Tampa Sweethearts Bundles: Yay or Nay

BamBam · 03-05-2009, 04:22 PM

What are the thoughts on these for those who have had them, both the Natural and Maduro?

I know they are only 30 some dollars, but are they worth it?

I'm considering the Naturals for my golf cigar this year.

Do they have a lot of draw problems since they are rolled by apprentices?

thanks in advance guys

TripleF · 03-05-2009, 04:31 PM

Keep in mind, I'v had like one or two so I'll refer to the individuals who visit the B&M cigar bar I work at. There's 2 people that smoke them regularly....I'd say they order a bundle a month. They like 'em and I've never seen them have a burn issue or draw problem.

That's my take.

BamBam · 03-05-2009, 04:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TripleF

Keep in mind, I'v had like one or two so I'll refer to the individuals who visit the B&M cigar bar I work at. There's 2 people that smoke them regularly....I'd say they order a bundle a month. They like 'em and I've never seen them have a burn issue or draw problem.

That's my take.

Do you know if they are smoking the Naturals or Maduros or both?

I like to smoke Naturals on the golf course

floydp · 03-05-2009, 04:39 PM

I buy 4 or 5 bundles of the #500 maduros(for me) and the #4 maduros(Anita) a year. Been smoking them for over 4 years. We like em but that's just us. For me they are worth it.

BamBam · 03-05-2009, 04:40 PM

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Originally Posted by floydp

I buy 4 or 5 bundles of the #500 maduros(for me) and the #4 maduros(Anita) a year. Been smoking them for over 4 years. We like em but that's just us.

I have heard before that people like their maduros more than their naturals.

Have you tried the naturals?

JJG · 03-05-2009, 04:43 PM

I've had a few of the naturals and I was really shocked at how good they were. can't say which is better though.

floydp · 03-08-2009, 10:02 AM

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Originally Posted by BamBam

I have heard before that people like their maduros more than their naturals.

Have you tried the naturals?

There ok but a bit to mild for me. I do like the #50 natural as a good morning smoke.

stearns · 03-05-2009, 04:41 PM

i like them, just take them as they are. something to smoke that you will enjoy but dont mind putting down, usually for times when you cant sit down and focus on them. i give them a nice big

stearns

TripleF · 03-05-2009, 04:41 PM

naturals

03-05-2009, 07:44 PM

Let me know if you get them and like them, I have been wondering the same thing but afraid to pull the trigger on them. I like the Savanelli ELR DBL Corona Maduro's for golf. Lately I've been smoking the RP decade torpedo, but would like something a little cheaper in the 5$ range doe golf that has great flavor but still allows me to keep my senses

BamBam · 03-05-2009, 07:47 PM

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Originally Posted by promethius

Let me know if you get them and like them, I have been wondering the same thing but afraid to pull the trigger on them. I like the Savanelli ELR DBL Corona Maduro's for golf. Lately I've been smoking the RP decade torpedo, but would like something a little cheaper in the 5$ range doe golf that has great flavor but still allows me to keep my senses

I'm with ya on the lowering my price for a golf gar. That's my quest over the next month. I actually have had a cigar called La Villa Dominicana and it was pretty good. Keep in mind that I tend to like mild.

Tredegar · 03-06-2009, 03:55 PM

I just had a Number 4 natural last night and I was impressed by it. It's a very mild smoke that picks up intensity as it goes along. I liked it a lot. The smoke was not a pretty one. The wrapper had a serious case of sunspots and there was a tear in the wrapper but that didn't affect it at all. I will have to get some of these when I get a chance.

JJG · 03-06-2009, 04:46 PM

what's the story on these? I know they are really popular as far as bundles go and the ones I had were fantastic. Are they seconds?

Wharf Rat · 03-06-2009, 06:40 PM

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Originally Posted by JJG

what's the story on these? I know they are really popular as far as bundles go and the ones I had were fantastic. Are they seconds?

There own story is at this link:

http://www.tampasweetheart.com/9.html

03-06-2009, 08:22 PM

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Originally Posted by BamBam

I'm with ya on the lowering my price for a golf gar. That's my quest over the next month. I actually have had a cigar called La Villa Dominicana and it was pretty good. Keep in mind that I tend to like mild.

I think the Savanelli is on the mild side, but again that could be compared to the other smokes I like. Worth a shot if you see them. I'll look for the Villa Dominica next time I'm out for cigars. thanks for the tip!

jaycarla · 03-07-2009, 01:59 AM

I like the 500 and the 50 Maduro, haven't had any Nats yet. Tough to beat these for the price.

They burn great. Not the prettiest sticks in the world and they are rolled fairly loose. Doesn't matter to me though. I have bought them 4 or 5 times and will buy more.

They come fairly wet too so give them a couple weeks in the humi before you have one.

03-07-2009, 02:05 PM

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Originally Posted by jaycarla

They come fairly wet too so give them a couple weeks in the humi before you have one.

have to agree there. in general everything from TS is shipped pretty wet, they use a basement setup at their site to maintain humidity. pretty cool actually.

they also have some new flor de ybor sungrowns they just came out with. all are pretty good but some humi times really brings them out. they are around 50$ a bundle though.

AriesOpusX · 03-07-2009, 08:57 AM

Definitely worth the relatively small cost for a bundle. I love the maduro but the nats are okay too. As everyone else said its more of a yard gar with a great taste just don't expect them to be an ultra premium and you won't be dissapointed.

Tredegar · 03-07-2009, 12:47 PM

I think it's trigger pulling time.....

