Sancho Panza Extra Fuerte Cordoba

04-09-2011, 12:08 PM

I have to be honest, I first read about this Estelo Padron offering in Cigar Aficionado where it received a 90 point rating. A highly rated Honduran puro for under 4 bucks? This I had to to try, so I ordered a box and here we go!

Size-5 1/4 x 44
Wrapper-Col. Maduro
Origin-Honduras
Strength-Full Body
Smoke Time-1 hour 15 minutes

Very nice wrapper and construction, sweet smelling wrapper with hints of tobacco and farm animal. Draw is good, with slight resistance. Immediately I get sweet vanilla and earthy coffee. Medium body smoke for sure, nice smoke output with a short finish.

Was the Sancho Panza worthy of a 90 point rating? In my opinion no, but it was a very solid smoke nonetheless. For the money, you would be hard pressed to find a better value. I really enjoyed this stick, and if you're looking for another bargain priced Maduro to add to your collection, you might want to give this a try!

borndead1 · 04-09-2011, 02:39 PM

I used to smoke the hell out of these and the Double Maduros when I was a noob. Good consistent cigar at a great price. Thanks for the review and for the reminder to grab a box of these some time.

Emjaysmash · 04-09-2011, 02:49 PM

I liked the Double Maduros better, but I haven't had one of these in a while. General cigars makes some decent smokes!

HollywoodQue · 04-09-2011, 03:10 PM

Nice review...thanks

emopunker2004 · 04-09-2011, 05:21 PM

Thanks for the review Ty. I'll have to try the one you sent me in the NST

04-09-2011, 10:20 PM

Enjoy Justin!

Gophernut · 04-12-2011, 12:54 PM

I only have these every once in a while, but the double maduros are in normal rotation for me!

04-09-2011, 12:08 PM	#1
thecatch83 Guest Posts: n/a	Sancho Panza Extra Fuerte Cordoba I have to be honest, I first read about this Estelo Padron offering in Cigar Aficionado where it received a 90 point rating. A highly rated Honduran puro for under 4 bucks? This I had to to try, so I ordered a box and here we go! Size-5 1/4 x 44 Wrapper-Col. Maduro Origin-Honduras Strength-Full Body Smoke Time-1 hour 15 minutes Very nice wrapper and construction, sweet smelling wrapper with hints of tobacco and farm animal. Draw is good, with slight resistance. Immediately I get sweet vanilla and earthy coffee. Medium body smoke for sure, nice smoke output with a short finish. Was the Sancho Panza worthy of a 90 point rating? In my opinion no, but it was a very solid smoke nonetheless. For the money, you would be hard pressed to find a better value. I really enjoyed this stick, and if you're looking for another bargain priced Maduro to add to your collection, you might want to give this a try! Last edited by thecatch83; 04-09-2011 at 12:17 PM.

04-09-2011, 02:39 PM	#2
borndead1 Ayatollah of Rock n Rolla Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Mark Location: Lancaster, CA Posts: 1,344 Trading: (7)	Re: Sancho Panza Extra Fuerte Cordoba I used to smoke the hell out of these and the Double Maduros when I was a noob. Good consistent cigar at a great price. Thanks for the review and for the reminder to grab a box of these some time. __________________ None are more hopelessly enslaved than those who falsely believe they are free.

04-09-2011, 02:49 PM	#3
Emjaysmash The Hebrew Hammer Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: M.J. Location: Milwaukee, WI Posts: 7,025 Trading: (76)	Re: Sancho Panza Extra Fuerte Cordoba I liked the Double Maduros better, but I haven't had one of these in a while. General cigars makes some decent smokes! __________________

04-09-2011, 03:10 PM	#4
HollywoodQue Invictus Join Date: Oct 2010 First Name: Howard Location: In the "D" Posts: 3,122 Trading: (46)	Re: Sancho Panza Extra Fuerte Cordoba Nice review...thanks

04-09-2011, 05:21 PM	#5
emopunker2004 Central Fla rollin Join Date: Jan 2011 First Name: Justin Location: Winter Springs, FL Posts: 6,171 Trading: (46)	Re: Sancho Panza Extra Fuerte Cordoba Thanks for the review Ty. I'll have to try the one you sent me in the NST __________________ Cigar Asylum: Where all are equal, unless you are from CA, then you are more equal.

04-09-2011, 10:20 PM	#6
thecatch83 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Sancho Panza Extra Fuerte Cordoba Enjoy Justin!

04-12-2011, 12:54 PM	#7
Gophernut Have My Own Room Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Steve Location: Hudson, WI Posts: 1,661 Trading: (15)	Re: Sancho Panza Extra Fuerte Cordoba I only have these every once in a while, but the double maduros are in normal rotation for me! __________________ "My reading of history convinces me that most bad government results from too much government." Thomas Jefferson