A disappointing cigar...

[Redbeard]

i was smokn a cigar earlier, torpedo shape and it had the hardest draw ever, my cheecks where sinking in like a crack head tring to get a decent puff off the thing. Luckly i had my pipe tool in my pocket ! and i shoved the reamer into it gently in about 3 spots and it opened it up quit nicely . i was still upset , but at least i didnt have to waste an entire cigar...just a thought for you all for the future, i know its not awsome, but it was definitly something i could work with and still enjoyed the cigar quite a bit.

[sseagle]

Someday I'll get another, and hopefully its better

[Cigary]

I have smoked these cigars from time to time and they have pretty much been a very good smoke. I understand all too well that even good smokes often have quality issues no matter what they are. I used to rant and rave when I would come across these "bad" cigars and swore never again will I purchase a cigar without some kind of guarantee. I usually buy online from merchants who will unconditionally guarantee their product esp when they know that I am a good customer. When I have come across a bad cigar I will stop smoking it, cut off the ash and send it back and will get a new one within a week. Sometimes it pays to buy from a source that will guarantee its product.

[EKGOTSKILLZZ]

thanks for the info

[sseagle]

the problem with this particular cigar is that I smoked most of it, but also its from a B&M I don't frequent very often, as the people there seem to not like me

and again, its not a huge deal, I will try it again, but the price kind of burned me so it might be a while till I tempt fate again

[Cypress]

I had a Cohiba XV that was like that too. I thought it was just me. I guess that proves me wrong.

[Cigary]

If you don't mind having to deal with inferior product and paying for it I guess it's a no-brainer. If I buy something and it doesn't give me what I expected I will usually let the owner know so he is aware of the problem and something is done in regards to compensation.

[Snapperhead-cl]

I bought a couple sample packs that had the Xikar cutter deal in them. I have not had a problem with the xv, but I did have a tight draw. The second one I had I cut a little extra off and it was fine....I was however worried about it unrolling.

[tx_tuff]

The Cohiba XVs I have smoked where the best Dominican Republic Cohibas I have ever smoked. In fact the best ash I have ever had on a cigar was a XV.

[6clicks]

I've got one in the humi crying to be toasted. I think that'll be my Saturday crossword puzzle smoke.

[sseagle]

Well I am fired off a note to Cohiba, and they are going to try and contact me, or work something out. Hmmm...

[iloveclmore]

I had an XV not too long ago (was gifted to me, and was pretty yellow in the cello HA), and it was pretty darn good I must say. Never had a "fresher" one though.

[drlandry00]

I must agree with all said. Have had a few XVs over the years, and was never very impressed with them. Construction or flavor..

Good thing there are thousands of other great cigars out there to SMOKE!!

[US_Tank]

Originally Posted by sseagle

Last night, I decided to head out and relax a bit. Well I couldn't decide what to smoke, so I grabbed the Cohiba XV that I had sitting on top of the stack in the humidor and headed out to relax.

It cut well, the pre-draw was rather tight, and the light up was normal in every way.

Then as I started to smoke down the stick it got tighter and tighter, the foot became soft, the wrapper started splitting and cracking. I tried to power through the problems, but couldn't put up with it in the end. This cigar made me sad, my first red dot cohiba and I couldn't even finish it.. and I think I paid more than 10 bucks for it.

I am not a fan of the Cohiba line in general but I loved the flavor of this cigar. With any cigar there may be burn issues. Give this one another chance.

[LkyLindy]

Try another one, then decide--My motto with stogies--2 strikes you're out