Thoughts on the Cubao no.7

Echambers · January 2014

Has anyone had these? Thoughts?

Echambers · January 2014

Anyone?

Imgembo · January 2014

Never tried it. I have thought about purchasing it a few times. I think peppin blends it and I like a fair amount if his blends .

pelirrojo · January 2014

I have had a Cubao that was about a 5x50 size, but not the number 7. I remember it being a bit spicy like a lot of DPG stuff but nothing else really jumped out at me. It was a good cigar, but I didn't rush out and buy a box.

Echambers · January 2014

pelirrojo:
I have had a Cubao that was about a 5x50 size, but not the number 7. I remember it being a bit spicy like a lot of DPG stuff but nothing else really jumped out at me. It was a good cigar, but I didn't rush out and buy a box.

Thanks. First time on an auction site I was trying out the bid feature so bid on a box mostly by mistake. I wasn't worried because I figured some one else would bid in the next couple of day. No one did and I one a box dirt cheap. Come on Monday and was just curious of anyone had had them.

catfishbluezz · January 2014

These are made by Ortega now and are great smokes IMO.

Echambers · January 2014

catfishbluezz:
These are made by Ortega now and are great smokes IMO.

So $40 for a box of 20 sounds like a good deal...

pelirrojo · January 2014

New or old blend that's a pretty killer deal.

Lee.mcglynn · January 2014

Not a bad smoke....haven't had one in years but from what I remember it was a good earthy smoke. And yeah $40 for a box is generally a great deal!!

catfishbluezz · January 2014

Here is what I would suggest... Not a bad deal at all, but without having had one, I wold not recommend it. Reason being, if you do not like it, then you have an entire box to sit on... I made this mistake many times with stuff I kind of liked, then grew out of it. Or I bought 10's or boxes of stuff I wanted to try because it was such a good deal and I heard good things. Sooner or later, I had way to many cigars I did not need. It was ridiculous. Granted, I still have too many cigars, but this is stuff I know I love after years of smoking.

allsmokedup · January 2014

Maduro or natural? Only had the natural and it's essentially almost an oscuro. They age very well. I haven't had the no. 7, only the torp... I think.

If you want to trade for a few, let me know, I'd like to try the corona size.

Echambers · January 2014

catfishbluezz:
Here is what I would suggest... Not a bad deal at all, but without having had one, I wold not recommend it. Reason being, if you do not like it, then you have an entire box to sit on... I made this mistake many times with stuff I kind of liked, then grew out of it. Or I bought 10's or boxes of stuff I wanted to try because it was such a good deal and I heard good things. Sooner or later, I had way to many cigars I did not need. It was ridiculous. Granted, I still have too many cigars, but this is stuff I know I love after years of smoking.

I already bought them mostly by mistake. Was just trying to get a sense of what to expect. Thanks for your advice!

ckrddsmke · February 2014

catfishbluezz:
Here is what I would suggest... Not a bad deal at all, but without having had one, I wold not recommend it. Reason being, if you do not like it, then you have an entire box to sit on... I made this mistake many times with stuff I kind of liked, then grew out of it. Or I bought 10's or boxes of stuff I wanted to try because it was such a good deal and I heard good things. Sooner or later, I had way to many cigars I did not need. It was ridiculous. Granted, I still have too many cigars, but this is stuff I know I love after years of smoking.

Oh so true next you will be looking at cabinet humis if you do not have one now.

Rain · February 2014

Smoked one yet?

Echambers · February 2014

Haven't yet. Maybe tonight.

PAtoNH · February 2014

Echambers:
pelirrojo:
I have had a Cubao that was about a 5x50 size, but not the number 7. I remember it being a bit spicy like a lot of DPG stuff but nothing else really jumped out at me. It was a good cigar, but I didn't rush out and buy a box.
Thanks. First time on an auction site I was trying out the bid feature so bid on a box mostly by mistake. I wasn't worried because I figured some one else would bid in the next couple of day. No one did and I one a box dirt cheap. Come on Monday and was just curious of anyone had had them.

sign of the devil….

Echambers · February 2014

Just finished my first and I think it needs a little time to rest. Nice construction, nice burn, etc. but not particularly interesting the first third--which also burned pretty quickly. The second third had a little more flavor-a bit of spice (but not much) and a distinct woody flavor. Mellowed out again, too quickly in my opinion. in the last third. But on the other hand I smoked it down to the nub.

The #7 is a Lonsdale with a pigtail -- Ray (Glock) sent me a different size a couple of weeks ago so am looking forward to trying that too.

bripper · February 2014

Regularly smoke Cubao maduro rothchild. Got 2 boxes of the original blend by E&O -- Espinosa & Ortega. The cigars made now by Eddie Ortega. A good quickie with chocolate spice and smooth draw. Rustic San Andres Mexican maduro wrapper that has a rough fell, like a Padron 5000.

Rhamlin · February 2014

I had the torpedo maduro once long ago and have been meaning to get a fiver ever since. Eddie makes great cigars.

Echambers · February 2014

Echambers:
Just finished my first and I think it needs a little time to rest. Nice construction, nice burn, etc. but not particularly interesting the first third--which also burned pretty quickly. The second third had a little more flavor-a bit of spice (but not much) and a distinct woody flavor. Mellowed out again, too quickly in my opinion. in the last third. But on the other hand I smoked it down to the nub.

The #7 is a Lonsdale with a pigtail -- Ray (Glock) sent me a different size a couple of weeks ago so am looking forward to trying that too.

Smoked my second one yesterday. Even a couple extra weeks in the humidor did them well. Very nice smoke with a much more developed and distinct flavor than just two weeks ago...of course I might have been a little drunk so who knows. Definitely would order another box of these.

Thoughts on the Cubao no.7

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