"A great smoke!"

Nice construction and draw, slight peppery taste but overall a great smoke. I would not be ashamed to bring one over a friends- like one reviewer wrote.Have and will buy again!

"Not impressed"

Decided to clean out the humidor this weekend so I made a pot of coffee and started of with this one. The construction, draw and burn were great on this cigar but thats where it ends. the flavor was just not there and the smell according to my wife was like a cigaret. I am on the search for a everyday smoke that wont break the bank so the price was good, but I just did not enjoy it and isn't that the reason you smoke a cigar. I realize everybody has their own preference in what they like and this one was not for me.

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I bought those just because the wrapper (Brazilian "da mata")and the price but it was frustrating. I felt just a little of wrapper and tons of smoke burned grass... that I classified when doesn't have good filler tobacco. If you like a peppery smoke, it is a good option for an affordable price.

"tasty at great price"

Got sample at Famous' 2011 GIGARNIVAL - great event by the way. Tasty with cocoa through out. Surprised when checked price - better than maduros at twice the price.

"Didn't want to put it down!"

Received this in the Placencia sampler... Wow! What a tasty cigar! The construction is good, but i wouldnt say its perfect. Definitely tasted some cocoa, consistent throughout the burn. I enjoyed this one very much, and smoked it down to where I hardly had room to hold it any more. The burn wasnt real even, and I had to touch it up twice... But my humidor has been running a little higher rh than is optimal for decent burn so take that as you will. If the other one in the sampler tastes this good, I'm gonna have to order a box!

"Good deal at sale price"

A good deal @ 3 bucks a stick. Pulled one from random in the Placencia sampler and it got my attention. Went back and pulled the label out of the trash to find out what I had just smoked. Tried another one today with same result - will order a box at the sales price today. Nice burn/draw. Good full punch - consistent with the fuerte. Satisfying flavor. Nice draw. Hard to beat at 3 bucks.

"Nasty"

I'm glad I bought the sample pack and not a box. These were among the worst cigars I've ever smoked. We have a group that swaps cigars, I'd be embarrassed to include these.

"Poor man's fine cigar"

This is a good cigar considering the price.

"Mediocre Taste at best"

Burn was nice and even, draw was nice, and yes it looks good with the label on and better with it off. Construction was nice and firm, but I've never cracked a wrapper while punching before this one, so I'd say the wrapper was a bit brittle.I'm currently about half way through my first of two of these that I got with the Old Money Selection and it's just now starting to taste like a cigar I might want to have again. I seriously doubt I will buy more of this cigar.

"Great Value"

Good taste when it's young. It definitely develops it's best flavor after 6 months or so of humi time. A lot richer and smoother.