Mild, smooth, well made, cheap cigars ....

[SeanGAR]

I know txmatt has recommended these before.

Professor Sila was a Dominican manufacturer that closed shop in 1999. You can still buy boxes of their cigars here and there, currently for as little as $13-$16 bucks a box (for toros) at certain auction sites or at CI for $20-30 (toros are $30 there). The are very well made, construction is top drawer - textbook perfect burn and draw from the ones I have had. They come banded in slide lock boxes. Jeff Aiken tried the robusto and liked them (http://cigars.about.com/library/weekly/aa111602a.htm). I have not had the robusto, but I have had a few of the toros with connecticut wrapper and especials with sumatra.

I will warn you, they are quite mild, but they do not get ashy or bitter. They have a nice nutty taste, smoothness, great draw and burn that come with a few years of box age. Maybe not the first cigar you would choose for your own pleasure if you like stronger smokes, but certainly a good cigar to hand out to friends who are occasional smokers. At as little as 75 cents a stick, delivered, you can hand them out and not cringe. Although a bit too mild to get into my current rotation, they are as cheap as bundled cigars or seconds and yet have top drawer construction, smooth taste & are already aged a few years.

SeanGAR

[Da Klugs]

Thanks Sean. There will be a professor in the house next week. Good, mild and cheap visitor sticks are a must for any humi. Can't be proud and give them that fine stick you know they will hate/leave 3/4 laying in the ash tray.

[eef]

I have a 5er of these heading over from Cbid after hearing someone on here mention them.
-eef

[txmatt]

What size do you have on the way eef?

You DID have 6 more in 3 sizes on the way as well.

The sticks are amazingly well constructed, mild, yet have enough flavor to interest me. They burn as well as any $10 stick. The PC packs more flavor than the larger ones, but you can't find 'em anymore. The "Perla" size can still be found and I suspect it would be similar to the PC.

-Matt-

[eef]

rotheschildes, 4.5 x 50's

but hey, I'll take more- especially if this is a good stick to give out- cause I only know one other person with a humidor and half of what he has I gave him. ANytime people are smokin' stogies it seems I'm supplyin'.
-eef

[FunkyPorcini]

I smoked a Professor Sila Sumatra Expeciales 5.0x30 yesterday that knocked my socks off. Really though, I thoroughly enjoyed this cigar. I got started on the Profs because txmatt sent a couple over in my newbie sampler a little while back. So far, and this is not typical for me, I enjoyed the small ring gauge the most but they have all been good.

Eef, you have one coming in your pif, BTW. Actually I have 25 of the Perlas on their way too *wink* *wink*.

[hoping the costs of these stay down and people don't catch on too quick]

[RcktS4]

Originally Posted by txmatt

What size do you have on the way eef?

You DID have 6 more in 3 sizes on the way as well.

The sticks are amazingly well constructed, mild, yet have enough flavor to interest me. They burn as well as any $10 stick. The PC packs more flavor than the larger ones, but you can't find 'em anymore. The "Perla" size can still be found and I suspect it would be similar to the PC.

-Matt-

I just sold my soul for a box of sumatra Perlas. They should arrive from the devil tomorrow. under $20 shipped for 25 quickie smokes is pretty much a no-lose for me.

[FunkyPorcini]

Originally Posted by RcktS4

I just sold my soul for a box of sumatra Perlas. They should arrive from the devil tomorrow. under $20 shipped for 25 quickie smokes is pretty much a no-lose for me.

Looks like we dealt with the same devil.

[eef]

definitely lookin' forward to the funky pif.
-eef

[SeanGAR]

Originally Posted by FunkyPorcini

Looks like we dealt with the same devil.

And I was 3 bucks behind you guys.....

[FunkyPorcini]

Originally Posted by eef

definitely lookin' forward to the funky pif.
-eef

I have them sitting here to be sent out today. I think I'll wait though because I have some sticks on the way that I'd like to include with the package. What do you think? Maybe next week or do you want them now?

[FunkyPorcini]

Originally Posted by SeanGAR

And I was 3 bucks behind you guys.....

So you missed out?

[eef]

hmmmm. Hey I can wait, I don't think I'll run out before then
-eef

[floydp]

Man I looked at them, and didn't bid. I regret that now..

[SeanGAR]

Originally Posted by FunkyPorcini

So you missed out?

I only have 3 boxes of Toros and one of Especials... sniff sniff.... missed the Perlas and Robustos. But I got my prices, $13 for the toros CT shade, $16 Sumatra. Next time I'll get 'em (kinda like fishing).

Originally Posted by floydp

Man I looked at them, and didn't bid. I regret that now..

The Robustos sold for 16-19 last 2 times I saw them, Perlas were 13-19 last 2 times. So if you bid early autobid up to those levels, you should be able to snag them. They come up all the time ... so you'll get your box.