Reviews
Date Added: Thursday 19 April, 2012
Jose L Piedra Petit Cetros Cigar - 1 Single
by Stephen
Came here to edit my review but I can't so I'm writing another. Bought 5 of these as the first one I had was okay and at this price... I won't be buying any more. I've smoked 3 of them so far. First one was a very hard draw, but manageable, second was okay but the third was completely unsmokeable. It was almost impossible to draw on so it kept going out and the wrapper had unravelled *completely* by the time I got half way so I threw what was left away. I never thought I would get one that was that bad. It was embarrassing, frankly. If they can be that bad I wouldn't even keep them to give away.
Date Added: Thursday 29 March, 2012
Juan Lopez Seleccion No. 2 Cigar - 1 Single
by Michael
Well I would start by echoing the description at the top of this page.Definitely not to be underestimated and some great,full flavour.Starting off with some lovely fruity biscuit type flavours which slowly give way to dark chocolate with an underlying,subtle vanilla.This a ballsy,full on cigar with just wonderful Cuban tobacco characteristics.If you'll bear with an analogy for a moment,comparing it to another full flavour Robusto,The BRC.The BRC will turn up at your dinner party in a tuxedo,be very nice and polite and always conduct itself with the best of decorum.This cigar will turn up in it's denim and leathers,sit down,speak it's mind and tell you exactly what it thinks.And you know what,you'll want to listen and listen again!! If you haven't tried one you really,really must!!
Date Added: Sunday 19 February, 2012
I agree the Minutos arn\'t very pleasant but the Cristales are a cheap starter Cuban cigar very mild and tasty never harsh or bitter and even burning ideal to practice cigar lighting and cutting even though these are also machine made and already cut, these are a very relaxing cigar for a good hour of smoking. When you are ready to move on to better things i highly recommend PUNCH cigars they are very high quality, well built, lovely taste which is not overpowering and a very pleasant cigar aroma, Hand Rolled in various sizes and prices, the cedar lined tubed Petit Coronations 4 5/8\" x 40 rg right up to THE ORIGINAL CHURCHILL size from c.gars.
Date Added: Monday 23 January, 2012
Jose L Piedra Petit Cazadores Cigar - 1 Single
by Benedetto
Nearly didn't buy these based on the last review, but all six that I bought were perfect. I'm on the hunt for a decent short smoke, and these fit the bill. I can understand Ash's comments though, as my experience with the full size Cazadores has not been so good.
Date Added: Monday 23 January, 2012
Jose L Piedra Cazadores Cigar - 1 Single
by Benedetto
I bought 5 of these along with 5 Nacionales and 6 Petit Cazadores, and was very disappointed with the Cazadores. None of them burned evenly and the draw was very poor. This is the second time I've bought this cigar, the first being very successful. I don't think, however, that after 4 bad cigars out of 5, I'll waste time on these again. The Nacionales and Petit Cazadores were much better.
Date Added: Sunday 22 January, 2012
Jose L Piedra Conservas Cigar - 1 Single
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.
