Bad Padilla Obsidian Experience.........

lilwing88

TatuajeVI

If you search around for this stick, you'll find a lot of guys have a really right draw with this one. Apparently, dry boxing was designed specifically for a stick just like the Obsidian, lol. Word is to leave it out, or in a dry cigar box for many hours before smoking. Funny thing is the one I had was excellent, including the draw and burn. Haven't had one since, though.

j0z3r

Unfortunately the Obsidian is plagued with these problems, when you get a good one they are good, but burn and draw issues are prevalent in that cigar. I have a bundle that I've been resting for over 18 months now and hopefully when I pull one out some of the problems will be fixed. Don't give up on them though, like I said when they're good they're good.

beardedcanadian

kuzi16

lilwing88

KCW

lilwing88

laker1963

Duder2

Yeah, I had major burn and draw issues as well. It wasn't anything great in the flavor dept either IMO.

Stryker808

Goldy

jacketsrule

I had the same problem with every one I have tried. I had one that I clipped three or four times and finally threw away in disgust. I will not be buying any more.

phobicsquirrel

not a fan of these myself.

urbino

Duder2

beardedcanadian

The Sniper

Smoke=Fire

It's a PoS. Let me put it this way; I won't even gift them out to friends, because when I give a cigar to a non-BoTL (trying to spread the faith), I want them to enjoy the experience, not cave in their head trying to maintain a draw, only to find out the flavor is goats-ass as well.

wwhwang

Smoke=Fire:

It's a PoS. Let me put it this way; I won't even gift them out to friends, because when I give a cigar to a non-BoTL (trying to spread the faith), I want them to enjoy the experience, not cave in their head trying to maintain a draw, only to find out the flavor is goats-ass as well.

Would you guys believe I've been wanting to try out the Obsidian and the Graycliff 1666 just to see how bad those things are? Lol. Looks like I'll be avoiding them again. Thanks for the warning :P

The Sniper

Krieg

Well isn't this disappointing...I was bombed with one of these couple months ago and I've been eyeing it lately...guess i will have to mentally prepare myself for the worse when I smoke it.

wwhwang

Krieg:

Well isn't this disappointing...I was bombed with one of these couple months ago and I've been eyeing it lately...guess i will have to mentally prepare myself for the worse when I smoke it.

I thought the worst would be the White Owl or Swisher you love so much :P

Canadian

I don't know what can be said that hasn't been said allready. I got a bundle of these on a weekend blitz and was excited when they came in. They are a beautiful looking cigar. I love the taste of this cigar when I can get it to burn. Usually it goes out repeatedly and I get a headache and sick from so much effort sucking it. I was told to dry box it and I did for 24 hours before smoking it. No luck. I hate giving them away because even friends who don't really smoke will notice they can't keep it lit. I guess my wife's 85 year old grandfather can grind them up in his coffee grinder and smoke the stuff in his pipe.

bigharpoon

Vidarien

I could be wrong here, but if i recall...the obsidian is not truly a padilla anymore..its a house blend under CI/ccom managment licensed under the padilla name. If this is not true feel free to correct me.

babsdpu

rwheelwright

I've only had two. The first one was rough with burn issues and a tight draw but my second one had 6 months and was awesome. I have a bunch more at home resting at least 8 months already. I am just waiting to try another one. My friend loves these cigars even though they have burn and draw issues. He loves the taste. He was going to get some and age them to see how they do.

Krieg

wwhwang:

Krieg:

Well isn't this disappointing...I was bombed with one of these couple months ago and I've been eyeing it lately...guess i will have to mentally prepare myself for the worse when I smoke it.

I thought the worst would be the White Owl or Swisher you love so much :P

I think I know who to bomb now...

wwhwang

Krieg:

wwhwang:

Krieg:

Well isn't this disappointing...I was bombed with one of these couple months ago and I've been eyeing it lately...guess i will have to mentally prepare myself for the worse when I smoke it.

I thought the worst would be the White Owl or Swisher you love so much :P

I think I know who to bomb now...

Ah crap

One2gofst

I enjoy the flavor profile of the Obsidian. That said, I was given them by the gracious JoZer. However, the few I have smoked have all had an issue, whether it be way too tight draw, canoeing or just refusing to stay lit. Its a shame, IMO.