Cigar Smoking

simosparty from arlington, va. reviewed the PRESUMIDOS TORO CONNECTICUT

Bottomline: Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Rating:

Pros: Easy To Light, Good Draw, Great Flavor, Undamaged Wrapper, Very smooth smoke, Well Constructed Cons: NO CONS
Best Uses: Everyday
Describe Yourself: Aspiring Aficionado

What about the need for a good cigar for everyday consumption? It’s those value-priced, everyday smokes that are more difficult to find. When you want an affordable cigar that delivers all the pleasure, aroma, and taste of a well-made smoke, there’s not a whole lot out there.

Enter Presumidos. Made in the boutique factory of Augusto Reyes in Santiago, Dominican Republic, every Presumidos has all the ingredients to fit the bill. The blend of Dominican Olor and Piloto Cubano long fillers make for a surprising cigar. The binder is Dominican Olor as well. Choose your favorite wrapper from a smooth smoking Connecticut or Dominican Corojo, or a rich tasting Dominican Maduro leaf. Your choice of sizes too. Great cigars at an unbelievable value.

Cigars and pipes are related but they are far from being the same. In representing two means of enjoying tobacco, they come from the same family, but their differences ensure that they continue to be distant cousins. Despite their internal similarities, the differences in appearance between cigars and pipe tobacco are huge. Whereas cigars are rolled with a tobacco leaf, the only exterior for pipe tobacco comes in the form of a pipe. This is really the biggest difference but it makes for two very distinct smoking experiences. Nevertheless, despite those differences, some pipe smokers might be curious about cigars and some aficionados probably wonder about deliciously scented pipe leaf.

Fortunately, there is an easy solution for aficionados who are curious about pipe tobacco but don't want to go so far as buying a pipe. This solution comes in the form of Thompson Brittany Cigars and also makes it just as easy for pipe smokers who want to experience a cigar without sacrificing the flavor of pipe tobacco. These tasty smokes combine a Sumatran binder with a Connecticut wrapper and cherry, vanilla, or other flavors for a delicious experience.

To try this wonderful blend of pipe and cigar, buy a couple bundles from Thompson Cigars today.

Dr.Bob from Cedar Rapids,Ia. reviewed the LA GLORIA CUBANA SERIE R #6 MADURO GORDO

Bottomline: Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Rating:

Pros: Good Draw, Great Flavor, Undamaged Wrapper, Well Constructed
Cons: Sometimes burns uneven
Best Uses: Events, Everyday, Gifts, Special Occasions
Describe Yourself: Cigar Aficionado

In seeking to appeal to the more sophisticated tastes of the true cigar connoisseur, La Gloria Cubana is migrating away from the milder, more popular blends in favor of rich, heavy-bodied Cuban-type blends like those from which it takes its name. With the Serie “R” line, La Gloria introduces cigars that are larger and fuller than usual. Their 52 and 54 ring gauge sizes suggest the increased flavor they carry. The stronger blend of Nicaraguan Ligero and Dominican Olor complement the larger sizes and mark a return to the full-bodied smokes long favored in the Latin tradition. But don’t let the strength of the cigar mislead you into thinking that it lacks subtlety. The Ecuador-Sumatra wrapper delivers the spicy, earthy overtones and nuances that can only be found in cigars that do not stint in the flavor department. That’s La Gloria Cubana; that’s a great Caribbean cigar experience.

Pappy from Dumas, Texas reviewed the ROUGHNECK TIPS 2-FER NATURAL CHEROOT RUM

Bottomline: Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Rating:

Pros: Easy To Light, Good Draw, Great Flavor, Undamaged Wrapper, Well Constructed
Best Uses: Events, Everyday, Gifts, Special Occasions
Describe Yourself: Cigar Aficionado

No, Roughneck’s no beauty contest winner. In point of fact, it’s coyote ugly. But if every cloud has a silver lining, for Roughneck it’s the taste. It’s a bright, clean, sweet taste that never lets you down. Roughneck is manufactured by hand in the Cheroot size, one that has been around for ages. However, the thing that sets this cigar apart from the rest is the others are machine made. With its Nicaraguan and Honduran short fillers tucked into a Sumatra wrapper, Roughneck is definitely a cut above. The tip is even sweetened slightly to add an extra dimension of taste.

One of the barriers to premium cigars are their prices. Well, actually, when you buy smokes from Thompson Cigars that's not necessarily true. You can actually get great deals every day of the week if you check out the auction page, and browse the website for discounts. Since new sales happen all the time, it pays to look through the Thompson Cigars website once or even twice a day. That said, if you aren't lucky enough to get them for a big discount, high-rated cigars are going to cost more and are sometimes out of your weekly price range.

