Never thought this would happen to me

[Dickson]

Congratulations to Dickson Larriu of Waterbury, Connecticut, winner of the Flor de Jalapa eight-pack and Columbia International hard-leather case awarded in our drawing on December 3.


Anybody know how these cigars are?

 

[golfgar]

Never heard of them. Are you going to try and sell them at an auction site and let us know? :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

 

[Dickson]

Don't need the money that bad. Generally, I give cigars.

 

[IgwanaRob]

Don't need the money that bad. Generally, I give cigars.

Based on a couple of recent members trying to pull off the selling of contest winnings, I think it's safe to assume that was a joke (hence the smileys )

 

[Dickson]

Thanks Rob.

I would never think of doing something like that. Just wanted to see if anybody has smoked these and what they thought, is all.

 

[IgwanaRob]

Found on Cyclopedia:

This one is Flor de Jalapa, one of the early quality brands from Nicaragua. It debuted in 1996, at the height of the Cigar Boom, introduced by Swisher International. Unfortunately, it didn’t make enough of a splash to stay in production and Thompson obtained the entire stock and control of the brand.

They’ve been offering box of 25 at a very reasonable price of $37-41 in a choice of five sizes from Robusto (5 x 50) to Presidente (8 1/2 x 52). Flor de Jalapa offers a lot of flavor in a medium-bodied blend that won’t bite you and is easy to enjoy. Not the best value, but a good cigar at about $1.50 a stick.

Made by Swisher and sold by Thompson - good luck with those

 

[wilmotrogers]

I remember smoking one of these. Before I was enlightened (i.e. joined this forum), I ordered the humidor + cigar sampler from Thompson. These were the cigars that were included. Let me say this... Flor de Jalapa makes a Te-Amo look like a good cigar.