statelandman
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I know it's probably beneath the dignity of most of you guys to even consider smoking this cigar. But being the bottom-feeder that I am, I came across it, and due to its low price, I had to give it a try (still hoping for that elusive cheap but decent smoke). And after smoking it, I felt that it was my duty to report in and give you all fair warning.
The cigar is question is the Horsepower 150 by Indian Tabac. You might have already seen the marketing ploy on this one. They have a series of these Horsepower cigars - 150, 250, 350, 450 and "turbo". The 150 is the mildest, and they go up in strength from there.
When I put the torch to this one, I was immediately slammed with a blast of bitter, salty taste. Had this been rolled from old dry seaweed gathered at the beach? I could barely believe it. But again, due to my inherent frugal nature, I just couldn't give up. I smoked the first 2 and 1/2 inches of this 7.5-inch cigar, hoping for some kind of miraculous transformation. Alas, it was not meant to be. ???
The saltiness subsidied a little bit, but the bitterness never slowed down. And it had absolutely no redeeming qualities. This undoubtedly was one of the worst cigars I've had in recent memory. If this was all I ever had to look forward in cigar smoking, I would find a new hobby.
Four thumbs down!! :angry:
The cigar is question is the Horsepower 150 by Indian Tabac. You might have already seen the marketing ploy on this one. They have a series of these Horsepower cigars - 150, 250, 350, 450 and "turbo". The 150 is the mildest, and they go up in strength from there.
When I put the torch to this one, I was immediately slammed with a blast of bitter, salty taste. Had this been rolled from old dry seaweed gathered at the beach? I could barely believe it. But again, due to my inherent frugal nature, I just couldn't give up. I smoked the first 2 and 1/2 inches of this 7.5-inch cigar, hoping for some kind of miraculous transformation. Alas, it was not meant to be. ???
The saltiness subsidied a little bit, but the bitterness never slowed down. And it had absolutely no redeeming qualities. This undoubtedly was one of the worst cigars I've had in recent memory. If this was all I ever had to look forward in cigar smoking, I would find a new hobby.
Four thumbs down!! :angry: