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fenderbendertex Offline
#1 Posted: Sun, Oct 6 2013, 11:50 AM EST
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Whistle Just wondering what little cigars you all enjoy. Have been pleasantly surprised with some I tried (Shrapnel, although some you have to clip), disappointed with some (Romeo y Julieta Blue), and the others are in the "OK, but mediocre" range. Tatiana had the right size for me (pequeno), but not crazy about flavored sticks. Thoughts?
Palama Offline
#2 Posted: Sun, Oct 6 2013, 12:17 PM EST
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I haven't had a whole lotta experience with cigarillos but of the ones I've tried, I liked these:

Ashton Esquire (Natural & Maduro)
Victor Sinclair Serie 55

Meh on:

Avo Purito
Montecristo Memories

Lousy experience:

AF Exquisito Nat - but could be I bought poorly stored sticks as the wrappers on both cracked almost as soon as I started smoking them (...even after resting the 2nd one for almost 2 months...).
TheSmokensip Offline
#3 Posted: Sun, Oct 6 2013, 1:07 PM EST
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Sancho Panza Matadors were not bad for a quickie, it's been awhile though.
sd72 Offline
#4 Posted: Sun, Oct 6 2013, 1:32 PM EST
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Tat PCR
Verocu 5
CAO mx2 forget name. In tins
AF best seller maduro
Boli PC cc


Enjoy
sd72 Offline
#5 Posted: Sun, Oct 6 2013, 1:32 PM EST
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Oh,
HU HC
Palama Offline
#6 Posted: Sun, Oct 6 2013, 4:01 PM EST
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SD72 has some great suggestions for short smokes for you to consider.

Lemme add:

Oliva Special G - I've only had the Maduro but I really like it
Room 101 - Papi Chulo
Bait Fish
El Triunfador #5
Ashton Tres Mystique (...a tad pricey...)
sd72 Offline
#7 Posted: Sun, Oct 6 2013, 4:05 PM EST
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Forgot the papi chulo. Amazing little guy.
Plowboy221 Offline
#8 Posted: Sun, Oct 6 2013, 4:11 PM EST
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Mow puro authentico
Mow Little Devil
Tat Black label
BlueDude Offline
#9 Posted: Sun, Oct 6 2013, 4:33 PM EST
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I always keep a supply of these quickies around:

Monty Prontos
Monty Memories
HU Cambrios
CAO Criollo Pampas
RyJ Amores
Ashton Esq & Esq Maddies
DE Tabak LRs & DRs
Cohiba Red Dot Pequenos
BlueDude Offline
#10 Posted: Sun, Oct 6 2013, 4:34 PM EST
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fenderbendertex wrote:
Whistle Just wondering what little cigars you all enjoy. Have been pleasantly surprised with some I tried (Shrapnel, although some you have to clip), disappointed with some (Romeo y Julieta Blue), and the others are in the "OK, but mediocre" range. Tatiana had the right size for me (pequeno), but not crazy about flavored sticks. Thoughts?


Flavoreds are great for a dessert quickie
sullen Offline
#11 Posted: Sun, Oct 6 2013, 4:53 PM EST
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don't forget the CAO LX2 tins....
Abrignac Online
#12 Posted: Sun, Oct 6 2013, 5:30 PM EST
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Fuente WOAM
smokestaxx Offline
#13 Posted: Sun, Oct 6 2013, 5:40 PM EST
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Tatuaje petites
TheSmokensip Offline
#14 Posted: Sun, Oct 6 2013, 9:26 PM EST
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Palama wrote:
SD72 has some great suggestions for short smokes for you to consider.

Lemme add:

Oliva Special G - I've only had the Maduro but I really like it
Room 101 - Papi Chulo
Bait Fish
El Triunfador #5
Ashton Tres Mystique (...a tad pricey...)

