Cheap Smoke Thread

[Cigahs]

Originally Posted by ripper

Best cheap smoke lately is the Famous Nicaraguan 7000. Am probably wrong, but I think this is a Don Pepin Garcia cigar made for Famous.
Scored some maduro torpedos for $26 a bundle at cigarauctioneer in November, but the torpedos have not been around lately. Should have bought 18 bundles, because I've been smoking this cigar more and more.
Pro: They have loads of spicy flavor.
Con: They burn fast.
Best: They're cheap. And free shipping on a bundle.
http://www.famous-smoke.com/brand/fa...an+7000+cigars

Thanks for the accolades, ripper. I'll neither confirm nor deny any claims as to where they come from but you nailed everything else. The Torpedo Maduros were a one-time shot come and gone but we'll have a steady supply of the other sizes. Not my personal favorite house blend but damn close to it.

Humberto

[OHMatt]

Originally Posted by Cigahs

Thanks for the accolades, ripper. I'll neither confirm nor deny any claims as to where they come from but you nailed everything else. The Torpedo Maduros were a one-time shot come and gone but we'll have a steady supply of the other sizes. Not my personal favorite house blend but damn close to it.

Humberto

Spill it Humberto, what is your favorite FSS House blend?

BTW, I have my last of your Cajones cigars in my portable humi right now; will probably get torched tomrorrow or Thursday..

[smokehouse]

Had a Blue Label from CI yesterday. Not a bad smoke, for only having a couple weeks rest. Got a few more to try after they sit a little longer.

[Cigahs]

Originally Posted by Cigahs

Thanks for the accolades, ripper. I'll neither confirm nor deny any claims as to where they come from but you nailed everything else. The Torpedo Maduros were a one-time shot come and gone but we'll have a steady supply of the other sizes. Not my personal favorite house blend but damn close to it.

Humberto

Originally Posted by ripper

Would bet the mortgage that the 7000s are by Don Pepin. Read the writeup about the triple cap and "one of the most famous tabacaleras in Nicaragua."
http://www.famous-smoke.com/brand/fa...an+7000+cigars

I asked a Famous flunky if these cigars were by DPG. His reply was "I won't deny it."
Scored 2 bundles of the 7000 maduro torpedos for $26 each from cigarauctioneer when the line was introduced in November. Superb construction, emphatic tobacco flavor tinged with spice in a consistent everyday smoke. Have yet to encounter a bummer cigar. And shipping is free.
My guy at Famous said the torpedos are not available for now, so would substitute the maduro toros. Have not tried the natural cigars. Any of yinz tried them?

I'm not your flunky...

Originally Posted by OHMatt

Spill it Humberto, what is your favorite FSS House blend?

BTW, I have my last of your Cajones cigars in my portable humi right now; will probably get torched tomrorrow or Thursday..

My favorite house blend varies just about every week. Currently, I'm on a Pai Gow kick. Med-Full bodied sweet tipped cigar.. Similar to La Fontana or Baccarat. My all-time favorite, though, has got to be Puros Huerfanos 681. But I can't talk about that one. The manufacturer has us on a stupid gag order. I can only say that it's an identical blend to something far more expensive and highly touted all over the boards. If you're so inclined, I challenge you guys to figure it out. Consensus opinions on these sort of things are usually pretty accurate, though.

[MiamiE]

Originally Posted by Cigahs

My all-time favorite, though, has got to be Puros Huerfanos 681. But I can't talk about that one. The manufacturer has us on a stupid gag order. I can only say that it's an identical blend to something far more expensive and highly touted all over the boards. If you're so inclined, I challenge you guys to figure it out. Consensus opinions on these sort of things are usually pretty accurate, though.

Some say Liga #9. I don't know though.

[Razorhog]

I don't understand why a company would choose not to reveal that a house brand was produced by a well respected cigar maker such as Pepin Garcia. If the Famous Nicaraguan 7000's are made by Pepin, say so and sell 'em like hotcakes!

[dox47]

Originally Posted by Razorhog

I don't understand why a company would choose not to reveal that a house brand was produced by a well respected cigar maker such as Pepin Garcia. If the Famous Nicaraguan 7000's are made by Pepin, say so and sell 'em like hotcakes!

It's more likely that the gag order is coming from the producer, they might feel that it devalues their brand if they let it be known that they are making cheap smokes.

[dox47]

Got a few more for the list; Pirate's Gold Maduro and Piloto Cubano, got both for $1 a piece on Cbid, both have surprised me with some nice toasty notes with a hint of caramel.