La Dueña

neoflex · 08-16-2012, 12:28 PM

Got a chance to smoke a La Dueña Belicoso last night. I was thoroughly impressed with the stick and it lives up to the expectations of a PJ blended stick. The initial pre-light draw had me thinking it was going to be a powerhouse but it was a great medium bodied smoke from start to finish. Not very complex but great flavor nonetheless. If you spot these I highly recommend giving it a try.

hscmit · 08-16-2012, 12:37 PM

thanks for the tip John

hope youre doing well

E.J. · 08-16-2012, 01:10 PM

Just went up at CAYP if anyone wanted to know..........

neoflex · 08-16-2012, 01:18 PM

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Originally Posted by hscmit

thanks for the tip John

hope youre doing well

Busy but well which has resulted in minimal time on the Asylum and sneaking in smokes whenever possible.

Hope all is well on your end too.

poriggity · 08-16-2012, 06:50 PM

Sounds like another overhyped PJ stick. Pete is a good guy, but I got so tired of trying to find his limited release sticks, then not enjoying them once I did find them, they were not enjoyable, that it made me really not enjoy his smokes...

Scott

kelmac07 · 08-16-2012, 07:25 PM

Thanks John...am very curious about these.

neoflex · 08-17-2012, 08:55 AM

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Originally Posted by poriggity

Sounds like another overhyped PJ stick. Pete is a good guy, but I got so tired of trying to find his limited release sticks, then not enjoying them once I did find them, they were not enjoyable, that it made me really not enjoy his smokes...

Scott

I wouldn't say this one is over-hyped or hyped at all to be honest. The line was actually created for Janny as an extension of the My Father brand but Pete was the one who blended it so it's not like it's a part of Tatuaje limited machine that so many people love to hate on Pete for creating or part of Tatuaje at all. The average person looking at it on the shelves really would have no clue that Pete had anything to do with it at all not to mention the fact that most shops would probably display it with the My Father selection if not on it's own.
I guess if me sharing my thoughts about it being a very solid and flavorful medium bodied smoke makes it sound like another over-hyped Pete stick than I guess you could be right as Pete rarely swings and misses when it comes to blending some very enjoyable smokes.

irratebass · 08-17-2012, 09:25 AM

Thanks I am curious about these.

maninblack · 08-17-2012, 03:14 PM

Thanks for the heads up. They look tempting!

guado · 08-17-2012, 03:25 PM

IMO the stick has very similar atributes to Casita criolla due to the heavy Croadleaf maduro in the blend...HOWEVER, they added enough nicaraguan in this cigar to give you a better balance IMO. Making this a cigar that could be in a regular rotation.

czerbe · 08-20-2012, 12:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by poriggity

Sounds like another overhyped PJ stick. Pete is a good guy, but I got so tired of trying to find his limited release sticks, then not enjoying them once I did find them, they were not enjoyable, that it made me really not enjoy his smokes...

Scott

I enjoy Petes sticks but I also agree that they are way overhyped not that they arn't not worth it I just can't find them in my area and if I do the price never seems to match the product.

NCRadioMan · 08-20-2012, 12:46 PM

The Petite Lancero is a really good cigar.

dave · 01-21-2013, 01:01 PM

Had tried rob and short rob few times each in recent months and have been unimpressed. In fact, I'd pretty much written this one off as not to my liking.

Yesterday I had a PL and, WOW. Whole different cigar. I'm quite impressed. Glad I was gifted one and gave it another shot.

Don Fernando · 01-21-2013, 02:00 PM

I like these sticks a lot

omowasu · 01-21-2013, 02:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by poriggity

Sounds like another overhyped PJ stick. Pete is a good guy, but I got so tired of trying to find his limited release sticks, then not enjoying them once I did find them, they were not enjoyable, that it made me really not enjoy his smokes...

Scott

I do like the La Duena a lot, its one of the better medium bodied NCs I have tried this year. I highly recommend trying at least one, and preferably in the smaller RGs.

But I agree, the whole PJ/DP thing is getting a little crazy. And I'm not sure exactly where PJ fits in blending a cigar for DPs daughter when DP could probably find the leaves and blend them independently. Is there some super secret blending mojo that only PJ has but someone else in the DP tobacco fields or blending operations would not possess?

Maybe I should switch to Viajes?

riverdawg · 01-21-2013, 02:20 PM

Have only had the PL and it's on the list for a box when/if a deal turns up. One of my favorite new sticks.

xFreebirdx · 01-21-2013, 02:47 PM

I also had a torpedo.....I liked it and bought a box.

68TriShield · 01-21-2013, 04:27 PM

A good cigar for me,I don't know about anyone else.

TJtorpedo · 01-21-2013, 06:11 PM

I like them. Tasty with a kind of rustic wrapper unlike PJ and Pepins usual fare.

Zane · 01-21-2013, 06:29 PM

I also think they are a great cigar.