It's always worth it to save up for the high quality smokes but you can still enjoy great cigars for low prices when you buy packs of Thompson Black Label Corona Habanos. These smokes are for aficionados on a budget but don't sacrifice taste, nor quality. Mild to medium in strength, they make for perfect everyday smokes. Packed with a blend of high quality tobacco and rolled in a Habano wrapper, these discount smokes will surprise you with their easy draw and pleasant flavors. 

For one of the best deals around, buy a few packs of Thompson Black Label Corona Habanos from Thompson today.

J B from KC reviewed the ROUGHNECK TIPS 2-FER NATURAL CHEROOT RUM

Bottomline: Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Rating:

Pros: Easy To Light, Good Draw, Great Flavor, Undamaged Wrapper
Best Uses: Everyday
Describe Yourself: Aspiring Aficionado

No, Roughneck’s no beauty contest winner. In point of fact, it’s coyote ugly. But if every cloud has a silver lining, for Roughneck it’s the taste. It’s a bright, clean, sweet taste that never lets you down. Roughneck is manufactured by hand in the Cheroot size, one that has been around for ages. However, the thing that sets this cigar apart from the rest is the others are machine made. With its Nicaraguan and Honduran short fillers tucked into a Sumatra wrapper, Roughneck is definitely a cut above. The tip is even sweetened slightly to add an extra dimension of taste.

Every aficionado on a budget is on a constant quest to find good cigars for low prices. If you limit the hunt to brick and mortar smoke shops, the quest can become a challenge indeed. Depending on where you look, you will probably find some contenders but on most visits, you will probably walk out the door either empty-handed or feeling like you still paid too much. Given that premium cigars do cost quite a bit more than other smokes, it's easy to understand why some aficionados give up on finding truly good smokes for low prices.

Nevertheless, online cigar stores like Thompson have greatly facilitated the search for great smokes at great low prices. In dealing with hundreds of cigar brands since the early part of the twentieth century, Thompson is able to offer discounts on all sorts of smokes. Look long enough on their website and you are going to find some truly good deals (and some would even say steals). Those discounted smokes come in the form of both well known and other, lesser known brands. Take the Thompson Green Label Cigars as an example. The specific aim of this brand is to provide aficionados with quality cigars for a low price and at just $19.95 for 20 Coronas, it's pretty easy on the wallet to try this promising brand.

Find great deals on Green Thompson Coronas and all of your smoking needs at Thompson today.

Dizz from Wichita, KS reviewed the GURKHA GRAND RESERVE WITH CASE COMBO

Bottomline: Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Rating:

Pros: Easy To Light, Good Draw, Great Flavor, Well Constructed
Cons: Burns Unevenly, Misshaped due to package, Wrapper Imperfections
Best Uses: Events, Gifts, Special Occasions
Describe Yourself: Celebratory smoker, Special Occasion Smoker

Sleek, black and indestructible. This is the only travel case that you must have. With room for 5 cigars, the Thompson X-Treme Case is crush proof, air and water tight, and because of its rugged construction, we guarantee it forever. With this ultimate deal, you get the X-Treme Case with 5 Gurkha Grand Reserve cigars –the original, and still one of their finest blends.

Par or better TT from Seattle WA reviewed the CUSANO 18 TORO CONNECTICUT

Bottomline: Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Rating:

Pros: Easy To Light, Good Draw, Great Flavor, Well Constructed
Best Uses: Everyday, Gifts
Describe Yourself: Aspiring Aficionado

No wonder Cusano 18 captures a 91 rating from Cigar Insider. After all, no one else in the industry is willing – or can afford – to age his filler tobaccos for eighteen years! This all-out devotion to eliminating any and all impurities in the fillers makes Cusano 18 a genuine joy to smoke. Producing flavors that are leathery and smoky with a touch of vanilla, this is as fine a smoke as you can get. Match the long fillers with equally fine Connecticut Valley Shade and it just doesn’t get any better.

Bob from Fontana, CA reviewed the CUSANO 18 TORO CONNECTICUT

Bottomline: Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Rating:

Pros: Easy To Light, Good Draw, Great Flavor, Great light smoke, Undamaged Wrapper, Well Constructed
Cons: None
Best Uses: Everyday
Describe Yourself: Cigar Aficionado

No wonder Cusano 18 captures a 91 rating from Cigar Insider. After all, no one else in the industry is willing – or can afford – to age his filler tobaccos for eighteen years! This all-out devotion to eliminating any and all impurities in the fillers makes Cusano 18 a genuine joy to smoke. Producing flavors that are leathery and smoky with a touch of vanilla, this is as fine a smoke as you can get. Match the long fillers with equally fine Connecticut Valley Shade and it just doesn’t get any better.

Flavor is one of the major reasons behind the enduring popularity of cigars. Once tobacco is fermented and carefully aged, flavors come out during the smoking experience that can range from deep chocolate to sweet, refreshing, tangy aromas. Master cigar makers are always searching for combinations of filler, wrapper, and binder that will result in an award-winning experience but natural tastes can also be heightened with extra flavor.

