Nica Libre

acarr · 12-24-2009, 12:25 PM

There has been a lot of talk about these on this forum. So I went on a quest to find some. Today there is a good deal on them at cigar.com:

http://www.cigar.com/DailyDeal/ccCigarDeals.asp

5 for $9.95 and if you buy 2 you get free shipping. I took advantage of this and when you go to order it allows to you to buy the 5 cigar Nica Libre sampler for $9.95 also. For 15 cigars for $30.00 ain't bad!

elderboy02 · 12-24-2009, 12:54 PM

These are good cigars

12-24-2009, 10:13 PM

They are quite good. Just had my second tonight. I got the sampler when I ordered the deal of the day rockys they had. I need to find a box. For 2 bucks a stick these things are fabulous.

OHRD · 03-19-2010, 06:08 PM

Anyone know who manufacturers these? I'm having one right now and it is excellent, and you can get 25 for $50...

They look and taste like Padron knockoffs, but are they? Or are they manufactured by the same folks?

I can't find info on these things anywhere...

joeobx · 03-20-2010, 06:29 AM

I've seen these and wondered about them myself. Whoever designed the band earned his money because the first thing I thought was Padron.

OHRD · 03-20-2010, 06:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by joeobx

I've seen these and wondered about them myself. Whoever designed the band earned his money because the first thing I thought was Padron.

The taste was pretty spot on w/ Padron, and the label is so similar that it makes me wonder if they are connected...but I can't find info on this cigar anywhere..as far as manufacturer, etc...

Help!

rharris · 03-20-2010, 09:13 AM

I have heard thay they are an A.J.Fernandez brand.

03-20-2010, 10:05 AM

You can get an actual Padron for about 2.50 a piece.

ripper · 03-21-2010, 04:29 PM

Got a Nica Libre 10-pack sampler for $19.95 from CI and smoked 2.
Good effort at packaging them as a Padron knockoff. Nice draw, a flavorful smoke that was surprisingly eventful, a raggedy wrapper like a Padron, but no way these cigars are Padrons. They are just that - a knockoff.
For a bit more $, you can smoke the real deal.

Blueface · 03-21-2010, 06:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by matthewjmichael

The taste was pretty spot on w/ Padron, and the label is so similar that it makes me wonder if they are connected...but I can't find info on this cigar anywhere..as far as manufacturer, etc...

Help!

I have not tried them although I have been intrigued since so many said they were Padron knockoffs.

Unfortunately, I got to hang out with a BOTL recently, that other than my dad and myself, he is probably the luniest Padron Anni fan I know. He told me while they are OK smokes, they are not Padron.

After listening to that, and knowing his knowledge of Padrons and experience with them, I can't help but think if I do try these, my mind has now been tainted.

03-21-2010, 06:43 PM

I think they are tasty in their own right.

I also think I am a Padrom maddy whore.
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Blueface · 03-21-2010, 06:49 PM

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Originally Posted by leasingthisspace

I think they are tasty in their own right.

I also think I am a Padrom maddy whore.
Posted via Mobile Device

My question then to you is, are they Padrons?

Tasty in their own right is OK. Nothing wrong with that. In fact, I have yet to find anyone that didn't enjoy them. That said, they must be well made and blended.
However, the thing with these is the comparison to Padron, at a fraction of the cost.

Tredegar · 03-21-2010, 07:12 PM

I just recently tried one that was given to me in a PIF and i was pleasantly surprised by it. I really enjoyed the one I had and may have get a fiver or two in the near future.

Razorhog · 03-21-2010, 07:23 PM

Anyone care to comment on what they taste like? (besides a Padron)

kgraybill · 03-21-2010, 07:23 PM

While they are tasty and well made, the ones that I have smoked burned a little off and burned quick. The torp lasted about 45 minutes when the Padron torp generaly last me around a hour and a half (maybe I unconsiencly smoke Padrons slower because I know that I spent so much on it). The flavor was good and steady but seemed not as refined as a Padron.
They will be smoked to a lip and finger burning nub every time just like a Padron.

kaelaria · 03-21-2010, 10:26 PM

I reviewed them recently. They are not Padrons, they have a unique flavor. Not as complex, not as strong - I liked it - but if anyone thinks they taste like a Padron they haven't had many Padrons - or it's been a loooong time

03-21-2010, 11:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Blueface

My question then to you is, are they Padrons?

Tasty in their own right is OK. Nothing wrong with that. In fact, I have yet to find anyone that didn't enjoy them. That said, they must be well made and blended.
However, the thing with these is the comparison to Padron, at a fraction of the cost.

No I don't think they are Padrons. They do IMO have flavors in common though. Earthy and cocoa are a couple of the common tastes. Would I smoke this instead of Padrons? I am not really sure, but I do know if you like Padron maddies you need to at least try one or 5 and decide of yourself. Taste is a funny thing like that. I may think they are the bee's knee but you may think you just wasted a couple of bucks on a crap stick.

If you end up not enjoying them though let me know I will gladly take them off your hands.

Zanaspus · 03-22-2010, 05:58 AM

I smoke Padrons. I own Padrons. I love Padrons. You sir, are no Padron.

But it is a good cigar.

OHRD · 03-22-2010, 06:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Razorhog

Anyone care to comment on what they taste like? (besides a Padron)

Though full of flavor, the Nica Libre was a one-dimensional smoke for me. The finish throughout was very dry and earthy, and the dominant profile was sweet chocolate, without the bitterness. Throughout the smoke, there was a subtle creaminess that fought to break through the dryness, and only rarely made it to the surface. There were also notes of espresso and hazelnut with a palate-soaking finish. I’ve been on a non-Maduro kick as of late, so this was a nice, steady re-introduction.

