salomones/perfectos

[Opforty]

Sometimes if I want to have a long smoke I like to have a figurado. I was doing a cursory glance at the habanos lineup and it looks like its either cuaba or the salamones/presidentes from partagas would be what I'm looking for.

Can anybody shed some light on Cuaba or the Partagas offerings? Are they any good? Are they consistent? Construction issues? Also wondering if there might be any other offerings I'm over looking?

 

[Rupe]

I've been wondering the same thing. I keep looking at the Cuaba's and have come close many times when they were on sale but have yet to pull the trigger.

I'd be interested to see what feedback you receive on this.

 

[Nacho Daddy]

they're Cuban......so of course they're not consistent.
The Parti offerings can be exceptional, I like the Presidente very much. the Salamon needs a big commitment of time before lighting up.
Cuaba cigars are very mild to me and a bit one dimensional, construction is pretty good.

 

[icehog3]

Partagas Presidentes have been excellent ROTT the last couple years.

 

[ChuckMejia]

Presidentes smoke so good ROTT and even better with age

 

[Bruce T.]

I've smoked a lot of Cuabas. Mainly because they are reasonably priced, especially for a figurado. I agree with Nacho Daddy, they are mild and a bit one dimensional, but I enjoy them.

 

[smoking ninja]

I really like the Party Presidentes. So much so I bought a box to age. Now I can't wait to light one from that box. Need to keep my hands off until 2018....

 

[Opforty]

Sounds like I need to put presidentes on my list.

For the cuaba smokers, are the blends similar across the vitolas? Is there one that stands out?


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[fabes]

I haven't smoked the whole Cuaba portfolio, but I found the Distinguido to be the most enjoyable.

 

[Jay_Habanos]

Cuaba is mild, the only blend I had was the Diadema (2007)? Well constructed but I agree a little lacking in depth of flavor.


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[derektherockstar]

I know it's not the rolling page but these are my new favorite shapes.

Any ideas for any to try for inspiration I would love to hear. I need to try some good ones. I have only had an ave Maria and AJ relic salomon. Those are shit compared to smokes you guys talk about on here but I still love that shape so I am trying to learn to roll those too.

For reference I love psd4 and h upman mags.

 

[icehog3]

For reference I love psd4 and h upman mags.

Then the Partagas Presidente should be right in your wheel house....

 

[tobacco]

Presidentes smoke so good ROTT and even better with age

Agree.
I age diademas, exclusivos, generosos, and both the partagas lcdh and cuaba salomones. Love the shape and both cuabs and partagas age well. The salomones are special occasion sticks for me.

 

[Opforty]

Thanks for the advice, snagged up a box of the presidentes. ALO JUL 16

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[icehog3]

Thanks for the advice, snagged up a box of the presidentes. ALO JUL 16

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Great choice. Let us know what you think.

 

[Jay_Habanos]

Thanks for the advice, snagged up a box of the presidentes. ALO JUL 16

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Those look @Opforty


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[johnbljr]

I would consistently smoke the Salomones when I lived in Hong Kong. I found them to be good when I got one that was not plugged. I would have to say that it was 50/50 for me. I always did hear good things about the Cuaba but have tried one.

 

[Lok17]

Thanks for the advice, snagged up a box of the presidentes. ALO JUL 16

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I think i need to put these on the list... i love me some partagas!!!! Im always wanting a longer smoke too.

 

[Opforty]

I think i need to put these on the list... i love me some partagas!!!! Im always wanting a longer smoke too.

Tried one today, great smoke. Got about 90 minutes out of it. Last inch had some punch.


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