Plasencia TKO Maduro

[Maggs44]

While reading "10 great Petite Coronas" in the spring 2005 issue of Cigar magazine, one cigar picture looked familar, but the name did not. So, I went to my coolidor and there they were, 3 Plasencias. The band, color and size were right on, so I'm sure they were the TKO Maduros on the list. I got them from JOE.M in a sampler purchase.

The 10 petite coronas included some pretty good cigars, so I fired one of these TKO's up.

The first few puffs showed a bit of sweetness, then came a rush of heavy pepper. This little corona has to be one of the most peppery smokes I've tried, but not harsh. It burned well and even throughout, and gave a little kick despite it's small size.

This smoke doesn't have the complex flavors of another cigar on the list (PAN '64), but if you like a spicy smoke, this one would be worth a try.

As for value, I have no idea how much these are or where you can get em.

Bruce

 

[emodx]

The TKO's are a tastey little stick.

 

[psyktek]

One of my favorite little smokes, but they can be a little dificult to locate.

 

[SFG75]

While reading "10 great Petite Coronas" in the spring 2005 issue of Cigar magazine, one cigar picture looked familar, but the name did not. So, I went to my coolidor and there they were, 3 Plasencias. The band, color and size were right on, so I'm sure they were the TKO Maduros on the list. I got them from JOE.M in a sampler purchase.

The 10 petite coronas included some pretty good cigars, so I fired one of these TKO's up.

The first few puffs showed a bit of sweetness, then came a rush of heavy pepper. This little corona has to be one of the most peppery smokes I've tried, but not harsh. It burned well and even throughout, and gave a little kick despite it's small size.

This smoke doesn't have the complex flavors of another cigar on the list (PAN '64), but if you like a spicy smoke, this one would be worth a try.

As for value, I have no idea how much these are or where you can get em.

Bruce

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Awesome review Maggs!, I'll have to look into these myself. They sound like a heck of a good smoke. I'll definitely look around to find a few.

 

[Shadow]

$39 for 25 TKOs at JR Cigars. They are in stock now and you also get a free pound of Mayorga coffee with the cigars.

JR Cigars - TKO

 

[OpusXKC]

I have always been a fan of these little smokes. After smoking one the other night thanks to drew5337, I had to pick up a couple boxes. They tend to have a nice sharp spice that is sprinkled on a tart dark chocolate body. With people always looking for a bargain, and so many new folks here, I would say these are a great secret that needs to be revisited.

Grab them while they are in stock for $34.95 at JR Cigars

 

[drew5337]

I have always been a fan of these little smokes. After smoking one the other night thanks to drew5337, I had to pick up a couple boxes. They tend to have a nice sharp spice that is sprinkled on a tart dark chocolate body. With people always looking for a bargain, and so many new folks here, I would say these are a great secret that needs to be revisited.

Grab them while they are in stock for $34.95 at JR Cigars

I got a pretty good box of them. Good to have around when you are in the mood for a cigar and don't have a lot of time, or if you want something good and peppery but don't want a ton of it. I should get another box before they sell out...

 

[nhcigarfan]

Based on some good info I tried Famous Smokes maduritos. I was told they were made by Plasencias and were very similar if not identical to the TKO's. I've never tried the TKO's but at 29 bucks for a box of 40, I always have the maduritos.

 

[vortex]

I got my box at JR's but I've seen 'em around. One of my fav short smokes and affordable, too! :thumbs: