Rate the worst - Page 3

jledou · 10-22-2012, 10:31 AM

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Originally Posted by VirtualSmitty

I thought Felipe Gregorio make Thompson's house brands, or at least some of them.

I believe Victor Sinclair also makes a few of the house brands for Thompson's.

Porch Dweller · 10-21-2012, 03:31 PM

The worst cigar I've ever had was smoked a week ago at my retirement party. My brother-in-law had brought back some glass-box "Cuban" Cohibas from Cozumel while on a cruise. He's not a smoker so I didn't have the heart to tell him he'd picked up fakes. He meant well so I'm glad he wasn't around when I lit it, gagged, and tossed it into the ashtray.

icehog3 · 10-21-2012, 04:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Porch Dweller

The worst cigar I've ever had was smoked a week ago at my retirement party. My brother-in-law had brought back some glass-box "Cuban" Cohibas from Cozumel while on a cruise. He's not a smoker so I didn't have the heart to tell him he'd picked up fakes. He meant well so I'm glad he wasn't around when I lit it, gagged, and tossed it into the ashtray.

Need to be careful even lighting those, we dissected one a couple years back that had quite a few non-organic substances in them (plastic, string..)

Porch Dweller · 10-21-2012, 05:17 PM

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Originally Posted by icehog3

Need to be careful even lighting those, we dissected one a couple years back that had quite a few non-organic substances in them (plastic, string..)

The one puff I had from it could best be described as burning some rotting oak inside a pair of dirty underwear.

joeobx · 10-21-2012, 03:38 PM

For me it was the Est 1844. I have tried 3 and never made it more than a 1/2" into it before they got pitched.

Remo · 10-21-2012, 05:19 PM

Of the ones I have tried that are listed...Felipe Gregorio are nasty @ss bastages

cmitch · 10-21-2012, 06:09 PM

Carlos Torano Virtuoso. It tasted like horse piss smells. Acid Blondie was a close second.

Dunkel · 10-21-2012, 06:32 PM

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Originally Posted by cmitch

Carlos Torano Virtuoso. It tasted like horse piss smells. .

I'm glad I'm not the only one that thought they sucked! I haven't been around horse piss alot, but I'll take your word for it LOL

omowasu · 10-21-2012, 06:36 PM

Anything, and I mean anything, by Pacific Cigar Co.. I smoked one to take a hit for the team this weekend, and man, it was so bitter it tasted like smoking fresh dandelion stems and piss. Probably one of the worst cigars Ive ever had out of thousands.

But for the sake of the list, Im gonna have to go with Thompsons hand rolled.

icehog3 · 10-21-2012, 11:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Porch Dweller

The one puff I had from it could best be described as burning some rotting oak inside a pair of dirty underwear.

That's it? Consider yourself lucky.

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Originally Posted by cmitch

Carlos Torano Virtuoso. It tasted like horse piss smells. Acid Blondie was a close second.

Every Torano cigar I have ever smoked tasted like dirt. Not earthy...literally dirt. Much like the majority of the Gurkha lines. Nasty sh!t.

BHalbrooks · 10-22-2012, 12:35 AM

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Originally Posted by icehog3

Need to be careful even lighting those, we dissected one a couple years back that had quite a few non-organic substances in them (plastic, string..)

http://www.cigarasylum.com/vb/showpo...9&postcount=23

icehog3 · 10-22-2012, 12:44 AM

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Originally Posted by BHalbrooks

http://www.cigarasylum.com/vb/showpo...9&postcount=23

Brian, the cigar we dissected had actual pieces of plastic...looks like they filled the cigar with whatever they swept off the floor that day.

dave · 10-22-2012, 08:13 AM

Felipe Gregorio - Had a box of small perfectos a number of years ago that weren't bad at all - White bands, maybe?

Augusto Reyes - Was a time when I really enjoyed one of these - I think they had a blue band -- really creamy

Victor Sinclair - I'd bet the Primeros would do surprisingly well in blind taste test among connie lovers. And for small smokes, the old Triple Corojo 4x40's were pretty decent. I still smoke the miniature 55 reds on the way to work. Darn good value small smoke at auction prices.

