Are any of these worth smoking?

Quintero...jose piedra...troya.....

I know most of them are m/m.

Really haven't had much experience with Habanos and kind of scared to shell out the big bucks for something just mediocre. Any advise would be helpful.

Thanks.
ct

Not really bad at all, for 'low-end' machine-made ISOM cigars ...

These smokes are nice for what they are - but your phrase of "shelling out big bucks" for machine made product concerns me. Firstly, everyone's definition of big bucks is different but having said that - There are quite a few very reasonably priced specials going on all over for the full deal - Tripa Larga - Totalmente a Mano - why go for the machine made when H. Upmann #4s are offered for less tah $5 each !!!

Having said that - there are quite a few SUPERB "Domestics" - most available right on this auction site that are surely comporably priced to what you're looking at - and are guaranteed superior smoke (Padron, Trilogy Cammy, Carlos T) to much of the low end Habana product.

I agree with Roman. I will also add, based upon my experience with the machine made Havana's, invest more to get more.

Buy hand rolled for the real Cuban experience it makes for a logical decision from my prospective.

Just my .02 cents!

Regards,


B

docrks, you mentioned h. upmanns #4. How do the ISOM Upmanns compare to the Dominican Upmanns which I'm not to partial with?

ct

They are as close to each other as Hawaii and New Jersey.

Acknowledging that everyone's tastes are different, I can't understand why people will shell out $5 for a petit corona. Especially when you can get SP Belis for $7. Having said all that, if you're looking to get a "less expensive" Cuban, may I suggest the Rafael Gonzalez Panetella Extras, which can be had for about $2 apiece, shipped.

I have some R&J machine made tubos maybe they're #3? or #4? not sure and too lazy to get up and walk over there. They're not bad. I like them. They do have a Cuban tobacco taste, but the construction is very poor and they are short filler and sometimes the burn is inconsistent. I know that sounds like a litany of reasons not to try one, but they're not bad. I like them.

They are good for the money, however would't shell out more than 2-3bucks each, i think i had coronas by jose piedras!Amen

I hate to ask, because I've seen you guys make mince meat out of others, but where can I get these Rafael Gonzalez Panetella Extras at such a reasonable price.

If you find me worthy, email me at:
Christianthiele at hotmail dot com

please...please....please,
ct

don't waste your money brother,For the same money you can get some great domestics.If you want to go cuban go hand rolled. Then you will know what the good life is all about.