A Diamond in the Rough?

[LT Rich]

I just have to give a shout out in reference to the always present noob thread asking about a good $2 or $3 stick. I have tried all sorts of cigars, thanks mostly to all the LLGs here that sent me bombs while i was serving in Afghanistan, but one that I have always overlooked was the Sancho Panza. The more notable ones being the Double Maduro and Extra Fuerte. See for yourself!

http://www.famous-smoke.com/cigars/s....cfm/st/search

I dont think there are many quality smokes out there that i would stock that i can get away paying only $42.00 for a 6.5 X 48 or even $35.00 for a 5.5 X 45 box of 20 sticks. I mean this is a deal you dont have to visit the devil to get!

They have a great medium body with nice peppery taste, smooth as can be... great smokes. If someone were to have given me a Sancho Panza and not told me what it was or how much it costs I would say it was a 7 or 8 dollar stick...

I guess what i am trying to say is that these are some great smokes for a very resonable price, something you dont find everywhere. If you have not tried one i urge you to run down to your B&M (where they still wont cost you more than 4 dollars chances are) and pick one up for a test drive.

Let me know what you think.

LT

[68TriShield]

I like the classic SP but not to crazy about the fuerte or maddy. I agree Rich, a good smoke for the dollar...Dave

[xxwaldoxx]

Im not a big fan of the classic Sancho Panza line, but the Extra Fuerte and Double Maduro are excellent smokes.

I agree, if i didnt know what the Sancho Panzas cost, or what they were, i would definately assume them to be a much more expensive smoke than they are.

The last time i was at the B&M here in Reading, i got a SP Valiente for about $3 and some change. Definately worth a shot

[Baric]

They are all right imo, good for an everyday smoke but nothing special, but then again i dont have that much experience with these to truly rate.

[Poriggity]

I love the double Maduros... you can get them at lots of places cheap.. I can't wait till I get paid again so I can buy abox.
Scott

[G-Man]

I am in agreement. IMO the Double Maddies are the best in the line, but the Extra Fuerte are good as well.

Nice post LT.

[mikestod]

Originally Posted by G-Man

I am in agreement. IMO the Double Maddies are the best in the line, but the Extra Fuerte are good as well.

Nice post LT.

What's the difference between the two? How about a comparison between the original/natural, double maduro, and extra fuerte? I'm into more of a medium body kinda taste, I don't like to much spice as of right now. Any recommendations?

[palm55]

LT,

(IMHO) You have a keen sense for a quality maduro! I wouldn't be without some Panza Double-Ms in my stash. They're ALWAYS a great treat in the company of a dark beer!

[Poriggity]

MMM Dark beer and a SP DM! Damn you Palm, now Im wanting to go to my local shop and grab one.. too bad "local" means a 45 minute drive
Scott

[xxwaldoxx]

Originally Posted by mikestod

What's the difference between the two? How about a comparison between the original/natural, double maduro, and extra fuerte? I'm into more of a medium body kinda taste, I don't like to much spice as of right now. Any recommendations?

Check out the link in my signature and look at the past reviews.
There is a comparison on the Double Maduro and Extra Fuerte as well as a stand alone review on the regular line.

[Lance]

SPDM is hard to beat for the price.

[palm55]

Originally Posted by Poriggity

MMM Dark beer and a SP DM! Damn you Palm, now Im wanting to go to my local shop and grab one.. too bad "local" means a 45 minute drive
Scott

Scott... Didn't mean to cause any inconvenience (I'm also 30 minutes from a B&M)... Just expressing my appreciation for the SP DM as a perfect pairing with a good, dark beer!

BTW... Now YOU'VE got me digging into the bottom of one of my coolerdors for an SP!! The dark beer and the porch beckon me!!!

[Digerati]

I second the choice of SP's. I got started on handmade cigars with SP's and they got me hooked.I love 'em all!

They're the standard by which I measure the overall value of all other smokes.

[LT Rich]

Originally Posted by Digerati

I second the choice of SP's. I got started on handmade cigars with SP's and they got me hooked.I love 'em all!

They're the standard by which I measure the overall value of all other smokes.

A lot of cigars must come up short then!

I am about to go out and smoke a SPDM in a few minutes, I may have started something here!

LT

[ca21455]

I especially like the small Double Maduro (Quixote) which is odd cause I usually favor a larger stick. The Extra Fuerte is nice but gets a boost up the rebuy list because of the great price.