08-16-2012, 12:28 PM	#1
neoflex I'm nuts for the place Join Date: Nov 2008 First Name: John Location: Monroe, NC Posts: 2,765 Trading: (32)	La Dueña Got a chance to smoke a La Dueña Belicoso last night. I was thoroughly impressed with the stick and it lives up to the expectations of a PJ blended stick. The initial pre-light draw had me thinking it was going to be a powerhouse but it was a great medium bodied smoke from start to finish. Not very complex but great flavor nonetheless. If you spot these I highly recommend giving it a try. __________________

08-16-2012, 12:37 PM	#2
hscmit Have My Own Room Join Date: Sep 2010 First Name: James Location: no where Posts: 2,200 Trading: (4)	Re: La Dueña thanks for the tip John hope youre doing well

08-16-2012, 01:10 PM	#3
E.J. I'm nuts for the place Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 3,218 Trading: (21)	Re: La Dueña Just went up at CAYP if anyone wanted to know..........

08-16-2012, 06:50 PM	#5
poriggity Cigar Zombie Fo Life! Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Scott Location: Lake Arrowhead, Ca Posts: 806 Trading: (13)	Re: La Dueña Sounds like another overhyped PJ stick. Pete is a good guy, but I got so tired of trying to find his limited release sticks, then not enjoying them once I did find them, they were not enjoyable, that it made me really not enjoy his smokes... Scott __________________ Bearded Dad Blog

08-16-2012, 07:25 PM	#6
kelmac07 Resident Maduro Whore!! Join Date: Apr 2009 First Name: Mac Location: Newport News, VA Posts: 27,322 Trading: (218)	Re: La Dueña Thanks John...am very curious about these. __________________ Dom in the MLB thread "I could probably get you to wear a Yankee hat for a Maduro!"

08-17-2012, 09:25 AM	#8
irratebass EMPEROR TOMPKINS Join Date: Aug 2011 First Name: Mickey Location: Mooresville, Indiana Posts: 8,313 Trading: (48)	Re: La Dueña Thanks I am curious about these. __________________

08-17-2012, 03:14 PM	#9
maninblack Will smoke for food Join Date: Jan 2010 First Name: Kevin Location: Where the hoot owls f$ck the chickens Posts: 10,637 Trading: (80)	Re: La Dueña Thanks for the heads up. They look tempting! __________________ Proud member of the GMCGTPWHAFA

08-17-2012, 03:25 PM	#10
guado OCD cigar hoarder Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Tampa Posts: 379 Trading: (4)	Re: La Dueña IMO the stick has very similar atributes to Casita criolla due to the heavy Croadleaf maduro in the blend...HOWEVER, they added enough nicaraguan in this cigar to give you a better balance IMO. Making this a cigar that could be in a regular rotation. __________________

08-20-2012, 12:46 PM	#12
NCRadioMan Chutney Lovebusciut Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Chutney Location: On the shores of Loch Shiel Posts: 4,276 Trading: (66)	Re: La Dueña The Petite Lancero is a really good cigar. __________________ The path to loyalty is trust.

01-21-2013, 01:01 PM	#13
dave Have My Own Room Join Date: May 2011 First Name: Dave Location: Northern VA Posts: 1,180 Trading: (15)	Re: La Dueña Had tried rob and short rob few times each in recent months and have been unimpressed. In fact, I'd pretty much written this one off as not to my liking. Yesterday I had a PL and, WOW. Whole different cigar. I'm quite impressed. Glad I was gifted one and gave it another shot.

01-21-2013, 02:00 PM	#14
Don Fernando Postwhore Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Ferdinand Location: Singapore Posts: 10,064 Trading: (29)	Re: La Dueña I like these sticks a lot __________________ check out my reviews on my blog.

01-21-2013, 02:20 PM	#16
riverdawg Still Watching My Back Join Date: Jan 2013 First Name: Jamie Location: Brushy Mtns, NC Posts: 109 Trading: (0)	Re: La Dueña Have only had the PL and it's on the list for a box when/if a deal turns up. One of my favorite new sticks.

01-21-2013, 02:47 PM	#17
xFreebirdx Patriot Guard Rider Join Date: Feb 2012 First Name: Eddie Location: Landrum, SC Posts: 201 Trading: (2)	Re: La Dueña I also had a torpedo.....I liked it and bought a box. __________________ Veteran: ★US ARMY 78 - 81★.......★Patriot Guard Rider ID#45266 07/06/06★

01-21-2013, 04:27 PM	#18
68TriShield Got Torque? Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Dave Location: Maryland Posts: 7,184 Trading: (40)	Re: La Dueña A good cigar for me,I don't know about anyone else.

01-21-2013, 06:11 PM	#19
TJtorpedo Feeling at Home Join Date: Feb 2012 First Name: Tim Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 600 Trading: (4)	Re: La Dueña I like them. Tasty with a kind of rustic wrapper unlike PJ and Pepins usual fare. __________________

01-21-2013, 06:29 PM	#20
Zane Have My Own Room Join Date: Aug 2012 First Name: Zane Location: Noblesville, IN Posts: 1,508 Trading: (23)	Re: La Dueña I also think they are a great cigar. __________________ COO BlindMan's Puff