Recent content by gormag38

By no means was it supposed to come off as a 'rude' or 'snobbish' comment. If it was taken that way I apologize. I was simply making sure that any 'new to Cubans' smokers didn't see his glowing assessment of a cigar from a grey market vendor that has repeatedly pushed fakes, and in turn drive...

Judging by the reputation of Finest Cuban Cigars.com, I would say that was not your first CC unfortunately. They're NOTORIOUS for pushing fake Cohiba, Monte, et al.

This is what I have typically done as well. Give them a quick once over check and then put them away for storage.

I thought the OP said his buddy bought them while on a trip in Spain? Spain has LONG been a great spot for CCs. Yes, ultimately the source is what it all comes down to. The fakes these days are SOOOOO damn good that often times there is no discernible difference. It's just the unfortunate...

While most times when a story starts with.....'my friend bought me some CC in such and such country......' they almost always are fake. With that being said; I don't know anyone who is faking guantanameras or RyJ No.3s. The band looks good from what I can tell. But if you want certainty show us...

I must say, I have to agree with the poster above. ER gets a whole lot of hype just for being a BT product. Is it worth the 30-40 bucks it retails at? absolutely! Is it worth the $80 the liquor store down the street is charging right now? Nope! Personally I'd take the single barrel any day of...