El Cheapo Smoke of the Day - 2024

[PuffTheMagicDragon]

Raymond Pages is killing it! I've had his whole line except that one. The only one I didn't like was Penn Gold Standard. That one sounds up my ally. Have you had his other stuff?

The only other one is the med-full Penn Standard Broadleaf Maduro.

Nigaraguan Habano Esteli/Habano Condega, and Honduran Habano Copan fillers with a Habano-seed Esteli binder and a Pennsylvania-grown Broadleaf Maduro wrapper.

Sounds like Heinz-57, doesn't it ?

Light to medium spice on this stick, and smooth. I like the sorta sweetness ya get from a good maduro wrapper. Decent Stick, to be sure.

 

[Long Ash]

The only other one is the med-full Penn Standard Broadleaf Maduro.

Nigaraguan Habano Esteli/Habano Condega, and Honduran Habano Copan fillers with a Habano-seed Esteli binder and a Pennsylvania-grown Broadleaf Maduro wrapper.

Sounds like Heinz-57, doesn't it ?

Light to medium spice on this stick, and smooth. I like the sorta sweetness ya get from a good maduro wrapper. Decent Stick, to be sure.

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My issue with both Penns were the draw. Really enjoyed the Hooty and the Merchant Queens. Especially the Queens.

 

[Long Ash]

Cheap and delicious. I enjoyed it so much I had to nub it.

 

[PuffTheMagicDragon]

Cheap and delicious. I enjoyed it so much I had to nub it.
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@Long Ash - Cupido ?

I've been waiting for a sale on those. They're pretty decent smokes.

 

[Long Ash]

@Long Ash - Cupido ?

I've been waiting for a sale on those. They're pretty decent smokes.

Yep Cupido. Got a 5 liked um so much bout a bundle. I haven't had the original that this is suppose to be revived, but either way I like them.

 

[Not A Nice Person]

This is what the $33 blind sampler from Small Batch looks like, in case anyone has wondered but not pulled the trigger. I'm sure it's a bit different each time but at $3.30 per cigar I feel like I got a decent value.



~Boar

 

[cohibasurfer]

Saison First Harvest 2009 by Oliva.
My records have me shelling out a whopping $48.50 for the box of 20 in 2018.
So... less than $2.50.

 

[PuffTheMagicDragon]

$2.47 Oliva Serie "O" Toro, from a large Oliva sampler pack - June '23. $8.50 at Cigars International today

Medium+ Nicaraguan stick with an Habano wrapper.

Nice smoke. Excellent draw, and very even burn.

Puffy rating:

 

[aquiring93]

Deadwood Sweet Jane…I think the overall cigar is pretty decent (got it on clearance at small batch). It’s my first infused/flavored cigar. I decided I hate sweetened tips, so I made a little modification. Works great!

 

[Long Ash]

Deadwood Sweet Jane…I think the overall cigar is pretty decent (got it on clearance at small batch). It’s my first infused/flavored cigar. I decided I hate sweetened tips, so I made a little modification. Works great! View attachment 86945

I dont like sweet tips either. They taste like artificial sugar to me. I haven't tried these, but I've heard Drew Estate Deadwood series, and Cuban Honeys don't have that chemical taste. Not sure if you want to give sweet tips another chance. I don't lol, but if you do let me know I'm curious.

 

[CBoukal]

@PuffTheMagicDragon JC Cigars has La Finca's for $90 SHIPPED for 91 cigars.. $1 a cigar!!! Get them before they "fix the glitch"

La Finca MDF Ammo Box | JRCigars

The La Finca MDF Ammo Box comes filled with 91 delicious premium handmade 6.12 x50 La Finca cigars. A fan favorite since they were first introduced way back in 1972, these popular classic Nicaraguan gems are medium to full body in strength and loaded with enjoyable notes of coffee, leather...

www.jrcigars.com

 

[PuffTheMagicDragon]

@PuffTheMagicDragon JC Cigars has La Finca's for $90 SHIPPED for 91 cigars.. $1 a cigar!!! Get them before they "fix the glitch"

La Finca MDF Ammo Box | JRCigars

The La Finca MDF Ammo Box comes filled with 91 delicious premium handmade 6.12 x50 La Finca cigars. A fan favorite since they were first introduced way back in 1972, these popular classic Nicaraguan gems are medium to full body in strength and loaded with enjoyable notes of coffee, leather...

www.jrcigars.com

 

[PuffTheMagicDragon]

@CBoukal - thanks brother ! ....and you know me, I had a coupon ! That's less that 91 cents each.

Did you mean "JR" Cigars instead of "JC" Cigars ?

This is the order from JR Cigars.

 

[Long Ash]

 

[PuffTheMagicDragon]

These were $2.92 ea/delivered - but hey, they came in a nice box, and they're my favorite in the Victor Sinclair line. They're regularly $75 for a box of 20.

Medium Dominican, with Dominican long leaf fillers and an Brazilian Maduro wrapper.

Puffy rating: and 3/16ths

 

[PuffTheMagicDragon]

Cigars International was running a sale on some of my go-to El Cheapo sticks. At $2.12 ea/delivered, this was a great deal. They're typically about $4.50.

5 Vegas Gold Robusto 20 box, and 5 Vegas Classic Corona 25 box.

The Gold is a mellow+ stick that's sorta creamy, with a bit of spice. The Classic is a medium with light spice, and a bit more complex.

These are different style boxes from the last order. I think I like these new boxes.

 

[PuffTheMagicDragon]

Don't Tread On Me - 5 x 54.

This is an Oliva brand - rolled in the TACASA factory in Esteli, Nicaragua. These were on closeout for $1.50 in January. You can get a 5-pack for $19 at Cigar Page today - but wait for a sale !

Nicaraguan, with an Maduro wrapper.

Medium/Full

Dang nice stick for a buck and a half.

Puffy rating:

 

[Long Ash]

Long filler 25 a for bundle of 20.

 

[whopper]

It’s getting to be where we can’t post a $3.00 plus cigar anymore. You guys with your bargain hunting.

 

[PuffTheMagicDragon]

It’s getting to be where we can’t post a $3.00 plus cigar anymore. You guys with your bargain hunting.

Well, it's 2024. With inflation, the El Cheapo criteria is $4.

We DO get a high roller here every now and then, but usually by mistake.