Ok guys, I must say that I was super excited about trying my first Edmundo, especially with the high recommendation from the guy at the cigar shop. I'm in the Cayman Islands and am assured as to the authenticity of the cigar. That said, I was horribly disappointed by the cigar...not sure how to explain it, it just didn't feel/taste/smoke right. granted that I don't have much to compare it with (just a couple of Cohibas and a horrible Macanudo) Could it be that I got the bad one of the bunch? Looking for any insight, not fishing for noob insults Thanks in advance for some info, Phillip
Well it might not just be me...just checked an online cigars-review site and the Edmundo doesn't even make the top 100. I'm essentially comparing it to the Cohiba Robusto which comes in at number 42. Anyone else have a bad experience with the Edmundo? Should it be expected to get a bad cigar every now and then? Thanks again guys Phillip
I wouldn't be too disappointed after trying just one...several factors go into what makes the cigar taste the way it does..age for one. Perhaps what you ate or drank before or during the cigar...
Anyway, I absolutely love the Edmundo. Two boxes put away for long term storage..go get a couple more and sit on them for awhile (not literally of course ), and try again. They are good smokes, as many here will tell you.
Buy another at a different retailer just to check the authenticity of the first. Edmundos are usually first rate and don't deserve a poor rating unless they are not genuine or have been poorly stored.
Originally posted by forexphill: I'm in the Cayman Islands and am assured as to the authenticity of the cigar.
Why? Because the shop owner said so? Or because there was a little sign that said "Habanos" on it in the window? Means nothing. Tourist traps are the worse places to buy Cuban cigars -- if there's a beach nearby, even worse.
My bet is you got a fake.
There is only one place in the Caymans where I can guarantee you'll get a real Cuban cigar:
La Casa del Habano No. 9 Cayside Galleries. Habour Drive Phone : 1 345 949 7600 Fax : 1 345 949 2316 EMail : lahabano@candw.ky
Period. End of story.
Try one from there. If you don't like it, chances are you just don't like the flavor of Cuban tobacco, or you're just not ready for Cuban cigars.
Edmundos can be hit or miss, especially anything before 06. Keep in mind, these are produced in a busy factory that mass produces Monte. 2's and 4's. From my experience, you have to be patient. The box I currently have has been well worth it.
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Originally posted by forexphill: I'm in the Cayman Islands and am assured as to the authenticity of the cigar.
Why? Because the shop owner said so? Or because there was a little sign that said "Habanos" on it in the window? Means nothing. Tourist traps are the worse places to buy Cuban cigars -- if there's a beach nearby, even worse.
My bet is you got a fake.
There is only one place in the Caymans where I can guarantee you'll get a real Cuban cigar:
La Casa del Habano No. 9 Cayside Galleries. Habour Drive Phone : 1 345 949 7600 Fax : 1 345 949 2316 EMail : lahabano@candw.ky
Period. End of story.
Try one from there. If you don't like it, chances are you just don't like the flavor of Cuban tobacco, or you're just not ready for Cuban cigars.
Enjoy your trip and good luck...
I quite enjoy the flavor of Cuban tobacco, but have yet to find an Edmundo that really stood out. When I am in a Montecristo mood, I reach for an 06 #1, #2 or #4. Stellar cigars & quite a step up from the blandness of a couple years before.
I definitely know it is authentic because I did buy it from the LCDH. As for 'not being ready for Cuban cigars', I have thoroughly enjoyed the Cohiba Robusto and a Siglo, so I doubt that the problem is with my taste. Just a bad one I guess.
Why? Because the shop owner said so? Or because there was a little sign that said "Habanos" on it in the window? Means nothing. Tourist traps are the worse places to buy Cuban cigars -- if there's a beach nearby, even worse.
My bet is you got a fake.
There is only one place in the Caymans where I can guarantee you'll get a real Cuban cigar:
La Casa del Habano No. 9 Cayside Galleries. Habour Drive Phone : 1 345 949 7600 Fax : 1 345 949 2316 EMail : lahabano@candw.ky
Period. End of story.
Try one from there. If you don't like it, chances are you just don't like the flavor of Cuban tobacco, or you're just not ready for Cuban cigars.
Enjoy your trip and good luck...
That is right E-Cord LCDH is the only real deal when on vacation. Who wants to spend time trying to figure out who is real or not. Enjoy your vacation LCDH is one stop shopping without the hassle so you pay a little more big deal.
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Originally posted by forexphill: I definitely know it is authentic because I did buy it from the LCDH. As for 'not being ready for Cuban cigars', I have thoroughly enjoyed the Cohiba Robusto and a Siglo, so I doubt that the problem is with my taste. Just a bad one I guess.
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Don't take this the wrong way, but smoking a couple sizes of Cohiba doesn't make you an instant aficionado.
Every Cuban brand has its own unique flavor -- people often make the mistake of lumping all Cuban cigars together as though they are all variations of a theme. They are not.
So you've tried Montecristo and Cohiba. That's a start. If you like Cohiba, my suggestion would be to try Hoyo de Monterrey, which is a bit lighter than Cohiba, and ditto Romeo y Julieta. Montecristo is one of the fuller-bodied Cuban brands and while Cohibas can be fuller-bodied, they are usually very smooth while Montes can take some aging to temper the rough edges.
Work your way up to Montecristo again before going back to it. An interesting progression would be Romeo, Hoyo, Upmann, PArtagas and then Monte.
Also -- Diplomaticos are a similar blend to Montecristo but with a lighter wrapper so they have some Monte character with a little less power. Worth a try.
chrisguinther, is right. If it was older than 06 (acutally MAR 06) then that could be the issue. I have 2 boxes of these and have yet to have a bad one.
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I have a box DSE SPE 06 of the Monti #2's and and I also have a box of Edmundo's (not sure of the year, but it is recent purchase), and I prefer the Edmundos.
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Originally posted by cashmaqn: early Edmudos really sucked ass. Even newer ones arent that great. Dont expect to be even close to say the #4 in flavor or even a mediocore #2
Cor: Steve, you have proven yourself to be a tremendous whack job.
Extensioncord...thanks sooo much for the advice. Finally someone who is helping me out with some good tips. I will most definitely try the Hoyo and Romeo y Julieta and maybe sometime down the road I can reevaluate the Edmundo. Thanks for the advice, Phillip
Originally posted by Extensioncord:If you like Cohiba, my suggestion would be to try Hoyo de Monterrey, which is a bit lighter than Cohiba, and ditto Romeo y Julieta. Montecristo is one of the fuller-bodied Cuban brands and while Cohibas can be fuller-bodied, they are usually very smooth while Montes can take some aging to temper the rough edges.
Work your way up to Montecristo again before going back to it. An interesting progression would be Romeo, Hoyo, Upmann, PArtagas and then Monte.
Also -- Diplomaticos are a similar blend to Montecristo but with a lighter wrapper so they have some Monte character with a little less power. Worth a try.
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Very interesting, thanks. Sounds like sage advice too. I'd agree that Hoyo and RyJ tend to be milder than Monte, and Hoyos in particular tend to smoke well young, in my experience.
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