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Would anyone like to do an acid Kuba Kuba group buy? Everywhere I see them for sale, they only come per 24, and I really only want like a couple to see if I like them.
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Here's the best price I've seen so far at $105/24. The problem is we just don't know if an online retailer has properly stored them or has a high enough turnover to get a fresh set. Believe me, I've been burnt bad by two online retailers and that's why I stopped purchasing cigars this way, especially during the summer months.
I'll start doing some additional research. We can always do a group buy before the National Meet and people can just pick the ones they want say, out of a few choices (if we can agree).
These guys are funny. He got the only Nasty in the world that tasted like...nothing! I like the next thread where another guy says I can't wait for your "review" on the Kuba Kuba. Memorable pix below:
[quote=seanohue;2501747]Oh, bookmark these two Pages:
Since we're merging reviews into this thread, I'll post it here.
Just got done a Rocky Patel Vintage 1992 Toro.
A beautiful cigar, hardly any flaws in the construction. I clipped it with my royal P.O.S. cutter (can't wait for my palio) and took a couple pre-light draws. Very distinct chocolate and coffee taste. I lit it up and took a few puffs. Smoke was surprisinglu thin, I was hoping that this would have a little more volume. Smooth, creamy and leathery the first half was. The burn remained straight for the first inch but after I tapped it, it got really ugly.
It started to go out, so a purged it for a few minutes and it revived itself. The remainer of the cigar became bitter for about a 1/2 inch then mellowed out to a distinct leather and coffee blend. The smoke also picked up and became much more volumous. I smoked it down to the 1992 and put it out. I wish I had more time to finish it but I smoke so damn slow.
All in all, it was a change of pace from my normal sweet and spicy cameroons. I definitely want to try the sun grown next and I could see more of these added to my collection.
Ring Gauge: 48
Length: 7
Wrapper/Color - light CT Shade sweet oak cask cured
Light/Burn - easy to light/fast initial burn
Overall construction - impeccable
Taste - Creamy with slight oak aftertaste
Draw - easy in the beginning becomes firm. requires repunch. sometimes inconsistent
Most similar to: Acid Blondie, but with easier draw and more creamy vanilla flavor, slight floral aroma
At first glance you may be surprised to pay $9 retail for an Acid Cigar, but this is a cigar with a purpose. It is one of the most consistently mild cigars in a churchill size. The creamy yet oaky flavors follow the cigar down to the very end, and I smoked it so long, I had to set it on an outside table, run into a Starbucks for my Doppio and return to finish it. This is a good cigar to relax your palette from other more robust cigars that you may have smoked. It provides a nice contrast. Being more infused with botanics than herbs, the aroma is slightly floral. And no it does not smell like your grandmother's perfume! I really enjoyed this smoke; it provides a nice change from the Macanudos or CAO's I smoke. I mentioned it is a cigar with a purpose. When you are entertaining clients, it is often better to err on the side of a mild cigar if you have to make a choice, since the smoker may not want to reveal their (lack of) smoking experience, but want to participate. The Roam is just that cigar. I would see myself carrying a couple of boxes to an event, this one and perhaps a box of Ashton VSGs.
Ring Gauge: 48
Length: 7
Wrapper/Color - light CT Shade sweet oak cask cured
Light/Burn - easy to light/fast initial burn
Overall construction - impeccable
Taste - Creamy with slight oak aftertaste
Draw - easy in the beginning becomes firm. requires repunch. sometimes inconsistent
Most similar to: Acid Blondie, but with easier draw and more creamy vanilla flavor, slight floral aroma
At first glance you may be surprised to pay $9 retail for an Acid Cigar, but this is a cigar with a purpose. It is one of the most consistently mild cigars in a churchill size. The creamy yet oaky flavors follow the cigar down to the very end, and I smoked it so long, I had to set it on an outside table, run into a Starbucks for my Doppio and return to finish it. This is a good cigar to relax your palette from other more robust cigars that you may have smoked. It provides a nice contrast. Being more infused with botanics than herbs, the aroma is slightly floral. And no it does not smell like your grandmother's perfume! I really enjoyed this smoke; it provides a nice change from the Macanudos or CAO's I smoke. I mentioned it is a cigar with a purpose. When you are entertaining clients, it is often better to err on the side of a mild cigar if you have to make a choice, since the smoker may not want to reveal their (lack of) smoking experience, but want to participate. The Roam is just that cigar. I would see myself carrying a couple of boxes to an event, this one and perhaps a box of Ashton VSGs.
Wow steve, excellent review, would that I did not have this cursed cold/flu/whatever the heck it is, then I could tap out my checking account and indulge in those myself.
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