+1
tyyler82 Offline
#15 Posted: Sun, Oct 6 2013, 9:28 PM EST
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Triunfador...awesome smoke ThumpUp
KingoftheCove Offline
#16 Posted: Sun, Oct 6 2013, 10:05 PM EST
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smokestaxx wrote:
Tatuaje petites

+1
very good for a tiny smoke.....

been looking at those papi chulos for a long time.....never pulled the trigger
what are they like?
triodes Offline
#17 Posted: Sun, Oct 6 2013, 10:38 PM EST
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KingoftheCove wrote:
...been looking at those papi chulos for a long time.....never pulled the trigger
what are they like?


Smoked my first one today.

Nicely done. Not quite as nice as the bait fish.

Very full flavor, nicely rolled, firm, good draw - full - on the fuller side of full.

I think, but am not certain that papi chulos vary from one "room 101' designation to another.

What I smoked was San Andreas, I'm thinking daruma or namakubi would be a different papi chulos.

It wouldn't surprise me if theywould equal or better the san andreas.

I liked the one I smoked enough that I will buy more, not sure I would buy a box.

If I could equal palama and dave's deal I would buy a box of bait fish.

I do think the bait fish was better. Although the same size or similar, a different flavor profile.

However, If you can pick the papi chulos up noticeably cheaper, the stick I smoked would be a deal at a price noticeably lower than a bait fish.

Ken
fishinguitarman Offline
#18 Posted: Sun, Oct 6 2013, 10:43 PM EST
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TAT Cazz
ERDM Demi Tasse
R&J Petite Julietas
MUWAT Baitfish
SRH1 Offline
#19 Posted: Mon, Oct 7 2013, 9:45 AM EST
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RASCC
Raphael Gonzolez Perlas
Party Shorts
SCdLH Principe
Bolivar Coronas Junior
HU HC
TAT CAZZ
Baitfish

YEP.....that about covers it
Buckwheat Offline
#20 Posted: Mon, Oct 7 2013, 10:01 AM EST
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The Monti Joyitas ,El Rey del Mundo Demi Tasse & Partagás Chicos are all outstanding smokes in this "class" of cigars.
fenderbendertex Offline
#21 Posted: Wed, Oct 9 2013, 6:10 AM EST
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Thanks everybody - I see some of the same names popping up from all of you - that's a big clue! questions:
1. What exactly are baitfish? Baby MUWATs?
2. Also, who has the mx2 tins?
3. What is HU HC?
sd72 Offline
#22 Posted: Wed, Oct 9 2013, 8:42 AM EST
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Yes
Cigars International had them.
H Uppman half corona.
dstieger Offline
#23 Posted: Wed, Oct 9 2013, 9:26 AM EST
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How much smoke-time you looking for? Shrapnels and most cigarillos are 15 min or less. Most of the suggestions above run much longer.

Sub 15 min:

-Ashton Senoritas - pretty mild, but not bad
-Tat Petite (not PCR's)
-Illusione Chuchillos Cubanos
-Victor Sinclair Corojo 55 tins - There are a lot of very bad VS cigars, but their blends often work surprisingly well in micro/mini formats. The old 440 Corojos were very good, but long gone now. I've tried the Primeros tins and they are much better than Shrapnels, but still a bit of an airball
-Davidoff minis - on sale now - PM me for source
-Partagas minis (CC)
fenderbendertex Offline
#24 Posted: Wed, Oct 9 2013, 5:44 PM EST
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dstieger wrote:
How much smoke-time you looking for? Shrapnels and most cigarillos are 15 min or less. Most of the suggestions above run much longer.

Sub 15 min:

-Ashton Senoritas - pretty mild, but not bad
-Tat Petite (not PCR's)
-Illusione Chuchillos Cubanos
-Victor Sinclair Corojo 55 tins - There are a lot of very bad VS cigars, but their blends often work surprisingly well in micro/mini formats. The old 440 Corojos were very good, but long gone now. I've tried the Primeros tins and they are much better than Shrapnels, but still a bit of an airball
-Davidoff minis - on sale now - PM me for source
-Partagas minis (CC)

