Have you ever bought a novelty or gimmick cigar?

[PuroBrat]

I did, and was well pleased. It was a Hugo Cassar Mystique, and the Barber Pole wrappers drew me in, but the flavor made me buy more. Can't find em around here anymore.

[Syvman]

Originally Posted by RPB67

I will be buyin a box of the new CAO Soprano cigars as soon as I can get my hands on them.

Does that count.

I have boughten the Opus X Chilli Pepper cigar for myself as well.

Those are the only ones.

I don't know if the "Sopranos" label will make the cigars gimmicky or not... There have been others in the past (Burt Reynolds, Frank Sinatra, Playboy by Don Diego) that have put their name on the box and band - some people liked them, some people thought they were just a gimmick. I guess if the cigar is good, it wouldn't necessarily be a gimmick or novelty cigar. BUT... If the cigar sucks, and the manufacturer is counting on you purchasing the cigar purely based on its looks or unique qualities (shape, size, name, packaging, etc.), then I would say it's a gimmick cigar.

OH, I forgot to mention the other one I bought that got me just by the name... You've all seen them on the Devil or CI - The FIGHTING COCK. Yeah, I read some of the reviews on T25C, and man - these things were supposed to be REALLY bad. Like a typical man, I figured if this cigar was THAT bad, I HAD to try one. I actually didn't find them to be as bad as the reviews stated, but they're definitely not that great, either. Cool band, though. I can't wait to challenge some buddies to try one!

[calistogey]

ISOMS by Perdomo.

[horrorview]

I've bought virtually every "CUBAN" substitute cigar (ranging from okay to garbage), one of those Eggs (which made me sick by the halfway point. I can't figure if it was the bad tobacco or the fact that I had to draw so hard on it the thing made me dizzy), and those La Finca "real cuban tobacco" cigars that feature a dusting of supposedly pre-embargo tobacco.

[Franksmith]

I bought an Imenso once.... I just knew it would be fun to send to someone here sooner or later. Sent it to the Doc during his massive butt whipping along with the box they come in with the classic picture of the old Cuban lady smoking one.

Now that i think of it.... maybe it wasn't a great idea shipping ISOM's in the same box

[SlimDiesel]

Originally Posted by Syvman

I can't wait to challenge some buddies to try one!

And I except your challenge. I will nub this dog rocket even if it kills me now.

You see I too am a MAN and take it upon myself to not take the wise advice of others, but to suffer for myself.

[Syvman]

Originally Posted by SlimDiesel

And I except your challenge. I will nub this dog rocket even if it kills me now.

You see I too am a MAN and take it upon myself to not take the wise advice of others, but to suffer for myself.

Oh yeah - I forgot to tell everyone I gave you a Fighting Cock rocket last Sunday, bro. Folks - let's stay on Slim to post a review of this stick when he's finished. I may try another soon so I can write my own review.

[carbonbased_al]

Originally Posted by Syvman

Oh yeah - I forgot to tell everyone I gave you a Fighting Cock rocket last Sunday, bro. Folks - let's stay on Slim to post a review of this stick when he's finished. I may try another soon so I can write my own review.

I did a review on FC awile back.

[Syvman]

Originally Posted by carbonbased_al

I did a review on FC awile back.

Just read it - !!!!
Super... a classic review.
I guess I didn't taste the "ass" or "ammonia"... I just thought it was a super harsh stick. I didn't think the flavor was all that bad, but maybe I got a "good" one... I especially loved your version of the CA review.
Thanks Smitty!!

[Funnymantrip]

Originally Posted by RPB67

I have boughten the Opus X Chilli Pepper cigar for myself as well.

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Had a Chili Pepper last night. Good thing I had a large dinner.

I have purchased the Sherpa Dos Capas, not really that bad, but nothing to buy again. It's just fun having the barber pole in the humi.

This week I got in a 5 pack of the La Estrella Cubana from Cbid. They look like Red magic markers with a blue band. I am afraid to try one.

[Syvman]

Originally Posted by Funnymantrip

Had a Chili Pepper last night. Good thing I had a large dinner.

I have purchased the Sherpa Dos Capas, not really that bad, but nothing to buy again. It's just fun having the barber pole in the humi.

This week I got in a 5 pack of the La Estrella Cubana from Cbid. They look like Red magic markers with a blue band. I am afraid to try one.

Funnyman - Try one... I actually thought the La Estrella Cubanas were pretty damn good. A mild smoke, but the flavor is actually pretty good. I bought a 5'er on cbid a while back, and then bought some more after I tried one. Good flavor, in my opinion. Some folks have complained of the wrapper staining their fingers and lips because the cigar is dyed that color - I didn't experience this myself, but I don't slobber all over my cigars, either.
But give one a shot - I think you'll like the flavor.

[mobsix]

I too bought a Drew Estate Medusa. I thought it would be something unique to have in the humidor, kind of a conversation piece. Well I have shown it off to my wife and a couple of friends now and the universal comment is " wow, that looks like three stringy turds tied together".

Other then the Medusa, I bought a bunch of the La Aurora Preferidos on Cbid last week largely becase of the the shiny tubes of various colors. I am hoping they are a good smoke however because I ended up paying more then I care to admit for a Treasure box and a few 5 packs of them. I am a sucker for good packaging... The Montecristo Coffee set I picked up last week came in a huge White Montecristo box. I am thinking about sticking one Monte White Especial #3 in it and giving it to my brother as a joke.
-Matthew

[Fireman Tim]

Can't say that I have ever bought a novelty smoke, but I have had the "It's a Boy/Girl" cigars from new fathers and I tell you...cheap cigars they are.

[MoTheMan]

I like the chocolate ones I've had . . . but then again, I like just about everything chocolate!

[AF MAN]

Originally Posted by horrorview

I've bought virtually every "CUBAN" substitute cigar (ranging from okay to garbage), one of those Eggs (which made me sick by the halfway point. I can't figure if it was the bad tobacco or the fact that I had to draw so hard on it the thing made me dizzy), and those La Finca "real cuban tobacco" cigars that feature a dusting of supposedly pre-embargo tobacco.

me too! The Egg and those damn Pinar Pre Embargo bastages