I can't help but think "gimmick" each time I see them.
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Why bother? If they're in your humidor, they'll just end up being plugged. :-)
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WOW, thank you all for the wealth of information.

My last question, are they worth spending the $$$???
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says you. I was so lucky to score the last 4 unopened boxes on that Miami beach.
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It is a gimmick, but it's one with a valid purpose and actual added value in many cases.

The helical barber pole allows the use of multiple different wrappers for flavor - and it's snazzy looking sitting on the shelf of the walk in.

In the case of the JdN Cabinetta, the dark criollo was added to the head of the cigar to give a better mouthfeel to the cigar and spicy flavor and tingle on the lips because the (Ecuadorian) Connecticut has a slimy, soapy texture and soapy flax seed taste on your lips. Pick one up and before you cut it or light it, wet your lips and put it in your mouth backwards, hold it there for a moment, then flip it around so that the criollo is in your mouth, go back and forth a few times, and you should pick up on the icky conneticut capa mouthfeel that Cuenca wanted to avoid and used the criollio to give a better feel and enhance the cigar.

The Padilla, no comment.
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Those aren't even rolled the same direction. Somewhere in the 3rd world there is a right handed and left handed pare of counterfeit torcedores.
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Welcome.

That question could be asked of any cigar really. I think most cigars are worth at least a try at some point, you never know what you will find that you happen to like. Because you might not like one barber pole or dual wrapper cigar, doesn't mean you'll dislike all of them. It's like any other cigar, some manufacturers will make cigars you like, some will make those that you don't.
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JaKaaH just bombed me a Taboo one and I can't wait to try it!! It smells awesome.
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:-):-):-)
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Adam, are you free Friday evening?
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Anything for you big boy.
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Very true, THANK YOU very much... :-)
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I like the Fuente Between the Lines. Nice mild/med smoke but a tad pricey!
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:-):-)
:-) Tampa Sweetheart's price on the little 6 pack sampler is reasonable.

I like the Taboo Twists, but they are almost always too darned tight. If you can still find the RP Double Fusion give one or two a shot. Didn't care for the CAO Am. that I smoked.
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:-)
so you like the taste so floor sweepings & pubic hair......
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You don't?:-)
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I have been sitting on a couple of CAO Americas. I did not know so many of these were out there. I have also had the La Gloria two wrapper. It was delicious! :-)
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As usual, great information Adam.
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Thanks Moe.
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The question is are the "Cohiba" Barberpoles as good as the Cohibos or the Glass top "Cohibas"? Which ones the real dogrocket :-). I would buy them as a gag gift to mess with people.
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