You all got the idea! Looking for break smokes. DS, Will PM you about the Davidoff, but sounds a little pricey for smoke breaks at work. Some of the above would work great for the times I don't want a whole robusto. Any of the above around 3-4" and 28 to 40 ring? DS, are the unbanded VS cigarillos from CI just unbanded 55's?
wheelrite Offline
#25 Posted: Wed, Oct 9 2013, 7:28 PM EST
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Broads and Queers smoke cigarillos...

wheel,
BlueDude Offline
#26 Posted: Thu, Oct 10 2013, 6:30 PM EST
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wheelrite wrote:
Broads, the employable, and Queers smoke cigarillos...

wheel,
wheelrite Offline
#27 Posted: Thu, Oct 10 2013, 6:35 PM EST
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BlueDude wrote:


do you need a job , bro ?
fenderbendertex Offline
#28 Posted: Sat, Oct 26 2013, 1:06 PM EST
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Wheel, I think your joke shut my thread down... Oh, well, if they can't take a joke...
Abrignac Online
#29 Posted: Sat, Oct 26 2013, 1:10 PM EST
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fenderbendertex wrote:
Wheel, I think your joke shut my thread down... Oh, well, if they can't take a joke...


What did ya expect?

Send Wheel a pic of your broads teets and he'll send you some "real" smokes.

For that matter, send the pics to me and I'll send you some.
madbricky Offline
#30 Posted: Sat, Oct 26 2013, 2:14 PM EST
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All bs aside
The 55s come in 4 tins of ten matching the full size series. The red Corojo are the ones most frequent n here worth bidding. 4x32 with cello and little bands. Don't pay more than $5. They need drying as of late.
The other great smokes in reasonable prices unlike DE MUWAT baitfish.
La Aurora minis 3x23 is fantastic spicy and strong like a 107.
The Leon Jimenes are nearly identical to La Aurora, same factory.
The Alta Gracia boxes 3x24 are also good but come unwrapped and rolled by nekky Irish girls. There n are 3 brands at least in those square wood boxes that have different names same smoke. Little bit n strong but tasty.
The Shrapnels are Victor Sinclair, I like Em.
In larger vitola is Fuentes Cubanitos extremely good smoke!
The Oliva brands come in petites 5 to a tin. I like the O
Check the mothership CI and look at your favorite brands as they almost always have minis in tins of 5 or 10.
My next tryout will be Gran Habano and Perdomo minis
fenderbendertex Offline
#31 Posted: Tue, Oct 29 2013, 6:15 PM EST
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Thanks brick! Trying the VS unbanded - I think they're just unbanded primeros - hope they're not airballs like the regular Connecticut. Wish A.J. would jump in this pool - could you imagine a MOW mini or a San Lotano pequeno?
wheelrite Offline
#32 Posted: Tue, Oct 29 2013, 6:18 PM EST
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Ok,

Cigarillos are for girls and queers,,,


There I said it


wheel,
whtwtrman79 Offline
#33 Posted: Tue, Oct 29 2013, 7:55 PM EST
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Baitfish and mow PA's are great IMHO for the size
Mr.Warren Offline
#34 Posted: Tue, Oct 29 2013, 8:56 PM EST
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whtwtrman79 wrote:
Baitfish and mow PA's are great IMHO for the size

ThumpUp
fenderbendertex Offline
#35 Posted: Sat, Nov 2 2013, 7:13 AM EST
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Sarcasm (Broadway-quality "Streisand-fan" voice) Stooooop it you guys! They don't all have to be long and fat and last for an hour and a half!

(Wheel, that crack was mostly to give you a chuckle)
fenderbendertex Offline
#36 Posted: Sat, Nov 2 2013, 7:19 AM EST
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Seriously, just needed some ideas for work breaks. Can't exactly smoke a Ruination in 10 minutes while driving... Just want something good, not a cigarette or it's electronic stepchild!
fenderbendertex Offline
#37 Posted: Sat, Nov 2 2013, 7:21 AM EST
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Shame on you And why do MOW PA's cost more than Ruination #2 on CBID? (Or did I just steal the Ruinations?)
fenderbendertex Offline
#38 Posted: Sun, Dec 29 2013, 10:26 AM EST
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whtwtrman79 wrote:
Baitfish and mow PA's are great IMHO for the size