Razorhog · 03-22-2010, 07:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by matthewjmichael

Though full of flavor, the Nica Libre was a one-dimensional smoke for me. The finish throughout was very dry and earthy, and the dominant profile was sweet chocolate, without the bitterness. Throughout the smoke, there was a subtle creaminess that fought to break through the dryness, and only rarely made it to the surface. There were also notes of espresso and hazelnut with a palate-soaking finish. I’ve been on a non-Maduro kick as of late, so this was a nice, steady re-introduction.

Thanks! I've been on the same non-maduro kick. These sound like a bargain but I don't know if I'm ready to delve back into maddies just yet.

12-24-2009, 12:25 PM	#1
acarr Have My Own Room Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 1,307 Trading: (34)	Nica Libre There has been a lot of talk about these on this forum. So I went on a quest to find some. Today there is a good deal on them at cigar.com: http://www.cigar.com/DailyDeal/ccCigarDeals.asp 5 for $9.95 and if you buy 2 you get free shipping. I took advantage of this and when you go to order it allows to you to buy the 5 cigar Nica Libre sampler for $9.95 also. For 15 cigars for $30.00 ain't bad!

12-24-2009, 12:54 PM	#2
elderboy02 Lets Go Buckeyes! Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Dan Location: Cincinnati, OH Posts: 12,496 Trading: (133)	Re: Nica Libre These are good cigars

12-24-2009, 10:13 PM	#3
strider Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Nica Libre They are quite good. Just had my second tonight. I got the sampler when I ordered the deal of the day rockys they had. I need to find a box. For 2 bucks a stick these things are fabulous.

03-19-2010, 06:08 PM	#4
OHRD Garage w/ couch & ashtray Join Date: Sep 2009 First Name: Matt Posts: 1,377 Trading: (39)	Re: Nica Libre Anyone know who manufacturers these? I'm having one right now and it is excellent, and you can get 25 for $50... They look and taste like Padron knockoffs, but are they? Or are they manufactured by the same folks? I can't find info on these things anywhere... __________________ Did I tell you my garage has a couch and an ashtray? My wife doesn't let me sleep or smoke inside.

03-20-2010, 06:29 AM	#5
joeobx just playing in the storm Join Date: Oct 2009 First Name: Joe Location: Fredericksburg. VA VCM Country Posts: 1,117 Trading: (4)	Re: Nica Libre I've seen these and wondered about them myself. Whoever designed the band earned his money because the first thing I thought was Padron. __________________ it's all fun and games till the flying monkeys show up

03-20-2010, 09:13 AM	#7
rharris Adjusting to the Life Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Richard Location: Norwich N.Y. Posts: 281 Trading: (48)	Re: Nica Libre I have heard thay they are an A.J.Fernandez brand.

03-20-2010, 10:05 AM	#8
Trouble Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Nica Libre You can get an actual Padron for about 2.50 a piece.

03-21-2010, 04:29 PM	#9
ripper Busy doing nothing Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Bart Location: Gig Harbor WA Posts: 497 Trading: (12)	Re: Nica Libre Got a Nica Libre 10-pack sampler for $19.95 from CI and smoked 2. Good effort at packaging them as a Padron knockoff. Nice draw, a flavorful smoke that was surprisingly eventful, a raggedy wrapper like a Padron, but no way these cigars are Padrons. They are just that - a knockoff. For a bit more $, you can smoke the real deal. __________________ Ripper

03-21-2010, 06:43 PM	#11
leasingthisspace Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Nica Libre I think they are tasty in their own right. I also think I am a Padrom maddy whore. Posted via Mobile Device

03-21-2010, 07:12 PM	#13
Tredegar Sing along with me Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 670 Trading: (9)	Re: Nica Libre I just recently tried one that was given to me in a PIF and i was pleasantly surprised by it. I really enjoyed the one I had and may have get a fiver or two in the near future.

03-21-2010, 07:23 PM	#14
Razorhog Feeling at Home Join Date: Jul 2009 First Name: Beau Location: NE Arkansas Posts: 600 Trading: (4)	Re: Nica Libre Anyone care to comment on what they taste like? (besides a Padron)

03-21-2010, 07:23 PM	#15
kgraybill Still Watching My Back Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Ken Location: Ellenwood, Georgia Posts: 181 Trading: (0)	Re: Nica Libre While they are tasty and well made, the ones that I have smoked burned a little off and burned quick. The torp lasted about 45 minutes when the Padron torp generaly last me around a hour and a half (maybe I unconsiencly smoke Padrons slower because I know that I spent so much on it). The flavor was good and steady but seemed not as refined as a Padron. They will be smoked to a lip and finger burning nub every time just like a Padron. __________________ Ken

03-21-2010, 10:26 PM	#16
kaelaria Cigarobsession.com Baby! Join Date: Mar 2009 First Name: Bryan Location: Holiday, FL Posts: 736 Trading: (3)	Re: Nica Libre I reviewed them recently. They are not Padrons, they have a unique flavor. Not as complex, not as strong - I liked it - but if anyone thinks they taste like a Padron they haven't had many Padrons - or it's been a loooong time __________________ Cigar Videos

03-22-2010, 05:58 AM	#18
Zanaspus Adjusting to the Life Join Date: Aug 2009 First Name: Tony Location: Columbus, OH Posts: 492 Trading: (3)	Re: Nica Libre I smoke Padrons. I own Padrons. I love Padrons. You sir, are no Padron. But it is a good cigar. __________________ If you're gonna be a lamb, you might as well be a sheep.