Vanilla, cherry, rum, apple, and other shades of sweetness are added to flavored smokes to appeal to aficionados who enjoy a bit of extra seasoning on their cigars. While many aficionados equate flavored smokes with machine-made cigars, some high quality flavored brands are made by hand. This is the case for those fantastic smokes offered by ACID as well as Thompson Perritos. Exclusively available from Thompson Cigars, Perritos are small cheroots that pack in the flavor with quality filler tobacco flavored with vanilla, rum, honey, cherry, or amaretto. The dark "oscuro" wrapper adds to the complexity of these quality smokes for an excellent smoking experience. When you can buy a box of 60 Thompson Perritos for just $65.95, that's a bargain in anyone's book!

Find these and other deals on great smokes at Thompson today. 

Axe from Butte, MT reviewed the CUSANO 18 TORO CONNECTICUT

Bottomline: Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Rating:

Pros: Good Draw, Great Flavor, Undamaged Wrapper, Well Constructed
Cons: Difficult To Light
Best Uses: Events, Special Occasions
Describe Yourself: Special Occasion Smoker

No wonder Cusano 18 captures a 91 rating from Cigar Insider. After all, no one else in the industry is willing – or can afford – to age his filler tobaccos for eighteen years! This all-out devotion to eliminating any and all impurities in the fillers makes Cusano 18 a genuine joy to smoke. Producing flavors that are leathery and smoky with a touch of vanilla, this is as fine a smoke as you can get. Match the long fillers with equally fine Connecticut Valley Shade and it just doesn’t get any better.

It is so worth it check the deal of the day at Thompson Cigars. You can't just look once very few weeks either or you will probably miss out on amazing deals like the one I saw on April 19th. On that day, the Thompson Powerhouse Sampler was on sale for just $39.95! It might still be on sale for a week or so but since it was listed as the "deal of the day" it might also just be limited to April 19th.

This sampler is a pretty amazing deal because it normally goes for $120! Aficionados buying this bevy of beautiful cigars get 20 premium smokes that are bound to provide a quality smoking experience with every draw. It comes with two each of great tasting heavy hitters like Rocky Patel Brothers, La Gloria Cubana, PDR Platinum, and VSOP Maduro. Different brands, wrappers, and fillers ensure a varied experience that runs from mild and easy going to strong and heavy on natural flavors. At this price, you might even want to pick up one for yourself and a couple more for aficionado friends and family.

Find this great sampler and all of your smoking needs at Thompson Cigars today.

Mel from Cranston, RI reviewed the ROCKY PATEL FACTORY OVERRUNS SERIE E SIXTY CONNECTICUT GORDO

Bottomline: Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Rating:

Pros: Easy To Light, Good Draw, Great Flavor, Undamaged Wrapper, Well Constructed
Best Uses: Everyday
Describe Yourself: Aspiring Aficionado

For our Rocky Patel loyalists who prefer a milder smoke, we're proud to present Rocky Patel Factory Overruns Series E with an Ecuadoran Connecticut wrapper and complex blend of Nicaraguan and Honduran long fillers. These Rocky Patel Factory Overruns were originally intended to grace the pages of Thompson catalogs with a price tag approaching $8 a stick but, alas, ole' Rocky kicked them outta' the box because of a few sunspots and color variations in the wrapper. His loss is your gain! Rocky Patel Factory Overruns Series E are available in five sizes – Churchill (7" x 48), Double Corona (7-½" x 52), Sixty (6" x 60), Toro (6" x 52), and Torpedo (6" x 52) – and come in a 16 pack. Save more than 50% off of the original MSRP through this Thompson Exclusive!

capetour from West wareham,Ma. reviewed the THOMPSON COROJO CUBANO 2-FER COROJO TORPEDO

Bottomline: Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Rating:

Pros: Easy To Light, Good Draw, Great Flavor, Undamaged Wrapper, Well Constructed
Best Uses: Everyday
Describe Yourself: Cigar Aficionado

Corojo Cubano is a handmade combination filler cigar in a delicious Corojo wrapper for less than what you’d expect to pay for a machine-made drug store cigar! Yep, that’s right. Read the ingredient list and drool. This combination cigar is made from a delectable blend of Dominican Piloto Cubano and Olor long fillers, Dominican binder, and a beautiful and oh-so-rich smoking Honduran Corojo wrapper. The effect is nothing short of mesmerizing.

