Cigar construction...

07-28-2013, 10:57 AM

Which cigar brands do you find to have the best construction? List not only the high end sticks, but some exceptional budget / mid priced ones as well. This is not your favorite cigars, but best construction, in your opinion!

I personally find the PDR 1878 Capa Maduro to have extremely good construction. Those are rolled using entubado technique, which as you know is the most time consuming and likely considered the best method for creating a good draw and even burn.
Also, like the LFD Double Ligero construction quite a bit.
RR

dwoodward · 07-28-2013, 11:21 AM

I have never once had a CAO or Perdomo with wrapper issues or major burn issues. So I'd vote those two brands for good construction.

AdamJoshua · 07-28-2013, 11:45 AM

Cohiba (cc) and Padron are two that come to mind.

Porch Dweller · 07-28-2013, 12:12 PM

I've never had a major issue with a Padron or anything from Drew Estates. And I second the vote for Perdomo, they're consistently good.

Fredo456 · 07-28-2013, 12:19 PM

Oliva. Never had any problem with these.

Heavy_d · 07-28-2013, 12:30 PM

Gotta second the Drew Estates. Never had any construction issues with any of them.

bstarrs · 07-28-2013, 05:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AdamJoshua

Cohiba (cc) and Padron are two that come to mind.

You are insanely lucky if you've never had a Cuban Cohiba with construction issues. Because of the sheer numbers of them (and Montecristos) that are produced in Cuba they are notorious for shoddy construction.

Lockspur · 07-28-2013, 06:37 PM

Surrogates, Old Henry, Ligas, Ramon Bueso Genesis, Ave Maria, pretty much any well-aged AJ Fernandez.

Sweet_Leaf_PDX · 07-31-2013, 11:19 PM

CAO, Drew Estates, 601's, Genesis the Project, Padron.

Chainsaw13 · 03-19-2023, 10:28 AM

Reviving an old thread instead of starting a new one. Wanted to discuss poor construction. Been smoking mostly NC’s lately. Finding more and more with poor construction. Tunneling, canoeing, etc. Anyone else notice this? Just fired up an Oliva O robusto. Normally a very consistent cigar. However the burn started off wonky and continues for the first third. Frustrating to have to keep touching it up.

07-28-2013, 10:57 AM	#1
badbriar Guest Posts: n/a	Cigar construction... Which cigar brands do you find to have the best construction? List not only the high end sticks, but some exceptional budget / mid priced ones as well. This is not your favorite cigars, but best construction, in your opinion! I personally find the PDR 1878 Capa Maduro to have extremely good construction. Those are rolled using entubado technique, which as you know is the most time consuming and likely considered the best method for creating a good draw and even burn. Also, like the LFD Double Ligero construction quite a bit. RR

07-28-2013, 11:21 AM	#2
dwoodward Gentlemen, you may smoke! Join Date: Jul 2010 First Name: Derrick Location: South Dakota Posts: 1,868 Trading: (26)	Re: Cigar construction... I have never once had a CAO or Perdomo with wrapper issues or major burn issues. So I'd vote those two brands for good construction.

07-28-2013, 11:45 AM	#3
AdamJoshua Article 4 Free Inhabitant Join Date: Jan 2013 First Name: The Other Adam Location: Satellite Beach Posts: 14,787 Trading: (40)	Re: Cigar construction... Cohiba (cc) and Padron are two that come to mind.

07-28-2013, 12:12 PM	#4
Porch Dweller Life is for living Join Date: Oct 2012 First Name: James Location: Mississippi Gulf Coast Posts: 8,401 Trading: (24)	Re: Cigar construction... I've never had a major issue with a Padron or anything from Drew Estates. And I second the vote for Perdomo, they're consistently good. __________________ A 1911 in the hand is faster than 911 on the phone

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Fredo456 Addicted Join Date: Feb 2012 First Name: Fred Location: Quebec, Canada Posts: 143 Trading: (3)	Re: Cigar construction... Oliva. Never had any problem with these.

07-28-2013, 12:30 PM	#6
Heavy_d Feeling at Home Join Date: Jun 2013 First Name: Derek Location: Eastern, KY Posts: 878 Trading: (1)	Re: Cigar construction... Gotta second the Drew Estates. Never had any construction issues with any of them.

07-28-2013, 06:37 PM	#8
Lockspur Have My Own Room Join Date: Dec 2012 First Name: Scotty Location: Richmond, TX Posts: 1,376 Trading: (31)	Re: Cigar construction... Surrogates, Old Henry, Ligas, Ramon Bueso Genesis, Ave Maria, pretty much any well-aged AJ Fernandez. __________________ Proud member of the GMCGTPWHAFA

07-31-2013, 11:19 PM	#9
Sweet_Leaf_PDX Feeling at Home Join Date: May 2013 First Name: Jason Location: Portland, OR Posts: 605 Trading: (11)	Re: Cigar construction... CAO, Drew Estates, 601's, Genesis the Project, Padron.

03-19-2023, 10:28 AM	#10
Chainsaw13 Møøse bites can be nasty Join Date: Jan 2010 First Name: Bob Location: The Enchanted Mitten Posts: 7,180 Trading: (96)	Re: Cigar construction... Reviving an old thread instead of starting a new one. Wanted to discuss poor construction. Been smoking mostly NC’s lately. Finding more and more with poor construction. Tunneling, canoeing, etc. Anyone else notice this? Just fired up an Oliva O robusto. Normally a very consistent cigar. However the burn started off wonky and continues for the first third. Frustrating to have to keep touching it up. __________________ My neighbor came by my house this morning at 2AM, pounding on the door. Good thing I was still up playing the drums.