Atabey and Byron cigars
- Thread starter jacobwaits
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Rupe
Suburban robot that monitors reality -BOM Feb.'13
At USD $1250 to $1750 per box ($50-$75 per stick) I don't think I'm going to be trying any of these in the near future.
http://atabeycigars.com/atb_catalogo.php
Maybe someone with a lot more extra spending money than I have can give you their opinion
http://atabeycigars.com/atb_catalogo.php
Maybe someone with a lot more extra spending money than I have can give you their opinion
I've always wondered about them. My B&M sells them for upwards of $30, so I won't be buying them anytime soon (or ever). I seen some people that believe they are made with Cuban tobacco but I always thought that was rubbish. I'm interested to see if anyone on BOTL knows any more information, but for now I would hold off buying them unless you have the cash to try one for the ridiculous price.
I have had one of the smaller vitola byrons. It was $20 at my b&m. Very good. Complex, medium body and flavor. For $20 and 35 minutes smoke time I cannot rave about them. If you can get a single to satisfy your curiosity you will enjoy it, but don't expect life changing.
I can only speak to the Byron Reserva 5 años. I bought a few of them ($30 dollars/stick) and I think they are excellent. Worth buying at least 1. Those specifically have this chocolaty smooth flavor with sneaky strength. They may not be for everyone but I certainly liked them quite a bit. The price is the only thing keeping me from buying more. Worth 20, not 30. Ultimately it comes to this fact: do I want to pay 30 dollars for a Byron or do I want to pay 30 dollars for a Padron Family Reserve? Padron every time.
These cigars are impeccable to look at. The construction is absolutely flawless and the ceramic jars they come in are something to behold. I wonder if that plays in to it. If so, it's a shame because I definitely think they would get more attention if they were less expensive.
javajunkie
BoM July '12
i am surely thinking humidor tax on these. AND they want to be in the hyperpremium luxury category, they are basically wetting themselves to look like BHK's. LAT looks like a subtle nod compared to these guys.
BUT that is just me being a critical bitch. to the original post, they are listed in cali, texas, and new hampshire, from what i can see. and, from what i hear the guys who have seen them in person havent had the stones to drop coin on them. shame, really, i would love to see the smoke live up to the packaging in all honesty.
BUT that is just me being a critical bitch. to the original post, they are listed in cali, texas, and new hampshire, from what i can see. and, from what i hear the guys who have seen them in person havent had the stones to drop coin on them. shame, really, i would love to see the smoke live up to the packaging in all honesty.