Obsidian Half Coronas

[Billb1960]

I've smoked a Robusto and enjoyed it very much. The corona I smoked a few weeks later was not good at all, serious burn issues and a very harsh taste. I just attributed it to inconsistency in a budget priced cigar. Maybe they're just not the right blend for a small vitola.

[lowrider58]

Could I have gotten the dud of all dud batches?

I have had some Obsidians I really enjoyed, then I hit a few that the ammonia almost
choked me. They really need some time to rest and a low RH, then they can be
really flavorful

[DrBob]

I have a tin of the white noise, and they seem ok. I have only smoked one, but I give them out when smoking with friends and one finishes earlier than the rest of the crowd

[Cardinal]

Could I have gotten the dud of all dud batches?

I have had some Obsidians I really enjoyed, then I hit a few that the ammonia almost
choked me. They really need some time to rest and a low RH, then they can be
really flavorful

They smell fine, and I'm not getting ammonia but a strange, distinct and acrid wax taste. It's so weird. Thank you though, and I may let them sit and try another in a looooooong time.

[Ropey]

They smell fine, and I'm not getting ammonia but a strange, distinct and acrid wax taste. It's so weird. Thank you though, and I may let them sit and try another in a looooooong time.

I, too, didn't get "ammonia" per se. It was just an awful smoke, IMHO. They can't all be winners.

[DrBob]

sounds like "sick cigars" Basically sold young and going through some growing pains, I would wait them out 6 months.

[c.ortiz108]

I think they're okay, at least for the first 2/3, then it gets harsh and bitter. Like a lot of small sticks you don't want to nub them. But some decent flavors in there suggest some age might help.

[T.E.Fox]

This thread concerns me after winning a pack on the devil's site two days ago. Oh well, I'll try anything once!