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Never been a AB fan but was gifted a couple of these and pleasantly surprised. Yeah on version of this got a #5 Cigar of the year from CA in 2017 but we all know how those things go, especially after the initial release and we start seeing them discounted

Spicy, peppery -especially at first - but not overpowering. Slowly transitions to other flavors with the spice popping back in now and then. Good construction and burn on the ones I had (burn on this is something I have seen criticized in reviews).

Seems that they go for around $3 per or a bit less here on Cbid which is well worth it. These also appearssoften as part of a combo pack deal on the Mothership. If you had your eye on one of those deals for a favorite cigar but didn't know if it was worth having the AB Tempus along with it, I would suggest giving it a try.

Inconsistent. .

And I like some AB alot.

Coyol petite lancero is delicious.

not impressed with a lot of AB's offerings, like Filthy Hooligan, Black Market, Sun Grown, Maxx...I did like the Prensado, though

haven't cared for the brand since Medalist...was that the name? Used to like them when ever they were around, maybe 10/12 years or so.

These were great when they first came out. Now, not so much.

so...looks like that still is an issue...maybe I won't re-visit...

Wow went back to the place I ordered those and now the Coyol petite lancero is backordered.However they have the robusto exact same deal and a couple other vitolas slightly higher.Anyone tried the robusto?

Thanks but too late(and I fell for that trick way back when I was a noob).......I pulled the trigger yesterday.I love lancero's/small ring gauges so I'll jump in with both feet.Like I said if I don't like them.........now I know two people to send them to.

Cuban seed asbestos?

Inconsistency is an issue for a lot of the manufacturers these days. Cbid and CI have special deals with AJ so you see a lot of his cigars around here. I like most of AJ's offerings and his blending "taste" in general, but I just know there are going to be times where a particular "stick" ( and I will use that controversial term here on-purpose) is a stinker.

Great constancy is one of the things I like about the OMB3, Pepin Blues, all Aging Rooms, RP Sun Grown Maduros, LGC Series R and of course Padrons and AFs. Never had a a poorly made or "off taste" one of any of those. Most of those cigars are, of course, generally a lot more expensive than the ones talking about in this thread (Except for The OMB3 on the super-duper-every-now-and-then deal, which is why that deal is so great).

Now a days if you get around a $3 price point, you seem -with most brands- to have to live with inconstancy ranging from he occasional clunker to the whole order being a crap-shoot. Perhaps got lucky with the gifted AB Tempests . All tasted very nice -very close to as described in the glowing 90+ reviews - and only one had a burn issue and that was outside in a strong breeze.

So while I won't be surfing the web to seek them out, if I see a good deal that sends a few my way for $3 a smoke, I would not hesitate to pull the trigger even though from several reviews and the posts here that others have had issues at times with them.

Now to high-jack my own thread, what is YOUR most consistent inexpensive to moderately-priced cigar? You know, ones that you are likely to find a deal on that you never worry about ordering because you can count on them?

Oliva Cain F 5.75x50 sealed boxes of 24 for $64.99 ($2.71/stick) with free shipping and a free bright red Cain F baseball hat. This deal appears occasionally at the "MB3 place". Yes, that place, you know where I'm talking about.

Only thing that can arguably match or beat it is that great MB3 deal they do (sampler of 20, 5 each of 4 sizes, for $59.99 with free shipping ($3/stick), no free hat though).

Both occur occasionally, gotta keep an eye out for them and stock up when they're in effect.

Only ignorant suckers buy those Cain boxes at $145 each and the MB3 boxes at $200+ each.
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Anything Drew Estates. About a year ago some other place had a bunch of UC and UC Shade 2nds. I grabbed several bundles. They even had a limited number of T-52, LP-9 and Flying Pig 2nds, but I missed out on them. Except for a few slight discolorations on the wrappers, they burned, drew and tasted just like the 1sts. Many a time I would look at one before lighting, and had no clue why it had been pulled aside as a 2nd. That says a lot about their standards for 1sts.

Anytime there is a special or undervalued auction on UC, Nica Rustica, Herrea Estella, etc., I will grab them with no worries. Many a time I have been lucky enough to find these DE mid-lines for as little as $2 ea.

If you like connie wrappers, the best value in the world right now is the Olde Penn by Drew Estates. It may be someone else's exclusive, but it's Drew Estate quality through and through. I've gone through almost two boxes and haven't had a bad one yet.

Another line of cigars that I've found consistent is 601s. During my exile, I could grab 10 pack samplers for $12 to $20 at will. In those 4 years I probably smoked 500 or more. Rarely did I ever find a bad one. Sadly those sampler deals are no longer available. Looks like the best you can hope for on these is $3 to $4 ea. At that price I'm going after $3 Pepin Blues and Blacks instead.

A couple lines I really missed while away where MOWs (Ruination, Little Devils, Legends) and Diesels. Since I've been back I've been smoking through these like crazy. So far I've found them very consistent, especially since if you bid wisely, you can grab them for well under $2. I've actually won 5 packs here for as little as $6.

Can't forget La Aurora. I can't remember ever having a bad one of them.

David (dpnewell)

They seem to be on sale today for $2.91 per. No hat but free lighter! Think that is worth pulling the trigger on?

are you evah gonna pass that lighter?