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Found an Old Favorite Again!...All Hail Don Felo
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GhettoNigFabulous Offline
#1 Posted: Fri, May 4 2018, 12:59 PM EST
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Awhile back in my first tenure using Cigar Bid I bought a bundle of these delicious little cigars called Don Felo petites (Felitos) for extremely cheap. I really loved the bizarre 1970's looking yellow and orange bands and the cute little guy on the package. Then I lit it... Man what a nice little smoke.....Spicy and flavorful,.terrific with a cup of black coffee.

I thought Don Felo was gone forever but while browsing another websites brand list I saw The Don and the memories came flooding back..

I can't wait to buy more of these. They are still pretty affordable. To my astonishment they have them in all sizes. Do you think I should get the Felitos again or go for the Robusto or Corona?
Mrs. dpnewell Offline
#2 Posted: Fri, May 4 2018, 1:38 PM EST
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At under a buck a piece, why don't you grab a bundle of each? You can't have too many dog rocke...., er, I mean great inexpensive cigars.

In all seriousness, if you enjoyed them, I would go for the Felitos as that is the size you familiar with. If they are still as you remember, then maybe try the other sizes.

David (dpnewell)
Hank_The_Tank Offline
#3 Posted: Fri, May 4 2018, 1:38 PM EST
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Never heard of it. The blend probably changed and it is probably horrible now. Don't fall for it.
GhettoNigFabulous Offline
#4 Posted: Fri, May 4 2018, 1:45 PM EST
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Hank_The_Tank wrote:
Never heard of it. The blend probably changed and it is probably horrible now. Don't fall for it.



I dont know, they look exactly the same as before and some of the reviews are current so they might be same old great Don's Think Think
RMAN4443 Offline
#5 Posted: Fri, May 4 2018, 4:32 PM EST
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I could sure go for some great Fellati.......oooops, wrong forum, nevermind Anxious
SteveS Offline
#6 Posted: Sat, May 5 2018, 1:21 PM EST
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offhand, I can't recall any cigar named "Don" that was much, if any, good ...
KingoftheCove Offline
#7 Posted: Sat, May 5 2018, 1:49 PM EST
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SteveS wrote:
offhand, I can't recall any cigar named "Don" that was much, if any, good ...

Don Pepin Garcia makes some decent cigars...
delta1 Offline
#8 Posted: Sat, May 5 2018, 3:11 PM EST
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Hey Steve, try a Don Carlos, by Fuente,
Mrs. dpnewell Offline
#9 Posted: Sat, May 5 2018, 3:50 PM EST
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delta1 wrote:
Hey Steve, try a Don Carlos, by Fuente,


+1


David (dpnewell)
GhettoNigFabulous Offline
#10 Posted: Sat, May 5 2018, 3:55 PM EST
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Don Tomas and Don Diego are also decent but nothing like Don FELO
frankj1 Offline
#11 Posted: Sat, May 5 2018, 5:38 PM EST
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RMAN4443 wrote:
I could sure go for some great Fellati.......oooops, wrong forum, nevermind Anxious

so wrong, yet so right.
frankj1 Offline
#12 Posted: Sat, May 5 2018, 10:13 PM EST
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$16 for a bundle of 25 free shipping tonight...
delta1 Offline
#13 Posted: Sun, May 6 2018, 8:06 PM EST
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dpnewell could get them for $12/bundle with shipping...but he wouldn't...Flapper
tonygraz Offline
#14 Posted: Mon, May 7 2018, 6:33 AM EST
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I can't wait until he finds Don Smith serie dee or Don Chu Chu.
GhettoNigFabulous Offline
#15 Posted: Thu, May 10 2018, 11:40 AM EST
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Well folks....... the legendary Don Felo is now in my possesion.

I got 25 Robustos and 3 Felitos. I cant wait to fire them up. Will update you with the results
GhettoNigFabulous Offline
#16 Posted: Thu, May 10 2018, 1:29 PM EST
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UPDATE:

Smoking a Felito right now..... The wrapper is toothy with a nice thickness and texture. Upon lighting, I'm getting a scrumptious mouthfeel and an excellent draw for a small smoke.

