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| by Andrew Westwick |
Date Added: Sunday 22 January, 2012 |
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I purchased a bundle of 25 Conservas 18 months ago. I got through 10 of them initially and have left the other 15 in the humidor.
I would say the construction of the cigar was good compared to the Cazadores which I think has a rougher look. I was not initially impressed with the cigar and considered it a reasonable priced Cuban, not overly sophisticated.
I decided to smoke one tonight and was very impressed with how the cigar had matured over the last 18 months.
The pre-light draw was earthy and gritty, I noticed the draw was looser than I’m used to with more expensive Cuban’s. I put this down to it being a short fill cigar, I feel ageing these cigars does loosen and soften them up a touch. After lighting, I found it to be sweet and leathery, moving on to earthy coffee flavours. Half way through the cigar I found it similar to the monty no 4. The last third of the cigar developed into bitter citrus flavours with a rougher edge. I smoked this stick to the nub and thoroughly e
Rating:  [4 of 5 Stars!] |
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| by ArchivedCgarsReviews |
Date Added: Saturday 27 October, 2007 |
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just had one of these and i think the previous reviews are a little unfair. OK it wasnt the best made cigar in the world and the wrapper was a little rough but it burnt well and evenly. It is not exactly sophisticated or top notch but what do you expect at this price? It was a good, light-hearted, uncomplicated, late night smoke. Good for the price!
written by gerryg
Rating: [4 of 5 Stars!] |
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| by ArchivedCgarsReviews |
Date Added: Saturday 27 October, 2007 |
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Went through 25 of these recently. I`ve smoked hundreds of Nacionales and quite a few Cazadores as well. Piedras all use the same tobacco (according to my tobacconist) - they`re a good, honest, fair priced Cuban smoke, better than some I could mention. They`re made to a price, and the quality control can be spotty. I`d rather have a poor Conserva than pay seventeen quid for a poor Churchill from a "top brand" - and to be quite honest, what with plugged cigars and unfolding wrappers appearing on even the "best" Cubans, it makes more sense to find a cheap everyday smoke which you enjoy, occaisionally smoking "specials" and the entire Piedra line does that nicely. We can`t all smoke the "best" all the time, and if you want a decent, honest, nice Cuban everyday smoke - here it is. What ARE people complaining about ?? Piedra could up their QC checks and sell for a lot more - and that`s what a lot of cigar companies do - hats off to Piedra, I say. ;-)))))))
written by Dave Francis
Rating: [4 of 5 Stars!] |
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| by ArchivedCgarsReviews |
Date Added: Saturday 27 October, 2007 |
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Bought a few of these off licence priced stogies for around the house, and quite frankly it is hit and miss with the QC, as mentioned in previous reviews.
The ones I had mostly were a fast burn which almost stopped half way through, a tough draw at times and a few heavy cranks did the trick, sometimes on a session I need a few heavy draws to keep going and revert to these.
Not bad..but then again not good, more of a dancefloor at 1.30 in the morning than for special occasions or the regualar puffer, again at an affordable price for the smoker, but each to their own, try and you *may* be surprised, after having a few it leaves you thinking: with a little care, love and attention these could be a high end cigar.
written by Stefan
Rating:  [3 of 5 Stars!] |
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| by ArchivedCgarsReviews |
Date Added: Saturday 27 October, 2007 |
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When i go for my Friday afternoon smoke sessions which I look forward too after a week at the office I usually pack one of these along (just in case a pal turns up without a cigar. Yes Im tight with my cubans)But i do smoke them my self. Ive smoked a few of these now and basically you get what you pay for they are not complex and can be best described as a no frills smoke. They are not a cohiba but at supermarket prices they are not bad.
written by MrY
Rating: [3 of 5 Stars!] |
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| by ArchivedCgarsReviews |
Date Added: Saturday 27 October, 2007 |
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What can i say about these cigars. Cheep and cheerful. Theyre ok for sharing with friends or when youre drunk and dont really know what you are smoking. LET THEM AGE. I currently have 25 of them aging, and i suspect they will be a lot better in a years time. My 3 out of 5 review could be a little generous. It is more based on what i anticipate. Judging by what i have smoked, i would give them a 2 at the moment.
written by Ad UK
Rating: [3 of 5 Stars!] |
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| by ArchivedCgarsReviews |
Date Added: Saturday 27 October, 2007 |
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If you buy blind like the previous reviewer, you will end up burned. It is my least favorite of the Piedras, but not as horrid as made out to be when you realize what youre buying. Keep in mind there is a reason that it is almost half the price.
written by mmeadows
Rating:  [2 of 5 Stars!] |
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| by ArchivedCgarsReviews |
Date Added: Saturday 27 October, 2007 |
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I agree, an awful, bland and tasteless smoke and not worth the Euro a pop they cost in Spain
written by The Duke
Rating:  [1 of 5 Stars!] |
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| by ArchivedCgarsReviews |
Date Added: Saturday 27 October, 2007 |
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Hmm, I dont really know what these cigars are for. I mean, how many people are there wholl buy these only once. I got some in Madrid airport because they were cheap, and now I wish Id spent the money on that lovely pair of castanets. Better to spend you money on something from Dominica or Honduras. And Im a real Cuba-phile!
written by Rob, London
Rating: [1 of 5 Stars!] |
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| by ArchivedCgarsReviews |
Date Added: Saturday 27 October, 2007 |
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In a word - awful!
The wrapper split right from the start. It ran with tar, and the odour could best be described as "Stinks of poo-poo."
I suppose I was letting myself in for it by buying such a cheap cigar. I made the mistake of buying another "just to make sure". I will certainly not be repeating the mistake again!
written by Dave Watson
Rating: [1 of 5 Stars!] |
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