Cuban cigars in Cyprus

[gojira]

Did any of you ever purchase cigars in or from Cyprus? I've read a few times that they had some storage issues there (the distributor) and that most of the older stock has suffered from this. Is there any truth to this? I would appreciate if someone in the know could let me know.

[Alexw33]

I bought a bit in the Paphos LCDH a few months back. What problems has this supposed caused? I didn’t notice anything off other than a couple of slightly mouldy boxes I stayed away from.

[gojira]

I bought a bit in the Paphos LCDH a few months back. What problems has this supposed caused? I didn’t notice anything off other than a couple of slightly mouldy boxes I stayed away from.

Did you get any old stock?

I've read a few times that most of their old stock had been badly stored and that some of the cigars offered in Cyprus were thus tasteless and/or a bit dried out.

[Alexw33]

Did you get any old stock?

I've read a few times that most of their old stock had been badly stored and that some of the cigars offered in Cyprus were thus tasteless and/or a bit dried out.

I suppose it depends what is classed as old. I got some 03 Hoyo Du Prince of which I’ve smoked one and it was fantastic. The rest were 15/16 and I’m yet to try, not sure these count as old so hopefully I’ve lucked out assuming it’s true.

[gojira]

I suppose it depends what is classed as old. I got some 03 Hoyo Du Prince of which I’ve smoked one and it was fantastic. The rest were 15/16 and I’m yet to try, not sure these count as old so hopefully I’ve lucked out assuming it’s true.

OK good to know.

[PeeJay]

I'm sure [MENTION=13441957]jerryr[/MENTION] picked up a nice box of Partagas Lonsdales from Cyprus

[jerryr]

I've bought a several boxes from the Larnica duty free LCDH. Never had any problems with them

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[jerryr]

All have been aged stock

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[gojira]

All have been aged stock

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Cheers! I will think about pulling the trigger. Probably will.

[Hookmaker]

A colleague bought 3-4 boxes from Nicosia for me at x-mas including both phoenicia 35 and Monte 80th. The all seem in good condition + both the 35 and 80th. that I smoked were perfect.

[peanutpete]

The only box of really aged cigars I've purchased were party Charlotte's I would have to say they were not as good as my other box of Charlotte's from Andorra. I have heard the storage argument before something to do with the warehouse not being temperature controlled (its as hot as hell in the summer especially in Nicosia ) stick to the new stock and you'll be fine

[gojira]

The only box of really aged cigars I've purchased were party Charlotte's I would have to say they were not as good as my other box of Charlotte's from Andorra. I have heard the storage argument before something to do with the warehouse not being temperature controlled (its as hot as hell in the summer especially in Nicosia ) stick to the new stock and you'll be fine

Thank you for your input. I thought it over and will not pull the trigger. Not willing to take the risk and I have an upcoming vacation to pay for.

[Alexw33]

Thank you for your input. I thought it over and will not pull the trigger. Not willing to take the risk and I have an upcoming vacation to pay for.

Chicken what was it you were thinking about anyway?

[gojira]

Chicken what was it you were thinking about anyway?

I promised my friend who let me in on the secret not to tell.

[Alexw33]

I promised my friend who let me in on the secret not to tell.

Oooo mysterious... Is your friend picking the mystery sticks up then?