Cigar Weekly

TommyBB · 10-08-2007, 10:31 PM

I go back a long way with this cigar.
I have to admit, the old Cupido logo caught my eye ten years ago when I first started reading cA, Smoke and all the guidebooks. I saw it got great reviews, and whenever we'd go to the French Quarter I'd grab one from the only shop in New Orleans that sold them.

Once I joined CW, quite a few people included them in bombs, and prize packs for me.

I was disappointed to see them go, but I was heartened that Cuban Crafters purchased the blend. So I had a few a couple years ago and enjoyed them. The last time I had one, it was on September 7th, 2005. It's the only cigar I've ever smoked inside my house. Power had not been restored yet, after Katrina, but we were allowed in during daylight hours, so we drove in to check our home, get more clothes, and clean up a bit.

We began to clean out the refrigerator which had also been off since August 29th. We had no other recourse to beat the stench, so K. says....."Light a cigar, PLEASE." It helped a bit, as we carried all this rotted food out to the curb.

Had my last one tonight, it has at least two years of age on it. It wasn't as earthy as I remember the Cupidos, but damn if it wasn't really good. I don't normally smoke Churchills, but I had it out to smoke, so I did. The flavor was rather complex, with a fruity note here and there, but not overwhelming. Well, I took the band off, and all of a sudden, after an hour and a half, this thing is kicking my ass.

I'm getting an itch to buy a box or two of cigars, but money's tight. I had some other things on my list to purchase first (Lot 23, Perdomo Habano) among them. Now, I think these are going to challenge for a spot on the list.

hockeymaniac · 10-09-2007, 03:28 AM

Cuban Crafters does make some nice cigars. The Beck cigars are also nice.

DKPRLP · 10-09-2007, 09:54 AM

La Carolina's are great cigars
Lil Brown has great prices on them the last 2 boxes I got were dated 2005
Shipping is an issue though

TommyBB · 10-09-2007, 10:21 AM

What prices!!!!!
Coronas for $48.15 and Torpitos for $53.15

samiam2 · 10-09-2007, 10:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TommyBB

What prices!!!!!
Coronas for $48.15 and Torpitos for $53.15

Are these the same cigar as what Cubancrafters has listed

TommyBB · 10-09-2007, 11:44 AM

Seems to be. The vitola names are the same, right down to the Torpito

tchapchap · 10-09-2007, 12:26 PM

Quite a coincidence Tommy. I've only a few La Carolina Toros left from a box split with BOTL rcarms and I smoked one last night. First one I've had in many, many months. I really enjoy them. I also have ONE Cupido in a lonsdale size that's been in the humi for a long time. Once in a while I'll pick it for a whiff and a fondle then put it right back. One of these days!

gary106334 · 10-09-2007, 02:16 PM

After reading your comments on them I ordered a sampler from Cuban Crafters. Hope they are as good as they sound.

TommyBB · 10-09-2007, 06:13 PM

Everyone is different, Gary. Hope they do it for you.

jpags · 10-09-2007, 07:58 PM

I buy them all the time. Nobody beats Lil Browns prices on them. It's amazing they sell them cheaper then Cuban Crafters.

10-08-2007, 10:31 PM	#1
TommyBB Editor-in-Chief Herf God Join Date: Aug 1998 Location: Metairie, LA Posts: 86,649	La Carolina I go back a long way with this cigar. I have to admit, the old Cupido logo caught my eye ten years ago when I first started reading cA, Smoke and all the guidebooks. I saw it got great reviews, and whenever we'd go to the French Quarter I'd grab one from the only shop in New Orleans that sold them. Once I joined CW, quite a few people included them in bombs, and prize packs for me. I was disappointed to see them go, but I was heartened that Cuban Crafters purchased the blend. So I had a few a couple years ago and enjoyed them. The last time I had one, it was on September 7th, 2005. It's the only cigar I've ever smoked inside my house. Power had not been restored yet, after Katrina, but we were allowed in during daylight hours, so we drove in to check our home, get more clothes, and clean up a bit. We began to clean out the refrigerator which had also been off since August 29th. We had no other recourse to beat the stench, so K. says....."Light a cigar, PLEASE." It helped a bit, as we carried all this rotted food out to the curb. Had my last one tonight, it has at least two years of age on it. It wasn't as earthy as I remember the Cupidos, but damn if it wasn't really good. I don't normally smoke Churchills, but I had it out to smoke, so I did. The flavor was rather complex, with a fruity note here and there, but not overwhelming. Well, I took the band off, and all of a sudden, after an hour and a half, this thing is kicking my ass. I'm getting an itch to buy a box or two of cigars, but money's tight. I had some other things on my list to purchase first (Lot 23, Perdomo Habano) among them. Now, I think these are going to challenge for a spot on the list. __________________ +In Memory of E.Guevara(Cubano67)W.Orlando(Shadow) A.Morris (Knife) D.Odom (dodom) D.Revermann (dgr) S.Bouchard (sb1396) M.Cole (Matt76) S.Faccenda (TOJE) R.Smith(IBMer) V.Vandermeer (van55)M.Davis(boxdoctor)S.Singer(bassman)K.Doetze l (drillrk1)D.Hart(garme1962)J.Coleman(John C 81)T.Gossett(Dartplayer1)J.Bolt (jb)E.J.Ferralles(CaballoPinto)M.Cataldo(FVFanMC)K Payne(SanchoPanza)F.Seltzer(Mowee)+LB+Connor Olson+Micah Kercheval+Maggie Bonefas+Karen

