Olor Fuerte?

[herwood38]

Me and my roomie are having a debate about the Olor Fuerte. He seems to think that it is more like a Thompson and I disagree on that. It seems to me like its better even though it smells similar. Just wondering what everyone else thinks about this.

[kansashat]

Smoke an Astral Talanga Valley Selection & then smoke an Olor Fuerte. One is box pressed & the other isn't. Other than that, I think they are quite a similar blend.

I find many Famous house brands to be quite acceptable in quality & wouldn't even attempt to try to navigate the minefield that makes up the Thompson arsenal of brands.

Just my

[herwood38]

Originally Posted by kansashat

Smoke an Astral Talanga Valley Selection & then smoke an Olor Fuerte. One is box pressed & the other isn't. Other than that, I think they are quite a similar blend.

I find many Famous house brands to be quite acceptable in quality & wouldn't even attempt to try to navigate the minefield that makes up the Thompson arsenal of brands.

Just my

Well ive never actually tried an Astral Talanga Valley Selection but i was wondering about Olor Fuerte vs. a Thompson

[kansashat]

You have named a specific Famous house brand in Olor Fuerte. Thompson has more brands than a dog has fleas......I have only smoked a few of them. Which Thompson are you talking about?

[herwood38]

Originally Posted by kansashat

You have named a specific Famous house brand in Olor Fuerte. Thompson has more brands than a dog has fleas......I have only smoked a few of them. Which Thompson are you talking about?

Im refering to the Thompson cameroon heres the link to what im talking about
http://secure.thompsoncigar.com/defa...search&uid=409

[kansashat]

Try the Nicaraguan 3000 at Famous.......$35-40 a bundle. You won't be disappointed.

I would stay away from the Thompson. JMHO.

[JayBird]

Never had a Thompson, but I bought a 5 pack of the Olor Fuerte's. I had the first one the other day. Not a bad smoke IMO. The wrapper wanted to unwrap after I cut it. A medium strength, with a creamy flavor if I remember correctly.

[donp]

Originally Posted by kansashat

Smoke an Astral Talanga Valley Selection & then smoke an Olor Fuerte. One is box pressed & the other isn't. Other than that, I think they are quite a similar blend.

I find many Famous house brands to be quite acceptable in quality & wouldn't even attempt to try to navigate the minefield that makes up the Thompson arsenal of brands.

Just my

The only Thompson brand sticks I liked are:
Manolete, Dona Ines and Tusker. They are each better than decent smokes.
The Barlovento is a dog rocket.