Tampa Sweethearts -- A Bundle Target??

[palm55]

First off... I smoke both the bundled stuff and the premium boxed stuff. I like to keep about 500 sticks on hand in three coolers and a humi. I'm ALWAYS on the prowl for bundled stuff that's worthy of aging and (when the time comes) smoking daily.

I'm a maduro-lover. I've never tried a Tampa Sweetheart, though I've read some positive reviews on this stick in the past. Can anyone give me some impressions on this stick?? Moreover, can anyone tell me WHERE they're available?? My regular sources (CI, JR, Famous) don't handle them.

Any impressions / info will be much appreciated!

[jovenhut]

I have never tried them but I hear they are trainee's learning to roll for AF.
Here's the link

http://www.tampasweetheart.com/

[floydp]

I likem alot, smokem everyday as a matter of fact. I think Mark(catfish) has a very similar response. Lighting one up now. IMHO a solid consistant smoke. Sweet maduro.. www.tampasweetheart.com

[Ashcan Bill]

Haven't tried the Sweethearts, but I have bought other A.F.s from the Tampa Sweetheart site. Good place to do business with.

[wintersway]

I like them alot too. Tasty everyday smoke. I like the #490 maduro in particular. TampaSweethearts.com is a pleasure to to business with as an added bonus.

[Full Bodied Bruce]

Havn't been to this store yet. Reads like a good place.

[beezer]

My friend in Florida sent me a couple 85's which are comparible to the AF 8-5-8 and it did everything it was supposed to. 20/$31 on their site plus shipping. It's his favorite go to stick. He goes to Ybor and picks them up at the factory a little cheaper.

[billybarue]

Also on the website is another bundled cigar called Flor de Ybor city. Very strong recs from TxMatt are making me want to pull the trigger on the Sungrown Belicosos (link below)

http://tampasweetheart.com/?page=sho...277e645f22822e

BillyBarue

[beezer]

Personally I was looking at the Tampa Sweetheart #280 which when I called the girl told me they were comparable to the Double Chateau Fuente. 20/$31 seems like a smokin deal

[txdyna65]

Geeze thanks alot guys, just what i needed, another strong rec. of something I havent tried yet

Seriously though, I love trying new ones out and am glad I found CS

Couple of questions (I'll prob look like an a** but it wouldnt be the first time) Are the Tampas flavored? Im assuming not, but you never know by the name. Do they come without bands?

[billybarue]

Check the website out (https://tampasweetheart.com:4443/?pa...393c06c2f327&). I have never seen or smoked one, but it looks like the Tampa Sweethearts come without bands. Flor de Ybor City does come with bands. They are not flavored.

BillyBarue

[floydp]

Originally Posted by txdyna65

Geeze thanks alot guys, just what i needed, another strong rec. of something I havent tried yet

Seriously though, I love trying new ones out and am glad I found CS

Couple of questions (I'll prob look like an a** but it wouldnt be the first time) Are the Tampas flavored? Im assuming not, but you never know by the name. Do they come without bands?

No bands, wrapped Cello with the # on the Cello. And definately not flavored.

[catfishm2]

Originally Posted by palm55

First off... I smoke both the bundled stuff and the premium boxed stuff. I like to keep about 500 sticks on hand in three coolers and a humi. I'm ALWAYS on the prowl for bundled stuff that's worthy of aging and (when the time comes) smoking daily.

I'm a maduro-lover. I've never tried a Tampa Sweetheart, though I've read some positive reviews on this stick in the past. Can anyone give me some impressions on this stick?? Moreover, can anyone tell me WHERE they're available?? My regular sources (CI, JR, Famous) don't handle them.

Any impressions / info will be much appreciated!

PM me your addy and I'll send you a sampler out on Tuesday. Give them a try before you buy a bundle and you can make your mind up. billybarue and jovenhut, you guys do the same. PO is closed Monday, but I'll drop them in the mail on Tuesday.

[txdyna65]

Thanks, I didnt think they were, but one never knows unless he asks.

I had looked at the website is why I asked about the bands, no big deal, cant smoke the bands anyways. Think I'll order a bundle

[txdyna65]

oooops I guess we were posting at the same time Catfish.....I sent you a PM

Thanks for the offer