Thank you so much. Go ahead and smoke this great cigar...you will love it. Do you know the production date?
Unfortunately, I don't know the production date. It was part of a trade I did and it came with no information. I'm treating it like a newer release and trying to get some age on it.
If you think, it is new then it is worth to wait. Please let us know what you think when you smoke. Thanks!
bigharpoon:
rzaman:
Thank you so much. Go ahead and smoke this great cigar...you will love it. Do you know the production date?
Unfortunately, I don't know the production date. It was part of a trade I did and it came with no information. I'm treating it like a newer release and trying to get some age on it.
Thanks Peter...I always lay down my smoking experience and try not be influenced by the market hype. this is a reason, I rarely rate a cigar. I will always be honest with my smoke.
Vision:
And that is why your thread is probably my most read thread..... NO BS. Keep telling like it is brother!
I've tried all of AB's regular line and really haven't liked them. I do sort of like the Tempus but that is about it. The family blend is okay but I just don't get anything from it. Sorry you didn't like this one, looks spendy.
Glen, I agree with you. AB cigars doesn't deliver good complexity though they are balanced. After reading your comment I just smoked a Tempus tonight and felt the same way. With two full years of aging it was simply a ok smoke. Cigar Afiocinado's number 1 cigar was a joke. I wanted to like the Fine & Rare but it simply didn't deliver the hype.
phobicsquirrel:
I've tried all of AB's regular line and really haven't liked them. I do sort of like the Tempus but that is about it. The family blend is okay but I just don't get anything from it. Sorry you didn't like this one, looks spendy.
Glen, I agree with you. AB cigars doesn't deliver good complexity though they are balanced. After reading your comment I just smoked a Tempus tonight and felt the same way. With two full years of aging it was simply a ok smoke. Cigar Afiocinado's number 1 cigar was a joke. I wanted to like the Fine & Rare but it simply didn't deliver the hype.
phobicsquirrel:
I've tried all of AB's regular line and really haven't liked them. I do sort of like the Tempus but that is about it. The family blend is okay but I just don't get anything from it. Sorry you didn't like this one, looks spendy.
CA... there's the problem. I did think what was it, 2011 or 2010 the padron hammer I think took number 1. That was a good pick though I wouldn't have said it was #1 but it was much closer. I don't put much stock in those paid for reviews. That's why I like reading what people have to say about a smoke, no BS just what they think. Keep it up man.
I have not had the F&R yet (one resting), but is it possible you had a bum stick or some other anomalie Rip? I have just heard a lot of good things about it.
I have not had the F&R yet (one resting), but is it possible you had a bum stick or some other anomalie Rip? I have just heard a lot of good things about it.
cigars are subjective. I'm sure rip has had more then one to determine his opinion, either way to each his own. I realized I didn't like it either, but there are a lot of popular cigars I can't stand that people love around here. For example, not a fan of Cameroon, so I don't like much fuente.
Thanks Glen. Your observation about CA is correct. Not only CA but other cigar magazines do the same. In fact, CA is full of good life advertisement but very little sincere articles about the actual product- the cigar. However, the only thing I like about them is the heads up about upcoming cigars. I have learned more from the on-line resources than CA or other cigar magazines. The sad part is, we cannot deny the marketing power of CA. At this forum, our members are experienced and truly love cigars. We are passionate to learn about the fact from each other. I believe some other forum members feel the same way.
phobicsquirrel:
rzaman:
Glen, I agree with you. AB cigars doesn't deliver good complexity though they are balanced. After reading your comment I just smoked a Tempus tonight and felt the same way. With two full years of aging it was simply a ok smoke. Cigar Afiocinado's number 1 cigar was a joke. I wanted to like the Fine & Rare but it simply didn't deliver the hype.
phobicsquirrel:
I've tried all of AB's regular line and really haven't liked them. I do sort of like the Tempus but that is about it. The family blend is okay but I just don't get anything from it. Sorry you didn't like this one, looks spendy.
CA... there's the problem. I did think what was it, 2011 or 2010 the padron hammer I think took number 1. That was a good pick though I wouldn't have said it was #1 but it was much closer. I don't put much stock in those paid for reviews. That's why I like reading what people have to say about a smoke, no BS just what they think. Keep it up man.
Hi James, that was my fourth F&R. I do not think it was a bum stick. I smoked each stick with few months of rest. It mellowed out a little but one thing was common the tight draw and overpowering strength with medium complexity. I did not say it is a bad cigar, I said it does not live upto it's hype. Again, cigar taste is subjective but at the same time my review was based on my smoking experience. I also mentioned that I do enjoy full bodied and bold cigar sometime but if it a complex, balanced with good flavor and aroma. In fact two full bodied and bold cigars are in my top ten cigar list- Viaje Oro Reserva #5 and Zino Davidoff Emperor Edition. I cannot say I do not like bold cigar either. perhaps, you should smoke the one you have and be judge by yourself. You may like it and that's fine too. Actually, I am very curious to learn about your opinion. Please share your experience with us. that's how we learn from each other.
marineatbn03:
I have not had the F&R yet (one resting), but is it possible you had a bum stick or some other anomalie Rip? I have just heard a lot of good things about it.
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