Does the person is in doubt want to step up? :whistling:
Ree
Jesus Ree. Yes, I had a question about the CoRo. I brought it up in a PM to Ree inquiring about where he got it and if he was certian about it's authenticity. I told him that the question wasn't a slam on his character, but just a question about the stick's authenticity. Anyone can make a mistake. Ree's previous history doesn't lend itself for me to believe that he would do this on purpose. Hence the question. I am suprised at how he is getting all worked up over a question; that does make me suspicious.
The wrapper is much darker than other CoRos I've had. The taste profile didn't match other CoRos I've had. It left an acrid taste on the back of my tounge. It didn't smell sick and had a week or so to aclimate in my humidor, however, there was no date posted with the CoRo so I have no idea how young it is. And it was tighter than a drum. I know there have been quality control issues in the past down there, but they seem to be keeping a much closer watch on that issue lately.
However, the construction was excellent. The triple cap was spot on. The band was an exact match to my other CoRo. I know there are sites where you can purchase the exact bands. I know there are rollers who know what they are doing to make a cigar look authentic. So the only real question in my mind was if the tobacco was authentic. And that question was only due to the look and taste.
I smoked the one I got out of the pass right along side of a CoRo I had in my humidor to compare the two. And yes, I took pictures. And since it was requested, yes I will post them as soon as I get back to my office.
I wanted other feedback and didn't want to make any conclusions based one stick. There is always the possibility that I just got a rotten apple. So, I sent my last CoRo to Shiba. There is another CoRo from Ree in the pass, and I asked him to let me know what he thought. Apparently it might be a good idea if he posts his review here. I hope I am wrong, and I just got a bad one.
Noone is trash talking another member of this site. Someone just got their panties in a bunch from a simple question. Now it appears to be escalating into a "you better prove it" scenario. And gee, it wouldn't be that difficult to figure out who might have the question since I was the only one who traded for the CoRo.
I just had a conversation with another member of this board earlier tonight who said this type of thing wouldn't have happened a year ago. If someone got a bad stick in a pass, s/he would have 5 show up to replace it. Those were his statements, and I am not asking for any replacement stick. That has never entered into my conversations. I am only brining it up because I am suprised at what this has turned into over a question about a cigar. I don't claim to be an expert, but am learning more and more about cigars all the time. The place that I learn from most is this community. I would think this would be the place to ask questions.
Sincerely,
- C