SlimOne Posted June 9, 2016 Share Posted June 9, 2016 I am curious what everyone's favourite inexpensive Cuban cigars are. Specifically what has been the most consistent flavour wise. Not that I like smoking short filler cigars but from time to time I have to ration out the better puros. Myself I tend to lean towards the Jose L Piedra "Cremes" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NSXCIGAR Posted June 13, 2016 Share Posted June 13, 2016 I've been touting the JLP Petit Cetros pretty hard over the last couple years since I kind of rediscovered them. They've become my all-day-puffing cigar. The price simply cannot be beat ($1.35-$1.70 each) and they are pretty darn consistent for me (20+ per box are good.) I can smoke 3-5 of these a day, all day, and don't feel bad about putting one out if necessary. I've had some that are straight-up 90 pointers for me, and none worse than 86-87 points. Not had any luck with the JLP Brevas, Nacionales and Cazadores. They all smoke inferior to the Petit Cetros for me. Plus, I find a larger format gets a little tiring with the profile. The Cetros leaves me satisfied. For a premium C&C, I go for PL Panetelas, HU Majestics and RyJ Mille Fleurs. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
earthson Posted June 13, 2016 Share Posted June 13, 2016 PL Panetela by a long shot, although I have recently found some awesomeness in the LFDC PC. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Akela3rd Posted June 13, 2016 Share Posted June 13, 2016 Quintero Favoritos! Not consistent, to be fair, but I've kept mine at around 60-62rh and this certainly helps. A bit wetter and they burn very unevenly. They have a basic tobacco flavour (doh) and enough bite to keep your interest. My Mrs hates the way they smell but sometimes a chunky unsophisticated cigar is just the thing. I do like them and the price is good. Always have a box on hand. They've come up on 24:24 a couple of times this year already and I'll be all over them like a rash on their next showing. JLP are OK - but the Cazadores can be hard work and I've rarely got through one without doing that face you pull whilst holding the cigar away from you and glaring at the smouldering end. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bolismoker Posted June 14, 2016 Share Posted June 14, 2016 For my money can't beat the Quintero Favorito, RG Panatela Extra, and PL Montecarlos. Great golf course/puffing cigars all and great to give out to non-cigar smoking moochers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ksblazer Posted June 16, 2016 Share Posted June 16, 2016 I'm a fan of the Quintero's Brevas and Favoritos are good smokes for the $$. Also like the RyJ and Partagas Mille Fleurs a lot as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
golfgar Posted June 16, 2016 Share Posted June 16, 2016 Personally have been smoking the Partagas Super Partagas. Good flavors for my humble palate. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burks Posted June 19, 2016 Share Posted June 19, 2016 Another vote for Quintero Favouritos and RG Panatela. I love these two. Partagas Super Partagas are pretty damn good as well. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ethernut Posted June 20, 2016 Share Posted June 20, 2016 Huge fan of the PLMC, haven't tried the Quintero Fav. Will buy in my next order! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cakeanddottle Posted June 20, 2016 Share Posted June 20, 2016 RGPC. I like RASCC and I like El Principe a little more, but the small cigar that I love is RGPC. I still haven't smoked a PLPC, so I need to get on that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcorona Posted June 21, 2016 Share Posted June 21, 2016 HdM coronations tubo. Love those sweet cocoa/coffee notes. Good intro to the whole HdM line. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Akela3rd Posted June 21, 2016 Share Posted June 21, 2016 Huge fan of the PLMC, haven't tried the Quintero Fav. Will buy in my next order! Gotta be done - I'm happily smoking one now! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MahDooRow Posted June 23, 2016 Share Posted June 23, 2016 Partagas Shorts and Bolivar Petit Coronas for me. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Williamos Posted June 25, 2016 Share Posted June 25, 2016 I recommend the cheap and cheerful Jose L Piedra Conservas paired with a pot of strong Russian Caravan tea (I have it black). There are better cigars out there, but this pairing is a marriage made in heaven. Duck and oranges; gin and tonic; sirloin steak and chargrills; JLPCON and Russian Caravan. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ethernut Posted June 30, 2016 Share Posted June 30, 2016 Great little thread @SlimOne, I've been away from FOH since 2012, really helped me reorient to the C&C's that are worthy right now. For me, I've had $30-$40 cigars that have been an utter disappointment and $3 sticks that have been amazing. I lean toward value these days for sure - 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SlimOne Posted January 17, 2017 Author Share Posted January 17, 2017 Thanks for the input!!! Looking forward to getting some PLMC to try seems very popular 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luca Posted January 19, 2017 Share Posted January 19, 2017 I really like the HU Half Corona as it is a great cheap short smoke. One of my other favorites is the ERDM Demi Tasse. I am also considering getting a box of Quinteros since I noticed how well priced they are! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luca Posted January 19, 2017 Share Posted January 19, 2017 I really like the HU Half Corona as it is a great cheap short smoke. One of my other favorites is the ERDM Demi Tasse. I am also considering getting a box of Quinteros since I noticed how well priced they are! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cep Posted January 23, 2017 Share Posted January 23, 2017 RASCC is one of my fav cigars at any size. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
calsnakes Posted April 1, 2017 Share Posted April 1, 2017 JP is my go cheap smoke, and Quintero coronas, mostly good almost always ugly but good price Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hunter1974 Posted April 14, 2017 Share Posted April 14, 2017 Partagas aristocrats , Super partagas , Bolivar coronas jr , Hoyo palmas , H uppman epicure and majestic , RG perlas ,too many too list haha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhilthyOchoUno Posted May 21, 2018 Share Posted May 21, 2018 agreed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chompers79 Posted May 23, 2018 Share Posted May 23, 2018 HdM Palmas Extra. It could just be the box I snagged, but they're magnificent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Akela3rd Posted May 23, 2018 Share Posted May 23, 2018 I know it's an old thread but could someone please edit the title so that "cheerful" is spelt correctly. It bugged me a year ago and now it's back! 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burningman Posted September 30, 2018 Share Posted September 30, 2018 On 6/20/2016 at 11:17 PM, jcorona said: HdM coronations tubo. Love those sweet cocoa/coffee notes. Good intro to the whole HdM line. My buddy and I are thinking of doing a box split to try these out. How long do you recommend letting them sit before digging in? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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