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: 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.

Date Added: Thursday 19 January, 2012

Jose L Piedra Petit Cetros Cigar - 1 Single by Stephen

I'm new to cigar smoking and road testing a few at the moment but I will be returning to this cigar. I really enjoyed the taste. It is very sweet to begin with but does get spicier. However, mine got quite hard to draw on pretty quickly and I got some fairly serious unravelling past the 2/3. Looking at other reviews it seems that QC might be the problem here. I will be trying this again though, as well as other cigars from Piedra.