Guantanamera Cristales Cigar - Box of 25

Not a bad smoke, not a great one either. Slight Cuban taste. Was going to let it go half way through, quite glad I didnt as the last third opened up to some nice flavours.

I chanced on these cigars when holidaying this summer in Turkey. These are nice and mild cigars and a good cheap entry level cigar for me as a beginner. A good draw lasts 45 mins to an hour and produces lots of smoke. The ash stacks nice even. I will be buying more of these considering the price.

Pretty ‘meh’ cigar for me. Had this about 3 weeks ago and the experience isn’t etched in my memory. Bought this as a potential everyday smoke but wasn’t too impressed. For a machine made cigar it did look pleasing but the draw was on the loose side and it burned rather quickly, despite its size... must have been quite loosely packed. The flavours were enjoyable, spicy with hints of coffee, but overall it isn’t a cigar I’d rush to buy again. Many better new world cigars constructed from medium/long filler that are better than this. If you fancy a cheap Cuban, Jose L Piedra’s beat these, in my opinion.

I got one of these in a trial sample pack. I take my hat off as this is a very good. It’s well packed. The construction of the cigar is good. It lights very well with a more mild taste( usually a sweeter preference for myself) but did really enjoy this one. Burn time was about 45 mins. I will definitely being adding this one into my favourite list.

Imagine the scene: you've had Christmas Dinner with the extended family; much food and drink has been consumed; the only item left is a good cigar: 'I will take my port into the workshop with a cigar!', you announce. 'Good idea!' cry several present, I'll come with you!' Now, sharing a few choice sticks with friends is one thing, but handing them out like After Eights is not what you had in mind. Suddenly the image of a lot of wasted puros looms! Then you remember the box of Guantanameras. Perfect! They are cheap, Cuban, and mild. Your esteem can only rise! And, if you choose a more select brand for yourself, you need only remark: 'I like a stronger cigar myself'. A few will abandon their cigars after the first third, which is indeed very mild. One or two will stay the course, to enjoy the meatier end. But all will go home happy in the knowledge that the Old Man generously shared his cigars. Brilliant! Or you might simply enjoy one yourself. Whichever is the case, the Guantanamera Crystale is a good buy. The flavour doesn't develop, it just gets gradually a little stronger.