El Cheapo Smoke of the Day - 2023

[PuffTheMagicDragon]

Another $2.40 Diesel Unholy Cocktail sampler pack goody.

This was a decent+ smoke, and it smoked perfectly, all the way to the end.

 

[PuffTheMagicDragon]

By the way, Thompson Cigars is having a 25% off site wide promotion for a day or two. Of course, not everything.

 

[cohibasurfer]

Not sure if you've had these New Cuba sticks yet.. they come in 4 different wrappers.. I have tried them all, but enjoy the Corojo best. They're made by Aganorsa and are definitely cheapo's.. but damn tasty ones!

Aganorsa Leaf New Cub. Corojo

Handmade in Nicaragua using Cuban seed premium tobaccos. A rich, dark brown Nicaraguan Corojo wrapper dresses a premium blend of Nicaraguan fillers and binder leaving

www.cigarpage.com

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These are short filler cigars. Not bad at all... but they are one dimensional. What you get at the front is what you get at the back end.

 

[xyz123]

These are short filler cigars. Not bad at all... but they are one dimensional. What you get at the front is what you get at the back end.

Yeah, I noticed they left that little nugget out of the description. They need to put that they're short-fill on there. Anyone who open cuts knows that right away after spitting pieces out.

I do get a few variations throughout.. could be the different coffees I've had with them though. They remind me of those Brickhouse Cuban sandwich sticks a bit.. the maduro ones.

Decently tasting and well-made... and priced accordingly.

 

[PuffTheMagicDragon]

Punch Clasico Pita 6.1 x 50
Honduran med/full.
About $6. These were <$3

Binder: Connecticut Broadleaf
Filler: Dominican, Honduran, Nicaraguan
Wrapper: Ecuador Sumatra

Very photogenic label band.
Good construction with an even burn.
Seemed a bit spicy. Pepper, maybe. Might just be me. This is my second one of these, and same opinion.

 

[PuffTheMagicDragon]

Piloto Cubano - Churchill.
A dollar Dominican with an Connecticut wrapper.

Thin, fragile wrapper. Hard draw. Ewwwwww. into the trash it went.

 

[PuffTheMagicDragon]

"Padilla Series '68 Black Bear: A thick, dark Pennsylvania Broadleaf Maduro wrapper secures Honduran long-fillers with a pleasant array of spices and sweetness. Chewy smokes delivers milk chocolate, nougat, and burnt toast. Medium to full".

And they're not lying. I like this one. A lot.

About five bucks online. Puffy price $2.45, as part of a 42 cigar sampler.
Nice draw and very even burn. Smooth.

 

[xyz123]

"Padilla Series '68 Black Bear: A thick, dark Pennsylvania Broadleaf Maduro wrapper secures Honduran long-fillers with a pleasant array of spices and sweetness. Chewy smokes delivers milk chocolate, nougat, and burnt toast. Medium to full".

And they're not lying. I like this one. A lot.

About five bucks online. Puffy price $2.45, as part of a 42 cigar sampler.
Nice draw and very even burn. Smooth.

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Those are great.. and another great value stick. We had a great value thread a while back.. might have to dig it up to add some of these gems you're smoking to it!

 

[xyz123]

"Padilla Series '68 Black Bear: A thick, dark Pennsylvania Broadleaf Maduro wrapper secures Honduran long-fillers with a pleasant array of spices and sweetness. Chewy smokes delivers milk chocolate, nougat, and burnt toast. Medium to full".

And they're not lying. I like this one. A lot.

About five bucks online. Puffy price $2.45, as part of a 42 cigar sampler.
Nice draw and very even burn. Smooth.

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In fact, at this sale price, I couldn't NOT get a box!

Have you had the Dominus yet too? Thought I saw one posted by someone recently. The Bears really came alive after about 6mos @ 65%. In fact.. gonna go grab one and set it out!

ETA: And thanks to Newlywed @JoeGibs, I also got 25% off that $50 box price when he texted me the deal!! Joe's cool like dat..

 

[PuffTheMagicDragon]

6 x 60 - Oliva Serie O.

Nicaraguan with an Maduro wrapper.

Ten bucks online. Puffy price $2.45, as part of a 42 cigar sampler.

Tightly rolled full-strength stick with a nice draw and an even burn. I nearly set this one aside to pawn off on someone that appreciates the stronger cigars - but curiosity got the better of me.

Tasty !

 

[PuffTheMagicDragon]

Gurkha Status Torpedo.

A mellow Dominican with an Connecticut wrapper.

Nine bucks everyday online price. You can catch these on sale for three or four bucks, most of the time.

Puffy price - $2.58. Nice smoke, especially at this price point.

 

[Scap]

Gurkha Status Torpedo.

A mellow Dominican with an Connecticut wrapper.

Nine bucks everyday online price. You can catch these on sale for three or four bucks, most of the time.

Puffy price - $2.58. Nice smoke, especially at this price point.

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This marks the first time I've ever seen anyone write anything remotely positive about Gurkha...

Other than the folks that say Gurkha are positively trash. Lol

 

[PuffTheMagicDragon]

This marks the first time I've ever seen anyone write anything remotely positive about Gurkha...

Other than the folks that say Gurkha are positively trash. Lol

I hear that, a lot.
I bought a sampler pack of these, maybe six months ago. My first Gurkha cigars.
Do ya think that I simply got a "good" batch ???

 

[xyz123]

I hear that, a lot.
I bought a sampler pack of these, maybe six months ago. My first Gurkha cigars.
Do ya think that I simply got a "good" batch ???

Even a broken clock is right twice a day...

 

[Scap]

I hear that, a lot.
I bought a sampler pack of these, maybe six months ago. My first Gurkha cigars.
Do ya think that I simply got a "good" batch ???

I have no idea. It seems people are more willing to admit they have smoked Acid cigars than Gurkha.

 

[xyz123]

I have no idea. It seems people are more willing to admit they have smoked Acid cigars than Gurkha.

The thing with Gurkha, his portfolio is so huge, that he actually has a few sticks worth smoking. We're just turned off by the pricing and other gimmicks.. he takes us as fools. We don't like that.

Another interesting thing, and maybe Nick @kann or our other Brothers still overseas can speak on it, but Gurkha seems to be a relished brand over there. I was surprised to see how popular they are over there. It's the only thing I can think of as to how they stay in business.

 

[JoeMO]

Enjoying a smoke at Terre du lac

 

[xyz123]

I hear that, a lot.
I bought a sampler pack of these, maybe six months ago. My first Gurkha cigars.
Do ya think that I simply got a "good" batch ???

Gurkha is also in the process of making over the entire brand now that Kaizad Hansotia has been essentially ousted. They've been trying attempts at a re-brand.. hard to tell what's true or not. But there was this:

Gurkha Cigars Founder Resigns In Wake of Social Media Controversy | Cigar Aficionado

After a controversial Facebook post regarding the Black Lives Matter movement sparked internet outrage, Gurkha Cigars founder Kaizad Hansotia has stepped down as company chairman. | Cigar Aficionado

www.cigaraficionado.com

I guess we'll see.

 

[Mr. Faltz]

Looks like they weren't kidding......

Gurkha Reveals New Cigars Ahead of PCA 2023 Trade Show

Gurkha Cigars will be celebrating three anniversaries/holidays with their upcoming releases, set to make their debut at next week’s PCA trade show in Las Vegas. The first celebration is Gurkha’s 35th anniversary, which takes place next year, as the company was founded in 1989. For this, Gurkha...

cigardojo.com

 

[PuffTheMagicDragon]

A nice Gurkha @ $2.58. Smoked nicely, all the way to the nub.