Moncada cigars?

02-27-2011, 07:05 AM

I just got back from a cruise (Princess) to Roatan and saw Sr. Moncada rolling on the square next to the hair braiding lady. I bought a pack of 7; immediately tried one....liked it so much, I bought 3 more packs. I also touted their quality to a few other people in front of the roller....they also bought some and Sr. Moncado rewarded my salesmanship with 4 additional free cigars. They are NOT tightly rolled, but definitely a 50 minute + smoke...leathery...tasty and mild. The price went up to $20/7...but up the stairs to the right was another store with Cubans @ $15 ea. I've tried 'em all and Cubans are not worth it...to me. A good Dominican is just as good, so don't be lured into the mystique.

pnoon · 02-27-2011, 09:18 AM

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Originally Posted by ksandy

I just got back from a cruise (Princess) to Roatan and saw Sr. Moncada rolling on the square next to the hair braiding lady. I bought a pack of 7; immediately tried one....liked it so much, I bought 3 more packs. I also touted their quality to a few other people in front of the roller....they also bought some and Sr. Moncado rewarded my salesmanship with 4 additional free cigars. They are NOT tightly rolled, but definitely a 50 minute + smoke...leathery...tasty and mild. The price went up to $20/7...but up the stairs to the right was another store with Cubans @ $15 ea. I've tried 'em all and Cubans are not worth it...to me. A good Dominican is just as good, so don't be lured into the mystique.

Opinions vary greatly.

And since you've tried them all, we'd love to hear more about your perceptions of the individual marcas/vitolas.

Emjaysmash · 02-27-2011, 09:21 AM

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Originally Posted by pnoon

Opinions vary greatly.

And since you've tried them all, we'd love to hear more about your perceptions of the individual marcas/vitolas.

I think that's why he said "...to me" at the end of that statement.

pnoon · 02-27-2011, 09:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Emjaysmash

I think that's why he said "...to me" at the end of that statement.

I read that, too.
Based on the fact he has tried them all, I would like to hear more than a general statement, MJ.

icehog3 · 02-27-2011, 09:31 AM

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Originally Posted by ksandy

...but up the stairs to the right was another store with Cubans @ $15 ea. I've tried 'em all and Cubans are not worth it...to me. A good Dominican is just as good, so don't be lured into the mystique.

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Originally Posted by pnoon

I read that, too.
Based on the fact he has tried them all, I would like to hear more than a general statement, MJ.

There is also the very, very slight possibility that Cubans that he bought "at the top of the stairs" from a dock in Honduras were not legit. A very, very, very slight chance.

icehog3 · 02-27-2011, 09:39 AM

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Originally Posted by ksandy

I just got back from a cruise (Princess) to Roatan and saw Sr. Moncada rolling on the square next to the hair braiding lady. I bought a pack of 7; immediately tried one....liked it so much, I bought 3 more packs. I also touted their quality to a few other people in front of the roller....they also bought some and Sr. Moncado rewarded my salesmanship with 4 additional free cigars. They are NOT tightly rolled, but definitely a 50 minute + smoke...leathery...tasty and mild. The price went up to $20/7...but up the stairs to the right was another store with Cubans @ $15 ea. I've tried 'em all and Cubans are not worth it...to me. A good Dominican is just as good, so don't be lured into the mystique.

Welcome to the Asylum anyway! Hey, I see you are the admin of the JR Cigar site on Facebook!

NCRadioMan · 02-27-2011, 09:42 AM

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Originally Posted by icehog3

Welcome to the Asylum anyway! Hey, I see you are the admin of the JR Cigar site on Facebook!

Someone affiliated with a US cigar store and saying Cubans are not worth it?

icehog3 · 02-27-2011, 09:43 AM

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Originally Posted by NCRadioMan

Someone affiliated with a US cigar store and saying Cubans are not worth it?

There's no conflict of interest or bias there! Move along, nothing to see here.

cort · 02-27-2011, 09:43 AM

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Originally Posted by icehog3

Welcome to the Asylum anyway! Hey, I see you are the admin of the JR Cigar site on Facebook!

09-19-2012, 07:48 PM

I was wondering if you knew how to get any of these cigars? They were a barber pole wrapper. Sorts toasty and nutty?

02-27-2011, 07:05 AM	#1
ksandy Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Moncada cigars? I just got back from a cruise (Princess) to Roatan and saw Sr. Moncada rolling on the square next to the hair braiding lady. I bought a pack of 7; immediately tried one....liked it so much, I bought 3 more packs. I also touted their quality to a few other people in front of the roller....they also bought some and Sr. Moncado rewarded my salesmanship with 4 additional free cigars. They are NOT tightly rolled, but definitely a 50 minute + smoke...leathery...tasty and mild. The price went up to $20/7...but up the stairs to the right was another store with Cubans @ $15 ea. I've tried 'em all and Cubans are not worth it...to me. A good Dominican is just as good, so don't be lured into the mystique.

09-19-2012, 07:48 PM	#10
chief842 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Moncada cigars? I was wondering if you knew how to get any of these cigars? They were a barber pole wrapper. Sorts toasty and nutty?