Cu-Avana deals - opinions?

[jkalach]

CI has some crazy deals on boxes of Cu-Avana cigars - both regular and maduro. $34.95 for a box of 20 robustos seems like quite the deal.

Cu*Avana - Cigars International

Seems to be in the mild category. My taste leans to the likes of Punch, but I occassionally hanker for a mild, creamy stick or maduro.

I've never had these and was wondering what some of your opinions were.

Thanks.

Jim

[MarbleApe]

Hey Jim. Cu-Avana just do not carry enough body or flavor for my taste. I don't mind a mild or creamy smoke from time to time, however the Cu-Avana lines have always left me dissapointed. As far as construction goes, they are made pretty well and burn decent. I have friends who only smoke cigars on occation and they really like these so I've kept some around as hand outs in the past. The price is right, but I always reach for something else when it comes to myself.

Hope this helps.

[jkalach]

Thanks for the input. I know deep down that I should just spend the extra bucks for a really good mild when I want one. I've reached the stage of my life where I don't have cigars often, so I try to splurge when I do and really enjoy the experience.

But sometimes that deal hunter deep inside gets the best of me.

[mapes]

1st 2 boxes i ever bought were cu avana natural and madruo. definatley a good deal but i too have grown into fuller cigars and right now doubt that i go back to them. not bad though

[Munt]

Don't kid yourself. If you are looking for a really good Mild smoke this will not disappoint you. I have purchased about 6 boxes of these over the years and never had a complaint. Great Burn, nicely packed.

The deal isn't all that great though. I generally pick them up on C-Bid for about 35 bucks for a torp box.

Give them a shot but keep in mind that they are pretty mild.

PM me your address and I'll send you a few to try.

Munt!

[Iceman]

I would stay away from them unless you really like an "ultra-mild" cigar. I am a fan of mild cigars, unlike many here, and these were way to light for me. I found out that they are cheap for a reason...

Just my $.02

[MarbleApe]

Originally Posted by jkalach

sometimes that deal hunter deep inside gets the best of me.

I'm right there with you on that struggle. If your checking out CI anyway, I'd look through their 5 pack madness page. They have some pretty decent smokes for a good price.

Ex. = 5 Vegas Gold 5 pack for $15.

IMHO these are a great mild smoke and it's hard to beat that price.


Good Luck!

((They also have Cu-Avana 5 packs incase you still want to try them without committing to a box))