[Cheap] Quorum Shade Torpedo.

02-14-2012, 05:46 PM

A it was my last quorum left i decided to smoke it today now when purchased in America in the 20 bundles these things are dirt cheap at less than $1.50 a stick unfortunately the same cannot be said for England where that $1.50 rockets up to £8.99 or about $15 EACH!!!

Knowing this im going to base this review on the American price tag as its no where near good enough if im valuing it at nine quid.

Construction - Pretty damn good is all i can say for such a cheap smoke no veins or soft spots and the draw is just perfect.

Pre light - I got hints of dry toast and tobacco with a slight sweetness.

1/2 - No im not going to do this in thirds as to me there's really only half's with this stick the first half is alot like the pre draw its toasty and tobacco with a slight sweetness and medium amounts of smoke i would also say this is just a touch over medium mild atm.

Burn - So far its razor sharp.

2/2 - Now we are having pretty much every flavour replaced with a roasted salted peanut/nutty flavour with some light cedar mixed in this pretty much continues to the end of the smoke.

Burn - Still razor sharp no touching up at all.

All in all for the price its a good little every day smoke its nothing special but im happy to do the gardening or walk the dog with it and not really care if it gets dropped or explodes as its just nice to smoke nothing more.

ApexAZ · 02-15-2012, 08:22 AM

Thanks for the review, Simon. I've never heard of these. Will have to check it out.

02-15-2012, 08:40 AM

I spose it depends on how many bargin bucket bundles you buy seeing how cheap NCs are im not too surprised these fly under the radar.

Subvet642 · 02-15-2012, 08:51 AM

The B&M in my neighborhood has these, I'll have to check 'em out.

ArgusP2 · 02-15-2012, 01:36 PM

I've had these back when I was just starting out. If I remember correctly, they were a very good cheap smoke.

I agree on the "razor sharp burn" but as I was still starting out I did not get the nuances you did.

Thanks for the review!

macsauce13 · 02-15-2012, 01:44 PM

The guy who owns my B&M sells a TON of these. I bought a couple and really didn't like them at all, but I seem to be in the minority. The quality and construction was really nice, just didn't have any positive attributes in terms of taste/flavor.

Zeuceone · 02-15-2012, 02:12 PM

Tried these when I first started and it gave me a headache.. Flavor was not so great.

lenguamor · 02-15-2012, 02:40 PM

Great review, thanks!

TJtorpedo · 02-15-2012, 07:29 PM

Liked the review. I used to buy two and three of these at a time, and just keep them in my glove compartment! Decent enough to tool around with, but hells to the no if I gotta pay $15 for one!

TXSmokey · 05-31-2014, 09:45 PM

I bought a bundle of these about a year ago ($25-$30 for the bundle). they aren't bad, a good every day smoke that wont break the bank.

borndead1 · 08-09-2014, 12:40 PM

These honestly aren't bad for a cheapo, mixed filler cigar. The construction is decent and the (very mild) flavor isn't bad at all.

Thanks for the review.

02-14-2012, 05:46 PM	#1
Reaver2145 Guest Posts: n/a	[Cheap] Quorum Shade Torpedo. A it was my last quorum left i decided to smoke it today now when purchased in America in the 20 bundles these things are dirt cheap at less than $1.50 a stick unfortunately the same cannot be said for England where that $1.50 rockets up to £8.99 or about $15 EACH!!! Knowing this im going to base this review on the American price tag as its no where near good enough if im valuing it at nine quid. Construction - Pretty damn good is all i can say for such a cheap smoke no veins or soft spots and the draw is just perfect. Pre light - I got hints of dry toast and tobacco with a slight sweetness. 1/2 - No im not going to do this in thirds as to me there's really only half's with this stick the first half is alot like the pre draw its toasty and tobacco with a slight sweetness and medium amounts of smoke i would also say this is just a touch over medium mild atm. Burn - So far its razor sharp. 2/2 - Now we are having pretty much every flavour replaced with a roasted salted peanut/nutty flavour with some light cedar mixed in this pretty much continues to the end of the smoke. Burn - Still razor sharp no touching up at all. All in all for the price its a good little every day smoke its nothing special but im happy to do the gardening or walk the dog with it and not really care if it gets dropped or explodes as its just nice to smoke nothing more.