Creaminess, followed by some delicious spice. There is no doubt this is 100% Cuban seed tobacco. This little beaut tastes just like I remembered. I can't wait to try the Robusto.
corey sellers Offline
#17 Posted: Thu, May 10 2018, 1:42 PM EST
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Whistle
Hank_The_Tank Offline
#18 Posted: Thu, May 10 2018, 2:08 PM EST
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I don't know if I could trust a cigar that costs a dollar each at normal retail....
GhettoNigFabulous Offline
#19 Posted: Thu, May 10 2018, 2:41 PM EST
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They're the biggest bargain in the cigar industry in my honest opinion
Hank_The_Tank Offline
#20 Posted: Thu, May 10 2018, 2:56 PM EST
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Send me some and I will let you know if you are crazy. hahaha
hoyodude Offline
#21 Posted: Thu, May 10 2018, 4:21 PM EST
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I used to like these as well. I'll have to find where you got them, great for fishing!
GhettoNigFabulous Offline
#22 Posted: Thu, May 10 2018, 5:28 PM EST
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Hank_The_Tank wrote:
Send me some and I will let you know if you are crazy. hahaha



I'd love to brother but you can buy singles for only $1.37 and up at that certain other retailer so its probably easier to just add a few to your order if you are skeptical on buying a whole bundle.
GhettoNigFabulous Offline
#23 Posted: Thu, May 10 2018, 5:30 PM EST
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hoyodude wrote:
I used to like these as well. I'll have to find where you got them, great for fishing!


They sure are

Applause Applause ThumpUp
frankj1 Offline
#24 Posted: Thu, May 10 2018, 7:13 PM EST
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hoyodude wrote:
I used to like these as well. I'll have to find where you got them, great for fishing!

pms
KingoftheCove Offline
#25 Posted: Thu, May 10 2018, 7:35 PM EST
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Well heck, if Hoyo says they're decent, I might have to take a gander.
Not that I don't trust the opinion of GNF..................but................after the CAO Brazilia is the greatest cigar in the world bit,
I had my doubts.
tonygraz Offline
#26 Posted: Thu, May 10 2018, 10:14 PM EST
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Is there a special way to put them on the hook ?
corey sellers Offline
#27 Posted: Fri, May 11 2018, 6:24 AM EST
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I was thinking wacky rig using a small rubber band
Thunder.Gerbil Offline
#28 Posted: Fri, May 11 2018, 10:08 AM EST
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tonygraz wrote:
Is there a special way to put them on the hook ?


Just scatter a few in the water and the fish will jump into the boat to get away.
delta1 Offline
#29 Posted: Fri, May 11 2018, 11:02 AM EST
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tiggle
Hank_The_Tank Offline
#30 Posted: Fri, May 11 2018, 11:30 AM EST
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Eh, too bad I'm not making any purchases for a long time. Oh well. haha
KingoftheCove Offline
#31 Posted: Fri, May 11 2018, 11:53 AM EST
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Hank_The_Tank wrote:
Eh, too bad I'm not making any purchases for a long time. Oh well. haha

Hahahahahahaha!
Liar Liar Liar

You WISH you had the discipline to not buy...
But you don't...........and you know it.
You won't even make til the 4 th of July!
Hank_The_Tank Offline
#32 Posted: Fri, May 11 2018, 11:59 AM EST
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KingoftheCove wrote:
Hahahahahahaha!
Liar Liar Liar

You WISH you had the discipline to not buy...
But you don't...........and you know it.
You won't even make til the 4 th of July!


I wish I were lying.

BTW, the band on this cigar is fugly.
GhettoNigFabulous Offline
#33 Posted: Sun, May 13 2018, 12:44 PM EST
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Hank_The_Tank wrote:
I wish I were lying.

BTW, the band on this cigar is fugly.



The band is part of the charm of Don Felo
GhettoNigFabulous Offline
#34 Posted: Sun, May 13 2018, 12:49 PM EST
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UPDATE:

I have now tried the Don Felo Robusto. It's a big beefy cigar with the same luscious toothy wrapper. Upon lightng we again get a large cloud of smoke from an effortless draw.

My lone criticism: The robust starts out a little less flavorful than the Felito. There is some grassiness where as the Felito is pure flavor country right from the start.

Still, the robusto develops into that same delicious medium bodied flavor of the Felito. I enjoyed this big one for 2 hours.

GNF official ratings. Don Felo Felito - 95

Don Felo Robusto - 90
jjanecka Offline
#35 Posted: Sun, May 13 2018, 8:40 PM EST
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I used to have a buddy that would chit himself over some random crap he had like a long time ago. Would rant and rave for an hour solid about certain goods or products. It was always bottom of the barrel discount crap that really sucked.

I buy from dollar stores a lot mind you. I've had some awful stuff but nothing compared to the crap he raved about.
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