10-09-2007, 03:28 AM	#2
hockeymaniac Herf Meister Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Hutto, Texas Posts: 6,674	Cuban Crafters does make some nice cigars. The Beck cigars are also nice. __________________ Member Full Flavored Federation Such a long long time to be gone and a short time to be here "No, I'm not a pessimist. At some point the world shits on everybody. Pretending it ain't shit makes you an idiot, not an optimist."

10-09-2007, 10:21 AM	#4
TommyBB Editor-in-Chief Herf God Join Date: Aug 1998 Location: Metairie, LA Posts: 86,649	What prices!!!!! Coronas for $48.15 and Torpitos for $53.15 __________________ +In Memory of E.Guevara(Cubano67)W.Orlando(Shadow) A.Morris (Knife) D.Odom (dodom) D.Revermann (dgr) S.Bouchard (sb1396) M.Cole (Matt76) S.Faccenda (TOJE) R.Smith(IBMer) V.Vandermeer (van55)M.Davis(boxdoctor)S.Singer(bassman)K.Doetze l (drillrk1)D.Hart(garme1962)J.Coleman(John C 81)T.Gossett(Dartplayer1)J.Bolt (jb)E.J.Ferralles(CaballoPinto)M.Cataldo(FVFanMC)K Payne(SanchoPanza)F.Seltzer(Mowee)+LB+Connor Olson+Micah Kercheval+Maggie Bonefas+Karen

10-09-2007, 11:44 AM	#6
TommyBB Editor-in-Chief Herf God Join Date: Aug 1998 Location: Metairie, LA Posts: 86,649	Seems to be. The vitola names are the same, right down to the Torpito __________________ +In Memory of E.Guevara(Cubano67)W.Orlando(Shadow) A.Morris (Knife) D.Odom (dodom) D.Revermann (dgr) S.Bouchard (sb1396) M.Cole (Matt76) S.Faccenda (TOJE) R.Smith(IBMer) V.Vandermeer (van55)M.Davis(boxdoctor)S.Singer(bassman)K.Doetze l (drillrk1)D.Hart(garme1962)J.Coleman(John C 81)T.Gossett(Dartplayer1)J.Bolt (jb)E.J.Ferralles(CaballoPinto)M.Cataldo(FVFanMC)K Payne(SanchoPanza)F.Seltzer(Mowee)+LB+Connor Olson+Micah Kercheval+Maggie Bonefas+Karen

10-09-2007, 12:26 PM	#7
tchapchap Contributing Editor Club Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Right here Posts: 4,283	Quite a coincidence Tommy. I've only a few La Carolina Toros left from a box split with BOTL rcarms and I smoked one last night. First one I've had in many, many months. I really enjoy them. I also have ONE Cupido in a lonsdale size that's been in the humi for a long time. Once in a while I'll pick it for a whiff and a fondle then put it right back. One of these days! __________________ My Albums (___\|CW\|_______))))~~~~ *(unauthorized use of signature prohibited )*

10-09-2007, 09:54 AM	#3
DKPRLP Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Buffalo Posts: 266	La Carolina's are great cigars Lil Brown has great prices on them the last 2 boxes I got were dated 2005 Shipping is an issue though

10-09-2007, 02:16 PM	#8
gary106334 Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 345	After reading your comments on them I ordered a sampler from Cuban Crafters. Hope they are as good as they sound.

10-09-2007, 06:13 PM	#9
TommyBB Editor-in-Chief Herf God Join Date: Aug 1998 Location: Metairie, LA Posts: 86,649	Everyone is different, Gary. Hope they do it for you. __________________ +In Memory of E.Guevara(Cubano67)W.Orlando(Shadow) A.Morris (Knife) D.Odom (dodom) D.Revermann (dgr) S.Bouchard (sb1396) M.Cole (Matt76) S.Faccenda (TOJE) R.Smith(IBMer) V.Vandermeer (van55)M.Davis(boxdoctor)S.Singer(bassman)K.Doetze l (drillrk1)D.Hart(garme1962)J.Coleman(John C 81)T.Gossett(Dartplayer1)J.Bolt (jb)E.J.Ferralles(CaballoPinto)M.Cataldo(FVFanMC)K Payne(SanchoPanza)F.Seltzer(Mowee)+LB+Connor Olson+Micah Kercheval+Maggie Bonefas+Karen

10-09-2007, 07:58 PM	#10
jpags Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: parsippany, new jersey Posts: 950	I buy them all the time. Nobody beats Lil Browns prices on them. It's amazing they sell them cheaper then Cuban Crafters. __________________ 50% of the people you know, don't care about your problems, the other 50% are glad you have them. Pags