Cheap Smokes

[dadof3illinois]

Have any of you guys got some cheap ($1.50 or less) smokes that you like for everyday smoking? You know, the ones you don't mind throwing away if it's plugged or the ones you give to the moochers?

I like the Don Elias from CI myself. You can get them for around $1 each and they haven't let me down yet. I always take several to the golf course to give to the guys that like to smoke to show off.

I"ve tried several bundle type smokes but haven't found anything better yet for the price.

Let everyone know what your cheap smokes are....come on now, don't be embarrassed (SP?) we know you smoke em...

[IHT]

connies (consuegras) from JRs (or other places). you can get a bundle for $25.
i haven't had any in a while though, but that's all my neighbor smokes.

[Jeff]

I've tried various el cheapos in my time. I think JR Alternatives are pretty good for everyday smokes. Right now I'm thinking of buying a box of Remedios. With some of these cheap sticks its kind of hit or miss if you will get a decent one.

Jeff

[kansashat]

Flor de Oliva bundles remain one of the best cigars for the money around. Consuegras are seconds to Villazon products & very reasonable. If you ever see any Oliva Segundos, buy em! Not bundled, but Mike's in Florida has Lusitania at $29.95 a box. A pretty decent smoke with a little rest.

[floydp]

I really like Flor De Oliva nats from Smokeall(24.50 a bundle) and Mr. B's from JR's,less than a dollar a stick. I think I saw Padron Fuma's for about 36 a box somewhere. Read here that La Finca's are good,haven't smoked one yet but have a couple resting. I've tried a bunch of the cheap smokes and these are the best I've found so far.

I'm sure these guys know alot more than me..

[kansashat]

Yeah Frank! I forgot all about the La Finca. I've heard mixed reviews, but it has never let me down.

[miketafc]

I have now become a Flor de Oliva convert

La Finca - Many dog rockets amoungst the roses as far as I'm concerned, but not bad when you get a good aged one.

[galaga]

I like the American Stogoie by Nestro Plancencia, but the ones I had needed humi time. My other cheap smoke is Evelio and they are ready to go soon after you get them. You can get them both for under $1.50. Fdo are good too.

[floydp]

Originally Posted by galaga

I like the American Stogoie by Nestro Plancencia, but the ones I had needed humi time. My other cheap smoke is Evelio and they are ready to go soon after you get them. You can get them both for under $1.50. Fdo are good too.

Writing those down to try list,thanks for the heads up..

[txmatt]

there are plenty of great smokes for under $1.50

Flor De Oliva bundled Original mentioned multiple times already. Rocky's and Smokeall have them around a buck a stick.

La Finca is a long time favorite of mine for a cheap smoke. I like the corona natural and the Robusto Black best. JR seems to have the best prices going on them.

Lusitania from Mike's that 'hat mentioned $30/box any size and made by Perdomo.

La Flor del Caney another Mike's $30/ box any size. A somewhat mild cigar but the cameroon wrapper gives enough flavor to keep me interested. The bouquet figurado is really a nice shape (same shape as Partagas S Esplendido) These are made by Manuel Quesada/MATASA who also makes Fonseca and Licenciados. AGE THESE at least 3 months, preferably 6+ as they are young.

Mantequilla - a third decent cigar for $30/box any size from Mikes. The X, XX, and XXX have a light maduro wrapper. They are square pressed and quite stuffed with tobacco which gives a nice long medium flavor smoke.

Mayorga Gordito Maduro - a nice square pressed and flavorful dark maduro torpedo (5 x 54). The wrapper on the latest batch I got was a bit fireproof but age should fix that. These little buggers suprise me with their flavorful yet mild strength smoke. Ususally they are $2 - $2.25 however JR has a "double door humidor" of 40 cigars for $70, which after shipping makes them $1.80 a stick.

Padron Fumas, Cazadores, #4 - when purchased in S. Florida for you by a BOTL these run 80 cents a stick. Great Padron flavor in a mixed filler stick. For the $36 the national release version runs, I would personally smoke one of the above cigars instead or smoke a $2.40 2000M when I was in the mood for Padron.

-Matt-

[floydp]

Originally Posted by txmatt

there are plenty of great smokes for under $1.50

Flor De Oliva bundled Original mentioned multiple times already. Rocky's and Smokeall have them around a buck a stick.

La Finca is a long time favorite of mine for a cheap smoke. I like the corona natural and the Robusto Black best. JR seems to have the best prices going on them.

Lusitania from Mike's that 'hat mentioned $30/box any size and made by Perdomo.

La Flor del Caney another Mike's $30/ box any size. A somewhat mild cigar but the cameroon wrapper gives enough flavor to keep me interested. The bouquet figurado is really a nice shape (same shape as Partagas S Esplendido) These are made by Manuel Quesada/MATASA who also makes Fonseca and Licenciados. AGE THESE at least 3 months, preferably 6+ as they are young.

Mantequilla - a third decent cigar for $30/box any size from Mikes. The X, XX, and XXX are square pressed with a light maduro wrapper. They are square pressed, and quite stuffed with tobacco which gives a nice long medium flavor smoke.

Mayorga Gordito Maduro - a nice square pressed and flavorful dark maduro torpedo (5 x 54). The wrapper on the latest batch I got was a bit fireproof but age should fix that. These little buggers suprise me with their flavorful yet mild strength smoke. Ususally they are $2 - $2.25 however JR has a "double door humidor" of 40 cigars for $70, which after shipping makes them $1.80 a stick.

-Matt-

Good ones Matt,by the way,have you tried any of the Mayorga or Montecristo coffee from JR's?

[txmatt]

I haven't tried the coffee yet, no. I am hoping to start roasting my own beans here soon, but until then I am stuck on a coffee called Cubita produced in Austin by Ruta Maya.

-Matt-

[Mayor]

El Credito bundles are La Gloria seconds...sometimes they aren't pretty...but they are a great inexpensive smoke!

[KingMeatyHand]

Originally Posted by dadof3illinois

Have any of you guys got some cheap ($1.50 or less) smokes that you like for everyday smoking? You know, the ones you don't mind throwing away if it's plugged or the ones you give to the moochers?

I like the Don Elias from CI myself. You can get them for around $1 each and they haven't let me down yet. I always take several to the golf course to give to the guys that like to smoke to show off.

The Don Elias are a good bang-for-the-buck smoke. According to the ad copy (which usually is dependable as the French in a fight) they are not producing this cigar any more.

[G-Man]

Originally Posted by Mayor

El Credito bundles are La Gloria seconds...sometimes they aren't pretty...but they are a great inexpensive smoke!

I agree, but I like a little age on them. Have had several bundles and I like them much more with a little time in the humi. They seem to even out a little and become what is expected from the La Gloria brand.