Custom Cigars

[El Presidente]

I have an opportunity to have some Custom Cigars rolled in Havana (I do some work while away )

This is outside of HSA and quantities are limited but I would like some input from members here as to the shape/vitola. I have tried some prototypes and they are good. I won't say great because of the fact that I need to be further involved in the blend but I think we can get them to where we want them. Think of them as a FOH "project".

My thoughts are a FOH Flying Pig and a FOH Dalia. The Flying Pig will utilize a dark wrapper, the Dalia a light shiny/oily wrapper. Both are to be medium full in body, rich.

I want to start with two so that as an FOH team we can get the balance right and fine tune down the track. Bundles only, no box, no band. Naked.

We OK for a Flying Pig and a Dalia as our first expedition into this area? September Delivery.

Would love to have your thoughts. No, I won't disclose the rollers

[Colt45]

Dalia is a great choice. Not a fan of the FP, but that's just me. If you are entertaining suggestions, my personal preference for the second

size would be corona gorda. It all sounds great

[ChanceSchmerr]

I think a Dalia is an excellent idea, if you didn't have it, I would have suggested a Lonsdale, so Dalia works too!

Can't wait to try these, a great idea for sure!

One question - at the risk of sounding dumb...whats a Flying Pig?

PS if these do well and you are looking for more sizes....may I humbly suggest a Corona and/or Panatela Larga? If Habanos SA won't settle the craving for small ring gauge cigars, could FOH fill the gap?

[cellinisart]

What taste profile do you think we might be close to?

What is a flying pig?

What would be a box, 25, 50, 100?

I would love a CG. You have to think about us little time guys

[cellinisart]

What about age on this tobacco? Will we be looking at sitting on them for a year before a light?

[reg]

never had a flying pig nor am I sure I would be a big fan, but it is a bit unique.

a flying pig is closed on both sides, not exactly sure but I think usually a pyramid or belicoso?

[Bartolomeo]

Funny timing Prez, I read on another site today about a Swiss vendor who has something similar made specifically for him. I think its a great idea!

I am very interested.

Bart

[AlohaStyle]

One question - at the risk of sounding dumb...whats a Flying Pig?

Not sure if it's anywhere else, but the only one I know of is from Drew Estate's Liga Privada series... the Flying Pig. It's 4 1/8 x 60.

[LeafLover]

Dalia- yes

Corona Gorda - I'm there

[AlohaStyle]

This does sound like a great idea, good luck with everything coming out just right!

I too am a fan of the Corona Gorda size, along with the Robusto and Beli. I like the idea of the Dalia, but I personally would probably not go for the Flying Pig, but that's just me.

[compitaveggie]

Sounds like a great idea. A salomones would be nice down the road.

Jose

[toto]

Dalia would be a great start!

Medium full and rich. Rob, you are making my mouth water just thinking of the possibilities. Naked bundles of half a wheel? Full wheel?

I am very interested.

[Guest rob]

Dalia - perfect.

Would love to see something along the lines of the Figurado shaped Celestiales Fino as the second - though I understand this shape is harder to roll it would be worth the effort and expense in my mind.

Put me down for 40 of each.

Thankyou.

[mkz]

Great idea!!

Dalia =

Flying Pig =

[OZCUBAN]

Dalia - perfect.

Would love to see something along the lines of the Figurado shaped Celestiales Fino as the second - though I understand this shape is harder to roll it would be worth the effort and expense in my mind.

Put me down for 40 of each.

Thankyou.

Rob you took the words right out of my mouth,works for me as well, perfect

[olotti]

Prez I think this is an awesome idea. I also like the idea of something on the med-full range with big, full, rich flavors. I'm all in for a Dalia size, Flying Pig not so much, I would go for either a Corona Gorda or a Belicoso. I do however like the figurado, RACF shape but as was stated earlier I understand it is harder to roll but how much easier is a FP with a 5x60 shape? I'll be looking forward to the outcome of this. I'm def in for some Dalias.

[OZCUBAN]

Hi ROB (prez)

If you need any help designing and printing our own cigar bands just let me know

Cheers Oz

[StumpyJoe]

Fantastic idea Prez. I'm in for the Dalia...probably would need to see the flying pig...no pun intended.

[samb]

I would be interested if its a nice, quality smoke at a price that fits my budget.

[Tampa1257]

Dalia, I believe would be a winner.

I would suggest a Petit Corona size as well as a Corona Gorda size.

I would NOT be interested in anything over a 50rg.

[Wil]

I'll echo everyone else on the Dalia. A corona gorda or piramide would be good...

[Kangaroo495]

So why does Piggy get a cigar named after him?? Why not a "Flying Ken" or "Flying Smithy"?

[soltino]

Dalia, I believe would be a winner.

I would suggest a Petit Corona size as well as a Corona Gorda size.

I would NOT be interested in anything over a 50rg.

Snap

Great idea Prez. Any idea of costs and quantities? :)

[Vinny]

Great idea! I'll be down with the dalia and (why not) a salomone as the partagas are pretty disapointing IMHO and we need some medium to full body salomones.

But I think that filling the gap of a small gauge cigar would be great, as Chanceschmerr suggested it.

[dcse]

A dalia and a panatela larga would be just perfect.

An old style cigar blend that stands against blends used for the i.e. Monte Open line would be great.

One colorago claro and one maduro.