Notsocleaver Posted June 12, 2015 Posted June 12, 2015 So back 5 years ago or so when I was starting out, the consensus seemed to be that cigars from 50 count cabs were usually more consistent and of better average quality. Would you say that it is still the case now in 2015? Given the choice, for the same price would you buy blind two dress boxes or a 50 cab?
polarbear Posted June 12, 2015 Posted June 12, 2015 50 Cab all the way I prefer Cabs over dress boxes, 10 count, 25 count, 50 count, doesn't matter. If I can get them in a cabinet, I will 1
subport Posted June 12, 2015 Posted June 12, 2015 Same here. I prefer 50 cabs. But it doesn't mean I don't buy dress boxes. I jumped on the those quality shorts yesterday...wish it was cab but still bought them.
nikesupremedunk Posted June 12, 2015 Posted June 12, 2015 I bought a cab of Party shorts a while back but haven't tried them. For me, the fact that you get round cigars in a cab vs flat cigars in a box is enough reason to go cab, even at a slightly higher price. Unless space is an issue, I'd grab the cab if available. 1
OZCUBAN Posted June 12, 2015 Posted June 12, 2015 50 cabs all the way 25's as well even though there becoming rarer and not as many available in various marques
Jeremy Festa Posted June 12, 2015 Posted June 12, 2015 Always the bigger volume. Same for champagne. Sent from my iPhone 2
RijkdeGooier Posted June 12, 2015 Posted June 12, 2015 Personally, I like the round cigar shape from the cabs. But eventhough there have been whole discussions with semi-scientific argumentations, I have not been able to see how the cabs are inherently better. Having said this, my best cigars are from Cabs. Some of my favourites only come in 50Cabs so there the discussion is moot
Miner Posted June 12, 2015 Posted June 12, 2015 Of all the cigars in my collection the best smokes come from 50 cabs: HdM Epicure No 2 AOR OCT 06 SLR Series A AEP ABR 07 Each cigar has been sensational. So yes, I'm a big fan of 50 cabs, especially with a bit of age on them. Cheers
westg Posted June 12, 2015 Posted June 12, 2015 so many discontinued 50 cabs ...grab them while you can When empty you can store other cigars in them 1
Elvis Posted June 12, 2015 Posted June 12, 2015 Prefer 50cabs. The only thing better than a 50cab would be a 100cab. Unfortunately 50cabs seem to be going the way of the dinosaur. I wonder how many vitola will still be available in the SLB50 ten years from now. A quick search on ccw for discontinued SLB50's returns grim results. Recent discussion here: http://www.friendsofhabanos.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=113112
Fumadoro Posted June 12, 2015 Posted June 12, 2015 I haven't had the time to age any cigars longer than a 2007 box date, so I might be a little too inexperienced for this conversation. For me it seems more of a preference at this point, but maybe if I tried to age cigars for 15+ years, my opinion might change. I like how dress boxes stack in my cooler, but I like the pseudo-scientific opinions I've read about aging in cabs.
btp1979 Posted June 12, 2015 Posted June 12, 2015 I didn't realize there was a difference beyond the quantity. Pretty neat info here. Now I'll have to watch out for cab deals. So would the BBF's in a 25ct box be considered a cab?
daeji5 Posted June 12, 2015 Posted June 12, 2015 What's not to like? what's more boss than a 50 cab of lusis? Nothing. 2
rtrimbath Posted June 12, 2015 Posted June 12, 2015 What's not to like?This is what I'm planning for my next purchase. I would be in Heaven if a PSP Lusitania 50 cab shows up on the 24:24 soon. What a beautiful sight!
Habana Mike Posted June 12, 2015 Posted June 12, 2015 50 cabs are becoming harder to come by. I picked up the last Lusitania one vendor had and asked Rob to find me one earlier this year. He only had one which was damaged - box and cigars. Not to say they're not still out there, I know of a few places one can still pick them up. Always prefer the cab version when available. Currently still produced are: HdM DC, Epi #2, EEJL #2Parti Lusi, ShortsPLPCPunch DC, PPRASSSLR DCBoli CGERDM Choix SupremeHU Mag 46Trini Fundadores I miss the Boli PC and CE, Trini Fundadores. Really miss the Boli PC most, went through quite a few of those when still available, down to only 2/3 left of my last one. 1
Notsocleaver Posted June 12, 2015 Author Posted June 12, 2015 I go with the 50 cabs mostly because I like my cigars round, and often times I find the 50 cabs to be a slightly better deal. The rational I've heard for the supposed better quality in 50 cabs is that because Cuban cigars are sorted by wrapper shade, you tend to get cigars from the most consistently occurring shades since they have to find 50 of them to put in a box, whereas in a ten count box you are much more likely to encounter the random triple claros that are on the far end of the bell curve. I have no idea if that explanation is true, but it does match my experience.
SofaKing Posted June 12, 2015 Posted June 12, 2015 I didn't realize there was a difference beyond the quantity. Pretty neat info here. Now I'll have to watch out for cab deals. So would the BBF's in a 25ct box be considered a cab? I dont see why not, its a mini cab but still made of wood like its big brother. I prefer the SLB over the dress box. Opinion only but I think they are better as others stated above. Part of it is I dont like belicosos/torps with a box press.
Scroats Posted June 12, 2015 Posted June 12, 2015 I guess I'm in the minority, I like the slight box press on a dress box. But just getting into it, I don't age (yet) and I just buy whatever Rob puts in front of my eyes that I like.
SofaKing Posted June 12, 2015 Posted June 12, 2015 I guess I'm in the minority, I like the slight box press on a dress box. But just getting into it, I don't age (yet) and I just buy whatever Rob puts in front of my eyes that I like. Robustos, double corona absolutely...probably what I like best about Padrons. Pointy heads nope.
Edwhatever Posted June 12, 2015 Posted June 12, 2015 Cajones What are "Cajones" you ask? https://www.google.ca/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=2&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=0CCEQFjABahUKEwiXhYyW94rGAhVwMowKHdwcAPA&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.urbandictionary.com%2Fdefine.php%3Fterm%3Dcajones&ei=fjh7VZfOCfDksATcuYCADw&usg=AFQjCNGBon77kdO0u337vgIMgw0W6Nhx9w&sig2=6us0RtEbr_gcDD36-CKX_w&bvm=bv.95515949,d.cWc
Pixa Posted June 12, 2015 Posted June 12, 2015 50 cabs are becoming harder to come by. I picked up the last Lusitania one vendor had and asked Rob to find me one earlier this year. He only had one which was damaged - box and cigars. Not to say they're not still out there, I know of a few places one can still pick them up. Always prefer the cab version when available. Currently still produced are: HdM DC, Epi #2, EE JL #2 Parti Lusi, Shorts PLPC Punch DC, PP RASS SLR DC Boli CG ERDM Choix Supreme HU Mag 46 Trini Fundadores I miss the Boli PC and CE, Trini Fundadores. Really miss the Boli PC most, went through quite a few of those when still available, down to only 2/3 left of my last one. Not seen the erdm in a while Bolivar cg are discontinued Trini fundadores you sure never heard of a 50 cab
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