Sailchaser · 03-08-2009, 09:48 AM

When I was at ybor I bought a bundle of each, well worth the price and I have ordered more of the Maduro. Before I smoke them I dry box them for about a week and never have had an issue with excess oil or burn

03-05-2009, 04:22 PM	#1
BamBam Just Pipin' Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 1,299 Trading: (37)	Tampa Sweethearts Bundles: Yay or Nay What are the thoughts on these for those who have had them, both the Natural and Maduro? I know they are only 30 some dollars, but are they worth it? I'm considering the Naturals for my golf cigar this year. Do they have a lot of draw problems since they are rolled by apprentices? thanks in advance guys

03-05-2009, 04:31 PM	#2
TripleF 11/11/11 EPIC IV Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Scott Location: Clearwater, FL Posts: 5,626 Trading: (176)	Re: Tampa Sweethearts Bundles: Yay or Nay Keep in mind, I'v had like one or two so I'll refer to the individuals who visit the B&M cigar bar I work at. There's 2 people that smoke them regularly....I'd say they order a bundle a month. They like 'em and I've never seen them have a burn issue or draw problem. That's my take. __________________ Cool Cigar Shirts, Stickers & More

03-05-2009, 04:43 PM	#6
JJG Have My Own Room Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Jeff Location: Houston Posts: 1,260 Trading: (4)	Re: Tampa Sweethearts Bundles: Yay or Nay I've had a few of the naturals and I was really shocked at how good they were. can't say which is better though.

03-05-2009, 04:41 PM	#8
stearns Dogbert Consultant Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Ben Location: Park Hill Posts: 5,391 Trading: (50)	Re: Tampa Sweethearts Bundles: Yay or Nay i like them, just take them as they are. something to smoke that you will enjoy but dont mind putting down, usually for times when you cant sit down and focus on them. i give them a nice big stearns __________________ "Ignoring all the racket of conventional reality" - Keller Williams

03-05-2009, 04:41 PM	#9
TripleF 11/11/11 EPIC IV Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Scott Location: Clearwater, FL Posts: 5,626 Trading: (176)	Re: Tampa Sweethearts Bundles: Yay or Nay naturals __________________ Cool Cigar Shirts, Stickers & More

03-05-2009, 04:39 PM	#4
floydp Team of 11 Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Frank Location: Here behind my wall Posts: 939 Trading: (0)	Re: Tampa Sweethearts Bundles: Yay or Nay I buy 4 or 5 bundles of the #500 maduros(for me) and the #4 maduros(Anita) a year. Been smoking them for over 4 years. We like em but that's just us. For me they are worth it. __________________ Waiting for the Worms to come.

03-05-2009, 07:44 PM	#10
promethius Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Tampa Sweethearts Bundles: Yay or Nay Let me know if you get them and like them, I have been wondering the same thing but afraid to pull the trigger on them. I like the Savanelli ELR DBL Corona Maduro's for golf. Lately I've been smoking the RP decade torpedo, but would like something a little cheaper in the 5$ range doe golf that has great flavor but still allows me to keep my senses

03-06-2009, 03:55 PM	#12
Tredegar Sing along with me Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 670 Trading: (9)	Re: Tampa Sweethearts Bundles: Yay or Nay I just had a Number 4 natural last night and I was impressed by it. It's a very mild smoke that picks up intensity as it goes along. I liked it a lot. The smoke was not a pretty one. The wrapper had a serious case of sunspots and there was a tear in the wrapper but that didn't affect it at all. I will have to get some of these when I get a chance.

03-06-2009, 04:46 PM	#13
JJG Have My Own Room Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Jeff Location: Houston Posts: 1,260 Trading: (4)	Re: Tampa Sweethearts Bundles: Yay or Nay what's the story on these? I know they are really popular as far as bundles go and the ones I had were fantastic. Are they seconds?

03-07-2009, 01:59 AM	#16
jaycarla Mossy Hoosier Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Jay Location: Carmel, IN Posts: 828 Trading: (7)	Re: Tampa Sweethearts Bundles: Yay or Nay I like the 500 and the 50 Maduro, haven't had any Nats yet. Tough to beat these for the price. They burn great. Not the prettiest sticks in the world and they are rolled fairly loose. Doesn't matter to me though. I have bought them 4 or 5 times and will buy more. They come fairly wet too so give them a couple weeks in the humi before you have one. __________________ “I bet Eli doesn't even have one touchdown today, ... I'm the best Manning" -Peyton Manning

03-07-2009, 08:57 AM	#18
AriesOpusX Goodfella Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 215 Trading: (0)	Re: Tampa Sweethearts Bundles: Yay or Nay Definitely worth the relatively small cost for a bundle. I love the maduro but the nats are okay too. As everyone else said its more of a yard gar with a great taste just don't expect them to be an ultra premium and you won't be dissapointed.

03-07-2009, 12:47 PM	#19
Tredegar Sing along with me Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 670 Trading: (9)	Re: Tampa Sweethearts Bundles: Yay or Nay I think it's trigger pulling time.....

03-08-2009, 09:48 AM	#20
Sailchaser Black Ops-SOB Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Chris Location: SCS,MI(Somewere Cigar Smoking) Posts: 1,735 Trading: (7)	Re: Tampa Sweethearts Bundles: Yay or Nay When I was at ybor I bought a bundle of each, well worth the price and I have ordered more of the Maduro. Before I smoke them I dry box them for about a week and never have had an issue with excess oil or burn __________________ "Sail Fast, Shoot Straight, Fish Hard and Save Time For The Important Things In Life"

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