Worst Cigar Of The Year 2011

[Cornrow_Wallis]

While not really bad, the tat la casita criola and wolfman were both disappointing.

 

[veeref]

I would have to add the La Casita Criolla as well. If its possible that too much Connecticut Broadleaf is a bad thing, than this blend proved it for me.

 

[Okcsmoker]

I second the Tatuaje La Casita Crillo. I am a big CBL fan, but to much of one thing is not always a good thing. I also thought the Casa Miranda was pretty damn awful. Was not pleased by it at all.

 

[heavyd]

Illusione 88 maduro. Or any of the Illusione Maduros really. Just was completely let down by them. Maybe my love of everything else from Illusione set the bar too high.

I agree whole-heartedly. Unsmokable for me. Also, Viaje Chiquitos tasted like hay. Huge letdown. A great year overall, however.

 

[iCraig]

I guess the Esteban Carreras 211 was probably the worst one I had this year.

 

[pmd]

Gran Habano vintage 2002. The sale lured me in, maybe some down time will change my mind.

 

[njstone]

This has been the best year for new NC cigars since I became hardcore. Both regulars and LEs. Really an amazing year.

Wow, this is a hard question, actually, because there were very few cigars I smoked this year that sucked. Most of those were Habanos that were too tight or just had no flavor.

The following were not worth the price for me, but they were all good cigars still:

Viaje Summerfest
Viaje Exclusivo Robusto (2nd release)
La Aurora Platinum Tubo
MF LE 2011

Hopefully that wasn't too many CRAIG, lol.

 

[Mickeymorris626]

WOW, no love for Tat LCC. Fair enough. I guess it is a cigar that you either love or hate.

I personally loved them.

My worst cigar this year would have to be the surrogate bone crusher, not for me. Maybe I hated it because I tried it a day after I had a S&B (which I love)

 

[CAJoe]

Java Mint...just awful..

 

[strife]

I second the Tatuaje La Casita Crillo. I am a big CBL fan, but to much of one thing is not always a good thing. I also thought the Casa Miranda was pretty damn awful. Was not pleased by it at all.

+1 on the Casa Miranda, very disappointed.

 

[Alwayslit]

Pretty good year. Can't remember smoking any duds.

 

[Mythsmoker]

Anything by EPC. Just not a fan. I haven't had one yet that wasn't a tight draw and have had some kind of burn issue.

 

[SmokeProper]

My Uzi.
But to be fair I need to try a few more, first one was so bad I haven't wanted to touch remaining 2.

 

[njstone]

WOW, no love for Tat LCC. Fair enough. I guess it is a cigar that you either love or hate.

I personally loved them.

Though I'm with you on loving them, I'm not surprised that some people disliked them--they have a very unique flavor! REALLY dirty, charred meat, and some sweet cocoa, and more dirt. It's not for everyone.

The first one I had I was like "wow, that's different, I don't know...". But they have grown into a favorite, especially the spicy corona!

 

[Mickeymorris626]

Though I'm with you on loving them, I'm not surprised that some people disliked them--they have a very unique flavor! REALLY dirty, charred meat, and some sweet cocoa, and more dirt. It's not for everyone.

The first one I had I was like "wow, that's different, I don't know...". But they have grown into a favorite, especially the spicy corona!

Wow, i'm really glad you said charred meat. every time i smoke this cigar i think meaty but feel stupid for saying so.

 

[Dread]

Based on price paid and expectations Id have to say the Viaje Little Boy was the worst for me. I smoked worse cigars but they were significantly cheaper, for the money spent that one was the worst. I really enjoyed the first S&B red release too so it was really odd how much I disliked the LB.

 

[javajunkie]

for all those disappointed in the casita: this stick REALLY benefits from a good pairing. cuppa joe and it is a completely different beast. which, for me, was fiat accompli. o)

not everyone's sweeteart, though. and if you still do not like, more for me!

 

[Otaku]

Surrogates all day. Just a huge letdown in every single way for me.

 

[kockroach]

I have to say the Quesada Oktoberfest. I was looking forward to it, as I enjoy most of their cigars....especially the Espana.

I MU'd that Oktoberfest less than an inch in.

 

[TravelingJ]

I have to say the Quesada Oktoberfest. I was looking forward to it, as I enjoy most of their cigars....especially the Espana.

I MU'd that Oktoberfest less than an inch in.

That's the one. I pitched it within the first inch as well. I still can't see why people are all over the Quesadillas.