cigars cost these days, there's no excuse IMO for poor construction.

Truly wanted to sample the Valacari, until...
Andy, you scared me straight!

 

[ak2000]

I'll send you a couple. Maybe you'll have better luck than I did.

 

[drjammer]

Last night, I had a JDN Antano Magnum

 

[ak2000]

Caldwell (or is it Room 101?) Eastern Standard Golden Egg Lancero

 

[BloodWood]

~ Casdagli Villa Casdagli

 

[BloodWood]

~ Stolen Throne 3 Kingdoms

 

[WNYTony]

 

[drjammer]

Last night, I had a Cain Habano 660

 

[Bostoneo]

While these 2 had way too firm a draw until I performed the stemectomy, the other 2 were perfectly fine. For what premium cigars cost these days, there's no excuse IMO for poor construction. BTW this last one had 2 more stems in it, though not as large as the first one.

I agree, quality of construction should be the top priority for any cigar manufacturer. Its a shame to see various new startups release cigars just for them to literally suck, especially when the price point exceeds the market standard


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[Bostoneo]

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