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Reviews of La Estrella, Encanto and Cremosa
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00camper Offline
#1 Posted: Fri, Aug 8 2003, 10:36 AM EST
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I've been thinking about bidding for some of these and am interested in "Thoughts From the Forum."
osage Offline
#2 Posted: Fri, Aug 8 2003, 10:54 AM EST
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The Encanto is a mild flavorful cigar. Great for mowing the yard or playing golf. If it gets wet or you forget to pick it up you haven't lost a lot of money. I picked some up here on cbid for .50 each. Can't give you any help on the other two.
gerber Offline
#3 Posted: Fri, Aug 8 2003, 11:30 AM EST
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The La Estellas have been frequently criticized within the C-bid community, but I will break ranks here and say that I really enjoy them on occasion when I want a milder smoke. The taste is very pleasant, though not profound. The secret is aging them for quite a while. When fresh, they frequently present with a very hard draw, which is both annoying and ruins the taste. I also find these very good for handing out to newbies who can't handle a more full-bodied smoke.

Haven't tried the other two...sorry.
billyjackson Offline
#4 Posted: Fri, Aug 8 2003, 11:35 AM EST
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Had a couple of Cremosas. They were very smokable...not a bad everyday type cigar for the financially challenged like myself. However, expect it to reflect what you pay for it.
chuckler Offline
#5 Posted: Fri, Aug 8 2003, 11:49 AM EST
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00camper,

I happen to enjoy the occasional La Estella stick myself. Let me know if you want to try some before you buy. I have a few extra, and I am sure we can work something out.

PT ;-)

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billyjackson Offline
#6 Posted: Fri, Aug 8 2003, 11:51 AM EST
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camper,

I'd be willing to work something out for a couple Cremosas and a few other of my favorite everyday type smokes if you want...

mrbillyjackson/at/hotmail/dot/com
melski Offline
#7 Posted: Fri, Aug 8 2003, 2:40 PM EST
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BLECH, BLECH, and BLECH!!!!!!
arwings Offline
#8 Posted: Fri, Aug 8 2003, 3:18 PM EST
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I like the La Estrella as a very infrequent change of pace. I'm usually more into fuller bodied cigars but IF aged well, and is long enought, I like it for an early morning cigar. My experience is that construction, burn and draw are all pretty good.



00camper Offline
#9 Posted: Fri, Aug 8 2003, 8:44 PM EST
Joined: 07-11-2003
Posts: 2,326
Thanks to all for the reviews. And thanks Peter and Billy for the offers to trade, but I really only have lowbrow cigars like Hoja de Nicaragua, Regalos and Alteza in quantity to trade.
cooksta2 Offline
#10 Posted: Sat, Aug 9 2003, 11:29 AM EST
Joined: 10-14-2002
Posts: 509
I use the encanto as a handout to the guy that neber really smokes cigars and the La estrella turned my fingertips red from what appeared to be dye. never had a cremosa
wer Offline
#11 Posted: Sat, Aug 9 2003, 1:47 PM EST
Joined: 02-13-2003
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The La Estrella wrapper is cured in Sangria wine (but doesn't affect the flavor as best as I can tell). This accounts for the deep red color that sometimes stains your fingers.

All of these are decent mild cigars that are worth trying. I probably wouldn't buy a box/bundle of any, but 5-packs can usually be had pretty cheap.
billyjackson Offline
#12 Posted: Sat, Aug 9 2003, 5:41 PM EST
Joined: 08-19-2002
Posts: 2,860
camper....

in the same boat as to quantity of lower priced cigars. send my your addy any way...i can still send you a couple cremosas

mrbillyjackson/at/hotmail/dot/com
tonester666 Offline
#13 Posted: Sat, Aug 9 2003, 6:10 PM EST
Joined: 05-07-2003
Posts: 1,324
I like the Cremosa and at the price they are worth a try.
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