Moncada cigars?
 

My Mom and stepdad went on a cruise recently and brought back some cigars for me that they bought from a roller in the port of Roatan, Honduras. They look like nicely rolled maduro torpedos. and are named "Moncada."

I haven't had a chance to try thrm yet. Anyone have any experience with this roller?

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Smoke one and give us a review since this is the Reviews section ;)

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I visited the same port last August and bought some cigars from the only vendor on the doc. They were great, very mild. I have his card. His email is moncadaciggars@yahoo.com I've email him twice but no response so far, I'd like to order more. He was rolling them right there on the doc. Price was 15.00 for a pack of seven. His phone, which I haven't tried yet, is (504)9966-2240

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You have two 'g's in his email... is that the problem??
Sounds interesting! I love custom/house blends sticks

aj

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That's what is on his business card and it doesn't bounce back as a bad address, but worth trying. Thanks

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There's also a website ( http://stores.homestead.com/MoncadaC...StoreFront.bok ) that looks to have the same lettering as the business card.

I tried one and I would review it as "a toasty flavor." I put the rest in the 'dor to try after a while.

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Those cigars are good but have you ever try Cuban Cigars? Those are the best of the best in flavor, texture, presentation and price.

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Welcome to Cigar Asylum. Why not head over to the New Inmate Forum and introduce yourself.

As for your comment, there are many who prefer Cuban cigars. However, there are many who do not. "Best" is purely subjective.

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I finally heard back from Sr Mancado via email, in spanish. According to the spanish translator I found on line he says he is a small vendor, rolling small quantities working at the mercy of Carnival Cruise lines and cannot sell on line. Oh well.

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I just got back from a cruise (Princess) to Roatan and saw Sr. Moncada rolling on the square next to the hair braiding lady. I bought a pack of 7; immediately tried one....liked it so much, I bought 3 more packs. I also touted their quality to a few other people in front of the roller....they also bought some and Sr. Moncado rewarded my salesmanship with 4 additional free cigars. They are NOT tightly rolled, but definitely a 50 minute + smoke...leathery...tasty and mild. The price went up to $20/7...but up the stairs to the right was another store with Cubans @ $15 ea. I've tried 'em all and Cubans are not worth it...to me. A good Dominican is just as good, so don't be lured into the mystique.

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Glad you found him again and got to buy more. $20 for 7 is not bad at all, especially if you really like his cigars!

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Heheh...banned.

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Opinions vary greatly.

And since you've tried them all, we'd love to hear more about your perceptions of the individual marcas/vitolas.

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I think that's why he said "...to me" at the end of that statement.

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I read that, too.
Based on the fact he has tried them all, I would like to hear more than a general statement, MJ.

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There is also the very, very slight possibility that Cubans that he bought "at the top of the stairs" from a dock in Honduras were not legit. A very, very, very slight chance. ;)

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P.S.....I have been lured by the mystique. Sorry. :r

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Welcome to the Asylum anyway! Hey, I see you are the admin of the JR Cigar site on Facebook! :)

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Someone affiliated with a US cigar store and saying Cubans are not worth it?

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:we

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There's no conflict of interest or bias there! Move along, nothing to see here. :)

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I think a lot of people would disagree that CC's aren't worth it, but like you said, "to me". As far as the cigars from Honduras, I picked up a 5 pack of 'em when we were there in June and they were great. A few fellow smokers and I killed all of 'em except one that I brought home to a local BOTL. I wish I had smoked one before the ship left port because they were seriously a good cigar. When I first picked them up though they smelled awful. I had really low expectations going into it and was totally surprised.

Ksandy, if you plan on sticking around CA, head over to the intro forum and tell us about yourself.

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Boy he didn't last long!:sl Was that the Record Pete?:r

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Not even close. ;)

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They're up to $20 per package, but he gave me 4 free after telling other tourists they were "moy bien!"

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FYI....just got back from a cruise...same place...probably same roller - good cigar. Not too tightly made, but great flavor and appearance.

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Was just on Roratan and Adalberto was still on the pier and still hand rolling his cigars. Came back with a few after having a couple down there. Both were mild and not to tightly wrapped. Phone number still the same. Email has not changed either.

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I was wondering if you knew how to get any of these cigars? They were a barber pole wrapper. Sorts toasty and nutty?

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LOL this is a first for so many first posts.

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hmmm
:po

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Tom said it best

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Just discovered this forum when I tried to find information about Moncada Cigars. A friend who returned from a cruise gave me a pack of seven. I tried one while playing pool at lunchtime and was astonished how well it drew, didn't go out, and seemed worth more respect than I was giving it at the time. So I sat on my veranda overlooking the sea (I live in Sri Lanka) last night and smoked another one as I sipped 18 year-old Laphroaig single malt whisky. The effect was mellowing; smooth, rich and not as dry as the standard Cubans we get here. Alas, I only have five left but shall make sure that every one is enjoyed without interruptions and with full respect to the skill of Sr Moncada and his skill and choice of tobacco.

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Hi Royston. :)

Do you know keysdiver, michaelmast, ksander, Beacher and chief842? :D

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ohh.. this is getting quite good

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:tf

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The same thing happened to me. I bought 1 cigar from him, brought it home to my husband and he loved it. I now am reading he can't sell on line. Boo!!

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I am trying to get in touch with him. I brought my husband home 1 and he loved it. He wants more.

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:l bishes

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I was in Roatan in April and didn't see any worthwhile cigars.
Now Grand Cayman was another story.-(P

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Darn, hoping this was dead.

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I can't believe I just wasted my time reading this :cf2

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I too was recently in Roatan, and purchased some Moncada Cigars. found them to be quite good, and would love to get some more. I sent Sr. Moncada an e-mail this morning, we shall see if he replies. BTW, I had the pleasure of watching a young lady doing the rolling the day I was in Port. She was very good!

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Welcome to CA. Why not tell us a little bit about yourself.

We've had a number of shills in this thread and don't want that to continue.

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I'm totally enamored of the shilly-ness in this thread, pnoon. Please don't make it go bye-bye.

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I had the same experience as many of you when we cruised to Honduras this spring. Bought several Moncada cigars and they were excellent. I just received a response from my email inquiry, indicating that the only way to buy his cigars is to have a friend purchase them there.

Any friends going there anytime soon?

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After almost two years, a first-time poster revives this thread to extol the virtues of Moncado? Shocker! :)

Ok, having said that, I have purchased from this dude every time I've cruised through Roatan. Yes, I have proof, see below. :D $15/5 Robustos, unbanded. I've talked him down to $12/5, but if his female assistant? daughter? wife? is there she doesn't like to negotiate.

I still have two from my last stop there in Dec. 2016. They're pretty tasty and worth picking up, whether it's $15/5 or $20/7.

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Possibly....who are your friends at Cigar Asylum?

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Now I'm intrigued

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Smoking one now that my son brought back for me from a cruise. Seems well made, decent to start, mild-medium. If they were $15-20 for 7 I would say that is more than fair.

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Thread zombie, awaken!!!!!