HAHAHAHAHAHA!

[fishhound]

http://www.cigarsinternational.com/prodd...=%20CUBANS

[Tonto]

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Original Cubans


The heavenly taste of a 1959 Cuban…at a Joe Six-Pack price!

Most know that despite the hype and reputation, the shine is gone from the Cuban cigar industry. Thanks to decades of communism and the exodus of cigar making talent, the best cigars being made today come from outside Cuba. But in their heyday, Cuban cigars were the pinnacle of the cigar maker’s art. Those that remember the legendary, authentic Cuban cigars know that they tasted sort of like vanilla ice cream soda. And about halfway through, you’d get a bit light-headed and realize that these babies were potent – but you’d notice it more in the belly than in the palate. “Original” Cubans bring back that incredibly taste. Made in the Dominican Republic, these beauties offer a perfect draw and sweet, smooth power that pleases the palate, all while tricking the belly into thinking these are the real deal. Covered in a gorgeous Ecuadorian Sun-Grown (ESG) wrapper leaf, you will fall in love with these cigars!

"Original" Cubans - a time machine back to pre-Castro Havana

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[BuddhaBill]

What a load of Fecal matter !!

[wingo]

They peddle so many dog rockets it's not even funny!

and the newbies eat it up!

[Jimmie the Mum]

Good find Bob.

[Vitamin G]

I, a former victim of the CI hype (having purchased my first humi + sticks there), stopped ordering from them when i realized what a great scam they have going with their "Lets not sell any opus or anejo on the sites, but rather auction them as individual sticks so we can charge 3x MSRP"

And i bought 2 opus yesterday at my local B&M for $9.75/stick.  I look at some of the auctions and laugh.

[MK 199]

 

They peddle so many dog rockets it's not even funny!

and the newbies eat it up!

Just ordered 2 boxes! I couldnt pass up that deal!













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[Vitamin G]

Wow...    fan mail snippets...

BV of Columbia, TN"I bought the first bundle of these Original Cubans because I was attracted by the ad. I have bought two MORE bundles because I really like these cigars. There's a certain taste, sort of a slightly sweet "lemony" flavor that has sold me on them. Mild-medium bodied."


 CPT RL of APO, AE"�Sometimes all you need is a quickie,� the Major said as I was whining about time. He then gave me one of his Original Cubans to try. It was a wonderful, very mild and smooth cigar with a quick burn time of about 30+ minutes. Its flavor was light-almost sweet with a bountiful blow of smoke."


JH of fort myers, FL"You could punch these cigars (Original Cubans) with a pin and the amount of smoke would still be ominous. I don't see these tasteing anything like a cuban, only a cuban tastes like a cuban. But that is not the point. The point is these are very unique cigars. I generally hate a grassy cigar but these taste like a lemon grass and I must have more of them. I am now worse with these than my cigarette buddies. Is it odd to have "original cuban" withdrawls?"

I think I might just hit someone with a Dirty Bomb!  [ss]

[Tonto]

 

They peddle so many dog rockets it's not even funny!

and the newbies eat it up!

Just ordered 2 boxes! I couldnt pass up that deal!




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I think I'm going to have to order at least 2 bundles of each size!!! 

I bet these are going to be better than some Litto Small Batch!!!!

I must tell Rob!!!

[Tonto]

Here's the staff review...

 Original Cubans



I used to think this column was an easy task. I smoke a couple of cigars per day, I know what I like and I just need to explain it in gonz verbage. I used to smoke a cigar once and know it was going to be one primed for Gonz's Pick. Now, I smoke 2, sometimes 3 in a row before I can qualify it. There are so many good cigars out there right now. The market has really come full circle and it's quite exciting. The noname crap that came on the scene 6 or 7 years ago is nearly cleared out. We're now left with manufacturers getting creative about their blends and really honing in on what people like and dislike.
That's the theory of the "Original" Cubans. I admit, I was duped the first time I saw these in the humidor. I did a double-take when I saw the label. The label reads -- "Original" Cubans, Re-released. --- It took me awhile to figure it out. Re-released Cuban originals, rolled in the Dominican Republic! Get it? That's funny. After having now smoked a 1/2 dozen or so of these (see, it's beyond just qualifying it for a pick now, I'm getting enfatuated with this friggin' column) it seems the goal here is to take a grassroots approach to cigar making. It's all about flavor. This brand goes after the original Cuban flavor, and is not really meant to imply that these are the originals from the days of old. That's a pretty steep goal nonetheless.
It's a good looking cigar, soft and seemingly packed loosely. With a simply clip, it lights up with ease and draws effortlessly. By the way, I'm drawn to this cigar not only by its name, but also by its price at about $1.50 per stick. Peanuts, and if it lives up to it's expectation, it'll be a real gem. The flavor becomes solid right away. Medium in strength, but full-bodied with an abundance of smoke, and a cornucopia of mild to medium flavors. The cigar burns quickly and the flavor doesn't deviate one bit. The ash forms for about 1/2 inch before it requires a tap - yet it never really hold firm.

The burn is solid, even, and doesn't streak one bit - you'll never need a second light. I've picked up the Churchill and it's barely a 1/2 hour smoke - maybe I'm dragging to fast. The flavor is so creamy and smooth that you'll have a propensity to continue dragging. Nearly halfway through, I've got a little buzz going. I love a lot of smoke. I love smoking out my neighbors if I can. This is my third one this week. Last night, I lit one up after I got home. We're putting up a new front porch so I walked around the house investigating the contractor's work. I did a full circle and when I got back to my starting point, I could still see the path of smoke lingering. Awesome. I love it when it surrounds you. I find it comforting and relaxing.

To my surprise, there is no harsh or bitter aftertaste - just a little shock wave in the middle of my tongue, the pleasant flavor hangs on. I guess I expected a harsher cigar if it claims to be similar to an original Cuban. Now, here's the real test, I'm going to need my loyal readers to send me some REAL Cubans circa early 1980s. I've only smoked about 2 or 3 in my lifetime (regardless of what I may have told you or my poker buddies in the past) so I don't have a real good sense of how these compare. Regardless, they're an excellent smoke. Oh, and this is the first cigar I've smoked with an ESG (Ecuadorian sun-grown) wrapper. My guess is the flavor cornucopia is driven from that wrapper. Very nice!

By the way, I gave a few of these to Ranger (see here for more on Ranger) and he claims that he puked after having one. What a skirt!