Obsidian Half Coronas

I have smoked one or two Obsidians in different vitolas over the past couple years and don't remember them being remarkable, but they were at least ok. I bought a couple tins of these Half Coronas for the free shipping a few months back when I needed some short smokes.

Now I've tried two of these things, and can't get further than an inch into them before pitching both. They taste like burning wax, and smell bad too. Frankly, they're repugnant and not even close to smokeable. Anyone else try this vitola? Could I have gotten the dud of all dud batches?

@Emperor Zurg ?

Tried one and couldn't stand it. The "white noise" versions are tolerable but the one small corona normal (black) Obsidian was awful.

Damn, I have 5 of these that I thought would be promising. Glad they were a very cheap CBid purchase.

I have the black robustos and I like those. Never tried that vitola.

Well, one concurring 'nay', guess my tasters are working. I've had a robusto, and a toro I think. They were fine, but these are awful.
@zeebee , you wanna double-down and take a gamble on some more at a GREAT price before you try yours? Maybe you'll love them!

I've found with the robustos, you have to draw very slowly on them or you get a resinous flavor that is rather off-putting. Think sipping on a pipe rather than puffing a cigar. However, sipped slowly the robusto is very sweet and mocha like. One of the best cigars I've smoked. It's almost like a chocolate flake.

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Originally Posted by Emperor Zurg

I've found with the robustos, you have to draw very slowly on them or you get a resinous flavor that is rather off-putting. Think sipping on a pipe rather than puffing a cigar. However, sipped slowly the robusto is very sweet and mocha like. One of the best cigars I've smoked. It's almost like a chocolate flake.

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I'll let these sit for another 6 months and maybe I'll try one more time before I throw them away. I'll make sure to burn it low and slow, thanks.

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Originally Posted by Cardinal

Well, one concurring 'nay', guess my tasters are working. I've had a robusto, and a toro I think. They were fine, but these are awful.
@zeebee , you wanna double-down and take a gamble on some more at a GREAT price before you try yours? Maybe you'll love them!

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Haha! I'll pass for now. You can cleanse your palette with the Dominican Grab Bag sampler I have. They've been resting for a year! $5.25 shipped!

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Originally Posted by zeebee

Haha! I'll pass for now. You can cleanse your palette with the Dominican Grab Bag sampler I have. They've been resting for a year! $5.25 shipped!

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lol thanks for the offer! Don't call me, I'll call you.

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.

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

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

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Originally Posted by 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

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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.

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Originally Posted by Cardinal

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.

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

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

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.

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