Cheap Smoke Thread

[mkarnold1]

This is a great resource! I won't add any of my el cheapo favorites to the list. I'm sure they've all been smoked before and don't measure up.

[OHMatt]

Good add there for #58, Dave; that J Fuego Original vitola is just outstanding for the $2 /stick I pay. Since they are "fresh" I bet the sticks have amazing aging potential, but I keep smoking them within a week.

Mark, if you have suggestions by all means put them up there. You might be withholding someone's Holy Grail cigar. Taste is subjective and opinions are like a$$h0l3s..

[irratebass]

thanks Jeff

[billybarue]

Famous gets most of my money these days for great cheap smokes.

1) Famous Nic 7K - Pepin smoke that will be gone soon
2) Famous VSL line - personal favorite is the Honduran and in general I much prefer Nicaraguan tobac
3) Famous 70th Anni by Garcia
4) Top Shelf Reserve Especial (http://www.topshelfcigar.com/cigars.htm)
5) EO Nekkid Bundles (http://www.thepartysource.com/)

[Dave128]

Very nice thread and a great tool.

[ktblunden]

My go-to cheap smokes are the Gran Habano Vintage 2002 (CI), La Floridita Limited (FSS), and Factory Throwouts (can be found several places). I believe each of those with over 6 months rest (a year is better) stands up to cigars several times the cost. The Factorys in particular are way better than they have any right to be. My local shop sells them for $30 for 20, and that's California prices.

[irratebass]

Yeah I love the Factory Throwouts #99

[ktblunden]

Originally Posted by irratebass

Yeah I love the Factory Throwouts #99

I had a friend hand me one a while back and he was talking them up big time. When he told me the price I thought there was no way it could be any good, but damned if it isn't a great cigar.

What a complete list for a cigar smoker.definitely bookmark it.

I just found one with great price
16 premium hand-rolled Cigars plus accessories - $19.95
listing price is $160.

http://www.thompsoncigar.com/product/THOMPSON-SPECIAL-POWERHOUSE-16-COMBO-WITH-TRAVEL-CASE/82850.uts


Deal Includes:

* 4 Victor Sinclair 55 Series Green
* 4 Victor Sinclair 55 Series Red
* 4 Victor Sinclair Legacy
* 4 Victor Sinclair Double Maduro
* 1 Stainless Steel Guillotine Cutter
* 1 Ultra Reliable Butane Lighter
* 1 BONUS Cedar-Lined Humidor
looks like a very good deal.


What do you think?

[smokin5]

Originally Posted by shulink

I just found one with great price
16 premium hand-rolled Cigars plus accessories - $19.95
listing price is $160.

Deal Includes:

* 4 Victor Sinclair 55 Series Green
* 4 Victor Sinclair 55 Series Red
* 4 Victor Sinclair Legacy
* 4 Victor Sinclair Double Maduro
* 1 Stainless Steel Guillotine Cutter
* 1 Ultra Reliable Butane Lighter
* 1 BONUS Cedar-Lined Humidor
looks like a very good deal.


What do you think?

Maybe it's me, but I've NEVER liked ANY Victor Sinclair cigar I've smoked.
After sampling about 4-5 different ones, I gave up on the entire line.

[dave]

Originally Posted by smokin5

Maybe it's me, but I've NEVER liked ANY Victor Sinclair cigar I've smoked.
After sampling about 4-5 different ones, I gave up on the entire line.

Not just you. Only ones I ever thought were any good at all were the little 4x40 triple corojo's that came in tins. Oh, and almost forgot....the primeros are not bad for what they are: a cheap, mild and fairly creamy connie.

[CigarSquid]

Originally Posted by smokin5

Maybe it's me, but I've NEVER liked ANY Victor Sinclair cigar I've smoked.
After sampling about 4-5 different ones, I gave up on the entire line.

I got a sampler of some biggins from VS.. out of the ones I have tried.. I liked one, a few were ok and the others.. I am trying to figure out how to get rid of them.. haha.

[Blak Smyth]

Originally Posted by garryyjr

I am trying to figure out how to get rid of them.. haha.

BOMB FRANK

[Kreth]

Originally Posted by garryyjr

I got a sampler of some biggins from VS.. out of the ones I have tried.. I liked one, a few were ok and the others.. I am trying to figure out how to get rid of them.. haha.

I've smoked a few of the 55s and they're OK. The Vintage Select as well. My biggest gripe was that I seemed to get a lot of sticks with overglued bands, and it was impossible to get them off without tearing the wrapper.
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[SteelCityBoy]

These have quickly become my go to smoke for a cheap thrill as of late. Picked up a bundle a while back at Famous Smoke Shop and was thrilled by the amount of flavor they pack. IMO, these are definately worth the $34.99 price tag for 20 good tasting sticks!

http://www.famous-smoke.com/brand/fa...+maduro+cigars

Originally Posted by shulink

I just found one with great price
16 premium hand-rolled Cigars plus accessories - $19.95
listing price is $160.

http://www.thompsoncigar.com/product/THOMPSON-SPECIAL-POWERHOUSE-16-COMBO-WITH-TRAVEL-CASE/82850.uts


Deal Includes:

* 4 Victor Sinclair 55 Series Green
* 4 Victor Sinclair 55 Series Red
* 4 Victor Sinclair Legacy
* 4 Victor Sinclair Double Maduro
* 1 Stainless Steel Guillotine Cutter
* 1 Ultra Reliable Butane Lighter
* 1 BONUS Cedar-Lined Humidor
looks like a very good deal.


What do you think?

Worst company ever.

[dave]

Originally Posted by Obsidian

Worst company ever.

Victor Sinclair? ........or Thompson?

Originally Posted by dave

Victor Sinclair? ........or Thompson?

Thompson of course. I've only had a Victor Sinclair Primeros and I must say it was pretty much the worst cigar I have ever tried.

[liltim]

The Lot 826 Slow aged from Perdomo is my #1 favorite cheap smoke. These sticks taste phenomenal. Their only downfall is the construction and for the price there really is no complaint.