Te-Amo World Selection Series

[goalie204]

Anyone ever tried one of these? I mostly smoke cubans but i picked up one of these badboys to try out. Got the Honduran blend Toro - http://www.altadisusa.com/cigar/teamoworld.asp

Smells great, after cutting it, pre-light taste is nice and sweet. Going to go spark'er up.

[kansashat]

Interesting. Only the binder is Mexican. This used to be a primarily Mexican cigar, that was on the milder side of medium.

They had an interesting flavor that some people just couldn't stand. I didn't mind em, but they were never a favorite.

I might have one or 2 still in a humi, if I didn't send em overseas.

[goalie204]

wow...sitting here puffing it... um...it sucks.

Tastes like a century sam or a colt whisky or something. Construction is poor, but i guess thats what i get for a cheapo cigar. Had about 5 puffs after the initial disappointment just to give it a chance. I haven't tasted ass before, but i imagine that this is what Ass tastes like. Please just delete this thread, i apologize.

[tzaddi]

I have a box of 15 Nicaraguan Toros sitting in the humi awaiting the correct moment. But don't mind me I am a big fan of San Andres leaf. I am looking forward to tasting this new blend.

Despite your unpleasant experience I will probably try the other 2 blends as well, the Honduran and Dominican.

Hope you didn't pay too much.

[goalie204]

Originally Posted by tzaddi

I have a box of 15 Nicaraguan Toros sitting in the humi awaiting the correct moment. But don't mind me I am a big fan of San Andres leaf. I am looking forward to tasting this new blend.

Despite your unpleasant experience I will probably try the other 2 blends as well, the Honduran and Dominican.

Hope you didn't pay too much.

very inexpensive. Here in Canada at a tobacconist for a quality cigar, example: cuban monte cristo #4 - i pay around 15-20ish. (thank god for online ordering) This stick cost me like 3 or 4, so no loss financially. Hope you enjoy yours sir !

[tzaddi]

Originally Posted by goalie204

very inexpensive. Here in Canada at a tobacconist for a quality cigar, example: cuban monte cristo #4 - i pay around 15-20ish. (thank god for online ordering) This stick cost me like 3 or 4, so no loss financially. Hope you enjoy yours sir !

JR Cigars for $2.50 a stick for the Toro size.

[Strangelove84]

First cigar I ever smoked was a Tel-Amo World Selection Series Dominican, about a month and a half ago. It wasn't bad, but I really don't have much to compare it to.

[tzaddi]

Well, I smoked my Nicaraguan Te-Amo blend last night at my weekly cigar club meeting and I can say that it was thouroughly enjoyable from foot to nub. Smooth, medium body, mildly sweet with subtle leather, not hot, bitter or harsh. This toro was well worth the $2.50 and then some. I am looking forward to the next one… I had purchased a box of 15 from JR.

[montecristo#2]

Great photo!

I was flipping through CA and wondered about the Nicaraguan blend - it is a puro is it not?

Since I am a Nicaraguan tobacco whore, whenever I see a Nicaraguan puro, I usually make a note of it. I might have to try one of these in the future.

[PaleRider]

Originally Posted by goalie204

wow...sitting here puffing it... um...it sucks.

Tastes like a century sam or a colt whisky or something. Construction is poor, but i guess thats what i get for a cheapo cigar. Had about 5 puffs after the initial disappointment just to give it a chance. I haven't tasted ass before, but i imagine that this is what Ass tastes like. Please just delete this thread, i apologize.

I had tried some of these around '96 or so. I had pretty much the same impression. I tried their "maduro" and I use that word in the loosest possible sense. I honestly think that it was a vegetable dye job to be honest, as it had absolutely no traits or characteristics of a maduro other than the color..... the similarities came to a screeching halt at color.

In those days they were strictly a Mexican Puro if I recall correctly.

Judging from your review, not much has changed in these apparently.

One thing for sure is, they are cheap.

Thanks for taking one for the team brother!

[tzaddi]

Originally Posted by montecristo#2

Great photo!

I was flipping through CA and wondered about the Nicaraguan blend - it is a puro is it not?

Since I am a Nicaraguan tobacco whore, whenever I see a Nicaraguan puro, I usually make a note of it. I might have to try one of these in the future.

Not a Puro but you will recognize that distinctive Nicaraguan taste.

Toro 54 x 6"
Wrapper: Criollo
Binder: San Andres (Mexican)
Filler: Nicaraguan

Originally Posted by PaleRider

I had tried some of these around '96 or so. I had pretty much the same impression. I tried their "maduro" and I use that word in the loosest possible sense. I honestly think that it was a vegetable dye job to be honest, as it had absolutely no traits or characteristics of a maduro other than the color..... the similarities came to a screeching halt at color.

In those days they were strictly a Mexican Puro if I recall correctly.

Judging from your review, not much has changed in these apparently.

One thing for sure is, they are cheap.

Thanks for taking one for the team brother!

PaleRider we are talking about TeAmo World Selection Series line of cigars, I believe they where introduced in 2007. Sounds like you might be referring to one of their puros, possibly their Meditation line. A good Mexican puro is not suitable for all palettes

[gvarsity]

Originally Posted by tzaddi

Not a Puro but you will recognize that distinctive Nicaraguan taste.

Toro 54 x 6"
Wrapper: Criollo
Binder: San Andres (Mexican)
Filler: Nicaraguan



PaleRider we are talking about TeAmo World Selection Series line of cigars, I believe they where introduced in 2007. Sounds like you might be referring to one of their puros, possibly their Meditation line. A good Mexican puro is not suitable for all palettes

Nice review. Love the picture as always. I have always avoided Te-Amo mostly because I have heard nothing good about Mexican tobacco. I have learned to trust your reviews though so if I run into these I wouldn't hesitate to give em a try.

[goalie204]

Glad you enjoyed yours, mine made me sick, big time

[WillyGT]

This weekend I went to sanborns and found another of these World selection series. But these were Cuban blend series, so I bought 2 of them.

I really dont know if these have any Cuban tobacco in them (don't really think so), but just bought them to try them. I have not smoked them yet, maybe I'll try one this weekend.

I searched the web to see if I could find any info, but didn't find anything besides the Nicaragua, Honduras, Dominican blends.

[tzaddi]

Originally Posted by goalie204

Glad you enjoyed yours, mine made me sick, big time

I had one this morning with a cup of Santa Maria El Salvador Cup of Excellence. Sitting there smoking and sipping while my friend had a Camacho Negro. All was going well until 3/4 of the way through my cigar I found myself greatly effected by the nicotine to the point of havingd to put it down. The Te-Amo was still looking and tasting great but my system just could not handle the nicotine. It took me a few hours to recover. I think my puffing pace was a bit too fast as I think the cigar was a few percent over the optimum RH and I was very aware of taking a few extra draws here and there to ensure it stay lit.

So my goalie friend I feel your pain literally.

I am pretty much a light weight when it comes to morning smokes, let that be a lesson to me