"Love 'Em!"
As somewhat of a beginner I haven't smoked a lot of cigars but I do like Cohiba, Perdomo, and Rocky Patel. That being said, these cigars are GREAT! I have smoked other small cigars and these are by far the best. The draw easy, many small cigars don't. Best of all they put out TONS of smoke, more than some Toros I've tried. When you just want a quick smoke these can't be beat!
Art in Seattle August 18, 2010
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"Liked everything but the bitter aftertaste"
I really liked the construction and burn of the cigar for the price. It has a mild spiciness which I also liked. My only real complaint is that there is a bit of a "dead wet frog" aftertaste to the batch I got. I am hoping that goes away after a few months in the humidor...
JD in Saint Paul, MN August 2, 2010
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"Terrible"
Received this free with 1999 Vintage. Awful throat burner. I have rarely had a smoke as abrasive to my throat and i smoke mostly full bodied.
Smoke small puffs is my only advice.
If you want a great small cigar, go for Partagas pronto or something else. Glad it was free.
jazzi in canada July 27, 2010
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"Ok, not great."
I got these free with a purchase of a box of RPs. They are ok in a pinch, or if you are in a hurry. The get hot and harsh after 1/2 complete. I would not buy these, but would take them again if another free offer comes around.
Mike in Owings, Md June 2, 2010
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"what the heck happened to these??"
This has been my winter cigar for about 2 years. Constantly re-ordered and always enjoyed. Until this box, that is! from my calculations, this is box #8 or #9. BAD burn, BAD construction and not a great tasting cigar! I really hope that I just got a bad box..cause I really felt that these were the greatest short, inexpensive cigar out there. Now, (and since the price seems to have gotten higher) they're just a cheap cigar. Last night I found one from a past box and it was extacy..this morning I had one fron the new box..agony! That was the 4th or 5th out of the new box and they've all pretty much been the same.
Richard T in suburban Philadelphia January 17, 2010
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"Nice cheap smoke..."
.....But well worth the money. My favorite morning sitting in traffic with a cup of coffee cigar. Short burn time and for such a small smoke good flavor.
M. L in Portland November 11, 2009
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"Big cigar taste, small cigar"
I am not a fan of small cigars. They never taste like a regular size one, at least not to me. I recently bought a box of Rockey Patel Juniors(maduro). I just lit one up right out of the box. The taste was fantastic,thought I was smoking one of his regular size cigars. Is there any of his larger cigars with that exact blend?
Mike in Florida March 30, 2009
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"Tasty, great price"
A lovely taste-bomb. Rich, chocolaty, chewy-tasting. Medium-bodied. Not too much of a throat-scraper. Just a hint of ammonia perhaps? Overall excellent flavor. The batch I got had quite a bit of white crystal plume coating them.
Padron? Almost twice the price, but smaller and not a contender.
Madrok in Virginia March 18, 2009
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"Not Terrible but not Great ."
I bought these as a Monster Deal one day, as I was already a big fan of RP.I thought these would be great for a quick smoke at the office. These have an OK construction, the initial burn is very harsh and bitter. I had to keep spitting the first quarter inch. The smoke mellows and blooms into a peppery,full flavor. As the burn got closer to yje head of the stick it became harsh again. I expected a little more consistency from RP. I would not recommend these as there are better buys on the market. Try the Patron line it has some of the same full body taste at a friendlier price.
Julian in Phoenix, October 15, 2008
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"Wonderful Little Cigar"
These are great when you don't have an hour or so to spend with a regular cigar. Very flavorful, easy draw, nice even burn and a pleasure in those times where you just don't have the time for a full cigar.
Rick in Chicago July 29, 2008
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