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TommyBB · 07-21-2009, 08:44 PM

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Originally Posted by TommyBB

Xikar Havana Collection was first announced in April, but just now sending out e-mails about it. So, here we go with their new collaboration with Jesus Fuego and Nestor Plasencia.

Havana Collection by Xikar

Smoked the Criollo tonight at the ball park. Oh my, this is a solid cigar. I thought it was mild, at first, but it's not. It won't kick your butt, it's definitely on the milder side of medium, but it's got a ton of smooth, enjoyable flavor.
Good stuff.

Breech · 07-22-2009, 04:24 AM

I must admit I also like the associated "Havana Collection" stuff that Xikar is rolling out (ashtrays, cases etc...).

Heard these are pretty good, and I am now just seeing the J Fuego cigars in stores in my area, have heard they are damn good too....

Thanks T2B.

CSMAnderson · 07-22-2009, 08:33 AM

J Fuego is making some great cigars right now. His Delirium and Defiance cigars are really good. Give them a try if you can find them.

TommyBB · 07-22-2009, 08:44 AM

I've smoked Defiance, and agree it's a good cigar. But Xikar is quietly ceasing production on those, and instead focusing on these.

Breech · 07-22-2009, 09:14 AM

That is what I had heard as well..... Shame since the Defiance seemed to be highly thought of....

john

TommyBB · 07-22-2009, 11:14 AM

If I read between the lines when talking to them, it seemed it just didn't sell well enough to do what they had intended the Defiance program to do, as far as funding the state groups to fight anti-tobacco legislation and movements.

The cigars were damned good, though, and may be rolled into this re-branding. So they're not gone. I'll try and talk to Kurt van Keppel at IPCPR and get as much solid information as I can.

07-22-2009, 04:24 AM	#2
Breech Club Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Inna Godda Devita...... Posts: 3,838	I must admit I also like the associated "Havana Collection" stuff that Xikar is rolling out (ashtrays, cases etc...). Heard these are pretty good, and I am now just seeing the J Fuego cigars in stores in my area, have heard they are damn good too.... Thanks T2B. __________________ Now, when I was young boy at the age a-five, my mother said I was gonna be the greatest man alive - Muddy Waters Talkin' 'bout some back rent, she lucky if she get any front rent.- John Lee Hooker Strike While The Iron Is Hot!!

07-22-2009, 08:44 AM	#4
TommyBB Editor-in-Chief Herf God Join Date: Aug 1998 Location: Metairie, LA Posts: 86,661	I've smoked Defiance, and agree it's a good cigar. But Xikar is quietly ceasing production on those, and instead focusing on these. __________________ +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

07-22-2009, 09:14 AM	#5
Breech Club Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Inna Godda Devita...... Posts: 3,838	That is what I had heard as well..... Shame since the Defiance seemed to be highly thought of.... john __________________ Now, when I was young boy at the age a-five, my mother said I was gonna be the greatest man alive - Muddy Waters Talkin' 'bout some back rent, she lucky if she get any front rent.- John Lee Hooker Strike While The Iron Is Hot!!

07-22-2009, 11:14 AM	#6
TommyBB Editor-in-Chief Herf God Join Date: Aug 1998 Location: Metairie, LA Posts: 86,661	If I read between the lines when talking to them, it seemed it just didn't sell well enough to do what they had intended the Defiance program to do, as far as funding the state groups to fight anti-tobacco legislation and movements. The cigars were damned good, though, and may be rolled into this re-branding. So they're not gone. I'll try and talk to Kurt van Keppel at IPCPR and get as much solid information as I can. __________________ +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

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