"GREAT CONNECTICUT SHADE CIGAR"

I started smoking these back in the 70s when I bought them at the local news stand for a quarter apiece! Think they tend to get a bad rap, but I find them to be my preferred mild cigar. Some say they are tightly rolled and that is true. I just work the hard areas out with my thumb and forefinger before smoking and all is well. No worry breaking as they are truly sturdy cigars. While they are no longer a quarter, they still are one of the great cheap cigars on the market and haven t changed a bit in 50 years! That s consistence!!!

"Cuesta Rey Caravelle Cigars"

Not a good experience. Recently purchased a box of 25 and was very disappointed after receiving them. Of the 25 I received I have apptempted to smoke 9. Out of the 9 I have had 1 one good smoke. They were stem bound and do not draw. They are rolled so tight that they are virtually unsomkeble. They do have a great flavor if you can get one to draw, but over heat in the attempt. I not only would never order them again, but will never order a Cuesta Rey product ever again. Buyer-Beware. What sounds like a great deal turned out to be a great disappointment. Out of 5 stars I give them a 1 one . I did get one good smoke out of 9 Nine .

"8/10"

Im from Tampa fla so kinda partial to Tampa smokes....but wanted a smaller smoke with the smaller gauge.....so this fits perfectly....smooth draw...small amount of sweet with nutty flavors.....not strong at all...perfect smoke that doesnt last an hour ....no canoeing , no relighting, just the perfect smoke for 25/35 min....I punch mine as dont like the poked hole....perfect flavor.......buy a box....well worth it

"Great mild smoke"

Excellent flavor,slow burn,smooth draw.Also a great cigar just to chew on.

"Great Cigar"

This cigar is one of the best everyday cigars I ve smoked, easy draw with no after taste.

"Amazing price, meh taste"

All in all, it looks fine. smells fine. draws fine. But the taste, its really bitter. if you can handle the bitterness, its an ok mild cigar to just puff whenever and not feel bad about throwing it away halfway if you run out of time or get tired of it, but man, it is soooo bitter. maybe i just got unlucky for the few i tried? Maybe leaves are too young? im just letting the rest age in the box and see if the taste develops a little more/see if the bitterness goes away.

"50%"

Would prefer same style but with more flavor and easier on the draw.

"Very tightly wrapped"

Very well made, full packed cigar. Could have been a little more loose for easier draw..Overall, a fine cigar for the price...

"nice little cigar"

nice smoke, burns evenly, great to hover over a few afterwork beers. if you can't find enjoyment in one of these babies, you blow'n smoke out the wrong end. enjoy...

"Waste of money"

i wondered why the ratings are so high. This cigar is one of the worst that i ever smoke