Given the low, low, LOW price of these cigars, I was ready to be underwhelmed. I was wrong to be so quick to judge based upon price alone. I've paid three times as much, for far inferior smokes than this. The initial (pre-smoking) impression is one of a roughly made piece. And certainly, these cigars win no prizes in the beauty stakes. 'Rough and ready' is a phrase which springs easily to mind. A vieny wrapper, dark and slightly mottled. Slightly uneven at the least, and not at all waxy or oily. But firmly packed with what look to be quality leaves, rather than the floor-sweepings one might expect at this price point. But despite the tight construction, the draw, once cut, is surprisingly easy. An easy light gives way to a slow and even burn. The initial 'barnyard' aroma and taste is gone within a minute or two, thankfully. Then comes a flavour of amazingly deep complexity. Earthy and savoury, like roasted flat mushrooms, yet at the same time sweet and chocolatey. The vaguest hint of vanilla, and spice. Rich, creamy and mouth filling. The smoke billows thick, white and curly as Moses' beard. The firm ash is surprisingly light in colour, almost white. As the cigar burns slowly through, it remains cool and firm, never stodgy, soft or gooey. The flavour and aroma just keep on getting better. Richer. Deeper. And not a hint of bitterness. If it weren't for the fact that I want to sample so many others, I'd place these babies on standing order, and smoke nothing else. Read Less

You can never go wrong with a Padron. Always consistent, always good. One of the best cigars you will find for the price too. The 2000 has been a favorite of mine for as long as I can remember. Some rest time in the humidor makes these phenomenal. Read Less

I tried these after having tried a bundle of the Shade Connecticut. I like these a bit more though but then I usually always do prefer a Maduro over a shade leaf. Excellent for walking the dogs or fishing etc. A nice cigar at a nice price. There's no point in anyone moaning about how they don't like the taste of these etc, as they're less than $3 each! I like to include a bundle of Quorum cigars with most of my pipe tobacco orders. Read Less

A quick disclaimer first: when I smoked this, my allergies were acting up, so I probably couldn't pick out all of the flavors this Cigar offers. Still, I was blown away. It started off with a very creamy, earthy, leathery flavor with a surprising amount of sweetness. 1/3 of the way in, and a wonderful, robust coffee flavor kicked in, without losing any of the previous flavors. In the final 1/3 the coffee faded and a nice spicey note began, and continued to intensify towards the end. The smoke was incredibly rich, creamy and smoke. Would work beautifully with a cup of strong coffee or an aged rum; I'm not so sure about pairing a whiskey with this one. The burn was mostly even, with a few slight irregularities here and there, and the ash held on nicely, falling off about every two inches. Overall, a delightful smoke, with not much of nic kick, and a rich, complex flavor Read Less

Rolled perfectly. Elegantly finished. Nice even burn. Excellent draw. Velvety smooth smoke. Complex flavors changing as it burns down. I can detect honey like notes as well as nuts and toast. Right around medium to medium full strength. Well worth a try. Very unique. Read Less

Before I got into pipes I was a cigar guy. Now that I have a pipe as my main mode of enjoyment I still look for cigars to have on special occasions, camping or when I'm feeling a bit lazy about keeping my pipe lit. On a whim I picked up three of these sticks and I have to say I'm impressed. They are mild to medium in strength, have a great flavor with hints of oak, pepper, cedar and whiffs of sweetness now and again. The construction was great, burn was almost perfect and they won't break the bank. I've paid a lot more for worse cigars so don't let the price fool you. Read Less