It seems the only place to obtained these are from Casa Fuente in Las Vegas. The prices are as follows: Toro : $60 Ecstasy: $80 LMBF: $80 Chili Pepper: $80 BBMF: $125
now the question is... does the prices reflect the quality of the smoke? Is it worth the money it's demanding for?
Just curious.
Thanks
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I personally think the BBMF and the LBMF are more for the cool factor and rarity. I've heard the BBMF is a great cigar. If you have the money to blow I'd definitely pick up a LBMF or a BBMF...you might be able to find one cheaper somewhere on a forum tho. They seem to pop up from time to time.
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Originally posted by RoBStaR: It seems the only place to obtained these are from Casa Fuente in Las Vegas. The prices are as follows: Toro : $60 Ecstasy: $80 LMBF: $80 Chili Pepper: $80 BBMF: $125
If you're collecting them, sure. I smoke my cigars. The guys at my local cringe when I tear open the collectable tins in front of them.
I enjoy this, so I usually do it there. Since they are more expensive this way, I will obviously only buy the tins if the cigars I want are not in stock.
That said, if you're only going to collect them, its probably worth it. The only other way I could justify it is just to say to myself I've had it. I know someone in the cigar trading forum was attempting to get a full collection.
now the question is... does the prices reflect the quality of the smoke? Is it worth the money it's demanding for?
IMHO i have smoked regular production Cubans that taste better. I am talking about cigars that go for no more than $25 a piece. That being said if you got the scratch why not.
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Originally posted by Brooks W: So here is a question...lets say you were going to go there, and you were going to buy a cigar there to smoke...which one would it be?
~brooks
I went there in March and chose the Love Story. A great smoke with lots of sweetness to it.
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Prices definitely do not reflect the intrinsic value of the smoke.
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Originally posted by RoBStaR: It seems the only place to obtained these are from Casa Fuente in Las Vegas. The prices are as follows: Toro : $60 Ecstasy: $80 LMBF: $80 Chili Pepper: $80 BBMF: $125
now the question is... does the prices reflect the quality of the smoke? Is it worth the money it's demanding for?
Just curious.
Thanks
Not a chance. There is virtually no way a cigr could live upto those kinds of price tags. It seems like the Fuente's are using Vegas's massive sin taxes as cover for gauging the market. I'm a BIG Opus fan, but not in this case or at those prices.
It is my belief that the Fuente's find it theraputic to screw consumers with these outragous prices at THEIR store. Now you know how they pay for advertising
Originally posted by Brooks W: So here is a question...lets say you were going to go there, and you were going to buy a cigar there to smoke...which one would it be?
~brooks
The Ashton Majesty, in a heartbeat. I'm not sure that I'm correct in this, but I was told by several persons at Casa Fuente (and based on the flavor profile) that the cigar is actually a VSG binder and filler with their Ashton Classic wrapper.
Even if it is not, their Ashtons seem to be very reasonably priced and go SPECTACULARLY well with the mojito.
Otherwise, I would suggest a God of Fire.
Bear
PS- DO NOT, UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES..... miss the house mojito!!!
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Originally posted by Brooks W: So here is a question...lets say you were going to go there, and you were going to buy a cigar there to smoke...which one would it be?
~brooks
The Ashton Majesty, in a heartbeat. I'm not sure that I'm correct in this, but I was told by several persons at Casa Fuente (and based on the flavor profile) that the cigar is actually a VSG binder and filler with their Ashton Classic wrapper.
Even if it is not, their Ashtons seem to be very reasonably priced and go SPECTACULARLY well with the mojito.
Otherwise, I would suggest a God of Fire.
Bear
PS- DO NOT, UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES..... miss the house mojito!!!
My b&m has these and they told me the same thing. I guess they must indeed be exactly that.
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I agree do not under any circumstances, miss out on a Mojito at Casa Fuente.
I Love Opus X Cigars but when I go there I always get a Casa Fuente Cigar or two because, unless you have contacts, it's the only place you can get them.
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Posts: 1072 | Location: Colorado | Registered: March 20, 2008
I absolutely love the Opus X line, but I was a little underwhelmed at the Forbidden. I usually pick up an Opus X, or ESG while at Casa Fuente.
But, in addition to the Mojito, DO NOT MISS the "Carlito's Way". It is Absolut Vanilla, espresso and Kahlua, chilled in a martini glass. Goes great with any cigar.
Originally posted by gmade: Proud Bear - you are correct about the Ashton Majesty.
Awesome!!!!
Is there any literature that states that fact? I couldn't get anything but a smile out of the last Ashton rep I spoke with about it, and the Pearlman's doesn't specify a difference.
Bear
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I've been underwhelmed with the entire Opus X line. I wouldn't spend over $12.00 USD for any of the smokes. The last time I was at Casa Fuente's I tried one of the Casa Fuente's House Specials, very spicy and not worth $30.00 USD. If it weren't for Lisa (Bartender) to look at-I would have been miffed!
Everything is going to be overpriced. What can you expect when its Caesar's Forum Shops on the Strip? For me, I always get the mojito or sangria and a Casa Fuente cigar. There really isn't a point in purchasing a VSG, ESG, or Opus because you can get them cheaper elsewhere. You might as well grab a cigar you can't get anywhere else.
If you want those "super" rare cigars to scratch the collector bug, go right ahead. But to smoke and expect some sort of epiphany at a $100 a pop... I'll pass. I guess I'd do if I won some sort of minor jackpot, that would be fun!
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