The Cigar Curmudgeon Blog - Comments

Jon Kalczynski comments on Cigar Reviews and Miami's Calle Ocho

Jon Kalczynski — Thu, 06 Jan 2011 20:19:00 +0000

It was a great evening, with great company, and even better smokes! Thank you to all who put it together.

Bob comments on This could be Heaven or Hell

Bob — Mon, 18 Oct 2010 16:16:31 +0000

Valid point, the on-line retailers fill a valuable need in the community of cigar smokers. I just do not want them to do it by breaking the rules. You mention Joe at FullersPullers, Joe is not a discount house like some others and makes his business on service and selection. Bravo for him, we just need more like him.

Don Hubbell comments on This could be Heaven or Hell

Don Hubbell — Sun, 17 Oct 2010 21:26:11 +0000

And what of those of us nowhere near a Brick and Mortar? I'm grateful for the honest ones on-line, i.e. FullerPullers. Joe is committed to his customers, he’s careful to get me good products at a fair price. I know my purchases are looked after by a professional that understands a satisfied customer is going to come back for more. Sad to say some on-line shops are not as committed, and I do not give them my cigar business.

Don Hubbell comments on IPCPR Wrap up

Don Hubbell — Thu, 09 Sep 2010 23:47:39 +0000

"Esencia - My go-to cigar in times of trouble and despair." I concur with Bob on this observation- What was a box of Esencia Petit Coronas is rapidly disappearing from my coolidor. The craftsmen of BOTL have a found a nearly perfect level of spice and a flavor profile that fits right into my inexperienced palate, with flavors that alternate between leather, cedar and an pleasent unexpected savory flavor that brings to mind the taste of beef on the grill. My only concern is that I will smoke 'em all up before I can get more into the coolidor. This small ring gauge format consistently delivers every time.

Bob comments on IPCPR Day Three - Wednesday

Bob — Mon, 23 Aug 2010 12:07:18 +0000

I find General Cigars approach to producing innovative products. Utilizing the team approach may not be new but formalizing it and bringing to the forefront the leaders is new. General is making (in my opinion) a strong statement in the cigar business. I applaud them for the efforts and look forward to trying the products that have resulted.

Bob comments on IPCPR Day 2 - Tuesday

Bob — Mon, 23 Aug 2010 12:04:16 +0000

Your angst is justified my friend. My apologies for trying to sound detached and independent, the perception of favoritism is a daunting stigma to overcome and I would not like any shadow of doubt about my allegiances to tarnish the fine reputations of TU and CRA. I can only throw myself on the alter of justice and plead for mercy. You will notice that the appropriate changes have been implemented in the offending article. Power to the People!

Jorge Armenteros comments on IPCPR Day 2 - Tuesday

Jorge Armenteros — Sun, 22 Aug 2010 15:56:50 +0000

how dare you call me an acquaintance? i thought we were friends?!!! Im sure The Berminator will second my angst...

Craig Vanderslice comments on IPCPR Day Three - Wednesday

Craig Vanderslice — Sun, 22 Aug 2010 14:20:48 +0000

I was very impressed with the attention General Cigar gave to me as well. The new offerings are very intriguing indeed. The presentation of the line extensions is extraordinary and I have high hopes for the cigars, the Serie N looks especially delicious.

Don Hubbell comments on Bob’s Ten Curmudgeon Rules of Cigar Smoking

Don Hubbell — Thu, 05 Aug 2010 00:15:15 +0000

Sage observations, I would add a number 11 and a number 12.

#11. Try a sampler pack from a reputable merchant- For a newby cigar smoker, sampler packs are a good way to experience a wide range of cigars to find out what you like and dislike , but you gotta expect a few duds as well as great ones too.

#12. Size doesn't matter. Think a small ring gauge cigar can't deliver? Try an Escencia Petit Corona!

Troy Kiefer comments on A Tale of Two Cigars

Troy Kiefer — Thu, 24 Jun 2010 14:24:34 +0000

I find that if I am feeling generous, I'll give a cigar a second chance. It just depends on how pissed I was at the time. I've had a few cigars that were either plugged or weirdly sour and it happened at a time when I REALLY wanted a cigar. That pisses me off and I remember the bad experience for a long time. Even if I give a cigar a reprieve from my 'dead to me' list, its a very tenuous thing. That next one I smoke better be one of the best damn cigars I've ever tasted.

The price affects my feelings about giving a cigar a second chance as well. There are just too many cigars out there that are consistent and that I know I like to be messing around with a stick that I've already had a bad experience with. I am more likely to give a $4-5 a second chance that I am a $10-12 cigar. My cigar budget only goes so far to risk wasting on a suspect stick instead of a sure thing.