A budget cigar that surprised you.

0patience
0patience Posts: 10,665 ✭✭✭✭✭
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I'm bored again. Insomnia does that. LOL!

I got to thinking. A while back, Ccom had 10 packs of Cusano Factory Select Cameroon Preferidos on sale.
Being the cameroon fiend that I am, for the price I couldn't pass it up. I'm glad I got them, because I was really surprised at how well the turned out. It was actually a decent construction, the burn was nice and it had that good cameroon taste I like. All in all, I'd buy it again and again.

So the question is...................

What budget cigars did you ever come across that surprised you?
In Fumo Pax
Money can't buy happiness, but it can buy cigars and that's close enough.

Wylaff said:
Atmospheric pressure and crap.
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  • danielzreyes
    danielzreyes Posts: 8,774 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Perdomo lot 23/ 777 maddy
    "It's plume, bro. Nothing to worry about. Got any Opus?" The suppose to be DZR
  • catfishbluezz
    catfishbluezz Posts: 7,000 ✭✭✭
    Aj fresh rolled...see r&r forum
  • 0patience
    0patience Posts: 10,665 ✭✭✭✭✭
    catfishbluezz:
    Aj fresh rolled...see r&r forum
    Saw that one. Those are on my list to keep an eye out for. : )
    In Fumo Pax
    Money can't buy happiness, but it can buy cigars and that's close enough.

    Wylaff said:
    Atmospheric pressure and crap.
  • Steve2010
    Steve2010 Posts: 1,036 ✭
    Easy: 1844-50.
  • catfishbluezz
    catfishbluezz Posts: 7,000 ✭✭✭
    Steve2010:
    Easy: 1844-50.
    Ditto
  • j0z3r
    j0z3r Posts: 9,397 ✭✭✭
    Lot of love for the 1844 around here. I was less than impressed with it myself...not bad, just not something I'd reach for.
  • Steve2010
    Steve2010 Posts: 1,036 ✭
    j0z3r:
    Lot of love for the 1844 around here. I was less than impressed with it myself...not bad, just not something I'd reach for.
    The only 1844 that I like is the 50, I was underwhelmed by the rest.
  • Steve2010
    Steve2010 Posts: 1,036 ✭
    You can also add JFOO to the list. Great flavor profile disguised as a cheapie.
  • j0z3r
    j0z3r Posts: 9,397 ✭✭✭
    Steve2010:
    You can also add JFOO to the list. Great flavor profile disguised as a cheapie.
    Am I correct in assuming the acronym stands J Fuego Origen Original? If so, then yes yes yes, fantastic cigar...ugly as sin, but so much flavor...Fuego is definitely a blender I keep an eye on.
  • Steve2010
    Steve2010 Posts: 1,036 ✭
    j0z3r:
    Steve2010:
    You can also add JFOO to the list. Great flavor profile disguised as a cheapie.
    Am I correct in assuming the acronym stands J Fuego Origen Original? If so, then yes yes yes, fantastic cigar...ugly as sin, but so much flavor...Fuego is definitely a blender I keep an eye on.
    100% correct.
  • KCW
    KCW Posts: 1,334 ✭✭✭
    j0z3r:
    Steve2010:
    You can also add JFOO to the list. Great flavor profile disguised as a cheapie.
    Am I correct in assuming the acronym stands J Fuego Origen Original? If so, then yes yes yes, fantastic cigar...ugly as sin, but so much flavor...Fuego is definitely a blender I keep an eye on.
    I've been meaning to try this one for a while.
  • SaVas
    SaVas Posts: 250
    I am a fan of Cuba Libre One, LHC, LHCOF, 5 Vegas Classic, and AAA. All decent budget cigars. While not overly complex, I find them consistent and enjoyable. And honestly another one I have enjoyed recently is the Garo Triple Habano churchill. It's been spot on burn wise, great draw, decent flavor.
  • kuzi16
    kuzi16 Posts: 14,625 ✭✭✭✭
    J. Fuego 777 corojo and the J. Fuego Origin Originals.
    Kuzi's Forum Links Page
  • Dude Love
    Dude Love Posts: 315
    Rocky Patel R4. They could box them and sell them for twice the price easily.
  • RCY_Cigars
    RCY_Cigars Posts: 5,493 ✭✭✭
    Gran Habano Azteca Fuerte, J. Fuego 777 maduro, Royal Nicaraguan from two years ago, Carlos Torano Dominico from three years ago...