You were so right about the MOW PA's! Now my new favorite - haven't tried the baitfish, but heard they were awesome.
Still looking for a 5-10 minute size with some kick and some taste that's not like trying to suck a brick through a coffee stirrer...
KingoftheCove Offline
#39 Posted: Sun, Dec 29 2013, 12:03 PM EST
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fenderbendertex wrote:

Still looking for a 5-10 minute size with some kick ........

maybe a pipe is something to consider.......
fenderbendertex Offline
#40 Posted: Sun, Dec 29 2013, 3:22 PM EST
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KingoftheCove wrote:
maybe a pipe is something to consider.......


Think Hmmmm...
reckless Offline
#41 Posted: Sun, Dec 29 2013, 3:26 PM EST
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fenderbendertex wrote:
You were so right about the MOW PA's! Now my new favorite - haven't tried the baitfish, but heard they were awesome.
Still looking for a 5-10 minute size with some kick and some taste that's not like trying to suck a brick through a coffee stirrer...

Baitfish arent in the 5-10min range more like 20-30. I will be shunned for this but Cnotes are a great little flavored smoke if youre into that.
fenderbendertex Offline
#42 Posted: Sat, Apr 19 2014, 10:43 AM EST
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Abrignac wrote:
What did ya expect?

Send Wheel a pic of your broads teets and he'll send you some "real" smokes.

For that matter, send the pics to me and I'll send you some.

That's easy - look on the band of a FDLA. I swear, that naked girl looks exactly like my wife (maybe it's an old cuban painting of a relative.)
Now PM me for the addy!
fenderbendertex Offline
#43 Posted: Sat, Apr 19 2014, 10:46 AM EST
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madbricky wrote:
All bs aside
The 55s come in 4 tins of ten matching the full size series. The red Corojo are the ones most frequent n here worth bidding. 4x32 with cello and little bands. Don't pay more than $5. They need drying as of late.
The other great smokes in reasonable prices unlike DE MUWAT baitfish.
La Aurora minis 3x23 is fantastic spicy and strong like a 107.
The Leon Jimenes are nearly identical to La Aurora, same factory.
The Alta Gracia boxes 3x24 are also good but come unwrapped and rolled by nekky Irish girls. There n are 3 brands at least in those square wood boxes that have different names same smoke. Little bit n strong but tasty.
The Shrapnels are Victor Sinclair, I like Em.
In larger vitola is Fuentes Cubanitos extremely good smoke!
The Oliva brands come in petites 5 to a tin. I like the O
Check the mothership CI and look at your favorite brands as they almost always have minis in tins of 5 or 10.
My next tryout will be Gran Habano and Perdomo minis

Brick, the nekky Irish girls are at it again! LPH Black and Tan - whisky taste - same wood box, and made in Ireland! Good taste - not much kick though...
TMCTLT Offline
#44 Posted: Sat, Apr 19 2014, 10:53 AM EST
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LFD made some small,cigarillos @ one point they WERE on auction either here or another site I USED to use. Had picked up (5) tins of (7) little maduro cigars. I snagged some a few yrs back for $31 and they were Great Little cigars!!!


Paul
sd72 Offline
#45 Posted: Sat, Apr 19 2014, 11:02 AM EST
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Chiselettos?
TMCTLT Offline
#46 Posted: Sat, Apr 19 2014, 11:05 AM EST
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sd72 wrote:
Chiselettos?



Think they were called Daiquiri or sumpin
vanzandt Offline
#47 Posted: Sun, Apr 20 2014, 1:11 PM EST
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Papas fritas by drew estate..pricey though
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#48 Posted: Sun, Apr 20 2014, 1:41 PM EST
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fenderbendertex wrote:
That's easy - look on the band of a FDLA. I swear, that naked girl looks exactly like my wife (maybe it's an old cuban painting of a relative.)
Now PM me for the addy!


I didn't say tell me where to go looking for a looks like. I said send me a picture of actuals.
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