No, our supply of Corojo Cubano didn’t fall off a truck. Let’s just say I happened to be in the right place at the right time to take advantage of this special deal, and the best part is I get to pass the saving on to you.

snake from marion in reviewed the THOMPSON COROJO CUBANO 2-FER COROJO TORPEDO

Bottomline: Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Rating:

Pros: Easy To Light, Good Draw, Great Flavor
Best Uses: Everyday
Describe Yourself: Cigar Aficionado

Corojo Cubano is a handmade combination filler cigar in a delicious Corojo wrapper for less than what you’d expect to pay for a machine-made drug store cigar! Yep, that’s right. Read the ingredient list and drool. This combination cigar is made from a delectable blend of Dominican Piloto Cubano and Olor long fillers, Dominican binder, and a beautiful and oh-so-rich smoking Honduran Corojo wrapper. The effect is nothing short of mesmerizing.

No, our supply of Corojo Cubano didn’t fall off a truck. Let’s just say I happened to be in the right place at the right time to take advantage of this special deal, and the best part is I get to pass the saving on to you.

As every seasoned aficionado knows, cigars come in many shapes and sizes. There are little cigarillos for those times when you need a quick smoke. Many of these are flavored with rum, vanilla, cherry, or other choice seasonings to add to the experience. Some cigars are at the opposite end of the spectrum with lengths so impressive that they look as if they might need their own walking stick to prop them up. There are medium-sized smokes, thin sticks, and short, fat cigars. However, there are few cigars in the world as fat as the Fat Boy III Natural Gordos from Thompson Cigars.

With a massive 70 ring gauge, the name of these Churchills just about says it all. You won't find any extra space in these big boys either. Each smoke is packed with 5 long filler leaves that guarantee a long-lasting experience. These extra large smokes are also hand rolled with a natural wrapper and use fine, fermented tobacco from the Dominican Republic. The sheer size of these smokes really makes one wonder how long it took to roll them. You can contemplate that while taking even longer to slowly smoke these solid, premium smokes.

Order and enjoy Fat Boy Natural Gordos from Thomson Cigars!

Big Rick from Tulsa, OK reviewed the ROCKY PATEL FACTORY OVERRUNS SERIE E SIXTY CONNECTICUT GORDO

Bottomline: Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Rating:

Pros: Good Draw, Great Flavor, Undamaged Wrapper, Well Constructed
Best Uses: Everyday
Describe Yourself: Aspiring Aficionado

For our Rocky Patel loyalists who prefer a milder smoke, we're proud to present Rocky Patel Factory Overruns Series E with an Ecuadoran Connecticut wrapper and complex blend of Nicaraguan and Honduran long fillers. These Rocky Patel Factory Overruns were originally intended to grace the pages of Thompson catalogs with a price tag approaching $8 a stick but, alas, ole' Rocky kicked them outta' the box because of a few sunspots and color variations in the wrapper. His loss is your gain! Rocky Patel Factory Overruns Series E are available in five sizes – Churchill (7" x 48), Double Corona (7-½" x 52), Sixty (6" x 60), Toro (6" x 52), and Torpedo (6" x 52) – and come in a 16 pack. Save more than 50% off of the original MSRP through this Thompson Exclusive!

lilcop from Mandeville La reviewed the THOMPSON COROJO CUBANO 2-FER COROJO TORPEDO

Bottomline: Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Rating:

Pros: Easy To Light, Good Draw, Great Flavor, Undamaged Wrapper, Well Constructed
Best Uses: Everyday
Describe Yourself: Aspiring Aficionado, Special Occasion Smoker

Corojo Cubano is a handmade combination filler cigar in a delicious Corojo wrapper for less than what you’d expect to pay for a machine-made drug store cigar! Yep, that’s right. Read the ingredient list and drool. This combination cigar is made from a delectable blend of Dominican Piloto Cubano and Olor long fillers, Dominican binder, and a beautiful and oh-so-rich smoking Honduran Corojo wrapper. The effect is nothing short of mesmerizing.

No, our supply of Corojo Cubano didn’t fall off a truck. Let’s just say I happened to be in the right place at the right time to take advantage of this special deal, and the best part is I get to pass the saving on to you.

Ted the Hockey Guy from Nashville, TN reviewed the THOMPSON COROJO CUBANO 2-FER COROJO TORPEDO

Bottomline: Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Rating:

Pros: Easy To Light, Good Draw, Great Flavor
Cons: Wrapper Imperfections
Best Uses: Everyday
Describe Yourself: Aspiring Aficionado

Corojo Cubano is a handmade combination filler cigar in a delicious Corojo wrapper for less than what you’d expect to pay for a machine-made drug store cigar! Yep, that’s right. Read the ingredient list and drool. This combination cigar is made from a delectable blend of Dominican Piloto Cubano and Olor long fillers, Dominican binder, and a beautiful and oh-so-rich smoking Honduran Corojo wrapper. The effect is nothing short of mesmerizing.

No, our supply of Corojo Cubano didn’t fall off a truck. Let’s just say I happened to be in the right place at the right time to take advantage of this special deal, and the best part is I get to pass the saving on to you.