I've got a full bundle of Obsidians in the bottom of my cooler. If I have to age them into oblivion to get a good one I will, but one of these days I'm gonna have a eureka moment with them...one of these days. They've been cooking for probably 2.5 years now, or right around there.
I've got a full bundle of Obsidians in the bottom of my cooler. If I have to age them into oblivion to get a good one I will, but one of these days I'm gonna have a eureka moment with them...one of these days. They've been cooking for probably 2.5 years now, or right around there.
Wow, I've actually always had good luck with the Obsidian and really enjoy the flavor... I guess I'm a cult of one! LoL. I'm jealous of your stash Joe!
I've got a full bundle of Obsidians in the bottom of my cooler. If I have to age them into oblivion to get a good one I will, but one of these days I'm gonna have a eureka moment with them...one of these days. They've been cooking for probably 2.5 years now, or right around there.
Wow, I've actually always had good luck with the Obsidian and really enjoy the flavor... I guess I'm a cult of one! LoL. I'm jealous of your stash Joe!
I've enjoyed the flavor, just the construction has been hit or miss, mostly miss unfortunately.
I've never had an Obsidian, but I did almost buy a 10 pack a while ago. If they have good flavor just bad burn, has anybody used a draw poker before smoking? That should make them manageable right?
I'm sure I'll get absolutely FLAMED for this, but I found the MOW Ruination to be absolutely HORRIBLE. I got one in a sampler and let it sit for about a month. When I pulled it out I couldn't even finish it I was so appalled. It could have just been a bad stick in a giant batch so I'll prolly give it another try down the road, but I was not impressed at all.
I'm sure I'll get absolutely FLAMED for this, but I found the MOW Ruination to be absolutely HORRIBLE. I got one in a sampler and let it sit for about a month. When I pulled it out I couldn't even finish it I was so appalled. It could have just been a bad stick in a giant batch so I'll prolly give it another try down the road, but I was not impressed at all.
I also thought the Diesel was pretty horrid too.
Not gonna flame you, everyones tastes are different. Maybe you're just not a heavy-ligero maduro kind of guy. Also, sometimes you just get a bad one. I smoked a DPG Series JJ Maduro the other day that just sucked. I'd had one before that I was pretty impressed with. I know I wasn't smoking too fast (as I sometimes do) since it went out twice, but, nothing but bitterness, and I am a heavy-ligero maduro kind of guy.
I'm sure I'll get absolutely FLAMED for this, but I found the MOW Ruination to be absolutely HORRIBLE. I got one in a sampler and let it sit for about a month. When I pulled it out I couldn't even finish it I was so appalled. It could have just been a bad stick in a giant batch so I'll prolly give it another try down the road, but I was not impressed at all.
I'm sure I'll get absolutely FLAMED for this, but I found the MOW Ruination to be absolutely HORRIBLE. I got one in a sampler and let it sit for about a month. When I pulled it out I couldn't even finish it I was so appalled. It could have just been a bad stick in a giant batch so I'll prolly give it another try down the road, but I was not impressed at all.
I also thought the Diesel was pretty horrid too.
If you are not a full body smoker those sticks will not be to your liking thats all. They are both pretty stout.
I'm sure I'll get absolutely FLAMED for this, but I found the MOW Ruination to be absolutely HORRIBLE. I got one in a sampler and let it sit for about a month. When I pulled it out I couldn't even finish it I was so appalled. It could have just been a bad stick in a giant batch so I'll prolly give it another try down the road, but I was not impressed at all.
I also thought the Diesel was pretty horrid too.
If you are not a full body smoker those sticks will not be to your liking thats all. They are both pretty stout.
That's odd because I am more of a full body smoker. Looks like I'll have to try them both again after they've rested a little longer
Yep, that first one I had was the most bitter, horrible tasting cigar I ever had. I don't ever consider a stick 'goat's ass bad' if it's too mild, too strong, or just doesn't fit my taste profile or whatever. But that one was just plain bad. Give em a good while to rest; hopefully you'll be pleasantly surprised...I was!
You Obsidian haters can take a long walk on a short pier. Smoking one tonight and it's far from goat ass...Not a world beater, but a decent stick imo. And wonder of wonders, it's burning even and the draw is good. I think age is the trick, though I'll find out for sure when i have a few more.
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I'm sure I'll get absolutely FLAMED for this, but I found the MOW Ruination to be absolutely HORRIBLE. I got one in a sampler and let it sit for about a month. When I pulled it out I couldn't even finish it I was so appalled. It could have just been a bad stick in a giant batch so I'll prolly give it another try down the road, but I was not impressed at all.
I also thought the Diesel was pretty horrid too.