Cigarillos

Kapnismologist · Number of posts: 415 Registration date: 2008-11-09

Gentlemen,

I often enjoy cigarillos, and especially like to smoke them while driving when a regular cigar (or a pipe, of course) is not always the best option. I have tried just about everything easily available over the past years, and always keep at least a few boxes/packs in the humidor (yes, I even store the European 'dry cured' cigarillos in there). Currently, my favorites are:

La Flor Dominicana Daiquiri (natural) 3 1/2 x 28 (these, actually, are long filler)
Nobel Petit Dominican 3 1/2 x 28
Mehari's Ecuador 3 7/8 x 23
Montecristo Habanitos 3 5/8 x 24
CAO Gold Mini 3 1/2 x 20
Hoyo de Monterrey Excalibur Cigarillos 4 x 24

Any one else enjoy them? Have any recommendations on your favs?

the macdonald · Number of posts: 257 Age: 34 Registration date: 2008-08-31

I usually have a tin of Don Zino's Platinum series cigarillos. The full size Plat's are way over price in my opinion, but these are good smokes and priced with everyone else.

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Kapnismologist · Number of posts: 415 Registration date: 2008-11-09

the macdonald wrote:

I usually have a tin of Don Zino's Platinum series cigarillos. The full size Plat's are way over price in my opinion, but these are good smokes and priced with everyone else.

I had a tin of the Zino Platinum Scepters some time back and recall that they were well constructed, and had a light EMS wrapper (perhaps 4x30 or thereabouts?) - I have never had the other sizes (expensive, quite right!) but may try another tin of these little ones next time I see one in the shop. Thanks!

HistoryMajor · Subject: Re: Cigarillos Tue Jun 16, 2009 2:31 pm

The Zinos are good IMO, as are the other Davidoff lines.

The Mehari's are quite good. For a quicker smoke than those, I have found Neos and Panter to be good. I smoke them a fair amount in the winter, as they are quick and tasty.

The Cuban makers produce very tasty cigarillos...but they are way overpriced. 30 CAD for ten of them...

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jhuggett · Subject: Re: Cigarillos Tue Jul 14, 2009 12:37 pm

I've been thinking about trying out some of these little guys. Anyone ever tried the Cohiba Black Pequenos or the Rocky Patel Sun Grown Juniors?

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Kapnismologist · Number of posts: 415 Registration date: 2008-11-09

jhuggett wrote:

I've been thinking about trying out some of these little guys. Anyone ever tried the Cohiba Black Pequenos or the Rocky Patel Sun Grown Juniors?

I have tried all of the Rocky Patel Juniors and have found them very well constructed just like the regular vitolas. Not cigarillos, but rather miniature coronas. I also recently bought a 40-count box of the unbanded maduro juniors from Famous - excellent short smokes.

Here are my notes from a 5-count tin of the Sun Grown Juniors from early last year which I cut-and-paste from my cigar tasting notes spread sheet:

Well constructed with a light chocolate wrapper; medium bodied and smooth with notes of wood and a slightly sweet, floral finish. Too floral to buy again.

My fav. is the 1992, in all sizes.

Have not had the Cohiba Black Pequenos yet.

EJinVA · Subject: Re: Cigarillos Wed Jul 15, 2009 4:54 am

Damn glad you guys started this thread, I've been in the mood for a good cigarillo recently. Now I've got a list to take to the local B&M to see what he's got. cheers

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flytyer · Subject: Re: Cigarillos Sun Jul 19, 2009 4:43 pm

I enjoy Romeo and Julieta Grand Reserva minuto petites.
Another favorite of mine is Acid Crush blue label...usually
have a tin of each on hand.

Joe

Texas Outlaw · Subject: Re: Cigarillos Wed Jul 29, 2009 5:31 pm

jhuggett wrote:

I've been thinking about trying out some of these little guys. Anyone ever tried the Cohiba Black Pequenos or the Rocky Patel Sun Grown Juniors?

Yes, they are both good, I prefer the Cohibas.

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Texas Outlaw · Subject: Re: Cigarillos Wed Jul 29, 2009 5:32 pm

I had some Nat Sherman cigarillos. Don't remember under what circumstances I obtained these. They turned up in my car when I traded it in. Only problem, they smoke fast like a cigarette. I usually won't light up a cigar in the car unless it's a long drive. Robusto size cigars do it for me.

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HistoryMajor · Subject: Re: Cigarillos Fri Aug 28, 2009 11:50 am

Never had Nat Sherman cigarillos...their products aren't available in Canada. But I've had a few of their cigarettes, and if there is any comparison in quality, I'm pretty sure I'd be impressed.

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