Rolando Reyes - Been many years, but I've had a few Aliados that weren't bad at all. And, hard to question whether Rolando left his mark on the industry. RIP

Any Thompson's House Blend - Was given one by a stranger at a bar in Raleigh a few years ago. I'm reluctant to pass judgement on only one cigar, but I will acknowledge that I never sought out another. But, you know, that first one wasn't half bad enjoyed in the spirit of the brotherhood. We shared a couple Tats afterward that were better, but the experience was greater than the cigars.

I must be getting old. I used to not mind threads bashing entire lines. Smoke what you like, brothers. Someone's buying from these makers. Why bash 'em?

edstoggie · 10-21-2012, 08:00 PM

Pirates Gold by Rolando Reyes are even worse than Puros Indios...

quantim0 · 10-22-2012, 10:29 AM

The new RP Nording blend from IPCPR was one of the worst cigars I've had in years. I made it though about 1/2" before ditching it.

T.G · 10-22-2012, 10:40 AM

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Originally Posted by quantim0

The new RP Nording blend from IPCPR was one of the worst cigars I've had in years. I made it though about 1/2" before ditching it.

Another reblending of the Nording cigar? Sheez. That's like, what, the 4th time now?

IIRC, the 2nd blending was pretty good.

OLS · 10-23-2012, 09:14 AM

I don't know, I tried the Perdomo "The Cigar" line once, well, 50 times actually, and it was
a GIANT mistake. Worst handmade cigars I ever had. I will tell you one thing though, ANYONE
who approaches cigars from the standpoint of "What is the cheapest I can come out of this deal?"
is going to be disappointed. Sooner or later every smoker faces two choices....Smoke better cigars
or give up smoking cigars.

lenguamor · 10-23-2012, 03:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by OLS

I don't know, I tried the Perdomo "The Cigar" line once, well, 50 times actually, and it was
a GIANT mistake. Worst handmade cigars I ever had. I will tell you one thing though, ANYONE
who approaches cigars from the standpoint of "What is the cheapest I can come out of this deal?"
is going to be disappointed. Sooner or later every smoker faces two choices....Smoke better cigars
or give up smoking cigars.

Well put.

jjirons69 · 10-23-2012, 03:29 PM

A Thompson's Iguana in a PPP. Horrid!

CigarSquid · 10-26-2012, 09:17 PM

I've never had a Thompson blend.. sounds like good thing. I have had a VS.. Not a one I liked.

View Poll Results: What's the worst handmade cigar maker
Felipe Gregorio	4	4.44%
Augusto Reyes	2	2.22%
Victor Sinclair	12	13.33%
Rolando Reyes	6	6.67%
Any Thompson's House Blend	66	73.33%
Voters: 90. You may not vote on this poll

10-21-2012, 03:31 PM	#2
Porch Dweller Life is for living Join Date: Oct 2012 First Name: James Location: Mississippi Gulf Coast Posts: 8,680 Trading: (24)	Re: Rate the worst The worst cigar I've ever had was smoked a week ago at my retirement party. My brother-in-law had brought back some glass-box "Cuban" Cohibas from Cozumel while on a cruise. He's not a smoker so I didn't have the heart to tell him he'd picked up fakes. He meant well so I'm glad he wasn't around when I lit it, gagged, and tossed it into the ashtray.

10-21-2012, 03:38 PM	#5
joeobx just playing in the storm Join Date: Oct 2009 First Name: Joe Location: Fredericksburg. VA VCM Country Posts: 1,117 Trading: (4)	Re: Rate the worst For me it was the Est 1844. I have tried 3 and never made it more than a 1/2" into it before they got pitched. __________________ it's all fun and games till the flying monkeys show up

10-21-2012, 05:19 PM	#6
Remo C.I.A Join Date: Feb 2011 First Name: Mike Location: Palm Harbor, Florida Posts: 12,597 Trading: (122)	Re: Rate the worst Of the ones I have tried that are listed...Felipe Gregorio are nasty @ss bastages __________________

10-21-2012, 06:09 PM	#7
cmitch Heads up get down Join Date: Oct 2010 First Name: Clayton Location: NW Alabama by the river Posts: 2,720 Trading: (25)	Re: Rate the worst Carlos Torano Virtuoso. It tasted like horse piss smells. Acid Blondie was a close second. __________________ No matter what one's status is in society, cigars are the great equalizer where the affluent and common share a love for the leaf. - Me.

10-21-2012, 06:36 PM	#9
omowasu Fell ROTT Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Scott II Location: Chicago Posts: 288 Trading: (3)	Re: Rate the worst Anything, and I mean anything, by Pacific Cigar Co.. I smoked one to take a hit for the team this weekend, and man, it was so bitter it tasted like smoking fresh dandelion stems and piss. Probably one of the worst cigars Ive ever had out of thousands. But for the sake of the list, Im gonna have to go with Thompsons hand rolled. __________________ If I had something smart to say, I would definitely put it here.

10-22-2012, 08:13 AM	#13
dave Have My Own Room Join Date: May 2011 First Name: Dave Location: Northern VA Posts: 1,180 Trading: (15)	Re: Rate the worst Felipe Gregorio - Had a box of small perfectos a number of years ago that weren't bad at all - White bands, maybe? Augusto Reyes - Was a time when I really enjoyed one of these - I think they had a blue band -- really creamy Victor Sinclair - I'd bet the Primeros would do surprisingly well in blind taste test among connie lovers. And for small smokes, the old Triple Corojo 4x40's were pretty decent. I still smoke the miniature 55 reds on the way to work. Darn good value small smoke at auction prices. Rolando Reyes - Been many years, but I've had a few Aliados that weren't bad at all. And, hard to question whether Rolando left his mark on the industry. RIP Any Thompson's House Blend - Was given one by a stranger at a bar in Raleigh a few years ago. I'm reluctant to pass judgement on only one cigar, but I will acknowledge that I never sought out another. But, you know, that first one wasn't half bad enjoyed in the spirit of the brotherhood. We shared a couple Tats afterward that were better, but the experience was greater than the cigars. I must be getting old. I used to not mind threads bashing entire lines. Smoke what you like, brothers. Someone's buying from these makers. Why bash 'em?

10-21-2012, 08:00 PM	#14
edstoggie Just in from the Storm Join Date: Oct 2012 First Name: Eddie Location: Zachary, Louisiana Posts: 14 Trading: (0)	Re: Rate the worst Pirates Gold by Rolando Reyes are even worse than Puros Indios...

10-22-2012, 10:29 AM	#15
quantim0 Feeling at Home Join Date: Jan 2010 First Name: Andrew Location: Palm Bay, Fl Posts: 528 Trading: (20)	Re: Rate the worst The new RP Nording blend from IPCPR was one of the worst cigars I've had in years. I made it though about 1/2" before ditching it. __________________ All animals are equal, but some are more equal then others. -George Orwell

10-23-2012, 09:14 AM	#17
OLS Suck It Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Brad Location: TN Posts: 7,912 Trading: (19)	Re: Rate the worst I don't know, I tried the Perdomo "The Cigar" line once, well, 50 times actually, and it was a GIANT mistake. Worst handmade cigars I ever had. I will tell you one thing though, ANYONE who approaches cigars from the standpoint of "What is the cheapest I can come out of this deal?" is going to be disappointed. Sooner or later every smoker faces two choices....Smoke better cigars or give up smoking cigars.

10-23-2012, 03:29 PM	#19
jjirons69 Haberdasher Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Jamie Location: Chucktown, SC Posts: 4,120 Trading: (94)	Re: Rate the worst A Thompson's Iguana in a PPP. Horrid! __________________ Somebody has to go back and get a chitload of dimes

10-26-2012, 09:17 PM	#20
CigarSquid AKA Garryyjr Join Date: Apr 2011 First Name: Garry Location: Medford, OR - Cigar Zombie Posts: 3,213 Trading: (39)	Re: Rate the worst I've never had a Thompson blend.. sounds like good thing. I have had a VS.. Not a one I liked. __________________ gaRRy