the quesada family mystery cigar

12-20-2011, 12:17 AM

The Quesada Family, found this in the store and figured I would review it because it is one of the cigars people often pick when they are choosing an "economy" cigar in our store.

This cigar had very little info on it besides that it is a 6x60, Sumatran wrapper holding dom and nic filler that could be verified.

I fear this could go south quickly, but you only know if you try.

This cigar looks fare on the outside and the construction feels pretty solid so time for a quick snip and a draw...

The pre-light draw has some serious air flow, the taste is rather "airy."

I present some fire from my trusty tek torch and away we go.

First few puffs give a mixture of hay and earth taste, very light in flavor to be such a larger cigar i.m.o.

Okay about 10 draws and we find flavor and spice. This cigar still has an earthy taste that is now accompanied by some spicy notes (which I happen to like). It's very smooth at the moment and reminds me of the Perdomo Habano diluted to about half strength. Its also has a few burn issues about an inch into it. Another thing worth noteing is an ever so slight pine wood smoke taste.

2/3 mark reveals a little more spice and sweetness, has held the ash so far and no more burn issues and earth and hay are long gone. I still can't trump the pine smoke, it is faint but there. It no loner resembles a Perdomo any more either.

The 3rd section isn't putting anything new just a little more spice. It has, however, began to burn unevenly again. It has lost the sweetness and now is a big loose medium spiced cigar.

I'm sorry I am unable to post pictures, my laptop is down.

Finale tally from me- 5!
Beyond burn issues and a hint of pine, this was not a bad cigar maybe with some age we might become closer. For a 2.50 cigar it wasn't a bad deal. I'll age a few for a year and try again.

HollywoodQue · 12-20-2011, 05:30 AM

Thanks for the review

kelmac07 · 12-20-2011, 06:00 AM

Nice first review Coty.

Taki · 12-20-2011, 06:39 AM

Great job brother...thanks for sharing

Blak Smyth · 12-20-2011, 06:45 AM

Good review, thanks.

12-20-2011, 09:54 AM

Much appreciated. Thanks for being patient with the FNG.

irratebass · 12-20-2011, 10:37 AM

Nice review

Never heard of these

12-20-2011, 01:24 PM

They unfortunately aren't my favorites but I'm reviewing "less than 5 dollar" cigars in the B&M I work at so I become knowledgeable for my customers (based on my opinion and any reviews any one else may have and care to share)

12-20-2011, 12:17 AM	#1
coty Guest Posts: n/a	the quesada family mystery cigar The Quesada Family, found this in the store and figured I would review it because it is one of the cigars people often pick when they are choosing an "economy" cigar in our store. This cigar had very little info on it besides that it is a 6x60, Sumatran wrapper holding dom and nic filler that could be verified. I fear this could go south quickly, but you only know if you try. This cigar looks fare on the outside and the construction feels pretty solid so time for a quick snip and a draw... The pre-light draw has some serious air flow, the taste is rather "airy." I present some fire from my trusty tek torch and away we go. First few puffs give a mixture of hay and earth taste, very light in flavor to be such a larger cigar i.m.o. Okay about 10 draws and we find flavor and spice. This cigar still has an earthy taste that is now accompanied by some spicy notes (which I happen to like). It's very smooth at the moment and reminds me of the Perdomo Habano diluted to about half strength. Its also has a few burn issues about an inch into it. Another thing worth noteing is an ever so slight pine wood smoke taste. 2/3 mark reveals a little more spice and sweetness, has held the ash so far and no more burn issues and earth and hay are long gone. I still can't trump the pine smoke, it is faint but there. It no loner resembles a Perdomo any more either. The 3rd section isn't putting anything new just a little more spice. It has, however, began to burn unevenly again. It has lost the sweetness and now is a big loose medium spiced cigar. I'm sorry I am unable to post pictures, my laptop is down. Finale tally from me- 5! Beyond burn issues and a hint of pine, this was not a bad cigar maybe with some age we might become closer. For a 2.50 cigar it wasn't a bad deal. I'll age a few for a year and try again.

12-20-2011, 05:30 AM	#2
HollywoodQue Invictus Join Date: Oct 2010 First Name: Howard Location: In the "D" Posts: 3,123 Trading: (46)	Re: the quesada family mystery cigar Thanks for the review

12-20-2011, 06:00 AM	#3
kelmac07 Resident Maduro Whore!! Join Date: Apr 2009 First Name: Mac Location: Newport News, VA Posts: 27,322 Trading: (218)	Re: the quesada family mystery cigar Nice first review Coty. __________________ Dom in the MLB thread "I could probably get you to wear a Yankee hat for a Maduro!"

12-20-2011, 06:39 AM	#4
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12-20-2011, 06:45 AM	#5
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12-20-2011, 09:54 AM	#6
coty Guest Posts: n/a	Re: the quesada family mystery cigar Much appreciated. Thanks for being patient with the FNG.

12-20-2011, 10:37 AM	#7
irratebass EMPEROR TOMPKINS Join Date: Aug 2011 First Name: Mickey Location: Mooresville, Indiana Posts: 8,313 Trading: (48)	Re: the quesada family mystery cigar Nice review Never heard of these __________________

12-20-2011, 01:24 PM	#8
coty Guest Posts: n/a	Re: the quesada family mystery cigar They unfortunately aren't my favorites but I'm reviewing "less than 5 dollar" cigars in the B&M I work at so I become knowledgeable for my customers (based on my opinion and any reviews any one else may have and care to share)