02-15-2012, 08:22 AM	#2
ApexAZ Wandering aimlessly Join Date: Oct 2011 First Name: Brian Location: Sonoran Desert Posts: 1,299 Trading: (10)	Re: [Cheap] Quorum Shade Torpedo. Thanks for the review, Simon. I've never heard of these. Will have to check it out.

02-15-2012, 08:40 AM	#3
Reaver2145 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: [Cheap] Quorum Shade Torpedo. I spose it depends on how many bargin bucket bundles you buy seeing how cheap NCs are im not too surprised these fly under the radar.

02-15-2012, 08:51 AM	#4
Subvet642 Bilge Rat Join Date: Nov 2009 First Name: Darren Location: Torpedo Room Bilge Posts: 2,997 Trading: (13)	Re: [Cheap] Quorum Shade Torpedo. The B&M in my neighborhood has these, I'll have to check 'em out. __________________ *"Man's mind is his basic tool of survival. Life is given to him, survival is not." -John Galt*

02-15-2012, 01:36 PM	#5
ArgusP2 It's Smokin' Time! Join Date: Mar 2011 First Name: Angel Location: Glendale, CA Posts: 1,709 Trading: (13)	Re: [Cheap] Quorum Shade Torpedo. I've had these back when I was just starting out. If I remember correctly, they were a very good cheap smoke. I agree on the "razor sharp burn" but as I was still starting out I did not get the nuances you did. Thanks for the review! __________________ "There are no bad cigars, only better ones!" -Bdawg

02-15-2012, 01:44 PM	#6
macsauce13 Have My Own Room Join Date: Mar 2010 First Name: McKenzie Location: Lexington, KY Posts: 1,107 Trading: (38)	Re: [Cheap] Quorum Shade Torpedo. The guy who owns my B&M sells a TON of these. I bought a couple and really didn't like them at all, but I seem to be in the minority. The quality and construction was really nice, just didn't have any positive attributes in terms of taste/flavor.

02-15-2012, 02:12 PM	#7
Zeuceone You're next Join Date: Dec 2010 First Name: G Location: SoCal Posts: 1,737 Trading: (16)	Re: [Cheap] Quorum Shade Torpedo. Tried these when I first started and it gave me a headache.. Flavor was not so great. __________________ It's just *THIS* this easy to help out the troops.

02-15-2012, 02:40 PM	#8
lenguamor puta por Ninfas! Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Joe Location: The 305 again! Posts: 1,030 Trading: (23)	Re: [Cheap] Quorum Shade Torpedo. Great review, thanks! __________________

02-15-2012, 07:29 PM	#9
TJtorpedo Feeling at Home Join Date: Feb 2012 First Name: Tim Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 600 Trading: (4)	Re: [Cheap] Quorum Shade Torpedo. Liked the review. I used to buy two and three of these at a time, and just keep them in my glove compartment! Decent enough to tool around with, but hells to the no if I gotta pay $15 for one!

05-31-2014, 09:45 PM	#10
TXSmokey huh Join Date: May 2014 First Name: Richard Location: huh Posts: 150 Trading: (1)	Re: [Cheap] Quorum Shade Torpedo. I bought a bundle of these about a year ago ($25-$30 for the bundle). they aren't bad, a good every day smoke that wont break the bank. __________________ Support the Troop Support Contest 2014!!!

08-09-2014, 12:40 PM	#11
borndead1 Ayatollah of Rock n Rolla Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Mark Location: Lancaster, CA Posts: 1,344 Trading: (7)	Re: [Cheap] Quorum Shade Torpedo. These honestly aren't bad for a cheapo, mixed filler cigar. The construction is decent and the (very mild) flavor isn't bad at all. Thanks for the review. __________________ None are more hopelessly enslaved than those who falsely believe they are free.