Tower 45

[PeteRI]

And so the latest stampede begins ... anyone else sucked into this con? Every time I fall for the "honest,  this time it really IS a limited release, and it's not factory seconds of some shit we couldn't sell before" I feel like I have to take a shower or read a novel to reclaim my intelligence.

But I'll probably do the same damn thing the next time Brooks writes up the latest release from our Nicaraguan crack dealer friends...

[Gee-Man]

[quote author=PeteRI link=topic=8740.msg46979#msg46979 date=1302079861]
And so the latest stampede begins ... anyone else sucked into this con? Every time I fall for the "honest,  this time it really IS a limited release, and it's not factory seconds of some shit we couldn't sell before" I feel like I have to take a shower or read a novel to reclaim my intelligence.

But I'll probably do the same damn thing the next time Brooks writes up the latest release from our Nicaraguan crack dealer friends...


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Sorry..............YURZ!! :cal:

[mbflash80]

the real question is how long after they ship does a box show up here
for 300 bucks with some lame shit like "well I bought too many of em"...

[randomhero1090]

I'll step up to the plate because I did buy a box.  I've smoked both Exclusivo Robustos and the Chiquito and really enjoyed the sticks.  And to keep it simple, they are very strong and have a lot of flavor.

I don't normally buy a box of this stuff.  I'll snag a 5'er if the cigar meets my profile and don't have pay through the nose to get it.  I stepped away from a box of the S&Bs because of the price and size of the smoke, didn't seem worth it.  But since i've had a total of 6 other Exclusivos and enjoyed them all, figured i'd get a box.  It's a good cigar.  The hype and marketing is getting bit obnoxious, but the cigar is still good.

If they end up not being my cup-of-tea, i'll try to sell some at what I paid.  Not here to make money.

[batista30]

I'm not a fan of other Viaje Store Exclusives especially when all they do is provide an extension of the ORO or Platino line in a standard shape (not perfecto).  But Tower's 45th Cigar is based upon the exclusive blend (DES/Exclusivo Short) and it's a highly enjoyable flavor.

Since they had a limit on the number of boxes one could purchase, I certainly don't believe we'll see a surplus of these on OH unless someone is looking to make some money and selling their only box.

[randomhero1090]

Well said Batista.

But they didn't sell out right away.  They were up for a good 30 minutes, taken down, then 29 more boxes were available, which eventually sold out.  My guess is nobody bought 5 packs so that's why the 29 went back up.

However, I think people are getting sick of the single-store/limited release stuff.  It's great marketing, but might piss off more consumers than it pleases.  Call me crazy, but I want to smoke one before I buy a whole box.

That's why I am happy to see more of the Tat Reservas with Connie Broadleafs becoming regular releases (7th Reserva, Petit Cazzy Reserva and hopefully the Regios Reserva).  If its a hit, sell it!

[Smokinfine]

[quote author=randomhero1090 link=topic=8740.msg46999#msg46999 date=1302103814]
I'll step up to the plate because I did buy a box.  I've smoked both Exclusivo Robustos and the Chiquito and really enjoyed the sticks.  And to keep it simple, they are very strong and have a lot of flavor.

I don't normally buy a box of this stuff.  I'll snag a 5'er if the cigar meets my profile and don't have pay through the nose to get it.  I stepped away from a box of the S&Bs because of the price and size of the smoke, didn't seem worth it.  But since i've had a total of 6 other Exclusivos and enjoyed them all, figured i'd get a box.  It's a good cigar.  The hype and marketing is getting bit obnoxious, but the cigar is still good.

If they end up not being my cup-of-tea, i'll try to sell some at what I paid.  Not here to make money.
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I agree. I also bought a box. I have enjoyed all the Exclusivo blend cigars. I would much rather pay $10.50 for these than around the same for a 3.75 inch Skull & Bones. These will be coming out yearly for Tower cigar. They may not be the same size each year. It is true that there was a limit of 1 box so there should not alot of people selling multiple boxes. If for some reason these are not as good as I expect them to be then I will sell some. These have also been rolled a while ago(about 8 months ago I am told)so they shouild be pretty good early on.

[randomhero1090]

[quote author=Smokinfine link=topic=8740.msg47014#msg47014 date=1302108993]
I agree. I also bought a box. I have enjoyed all the Exclusivo blend cigars. I would much rather pay $10.50 for these than around the same for a 3.75 inch Skull & Bones. These will be coming out yearly for Tower cigar. They may not be the same size each year. It is true that there was a limit of 1 box so there should not alot of people selling multiple boxes. If for some reason these are not as good as I expect them to be then I will sell some. These have also been rolled a while ago(about 8 months ago I am told)so they shouild be pretty good early on.
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Great info Smokin.  And totally agree on this year's S&B.  I got 3 WMDs and 3 MOABs when I was planning on buying a box this year, esp after how much I liked the Daisy Cutter.  But even shorter than the Daisy Cutter????  I'm disapointed and I haven't even smoked a new S&B yet.


Give me OR Exclusivo Robustos and Tat Black Petit Robustos and I will be on my merry way.  I will never ask for another cigar from either brand again.

[batista30]

[quote author=randomhero1090 link=topic=8740.msg47016#msg47016 date=1302109584]
Great info Smokin.  And totally agree on this year's S&B.  I got 3 WMDs and 3 MOABs when I was planning on buying a box this year, esp after how much I liked the Daisy Cutter.  But even shorter than the Daisy Cutter????  I'm disapointed and I haven't even smoked a new S&B yet.


Give me OR Exclusivo Robustos and Tat Black Petit Robustos and I will be on my merry way.  I will never ask for another cigar from either brand again.
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I smoked one of each size (WMD/MOAB) and have a bunch more in the humi.  I definitely enjoyed the flavor profile on these and see the upside to them in a few months or so.  That being said, the biggest negative associated with these cigars is the size which in my opinion, is ridiculously small for the price.  However, I'm a slow deliberate smoker and got about 1 hr 15 min out of each one first time around which isn't too bad. 

[tstoner86]

Love the Exclusivo blend, and dont have many Viaje.....plus giving a good BOTL (Mark) some business doesnt hurt either!!!!

Thanks Mark!