NICA LIBRE

fuentejps

HAD MY FIRST one, nice smoke for the price. sweet chocolate and coffee is what i picked up.

Dynaguy

I bought a box on sale recently. I was not expecting much frankly, however, I have been pleasantly surprised. This is a very well made, fine tasting box pressed maduro. They won't replace my 601 Blues, but I will certainly buy more. I have enjoyed every one so far. I agree with the flavor profile mentioned above.

Krieg

Last one of these that I smoked tasted like a dog rocket.

Dustin1981

I really enjoy these sticks. For the price they are great. I have burned though my box and am getting ready to place another order for some more. I will admit that they got a lot better after I had them sitting for about 3 months, I am at about 6 months now and had one last weekend and it was even better than the last.

fla-gypsy

They are Ok sticks not my fav though. The hype about them tasting like a Padron is just that, total hype

docbp87

I have had about as many good Nica Libres as I have had terrible ones, and that ratio just isn't good enough for me, when I can get similar sticks from a manufacturer I love, and know will be flawless every time, for the same price. (Yes, I'm talking about the Padron x000 series)

phobicsquirrel

Krieg:

Last one of these that I smoked tasted like a dog rocket.

that's being generous. I have had 3 and all have been horrible. I couldn't get past a third of it. just isn't my cup of tea. I don't know how people can pick up the flavors they do, I must have a very bad palet.

bigharpoon

The ones I've had have been all over the board, from great to awful. I finally threw in the towel because of the inconsistency. I feel bad for the people I handed them out to thinking they were getting a rich, chocolatey tobacco cigar. Maybe they did and maybe they didn't...

Unthought_Known

docbp87:

I have had about as many good Nica Libres as I have had terrible ones, and that ratio just isn't good enough for me, when I can get similar sticks from a manufacturer I love, and know will be flawless every time, for the same price. (Yes, I'm talking about the Padron x000 series)

I like the Padron x000 series as much as anybody, but they're never on sale for $2 a pop like the Nica Libre's.

phobicsquirrel

I've never had the padron x000 series. I did order some 80ths from a place and got a box of 7000's instead. Luckily the place was super awesome and over nighted the 80ths and had ups pick up the 7000's at no cost to me. Fantastic service. Maybe I should try one of them. But yeah, the nica libre is much cheaper.

docbp87

Unthought_Known:

docbp87:

I have had about as many good Nica Libres as I have had terrible ones, and that ratio just isn't good enough for me, when I can get similar sticks from a manufacturer I love, and know will be flawless every time, for the same price. (Yes, I'm talking about the Padron x000 series)

I like the Padron x000 series as much as anybody, but they're never on sale for $2 a pop like the Nica Libre's.

And I will ALWAYS be willing to pay an extra 1$ per stick to guarantee that what I am getting will be smokeable, and good.

PuroFreak

I've always enjoyed this stick. I don't think it is like the Padron 26 maduro by any means, but it does have some similar flavors. I've never had one with any burn problems and they are a pleasant smoke. Nothing amazing, but a good solid smoke if you're in the mood for a decent maduro.