Cheap Smoke Thread

[yourchoice]

I've yet to grab a bundle of the LHO's. That good? May have to pick some up.

[borndead1]

My latest cheapie tryouts:

John Bull -- nice flavor but mixed filler, kinda squishy

Famous Value Line Dominican #200 -- ugly wrapper but tasty

[Dux]

Cu-Avana Maduro "Robusto" Box of 20 will run you about $30 Bucks on Cigarbid.
With some age these are great sticks.


-Dux/Doug

[pmwz]

some of the don tomas classico naturals cost under 3$ and are eccj's honduran value cigar of the year.

I gotta add
1876 reserve toro or rubusto

[kenstogie]

I just picked up a bundle of Dominicos Maduros and although I've only had 1 of them so far I am pretty impressed. These guys are made by the Torano gang who makes many a other brands as well of a few good ones of their own... Like the Exodus Gold 59. They will age nicely I believe and can be had for 30-40 for 25 torpedos. I have paid a lot more for a lesser, mediocre stix. The ash is a nice white which for me is frequently indicitive of a good smoke. I have picked a clear chocolate flavor and many others. The wrapper is a beautiful dark maduro (maybe oscuro) that I don,t believe is died as is frequently the case with "cheap" smokes. If you've had these please chime in with your thoughts.

[ade06]

Originally Posted by yourchoice

I've yet to grab a bundle of the LHO's. That good? May have to pick some up.

Yes! That good!

[yourchoice]

Originally Posted by Coz77

...Diablo

Had one of these while running around town today. Quite good! A pleasant surprise.

[maverickdrinker]

Originally Posted by ade06

Yes! That good!

ditto. X2

[Alec Trevelyan]

I was quite surprised when some one introduced me to an Omar Ortez which is cheap & pretty good!

[Zanaspus]

I wanted to resurrect this thread for 2 reasons;

1) Newer members may not have seen it.

2) I want to add Tabacos Baez SF. One of the finest new cheap smokes in a long time imho.

[billybarue]

Couldn't stand it any longer seeing the Brahmas for a buck a stick at Holts I finally picked some up.

These are not the old Brahmas from a few years ago (which I still have a healthy supply of).

Old Brahmas still very strong - the aroma off the foot is loaded with Ligero, wrapper is very reddish/rosado (hence the nickname Brahma "reds") and despite 3 years rest they still need lots of touch-ups, they are big (true 54 gauge).

New Brahma -- Not nearly the amount of Ligero, just south of medium in strength but plenty of body and flavor, undercured corojo wrapper on many with "greenish" splotches, advertised as a 52 gauge but it is standard 50 x 50 robusto. Burn on the "New" Brahma is far better than the old Brahma "Reds".

The new Brahma IS NOT the same cigar as the old Brahma, despite Holts telling me they simply misplaced a large amount of the old Brahmas in the warehouse that is why they came back - which sounded very fishy. Despite that, it is worth the $1.00/stick. If you like bundle Tabacalara Tropical smokes I think you will find the "New" Brahma is right in line with the TT Factory Directs and Rare Connecticuts. Not nearly as well made or as strong as the old Brahma "Reds", but at $1.00/per the new ones are worth the price of admission IMO.

FWIW,

BB

[TheBeard]

I recently picked up a box of Don Elias robusto (and, more recently, the churchill size as well) off the devil site for at or under $1/stick. These have been rather enjoyable and tasty smokes. Smooth wrapper, easy draw, mild to mid-bodied smoke with just enough flavor to keep things interesting.

Originally Posted by Zanaspus

I wanted to resurrect this thread for 2 reasons;

1) Newer members may not have seen it.

2) I want to add Tabacos Baez SF. One of the finest new cheap smokes in a long time imho.

where are you buying the SF's from. My normal online retailers don't carry them and the Pepin stogie selection in Charleston is a joke.

[Zanaspus]

Originally Posted by Steelergar

where are you buying the SF's from. My normal online retailers don't carry them and the Pepin stogie selection in Charleston is a joke.

Online. $50/box is average, can be had even cheaper with careful shopping about (and believe me, if you like Pepin pepper, a box purchase is a no brainer ).

[Coz77]

***UPDATED LIST***

3 bucks and under


1876 Reserve
5 Vegas "A"
5 Vegas Classic
5 Vegas Gold
826 Slow aged Perdomo
AF Curly Head Natural
Alcazar #4
Argyle (Holts)
Ashton Benchmade
Aspira Corojo
Bahia Blu
Black Sheep (Holts)
Blue Label
Brahmas (Holts)
Carlos Torano Dominicos Maduro
CFO Reserva #7
Consuegra's
Cu-Avana Intenso
Cu-Avana Maduro
Cuba Libre
Diablo
Doc Holliday (Holts) (Thanks rharris)
Don Elias
Don Kiki brown
El Mejor Emerald
El Mejor Espresso
EO #21
Esteban Carrera Maduro
Evelio (Moms or JR's)
Famous Dom 5000
Famous Dominican 4000 (mild)
Famous Honduran 5000 (mild)
Famous Nic 3000
Famous Private Selection Nicaraguan Corojo
Famous Value Line Dominican #200
Fine Catch (Holts)
Fire Corojo
Fire Maduro
Flor de Oliva
Fumadores by JPG (holts)
Gispert
GR Specials
Gran Habanos 3 Siglos Fuma
Grand Habanos Corojo #5 Petite Corona
Gurkha Class Regent Nepalese Warriors
Indian Tabac Cameroon Legend
Indian Tabac Classic
Indian Tabac Classic Maduro
Indian Tabac Super Fuerte Maduro
John Bull
JR Cuban Alternative Cohiba Sig IV
JR Ultimates
La Floridita (entire line)
La Vieja Habana (med)
Leoninos by La Aurora
LHO III
Liga C & A X outs
Little Havana Overrun
Maria Mancini
Mayorga
Muniemaker
Nestor Reserve Maduro
Oliva G special G (mad & nat)
Oliva O #4
Omar Ortez
Onyx
Padillia Obsidian Belicoso
Padron Delicias
Padron Londres
Partagas Black Pronto
Perdomo Fresco
Perdomo Fresh-Rolled Wheels (med)
Petrus reposado
Punch London Club
Punch Rothschild Double Maduro
R.P Vintage seconds
REO
Rocky Cigars House Blend
RP Factory Selects
Saint Luis Rey maddies
Sancho Panza Double maduro
Sol Cubana Cuban Cabinet
SPEF Cordoba
Tabacos Baez Series S F
Taboo Value Line
Tampa Sweethearts
Tatuaje Series P
Tierra del Sol
Vega Talanga Tercio Corona
Vegas de Santiago originales
Vegas de Santiago puros
Vigilante Petite Corona Corojo

