stephen_hannibal:I had some. It's a pretty good smoke and the construction was amazing.Burned half the cigar before the ash fell off.I popped on a box today.
Unthought_Known: stephen_hannibal:I had some. It's a pretty good smoke and the construction was amazing.Burned half the cigar before the ash fell off.I popped on a box today. I agree on the construction. Mine held the ash until I was halfway through, and there was a great draw with plenty o' smoke. Flavors were very good. I really like aged Nica Libre's, so that may be an influencing factor.What surprised me the most was the strength. I didn't expect much strength, mainly because I don't find Nica Libre to be strong. This one got me a little lightheaded though.
stephen_hannibal: Unthought_Known: stephen_hannibal:I had some. It's a pretty good smoke and the construction was amazing.Burned half the cigar before the ash fell off.I popped on a box today. I agree on the construction. Mine held the ash until I was halfway through, and there was a great draw with plenty o' smoke. Flavors were very good. I really like aged Nica Libre's, so that may be an influencing factor.What surprised me the most was the strength. I didn't expect much strength, mainly because I don't find Nica Libre to be strong. This one got me a little lightheaded though.I find it weird that Alex compared these to Nica Libre. IMHO they are nothing alike.This would win hands down.
dennisking:so when they do a low price stick like this that has high quality, is it because there is only so much tobacco to do a limited run, or maybe a blend that fell thru the cracks with someone else, or???? I've heard stories about the bales used in the Graycliff 1666 for example. Not saying that this is one of those stories but why is it that a manufacturer takes the time to make a cigar that is hard to roll with quality product, and then cheap sells it.
Alex Svenson: dennisking:so when they do a low price stick like this that has high quality, is it because there is only so much tobacco to do a limited run, or maybe a blend that fell thru the cracks with someone else, or???? I've heard stories about the bales used in the Graycliff 1666 for example. Not saying that this is one of those stories but why is it that a manufacturer takes the time to make a cigar that is hard to roll with quality product, and then cheap sells it. There was just some extra wrapper and extra fillers the factory needed to use so I got a great deal that gets passed on to you fine folks. The reason the factory does not want to be names is because they dont want to be known for the more inexpensive lines. Far too often price drives peoples opinions. Take Diesel for example. Since this cigar is primarily a mail order cigar, it comes from the factory right to your hands with no real middle men. Nationally distributed brands have lots of people in the middle taking a piece of the action before the consumer buys it. You may be surprised to know that Diesel is more expensive to make than many of the $8 cigars on the market yet because it is pretty factory direct in nature, you can scoop them up for a song. I hate when people say "it is a great $3 cigar". I think it is a great cigar at any price. If that cigar went through the same long supply chain as many national brands it wold retail for $7 to $9... no joke. I am going on a tangent here so forgive me. So since the factory knew I was going to sell them at a crazy price, the politely asked that we not mention who it was because there are too many folks out there who will pigeon hole the cigar based on its price and not its other merits. It is a great smoke though and the price only makes it that much better IMHO. Not sure this really answered the question but I wasnt going to pass up a chance to get on my soap box lol.
dennisking: Alex Svenson: dennisking:so when they do a low price stick like this that has high quality, is it because there is only so much tobacco to do a limited run, or maybe a blend that fell thru the cracks with someone else, or???? I've heard stories about the bales used in the Graycliff 1666 for example. Not saying that this is one of those stories but why is it that a manufacturer takes the time to make a cigar that is hard to roll with quality product, and then cheap sells it. There was just some extra wrapper and extra fillers the factory needed to use so I got a great deal that gets passed on to you fine folks. The reason the factory does not want to be names is because they dont want to be known for the more inexpensive lines. Far too often price drives peoples opinions. Take Diesel for example. Since this cigar is primarily a mail order cigar, it comes from the factory right to your hands with no real middle men. Nationally distributed brands have lots of people in the middle taking a piece of the action before the consumer buys it. You may be surprised to know that Diesel is more expensive to make than many of the $8 cigars on the market yet because it is pretty factory direct in nature, you can scoop them up for a song. I hate when people say "it is a great $3 cigar". I think it is a great cigar at any price. If that cigar went through the same long supply chain as many national brands it wold retail for $7 to $9... no joke. I am going on a tangent here so forgive me. So since the factory knew I was going to sell them at a crazy price, the politely asked that we not mention who it was because there are too many folks out there who will pigeon hole the cigar based on its price and not its other merits. It is a great smoke though and the price only makes it that much better IMHO. Not sure this really answered the question but I wasnt going to pass up a chance to get on my soap box lol. You completely answered my questions. So once the tobacco is gone, the 1844 will also be gone is what it sounds like
Alex Svenson: dennisking: Alex Svenson: dennisking:so when they do a low price stick like this that has high quality, is it because there is only so much tobacco to do a limited run, or maybe a blend that fell thru the cracks with someone else, or???? I've heard stories about the bales used in the Graycliff 1666 for example. Not saying that this is one of those stories but why is it that a manufacturer takes the time to make a cigar that is hard to roll with quality product, and then cheap sells it. There was just some extra wrapper and extra fillers the factory needed to use so I got a great deal that gets passed on to you fine folks. The reason the factory does not want to be names is because they dont want to be known for the more inexpensive lines. Far too often price drives peoples opinions. Take Diesel for example. Since this cigar is primarily a mail order cigar, it comes from the factory right to your hands with no real middle men. Nationally distributed brands have lots of people in the middle taking a piece of the action before the consumer buys it. You may be surprised to know that Diesel is more expensive to make than many of the $8 cigars on the market yet because it is pretty factory direct in nature, you can scoop them up for a song. I hate when people say "it is a great $3 cigar". I think it is a great cigar at any price. If that cigar went through the same long supply chain as many national brands it wold retail for $7 to $9... no joke. I am going on a tangent here so forgive me. So since the factory knew I was going to sell them at a crazy price, the politely asked that we not mention who it was because there are too many folks out there who will pigeon hole the cigar based on its price and not its other merits. It is a great smoke though and the price only makes it that much better IMHO. Not sure this really answered the question but I wasnt going to pass up a chance to get on my soap box lol. You completely answered my questions. So once the tobacco is gone, the 1844 will also be gone is what it sounds like Probably not actually. This tobacco will continue to be purchased. For instance if a blend calls for 1 leaf of Esteli viso, the factory will get 3 seco leaves they will need to find a home for based on how it is purchased.
dennisking:anyone tried this. I'm always curious about new inexpensive brands. Who's the maker and blender? any details on the tobacco?
Gurkha Man!: dennisking:anyone tried this. I'm always curious about new inexpensive brands. Who's the maker and blender? any details on the tobacco? man i keep seeing these around when i have some cash again i hope i can find one!
jj20030:gurkha man, i hear a new gurk is acoming out called a Gurkha Cellar Reserve and suppose to be very good
Lakota72:I sprung on a box a few weeks ago just because of the price, then dbeckom sent me a few in my winnings from his contest. Had one right away a I am glad I got it. More than likely I will get another box just because of the price and the fact that it's such a great smoke I rely enjoyed it.
jj20030:i just saw a corona sampler with a 1844 dos capos in it ( baarberpole) wonder if they are coming out with them as i love the lhc dos capos
