Jose L Piedra Conservas Cigar - Pack of 5

Date Added: Sunday 22 January, 2012 by Andrew

I purchased a bundle of 25 Conservas 18 months ago. I got through 10 of them initially and have left the other 15 in the humidor. I would say the construction of the cigar was good compared to the Cazadores which I think has a rougher look. I was not initially impressed with the cigar and considered it a reasonable priced Cuban, not overly sophisticated. I decided to smoke one tonight and was very impressed with how the cigar had matured over the last 18 months. The pre-light draw was earthy and gritty, I noticed the draw was looser than I’m used to with more expensive Cuban’s. I put this down to it being a short fill cigar, I feel ageing these cigars does loosen and soften them up a touch. After lighting, I found it to be sweet and leathery, moving on to earthy coffee flavours. Half way through the cigar I found it similar to the monty no 4. The last third of the cigar developed into bitter citrus flavours with a rougher edge. I smoked this stick to the nub and thoroughly enjoyed it. Get 12 months plus on these and you won’t be dissapounted.

Date Added: Saturday 27 October, 2007 by ArchivedCgarsReviews

just had one of these and i think the previous reviews are a little unfair. OK it wasnt the best made cigar in the world and the wrapper was a little rough but it burnt well and evenly. It is not exactly sophisticated or top notch but what do you expect at this price? It was a good, light-hearted, uncomplicated, late night smoke. Good for the price! written by gerryg

Date Added: Saturday 27 October, 2007 by ArchivedCgarsReviews

just had one of these and i think the previous reviews are a little unfair. OK it wasnt the best made cigar in the world and the wrapper was a little rough but it burnt well and evenly. It is not exactly sophisticated or top notch but what do you expect at this price? It was a good, light-hearted, uncomplicated, late night smoke. Good for the price! written by gerryg

Date Added: Saturday 27 October, 2007 by ArchivedCgarsReviews

just had one of these and i think the previous reviews are a little unfair. OK it wasnt the best made cigar in the world and the wrapper was a little rough but it burnt well and evenly. It is not exactly sophisticated or top notch but what do you expect at this price? It was a good, light-hearted, uncomplicated, late night smoke. Good for the price! written by gerryg

Date Added: Saturday 27 October, 2007 by ArchivedCgarsReviews

Went through 25 of these recently. I`ve smoked hundreds of Nacionales and quite a few Cazadores as well. Piedras all use the same tobacco (according to my tobacconist) - they`re a good, honest, fair priced Cuban smoke, better than some I could mention. They`re made to a price, and the quality control can be spotty. I`d rather have a poor Conserva than pay seventeen quid for a poor Churchill from a "top brand" - and to be quite honest, what with plugged cigars and unfolding wrappers appearing on even the "best" Cubans, it makes more sense to find a cheap everyday smoke which you enjoy, occaisionally smoking "specials" and the entire Piedra line does that nicely. We can`t all smoke the "best" all the time, and if you want a decent, honest, nice Cuban everyday smoke - here it is. What ARE people complaining about ?? Piedra could up their QC checks and sell for a lot more - and that`s what a lot of cigar companies do - hats off to Piedra, I say. ;-))))))) written by Dave Francis

Date Added: Saturday 27 October, 2007 by ArchivedCgarsReviews

Went through 25 of these recently. I`ve smoked hundreds of Nacionales and quite a few Cazadores as well. Piedras all use the same tobacco (according to my tobacconist) - they`re a good, honest, fair priced Cuban smoke, better than some I could mention. They`re made to a price, and the quality control can be spotty. I`d rather have a poor Conserva than pay seventeen quid for a poor Churchill from a "top brand" - and to be quite honest, what with plugged cigars and unfolding wrappers appearing on even the "best" Cubans, it makes more sense to find a cheap everyday smoke which you enjoy, occaisionally smoking "specials" and the entire Piedra line does that nicely. We can`t all smoke the "best" all the time, and if you want a decent, honest, nice Cuban everyday smoke - here it is. What ARE people complaining about ?? Piedra could up their QC checks and sell for a lot more - and that`s what a lot of cigar companies do - hats off to Piedra, I say. ;-))))))) written by Dave Francis