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Great post! The only one I've tried above is the KFC and wow it was certainly different. Probably not a cigar I'd keep on hand but one that I would for sure smoke again. I've been wanting to try the George Rico and the Spectre. Glad to read about their differences ahead of time so I know which to try first. Thanks again!
Appreciate all the info. I bought a 10er of KFC Kyotos on cbid, tried 2 of them, and gave the rest away. Couldn't even make it through the two I tried. Just not for me. To me it tasted like campfire or burning leaves. I think part of it was the smaller size made it tougher to keep from burning too hot. That fire cured flavor was way too overpowering, and made it very difficult to even pick out other notes. I wanted to like them, but it's just not a flavor I enjoy. I'd probably enjoy a larger KFC a little more where the fire cured flavor is muted a bit, but honestly I don't imagine I'd like any cigar with that particular flavor.
Yeah, the Chunky was my least favorite as well, but as I mentioned the flavors of these sticks is quite polarizing.Quote:
Originally Posted by Emperor Zurg
I've had the spectre, STK, and KFC in just a friend, pig, and Kyoto sized.Quote:
Originally Posted by Browns7213
The STK is by far my favorite, followed by the KFC Pig and Kyoto. The Spectre was very overpowering with the smokey/BBQ flavor HOWEVER....smoking the Spectre next to a bonfire was a totally different experience. It was awesome.
I will also be trying the Dalfinas in the near future, and have a Leccia Black on deck for this weekend.
@Browns7213 when we talked a while back, wasn't there another fire cured cigar you were telling me about. It was very hard to find and I'm pretty sure you told me it was quite dry.
I'll have to try the Spectre before writing them all off permanently. That one sounds interesting and it's cheap enough.Quote:
Originally Posted by Browns7213
Yes, its an Italian dry cigar not what I would consider a premium so I did not include that in my tome.Quote:
Originally Posted by lvfcrook1503
I have a KFC cigar that's been sitting (cello on) in my humidor for quite awhile. It smells nice, but I'm afraid I'll hate it after lighting it. Maybe one night after a few too many bourbons.
I have had one KFC. I liked it because it was unique. I need to buy some more to make sure they should be in my rotation, but I have been on a buying freeze for a while now. They would be great to have while BBQing though.
I've had the spectre got it in a bomb and I think it had a little age on it so it wasn't to overpowering. Had a KFC fat molly the other night it was good, but with the way it smelled I expected it to have more of the smoky flavor. I got it at a B&M event a week ago an the rep said they pair really well with bourbon, wanted to try it on it's own first. I'll have to keep an eye for the others. Thanks for the post David
What a thread! Thank you David for compiling some interesting information.
I love the Leccia Black's and have been teetering on ordering some Spectre (cigars and their pipe baccy).