[Starscream]

3 bucks and under


1876 Reserve
5 Vegas "A"
5 Vegas Classic
5 Vegas Gold
826 Slow aged Perdomo
AF Curly Head Natural
Alcazar #4
Argyle (Holts)
Ashton Benchmade
Aspira Corojo
Bahia Blu
Black Sheep (Holts)
Blue Label
Brahmas (Holts)
Carlos Torano Dominicos Maduro
CFO Reserva #7
Consuegra's
Cu-Avana Intenso
Cu-Avana Maduro
Cuba Libre
Diablo
Doc Holliday (Holts) (Thanks rharris)
Don Elias
Don Kiki brown
El Mejor Emerald
El Mejor Espresso
EO #21
Esteban Carrera Maduro
Evelio (Moms or JR's)
Famous Dom 5000
Famous Dominican 4000 (mild)
Famous Honduran 5000 (mild)
Famous Nic 3000
Famous Private Selection Nicaraguan Corojo
Famous Value Line Dominican #200
Fine Catch (Holts)
Fire Corojo
Fire Maduro
Flor de Oliva
Fumadores by JPG (holts)
Gispert
GR Specials
Gran Habanos 3 Siglos Fuma
Grand Habanos Corojo #5 Petite Corona
Gurkha Class Regent Nepalese Warriors
Indian Tabac Cameroon Legend
Indian Tabac Classic
Indian Tabac Classic Maduro
Indian Tabac Super Fuerte Maduro
John Bull
JR Cuban Alternative Cohiba Sig IV
JR Ultimates
La Floridita (entire line)
La Vieja Habana (med)
Leoninos by La Aurora
LHO III
Liga C & A X outs
Little Havana Overrun
Maria Mancini
Mayorga
Muniemaker
Nestor Reserve Maduro
Oliva G special G (mad & nat)
Oliva O #4
Omar Ortez
Onyx
Padillia Obsidian Belicoso
Padron Delicias
Padron Londres
Partagas Black Pronto
Perdomo Fresco
Perdomo Fresh-Rolled Wheels (med)
Petrus reposado
Punch Elites
Punch London Club
Punch Rothschild Double Maduro
R.P Vintage seconds
REO
Rocky Cigars House Blend
RP Factory Selects
Saint Luis Rey maddies
Sancho Panza Double maduro
Sol Cubana Cuban Cabinet
SPEF Cordoba
Tabacos Baez Series S F
Taboo Value Line
Tampa Sweethearts
Tatuaje Series P
Tierra del Sol
Vega Talanga Tercio Corona
Vegas de Santiago originales
Vegas de Santiago puros
Vigilante Petite Corona Corojo

Added one more.

[OHMatt]

Have been very curious about these Joe! I pulled out one of the old Brahma reds, might fire it up this evening at JJs.

Originally Posted by billybarue

Couldn't stand it any longer seeing the Brahmas for a buck a stick at Holts I finally picked some up.

These are not the old Brahmas from a few years ago (which I still have a healthy supply of).

Old Brahmas still very strong - the aroma off the foot is loaded with Ligero, wrapper is very reddish/rosado (hence the nickname Brahma "reds") and despite 3 years rest they still need lots of touch-ups, they are big (true 54 gauge).

New Brahma -- Not nearly the amount of Ligero, just south of medium in strength but plenty of body and flavor, undercured corojo wrapper on many with "greenish" splotches, advertised as a 52 gauge but it is standard 50 x 50 robusto. Burn on the "New" Brahma is far better than the old Brahma "Reds".

The new Brahma IS NOT the same cigar as the old Brahma, despite Holts telling me they simply misplaced a large amount of the old Brahmas in the warehouse that is why they came back - which sounded very fishy. Despite that, it is worth the $1.00/stick. If you like bundle Tabacalara Tropical smokes I think you will find the "New" Brahma is right in line with the TT Factory Directs and Rare Connecticuts. Not nearly as well made or as strong as the old Brahma "Reds", but at $1.00/per the new ones are worth the price of admission IMO.

FWIW,

BB

[Bruins Fan]

Puros Indios you ether love em or hate em. I kind of like them for a yard gar, can be had for under 2.00 a stick and a lot better then some 7-8 smokes.

[rlmedic]

Have 3 to add.

3X3 a cigar by Hendrik Kelner of Davidoff
Diesel unholy cocktail
Alex Bradly supervisor selection....got a bundle from the devil site...not bad for under $3