Atabey Cigars now here in Thornbury. Wow they are stunning.

[canadianbeaver]

[quote author=JL Miller link=topic=55994.msg213119#msg213119 date=1665206004]
quick internet search for prices, LMAO.
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Did you think that when Behikes came out in 2010 too? That was $300 for box of 10. We smoked them if it was a nice night lol. Now it would cost $2000 or so for them.

This is a fancy schmancy box of 25, all kinds of them. $700 or so. No big deal in comparison.

A $1600 box of CoRo is a stranger sight if you ask me lol.

CB

[TheGipper]

I think the price is fair, given the quality of the tobacco and how well they are rolled.  They are some of the most visually perfect cigars out there.

But I can't get with the flavor on these.  My taste buds told me, "this is a Macanudo, but rolled by a Padron roller."

Maybe I need to try a few more.

[canadianbeaver]

Great description with average taste and great presentation! That is why I am hoping age will help, with smoking prayer added in! Jeez I hope these turn out great like RA Extras in 2011 :cheers:

CB

[alwayslit]

Beautiful looking cigars but the price makes it a hard pass. There are way too many cigars out there for half the cost that would be outstanding.....imho.

[Boss Hog]

[quote author=TheGipper link=topic=55994.msg213260#msg213260 date=1665785219]
But I can't get with the flavor on these.  My taste buds told me, "this is a Macanudo, but rolled by a Padron roller."[/quote]

Very well said.

The experience was a complete letdown, especially when you factor in the price.

All show no go, unlike the original Behikes.

[canadianbeaver]

Had I heard Macanudo when we compared these doggies I would not have touched them. Hoped to hear Davidoff 

[Hotboy]

[quote author=TheGipper link=topic=55994.msg213260#msg213260 date=1665785219]My taste buds told me, "this is a Macanudo, but rolled by a Padron roller."[/quote]

It didn't occur to me at the time, but this is a good comparison.

[canadianbeaver]

[quote author=Hotboy link=topic=55994.msg213386#msg213386 date=1666281328]
It didn't occur to me at the time, but this is a good comparison.
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And on top of that, the Behike box guy. Hope they age as good as they look. I try and have that kind of faith in som Tatuaje too sometimes.

CB

[JL Miller]

[quote author=alwayslit link=topic=55994.msg213291#msg213291 date=1665939532]
Beautiful looking cigars but the price makes it a hard pass. There are way too many cigars out there for half the cost that would be outstanding.....imho.
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Ditto, I just let others buy them up…
Another “flash-in-the-pan” cigar

[Hotboy]

[quote author=TheGipper link=topic=55994.msg213260#msg213260 date=1665785219]I think the price is fair, given the quality of the tobacco and how well they are rolled.  They are some of the most visually perfect cigars out there.[/quote]

I just smoked another one last night. I agree on the flawnessness of the construction and appearance. The ring gauge (54?) is larger than I like.

[quote author=TheGipper link=topic=55994.msg213260#msg213260 date=1665785219]But I can't get with the flavor on these.  My taste buds told me, "this is a Macanudo, but rolled by a Padron roller." Maybe I need to try a few more.
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Maybe it's my imagination, but the one I smoked yesterday had a stronger flavor approaching medium body. It reminded me a bit of Davidoff regular line. The flavor profile was creamy and woody, and I enjoyed it more than the first one I smoked. However, it's still not worth the price and I don't anticipate buying any more.