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Hooko · 06-21-2002, 10:17 PM

Each cigars have slept for the last 6 months.
Both cigars are well made, firm , no soft spots. They both had an easy draw producing good smoke volumne. The ash on both were firm and held on for 1 to 1 1/2 inch.
The difference was obviously in the taste. The Relampagos was rich and full bodied. Box pressed with a cedar,dark coffee and spice taste. The African Tusk was a meduium flavor with some punch. The taste was earthiness and some spice.
Both are very good and enjoyable.

Edited by - Hooko on 06/21/2002 11:18:52 PM

sevenmag · 06-21-2002, 10:58 PM

Good comparison, and I agree 100%.

sd_smoker · 06-21-2002, 11:54 PM

I've been lusting after those Relampagos for a while. I'll have to pick up a 5-pack next time I place an order...

"The wise are inclined to the right, but the fools to the left." - God(Ecclesiastes 10:2)

tbateman · 06-22-2002, 05:25 AM

They're both excellent in their own ways.

Tom
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spiridon · 06-22-2002, 12:02 PM

Nice comparison Hooko.

I like em both!

£ Who tagged BigO's wiener?? £

Pill Man · 06-22-2002, 01:27 PM

Okay.. I must lead a very sheltered life.

Who makes these?

TIA.

Doug

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"Oh. I had religion Lord, to this very day, but the women and whiskey, well, they would not let me pray."
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sd_smoker · 06-22-2002, 02:11 PM

That would be La Luna. One of the advertisers here, SmokeAll.com, has them a great prices. And you can get 5-packs to try them out...

"The wise are inclined to the right, but the fools to the left." - God(Ecclesiastes 10:2)

Pill Man · 06-23-2002, 09:38 AM

Quote:

The Relampagos was rich and full bodied.

I'm going to order some of the sample packs based on what I've seen here.

Do you consider the Relampagos to be the strongest and fullest of body from the La Luna line?

Doug

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"Oh. I had religion Lord, to this very day, but the women and whiskey, well, they would not let me pray."
- Son House

Fishin Phil · 06-23-2002, 09:48 AM

The Relampagos is the torpedo in the Maduro Fuerte line. I think the strongest in that line would be the Colada, followed by the Hoyo Negro and the Tornado. The Relampago is excellent, just not quite as potent as some of the smaller vitolas.

tbateman · 06-23-2002, 04:43 PM

Good call, Phil. I agree That lil' Colada will sneak up and wack ya one when you're not looking

Tom
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Detroit Red Wings - 2001-2002 Stanley Cup Champions

06-21-2002, 11:54 PM	#3
sd_smoker Club Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: OKC Posts: 4,336	I've been lusting after those Relampagos for a while. I'll have to pick up a 5-pack next time I place an order... *"The wise are inclined to the right, but the fools to the left." - God(Ecclesiastes 10:2)* __________________ "Personal charisma is a force that undermines institutions as often as it sustains them. Political institutions need the more reliable buttresses of tradition and duty. Mass emotionalism and celebrity-worship are hostile to any constitutional system."

06-22-2002, 05:25 AM	#4
tbateman Herf Meister Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Rock Ridge Posts: 8,899	They're both excellent in their own ways. Tom -- Detroit Red Wings - 2001-2002 Stanley Cup Champions __________________ Mongo only pawn... in game of life. Mongoyim - JLOH #007

06-22-2002, 12:02 PM	#5
spiridon Herf God Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Daphne, Al. USA Posts: 10,874	Nice comparison Hooko. I like em both! £ Who tagged BigO's wiener?? £ __________________ When you're ready to get in shape, click Here!!

06-22-2002, 01:27 PM	#6
Pill Man Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: 22 Arlington Pk., Canandaigua, NY USA Posts: 877	Okay.. I must lead a very sheltered life. Who makes these? TIA. Doug -- "Oh. I had religion Lord, to this very day, but the women and whiskey, well, they would not let me pray." - Son House __________________ Doug http://home.rochester.rr.com/dougscorner/ "Oh. I had religion Lord, to this very day, but the women and whiskey, well, they would not let me pray." - Son House

06-22-2002, 02:11 PM	#7
sd_smoker Club Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: OKC Posts: 4,336	That would be La Luna. One of the advertisers here, SmokeAll.com, has them a great prices. And you can get 5-packs to try them out... *"The wise are inclined to the right, but the fools to the left." - God(Ecclesiastes 10:2)* __________________ "Personal charisma is a force that undermines institutions as often as it sustains them. Political institutions need the more reliable buttresses of tradition and duty. Mass emotionalism and celebrity-worship are hostile to any constitutional system."

06-21-2002, 10:17 PM	#1
Hooko Club Member Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Lake Bluff, IL USA Posts: 1,908	Each cigars have slept for the last 6 months. Both cigars are well made, firm , no soft spots. They both had an easy draw producing good smoke volumne. The ash on both were firm and held on for 1 to 1 1/2 inch. The difference was obviously in the taste. The Relampagos was rich and full bodied. Box pressed with a cedar,dark coffee and spice taste. The African Tusk was a meduium flavor with some punch. The taste was earthiness and some spice. Both are very good and enjoyable. Edited by - Hooko on 06/21/2002 11:18:52 PM

06-21-2002, 10:58 PM	#2
sevenmag Contributing Editor Herf Meister Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Charleston, SC. USA Posts: 9,864	Good comparison, and I agree 100%.

06-23-2002, 09:48 AM	#9
Fishin Phil Herf God Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Machesney Park, IL USA Posts: 17,425	The Relampagos is the torpedo in the Maduro Fuerte line. I think the strongest in that line would be the Colada, followed by the Hoyo Negro and the Tornado. The Relampago is excellent, just not quite as potent as some of the smaller vitolas. __________________ The only thing better than fishing, is smoking a cigar while fishing.

06-23-2002, 04:43 PM	#10
tbateman Herf Meister Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Rock Ridge Posts: 8,899	Good call, Phil. I agree That lil' Colada will sneak up and wack ya one when you're not looking Tom -- Detroit Red Wings - 2001-2002 Stanley Cup Champions __________________ Mongo only pawn... in game of life. Mongoyim - JLOH #007