Gran Habano?

[Senor Perfecto]

My first. Enjoying it so far. Sweet & pretty mild-medium especially as I normally smoke med-full.

Anyone know these?

 

[Rick]

I know the brand very well and even got to hang out with George Rico at his shop in Miami before going on the 2013 safari. George was a great down to earth guy. I haven't tried that particular cigar from his lineup though. I really dug his cabinet selection, which I believe is no longer being made. Those were very good IMHO.

 

[Sirspanksalot]

The azteca fuente and some other I forget the name of are good, especially considering you can get a bundle of 20 off cbid for around 40 bucks

 

[Argus17]

When I was a noob, I used to smoke them, because they where a quality, cheap cigar. As my palate progressed, I started to notice a musty note in George Rico's cigars. Kind of like a damp basement, or an old, musty attic. Once I noticed this musty note, I started to taste it in all his cigars. If you enjoy them, they are a good everyday smoke, but I can't smoke any of his stuff anymore.

I mentioned this on another board, and several folks replied that they also started to pick up this musty note, after reading my post. Power of suggestion or did they start noticing the same thing I did? Who knows?

 

[StocktonJohn]

The Zulu Zulu Habano is a good cigar .... lancero and Corona Gorda.

 

[Kantucky]

I've almost pulled the trigger on the vintage 2002 countless times, but never have for whatever reason.

I did smoke a corojo #5 at a b&m once a few years back and it was pretty good especially when considering the price.

 

[Themrlong]

I bought a bundle of the vintage 2002 one time. For the price, they are great. I usually give them out to people who haven't smoked much and they usually enjoy it. I had the corojo #5 one time and I enjoyed the vintage better. Haven't had any of their others

 

[dharbolt]

When I was a noob, I used to smoke them, because they where a quality, cheap cigar. As my palate progressed, I started to notice a musty note in George Rico's cigars. Kind of like a damp basement, or an old, musty attic. Once I noticed this musty note, I started to taste it in all his cigars. If you enjoy them, they are a good everyday smoke, but I can't smoke any of his stuff anymore.

I mentioned this on another board, and several folks replied that they also started to pick up this musty note, after reading my post. Power of suggestion or did they start noticing the same thing I did? Who knows?

+1 on the barnyard. Just not for me. Used to like the 2002 a lot for a yard gar

 

[Senor Perfecto]

Thanks for the replies guys. You know how it is when you see/try something totally new to you. You want some like-minded people's eyes/opinions on it.

 

[wantacigar]

I bought a bundle beginning of February. Trick to them is give them a few months rest and try to keep them 65% to 67% and drybox 8 to 12 hours before smoking

 

[Ducttapegonewild]

I bought a bundle beginning of February. Trick to them is give them a few months rest and try to keep them 65% to 67% and drybox 8 to 12 hours before smoking

Excuse my ignorance, but, what exactly is drybox?

 

[Heath]

I bought a bundle beginning of February. Trick to them is give them a few months rest and try to keep them 65% to 67% and drybox 8 to 12 hours before smoking

Excuse my ignorance, but, what exactly is drybox?

If in the morning you can decide what stick you will smoke that night you throw it in an empty cigar box (not humidified) for 8 hrs or more.

 

[Ducttapegonewild]

Thanks. And what does that do for the smoke?

 

[Heath]

I bought a 5 pack sampler of the grand habano (don't remember the year) and I really liked them too. Great everyday stick for the price.

 

[Heath]

Thanks. And what does that do for the smoke?

"Dry boxing is the practice of placing cigars in an un-humidified container prior to smoking. By doing so we allow the sticks to shed excess moisture, leading to a better burn and flavor. The duration of time in the dry box will depend on the container being used and finding the right vessel for dry boxing is crucial"

Stole that from the interwebs

 

[Ducttapegonewild]

Thanks. And what does that do for the smoke?

"Dry boxing is the practice of placing cigars in an un-humidified container prior to smoking. By doing so we allow the sticks to shed excess moisture, leading to a better burn and flavor. The duration of time in the dry box will depend on the container being used and finding the right vessel for dry boxing is crucial"

Stole that from the interwebs

And we all know, the interwebs never lie... Basically, I understand what you're saying, Google is my friend... Look it up my self...

 

[Heath]

Thanks. And what does that do for the smoke?

"Dry boxing is the practice of placing cigars in an un-humidified container prior to smoking. By doing so we allow the sticks to shed excess moisture, leading to a better burn and flavor. The duration of time in the dry box will depend on the container being used and finding the right vessel for dry boxing is crucial"

Stole that from the interwebs

And we all know, the interwebs never lie... Basically, I understand what you're saying, Google is my friend... Look it up my self...

Hahaha i am not the best at explaining things so I find it easier to just cut and paste answers when possible. Hahaha
IMO it does work well. My biggest problem is deciding on a stick in time to actually dry box it.