Rocky Patel Vintage Segundos
JKTex
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Other than what's said to be "small wrapper blemishes" are they as good as the firsts?
They seem to be a great value if appearance is all that's different. I'm trying to get well stocked and a little imperfection in appearance isn't a concern, but how they smoke and if they're as good as the firsts, I hope they're as good of a value as they seem.
They seem to be a great value if appearance is all that's different. I'm trying to get well stocked and a little imperfection in appearance isn't a concern, but how they smoke and if they're as good as the firsts, I hope they're as good of a value as they seem.
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they may not be exactly as good as the originals, i mean, not all seconds are seconds because of how they look, sometimes there are other issues. but for the cost its at least worth a try.
I found 1 old thread where 1 person swore everything about the way they smoke are exactly like the firsts, but I wanted to see if others thought the same thing.
And those damn check-out specials!!!
My advice, give em a try. They're not too expensive, so if you don't like them, not too big of a hit to the wallet.
Wow, Punch seconds? I would be up to try some Gran Puro seconds just to see, thats interesting, I'm going to check with a couple of my B&M's on that ....
I was kind of in a hurry today so i'm going back tomorrow to investigate.
...i have received a bundle of 1992 vintages and i thought i died and went to heaven after the first one, right out of the wrapper...the smell of cocoa, the rich flavors, the even burn, the long white ash...need i say more...
...i bought these after recving my bundle of fusion double maduros which are equally enjoyable...
these are the best segundos in have ever smked...thank you rocky for giving the good guys a breeak with these gems (not blems)...i will buy these as long as they are available, this is now my everyday smoke...me and the queen of england...lol
A few appear to be less that "pretty" but other than a little color variance and maybe a little vein here and there, they look great. I need to smoke on now.
Against my better judgment I smoked one this morning, instead of letting them rest a while. So, I didn't expect it to be perfect, but I've got an eyebrow cocked.
I have some '90's and '02 robusto's in my humi as well, so I can compare them side by side. The first thing that jumps out and smacks me in the face, '90 and '92's are box pressed. These segundo's are round. I mean, not mis-shapen, but solid round like a rod.
Half way through the draw tightened up like a drum and the taste just isn't the same, but again, they haven't rested yet. The wrapper is slightly dry too.
So tell me, how does a cigar coming down the same line, get pulled at the end for cosmetic reasons only and not be the same shape?
First thought is that for $20 less, you can buy [Name left out] Alternatives and expect to get these, not authentic RP's Vintage and get a different shape cigar.
Any thoughts? I had such high hopes but I'm really disapponted so far.
(BTW, I got the NUB sampler too. Love the Connecticut's
I just noticed the Segundo's are pulled from the line "before" they are pressed, thus are round. DOH!!
Ok, I'm back to just needing to let them rest. Looking at this one I'm smoking, the wrapper is actually contracting 1/8 to 1/4 back from the burn line and as I said the wrapper is slightly dry as it is. The smoking issue, if not just this cigar, is likely just uneven moisture. I'm not sure how long they sit wrapped in the plastic bundle wrap but they need some spa time as any cigar does.
So, never mind.
That's strange. They supposedly are pulled prior to being pressed which apparently is also when they get the band, unless they are pulled of course.