  • dennisking
    dennisking Posts: 3,703 ✭✭✭
    Gurkha Park Ave. I don't necessarily reach for a Gurkha as first choice and I certainly don't usually go for a mild smoke but dude, these are great.
  • RampMonkey
    RampMonkey Posts: 1,808 ✭
    GH V2002 is not a bad choice either. Great stick anytime of day and easy on the wallet :D
  • YankeeMan
    YankeeMan Posts: 2,651 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Bahia Maduro. Great smoke, $39.95 for a mazo of 20.

  • aeon_spiral@yahoo.com
    aeon_spiral@yahoo.com Posts: 1,101
    Don gordo big butt habano. Found em on a fluke at my local b&m. Great construction great flavor id easily give it a 90 rating. 3$ including tax
  • Russ55
    Russ55 Posts: 2,762 ✭✭✭
    KCW:
    j0z3r:
    Steve2010:
    You can also add JFOO to the list. Great flavor profile disguised as a cheapie.
    Am I correct in assuming the acronym stands J Fuego Origen Original? If so, then yes yes yes, fantastic cigar...ugly as sin, but so much flavor...Fuego is definitely a blender I keep an eye on.
    I've been meaning to try this one for a while.
    Those things are great.
  • danielzreyes
    danielzreyes Posts: 8,774 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Russ55:
    KCW:
    j0z3r:
    Steve2010:
    You can also add JFOO to the list. Great flavor profile disguised as a cheapie.
    Am I correct in assuming the acronym stands J Fuego Origen Original? If so, then yes yes yes, fantastic cigar...ugly as sin, but so much flavor...Fuego is definitely a blender I keep an eye on.
    I've been meaning to try this one for a while.
    Those things are great.
    +1 I forgot about those
    "It's plume, bro. Nothing to worry about. Got any Opus?" The suppose to be DZR
  • Rhamlin
    Rhamlin Posts: 9,142 ✭✭✭✭✭
    All my favorite budgets are already out there I'll just add a couple more to the list La Estella and Don Lino Afrika.
  • Imgembo
    Imgembo Posts: 661 ✭✭
    Rhamlin:
    All my favorite budgets are already out there I'll just add a couple more to the list La Estella and Don Lino Afrika.
    I heard the don lino was a very complex cigar for the money but have wacky burn issues. What is your exp with them so far? They seem like a steel and they are one that i have wanted to try for a while. Plus the box art and bands are just awsome.
  • 0patience
    0patience Posts: 10,665 ✭✭✭✭✭
    The Don Lino Africa is one I get often. It is a great cigar, as far as I am concerned, but it does sometimes have burn issues. If you can get past the burn problems sometimes, it can be a pretty nice cigar.
    In Fumo Pax
    Money can't buy happiness, but it can buy cigars and that's close enough.

    Wylaff said:
    Atmospheric pressure and crap.
  • bigharpoon
    bigharpoon Posts: 2,962 ✭✭✭
    Saint Luis Rey, whenever I run into a store that carries only brand names this is what I usually come out with.
  • catfishbluezz
    catfishbluezz Posts: 7,000 ✭✭✭
    +10 on the lot 23... I really want to try the azteca fuerte now. Chem is sending me the uhc with Age and a gh2002 to try. Lot23 is killing tonight image
  • catfishbluezz
    catfishbluezz Posts: 7,000 ✭✭✭
    Rhamlin:
    All my favorite budgets are already out there I'll just add a couple more to the list La Estella and Don Lino Afrika.
    I bought some afrika and buried them. I figured with 7 blends, they should age well. I'll know...in about 6 months lol
  • mmccartneydc
    mmccartneydc Posts: 3,413 ✭✭✭
    Well, I would say that the majority of my humi is in the 4-5 dollar range, but the Sancho Panza line as well as the Remedios 92 are always in there.
  • KingoftheCove
    KingoftheCove Posts: 937 ✭✭✭
    LHC Oscuro Fuerte Toro.............let those sit for a year or so, and wow!
    I've picked them up for well under $2/ea (at box price.)

  • Imgembo
    Imgembo Posts: 661 ✭✭
    mmccartneydc:
    Well, I would say that the majority of my humi is in the 4-5 dollar range, but the Sancho Panza line as well as the Remedios 92 are always in there.
    Had my first sancho panza this weekend the dbl madruo. It was pretty good i need to revisit it though.

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