Two new RP Edge Competitors

[mtg972]

Originally Posted by volfan

MTG,

PM me your addy and I will see if I can get a couple of those for you to try the next time I am in Knoxville. I will also be on the lookout for any other smaller RG smokes that you should try. Come to think of it the regular LGC line is in the 40s for rg and they are quite good.

Scottie

Thanks, that's very generous, good panetelas are hard to come by. I was being a little facetious though. I was mostly commenting on the fact that it seems manufacturers are focusing heavily on these large rg cigars. It's frustrating when a new blend comes out and they're all 50+. The classic 5.5 x 42 which used to be the most popular size, is fast becoming a thing of the past. Got to go with the times, I guess.

[The Saint]

I've tried the Omar, and I agree, they'er good....but Rocky's got nothing to worry about.

[FlorDeCamaguey.com]

Originally Posted by volfan

Camaguey is a city in Cuba but I have no idea how to pronounce it.

Scottie

It's actually pronounced "cam-a-hWAY". We get that question QUITE often!

[donp]

Originally Posted by FlorDeCamaguey.com

It's actually pronounced "cam-a-hWAY". We get that question QUITE often!

So FDC:
I really liked your maduro perfecto. I could kick myself for not trying them sooner; an entire summer passed with me looking past them on the shelf at my local B&M store. I finally tried one 2 weeks ago and found them to be delicious! You are onto something really good in their own right. The one I smoked reminded me of the Edge Maduro but was damned good in its own right. To me that is a sign of a good cigar; my humidor has room for them too I wish you good fortune in your business.

[donp]

Scotty:
I just smoked one of the Omar ortez 10 minutes ago. I bought it from my B&M here. They must have just gotten them in over the past 2 weeks. I didnt recall your post but had a feeling about em cuz they were in a box right next to the Camugueys; I figured I wouldn't make the same mistake about them as I did with the camis So I bought one and asked about them. I was told they are made by Altadis and are their version of the RP edge. They are as you described them. They are fullbodied and very strong ; they have a similar taste profile as the Edge but not as flavorful nor as complex. But they do have spice! And a lot of it. They are kind of complex in the final third and the spice is reduced a bit (I could tell because it was less harsh as I exhaled throiugh my nose). All in all not bad, and I will smoke em again for their fullness. I paid about $4.25 for the one I bought so, they are about .50 cents less than the cheapest edge at my B&M. So, for an inexpensive smoke for when I'm in the mood for a strong smoke, I'll get these. The Edge still rules though IMO because, they have a lot more complexity and more flavor overall.

[donp]

This is the write up on them over at Cigars International; they have them there in boxes of 60 for about $174.00:

>>Omar Ortez Originals are Nicaraguan-made cigars named after a master roller from the NATSA Fatory. This Nicaraguan puro maintains perfect balance in flavor and strength, and let me tell you, it offers plenty of both. Dressed in a toothy and dark Nicaraguan wrapper, Omar Ortez Originals combine a bold mixture of aged Nicaraguan long-leaf tobaccos, bound by a hearty Nicaraguan leaf. The result is a robust smoke that’s rich in character and deep on long-lasting, satisfying flavors.

Omar Ortez Originals come packaged in old world fashion: band-free, inside simple Spanish cedar cabinets of 60. The lid of each cabinet lifts to grab a few smokes or flip the front facing down for a sneak peek at the feet of these dark, ligero-laced handmades. <<

When I smoked the one, I could taste the ligero, that was unmistakeable. As you can tell by the description though, they do not have the same ingredients as the Edge. Perhaps this is why they "are missing something".

[georgiacigarguy]

I am not impressed with the Omar Ortez's. Very bland.

[donp]

Originally Posted by georgiacigarguy

I am not impressed with the Omar Ortez's. Very bland.

Bland?! Well to each his own. For me, they may be a bit one dimensional but, not bland at all.

[RapidTransit]

We have both of those and can't even give em away, Flor De Camaguey we put in our grab bags for $5.95

Edit:Aint knockin either because I had the Flor de Cams about a year ago and I liked em, tried all I could to move em and get customers to buy some but in the end its what the customer likes.

[donp]

Originally Posted by RapidTransit

We have both of those and can't even give em away, Flor De Camaguey we put in our grab bags for $5.95

Edit:Aint knockin either because I had the Flor de Cams about a year ago and I liked em, tried all I could to move em and get customers to buy some but in the end its what the customer likes.

RT: It took me damn near a year to smoke one of em, and I did only based on a review by Volfan. I tried one and liked it, I bought 2 more and have em resting. They are good smokes, but unattractive on the shelf at my B&M.

[Poriggity]

I may have to go to my local shop.. the lady that owns it says she just got some of the Flor De Camaguey's in, and for $5.99/stick Cali price... Good deal!
Scott

[donp]

Originally Posted by Poriggity

I may have to go to my local shop.. the lady that owns it says she just got some of the Flor De Camaguey's in, and for $5.99/stick Cali price... Good deal!
Scott

Wow! $5.99 They really have you folks out there by the short hairs Now I understand better the significance of your sig.

[FlorDeCamaguey.com]

Edit: retailer info belongs in the Retailer Forum which you already have done.

[luckybandit]

Appreciate The Heads Up Will Look For Them I Like The Lighter Side Of Medium

[G-Man]

Originally Posted by volfan

I got two words for you "Tatuaje Especiales", they are by far the best smaller ring gauge NC cigar that I have had to date. I believe they are 7x38 and they are oh so tasty.

Scottie

Joya de Nicaragua Antano has a Lancero out now. 7.5 x 38. Very Tasty.