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tx_tuff · 04-06-2008, 09:23 PM

I was thinking the same thing, I won't let a cigar get that bad without touching it up. But I know with the money we all spend on cigars we shouldn't be having problems like that. It sucks that it was your first, but seeing that Oliva makes them I wouldn't bet on them all being like that.

doblemaduro · 04-06-2008, 09:26 PM

Relight and enjoy, my pappy always said!

jam · 04-06-2008, 09:29 PM

I got mine from CI i smoked a cammy out of the package and it was great. were did you get your five packs

CubanoLou · 04-06-2008, 09:37 PM

Alright guys my question is since I am about to get some NUBS which one's are the best for their price....

thisone326 · 04-06-2008, 09:49 PM

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Originally Posted by CubanoLou

Alright guys my question is since I am about to get some NUBS which one's are the best for their price....

depends on your taste.

the connecticut's is smooth, creamy med body
the cameroon has a little more flavor, med-full
habano is spicy and heavier (from what i hear, haven;t smoked one yet)

i got the camroon 358's....30-45 minutes, just enough flavor packed in it, and doesn;t over power me, but doesn't leave me wanting something more like the connecticut did. it was also the cheapest box, and i had money constraints

ArrowJ · 04-06-2008, 10:00 PM

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Originally Posted by howland1998

I had a feeling about all the HYPE of the nub. Too fat anyways. I'm glad I didn't waste my money.

Is this sarcasm? I mean, hype or not, one bad cigar (or even a few) compared to all the good ones (not even including the Oliva line) is hardly reason to write off a cigar. As for the ring gauge, there are at least two figurados in the line that I'm aware of, and if it comes to a point, I'm not sure how it could be "too fat".

All that being said. I haven't set eyes on one, let alone smoked one, but I would think some patience is in order here.

I'm still thinking of going to the event on Friday, April 18th in Indianapolis. If I get a box (or half) I'll obviously post some comments.

ArrowJ · 04-06-2008, 10:02 PM

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Originally Posted by baldheadracing

To paraphrase Pete Johnson, "you have a lighter, re-touch it."

:errrr: No kidding :errrr:

BengalMan-cl · 04-06-2008, 10:16 PM

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Originally Posted by ArrowJ

Is this sarcasm? I mean, hype or not, one bad cigar (or even a few) compared to all the good ones (not even including the Oliva line) is hardly reason to write off a cigar. As for the ring gauge, there are at least two figurados in the line that I'm aware of, and if it comes to a point, I'm not sure how it could be "too fat".

All that being said. I haven't set eyes on one, let alone smoked one, but I would think some patience is in order here.

I'm still thinking of going to the event on Friday, April 18th in Indianapolis. If I get a box (or half) I'll obviously post some comments.

Hopefully you can make it out!

mjohnsoniii · 04-06-2008, 10:23 PM

got a box of Habano 464T on the way. hopefully everyones right with the humidity issue. i'm gonna torch one up as soon as i get em. honestly not expecting fireworks or nothing, just a nice smooth burn. the rest is gonna do just that...REST!

Harpo Marx · 04-06-2008, 10:43 PM

I've had 3 so far with no problems at all!

Dun killin time · 04-06-2008, 10:48 PM

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Originally Posted by baldheadracing

To paraphrase Pete Johnson, "you have a lighter, re-touch it."

That's funny, I've never had to re-touch one of Pete's cigars, although I've only had a few.
For that matter I rarely have to re-touch an Oliva, even the cheep-o FdO's that's why this was so irritating. I try to give a cigar a chance to self correct before picking up a torch. This one was pulling away from the binder/wrapper

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and I do not think a touch up would have done anything but caused touch up after touch up after touch up.

I smoke to relax and will toss a cigar I have to work to smoke.

I wish all the best to Sam and his new line! I've been seeing burn issue post here and other places the last day or two and hopefully everyone who got some of the habanos can let them rest for a month or so and not have the first impression I had, and most if not all burn issues will be no more.

BrianEE93-cl · 04-06-2008, 11:05 PM

Let them rest a while. The first picture looks like a bad light.

foolwithnohair · 04-06-2008, 11:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Dun killin time

That's funny, I've never had to re-touch one of Pete's cigars, although I've only had a few.
For that matter I rarely have to re-touch an Oliva, even the cheep-o FdO's that's why this was so irritating. I try to give a cigar a chance to self correct before picking up a torch. This one was pulling away from the binder/wrapper

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and I do not think a touch up would have done anything but caused touch up after touch up after touch up.

I smoke to relax and will toss a cigar I have to work to smoke.

I wish all the best to Sam and his new line! I've been seeing burn issue post here and other places the last day or two and hopefully everyone who got some of the habanos can let them rest for a month or so and not have the first impression I had, and most if not all burn issues will be no more.

I'm the type that gets the torch out quick (closet pyro :mrcool

But yeah, once the wrapper separates from the binder like that, there's not much hope except for radical surgery (clip and re-light). The new pic you attached shows it a lot clearer than the initial pics.

The last time I had a cigar separate like that, I pulled the whole wrapper off to see what that cigar tasted like without a wrapper. Mind you, I also take apart a cigar when I buy a new-to-me brand just to see how it was made, and then try to re-roll it.