SOA and KFC

[bluenoser]

So looking at possibly making an order for some more sticks soon as we get this mortgage dealy done and there's 2 that have caught my attention, the Sons Of Anarchy and Kentucky Fire Cured. Wonder who's had them and what your thoughts are of them. Flavor profile, strength etc on them. Prefered vitola? The facebook group I'm on has alot of bad opinions of the KFC but I've read some that like them. Worth a try?

Thanks

[droy1958]

I love the KFC. I've had the Fat Molly and Delfinas. The Delfinas is a 26 rg that used to be $11.50 a fiver, but they raised the price around 250% so I quit buying them. Haven't tried the SOA. They're like smoking a campfire and very unique tasting...

[bluenoser]

I've read they have a very smoky taste. I thought it sounded good but the guys on the facebook site gave them such a bad rep I figured I'd ask here as well to get a broader idea. thanks

[OldSkoolTarHeel]

The SoA KG-9 is one of my favorite smokes. I'm not too good at describing tastes and whatnot, but it's quite good. I've also heard that the Chapel is not very good at all.

[Old Smokey]

I have only tried the KFC. About the first 3rd I thought it was ok, but by the time I hit the halfway point I laid it down. Just like smoking a campfire and I didn't like it at all. I have read others say they like them, so I recommend you buy (1) and see for yourself.

[quo155]

I bought a box of the SOA's and I've really enjoyed them. I also shared a box of them at a Herf earlier this year and it seemed everyone liked them too. They're not at the top of my list but definitely close to it. FWIW

[Demuths1770]

kfc is not a bad cigar. its all a matter of oppinion like with any other cigar and not many people like the fire cured taste. i have had one and it was not bad. i paired it with burbon (cant remember what) and it was good. i wouldnt call it a every day smoke for me or a go buy a box but its good. buy yourself 1 and see what you think

[pdq_wizzard]

I didn't like the first KFC I had, but had bought a 5er so thought I would give it another try. I paired the second one with a strong IPA and loved it!

In fact I need to make another order smoked my last one 3 weeks ago, :confused:

[TreySC]

I had a Fat Molly once, didn't think it tasted near as smokey as it smelled. I would like to try some of the other vitolas.

I had a DE rep tell me they paired really well with bourbon, but I like Trace's idea of putting it with an IPA I'm more of a beer guy anyways.

[Demuths1770]

I had a Fat Molly once, didn't think it tasted near as smokey as it smelled. I would like to try some of the other vitolas.

I had a DE rep tell me they paired really well with bourbon, but I like Trace's idea of putting it with an IPA I'm more of a beer guy anyways.

burbon was a nice pairing but i think an ipa would be nice as well too.... hmmmmmm i have one left at home and some ipas!!!!!

[Hardheaded]

The KFC is good, just go for a smaller size to start with. I tried the toro sized one and it was just too much of that smoky campfire flavor. On the plus side, my wife loved the smell. I want to keep a few of the robusto sized ones on hand for fall bon fires this year. Just seems fitting.

[pdq_wizzard]

The KFC is good, just go for a smaller size to start with. I tried the toro sized one and it was just too much of that smoky campfire flavor. On the plus side, my wife loved the smell. I want to keep a few of the robusto sized ones on hand for fall bon fires this year. Just seems fitting.

I tried the 4X44 and the robustos, the 4X44 was way more campfire tasting.

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[Demuths1770]

I tried the 4X44 and the robustos, the 4X44 was way more campfire tasting.

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4x44 is the size i like. i hear to try the pig size that it is really good

[Hardheaded]

I tried the 4X44 and the robustos, the 4X44 was way more campfire tasting.

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It might be more of that campfire flavor, but for me the toro was going on two hours (I smoke very slow) and it was just too tedious. A bigger punch and less time serves that stick well I think.

[LAN CERO]

I love the KFC. I've had the Fat Molly and Delfinas. The Delfinas is a 26 rg that used to be $11.50 a fiver, but they raised the price around 250% so I quit buying them. Haven't tried the SOA. They're like smoking a campfire and very unique tasting...

I was upset, as I was about to buy a tube of the Delfinas when I saw the outrageous increase. No thank you. I've tried a couple other vitolas which are all thick gauge rings. While I enjoy the taste, I feel that regular Parodi Kentucky Cheroots are so close to the same taste, it just doesn't make sense to pay for the DE's.

[thechasm442]

Never had SOA. However I've had 5 KFC and they all sucked imo.It was like smoking burning leaves and wood with all the harshness you would expect. However I know many respected botl's here love them so I will not say my opinion is definite. I just hated them.......just one guy speaking. Keep in mind I smoked 5 and still came to the same conclusion.

[TheGrumpyOleTroll]

Never had SOA. However I've had 5 KFC and they all sucked imo.It was like smoking burning leaves and wood with all the harshness you would expect. However I know many respected botl's here love them so I will not say my opinion is definite. I just hated them.......just one guy speaking. Keep in mind I smoked 5 and still came to the same conclusion.


Thats the great thing about this hobby...plenty of different cigars for everyone's tastes.

Dont ever discredit your opinion of a cigar because someone else thinks its great or amazing no matter how long they have enjoyed the hobby...for example I despise the taste of Rocky Patel cigars...


The Troll

[bluenoser]

With the KFC's do people notice a big taste difference between vitolas? I see the kyoto's can be had rather cheaply but would I get a good idea on what to expect from the rest of the line? Same with the SOA's, I see there are some smaller vitolas that can be had rather cheap.

[droy1958]

With the KFC's do people notice a big taste difference between vitolas? I see the kyoto's can be had rather cheaply but would I get a good idea on what to expect from the rest of the line? Same with the SOA's, I see there are some smaller vitolas that can be had rather cheap.

Only in the Delfinas to me. It's 26 ring gauge and is pretty smokey tasting. The others I've tried seem about the same compared with each other...

[thechasm442]

Thats the great thing about this hobby...plenty of different cigars for everyone's tastes.

Dont ever discredit your opinion of a cigar because someone else thinks its great or amazing no matter how long they have enjoyed the hobby...for example I despise the taste of Rocky Patel cigars...


The Troll

And how tastes evolve as well. When I was fresh I was a RP fan boy. Now he has about 3 sticks i enjoy.