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Astral Cigars

Must have been a dud

I got one of these in the Famous medium sampler and was really excited about this smoke after reading all of these reviews. Wow, it was terrible. It just had an overpowering chemical taste. I was really surprised. It looked well constructed (nothing special) and it smelled great after it was lit but something just wasn't right. I gave it about an inch and had to get rid of it. Maybe in a couple of months I will give it another go.

This review was written about Astral Beso by Sonny J of Portland, OR on July 29, 2008

I was actually impressed.

This is a big dude. I wasn't expecting a whole lot when I lit it up but it was actually pretty darn good. It lasted a long time and the smoke was creamy thick. I like it.

This review was written about Astral Maestro by Yoop of Oklahoma on July 7, 2008

GREAT BANG FOR THE $$$$$$

Great cigar. Gobs of heavy smoke, beautiful burn, perfect ash and quite tasty without being over powering. Compares to Romeo Y J Reserva Real for a whole lot less $$$. This cigar is a keeper and my new daily smoke!!

This review was written about Astral Beso by DENNIS of RANCHO MURIETA on October 23, 2007

Good taste, bad construction.

I just got done smoking this one while watching the California Fires in the distance, I thought this would be a good cigar to compliment the view. And I have to say, the taste is good, its got a mild creamy flavor... But the construction is horrid. The wrapper was ripped apart just from taking it out of the humidor. It is easily torn, and the cigar itself is overall constructed poorly. It burns unevenly, the flavor is a little inconsistent, and it can be a pain to smoke due to the poor construction. Its a cheap one, but its not exactly good, I would give it a 6.7/10.

This review was written about Astral Beso 5 Pack by Cheap Shades of Southern California on October 23, 2007

Nice cigar

This is a nice cigar considering the price. Its hard to light, and will need to be re-light at least twice but its definitely worth it. It has a distinctive cream taste to it that tastes good, but not great. The taste could be a little more rich but you get what you pay for. Overall, for almost $4 a cigar its a good deal. It burns evenly and the construction is amazing, every cigar in the pack was perfectly constructed, not to mention it looked great.

This review was written about Astral Beso 5 Pack by Justin of Vista, California on October 18, 2007

Not Bad,Not Great

Great construction and burn, draw was pretty average. Nice firm ash, but cigar had very little taste or aroma. Way too mild for my taste. Would be good to have around for golf, or poker buddies who can't tell the difference in a good cigar and a mediocre cigar.

This review was written about Astral Beso by Bryan of IN on July 3, 2007

Tastes great

This one tasted great! I smoked it down to the very end because the flavor was so good! However, the construction leaves alot to be desired. The cap and wrapper unravelled and came apart very easily. It was ugly and a mess to smoke but I will keep trying these due to the flavor. Hope they don't all do this but the few I have had will keep me from buying more if I cant get the wrapper mess to straighten out! Tastes great though!

This review was written about Astral Beso by G. Morgan of KS on February 16, 2007

Pleasantly surprised !

I won these at auction...thought I'd take a try on something new. I was pleasantly surprised with what I received. Cigars were fresh and ready to smoke..didn't need to sit in humidor for a few weeks. They burned great and the draw was PERFECT, which I can't always say for some cigars I buy at twice the price. I have added these to my 'watch' list.

This review was written about Astral Beso 5 Pack by Dennis Kirkwood of PA on December 12, 2006

One of the finest

The golden wrapper gives the appearence of a mild smoke. This Astral is very smooth, however it has great depth in flavor and not a trace of harshness. A creamy flavor and rich clouds of thick smoke. This cigar also builds in flavor as you smoke down this even burning stick. After finishing, I peeled some of the wrapper back revealing a dark maduro binder. I bought 2 boxes, a Beso and a Maestro. These Astrals great morning smokes with french roast coffee.

This review was written about Astral Maestro by Tabac Mack of Omak on September 15, 2004

A Beautiful Cigar!

I got this cigar from a sampler pack that I ordered after hearing many comments on it. The aroma was very pleasant. It was mild and never harsh. The construction was fair and seamless. There is but one downside on the cigar. The ash is flakey and does not hold for very long, but above all, it is A Beautiful Cigar!

This review was written about Astral Beso by David Vargas of San Antonio, TX. on July 27, 2004

Finally found love....

That was a good cigar!!! Very smooth, perfect draw... it all came to an end far too soon! Smoked it shorter than I think Ive smoked any cigar, but it still tasted good! So far, my top choice of a sampling journey! Even great price.

This review was written about Astral Beso by Lawrence of La Crescenta, CA on June 3, 2004

Great cigar at the right price

The Lujo has become one of my everyday cigars. I store new boxes in my humidor for a couple of months and have never had a burn problem. Great creamy taste. I have never received a bad Atral from Famous Smoke

This review was written about Astral Lujo by Dave Hughes of Branson, MO on April 10, 2004

Astral Beso

I'm becoming an Astral fan. Great consistency in burn, draw and flavor. A definite bargain!

This review was written about Astral Beso by Chuck of Arizona on February 24, 2004

Great cigar...with a bad problem

Best start imaginable. Great flavor, huge smoke volume. BUT, serious burn problems. Uneven, kept trying to go out. Had to smoke it hard and hot, so the flavor suffered. Wondered if it was just this stick, but note that others have mentioned burn problems on other Astral products.

This review was written about Astral Beso by Jeff Fischer of Chino Hills, CA on November 27, 2003

A good smoke with a cold beer!

Do yourself a favor and throw these in the humidor and let them settle for a few weeks. The first two thirds is easy smoking and they do get spicy towards the end. The draw is smooth, but the burn at times can be a bit uneven. Once these are lit, smoke em to the end as relighting these could leave a harsh taste in your mouth. I would consider these to be in the mild-medium range. I have had a few cases and they have always been consistant. The construction is good and they normally ship in cellophane.

This review was written about Astral Perfeccion by Nick of Delaware on August 21, 2003

This is a classic smoke.

I am normally a "full" cigar smoker, but this one is very creamy and delicious. Can't ask for more. Very well constructed and very classy. I usually smoke Astral Talanga Valley Selection, but this one is a great afternoon smoke. I guess I am a Astral fan.

This review was written about Astral Descanso by Greg of Tennessee on April 21, 2003

Greatest cigar in its price class

Excellent cigar.....2002's best kept secret- $65.00 for a box of 20 is a great price.

This review was written about Astral Descanso Tubos by Matt Bayly of Easton, Pa on December 10, 2002

Nice

One of the favorites of the 20 box sampler! Strong spice/woody flavor, perfect draw, and fairly easy on the wallet. Will be ordering more in the near future.,

This review was written about Astral Grandee by Jeff Fisher of Salem Oregon on December 8, 2002

Very Good and very bad experiences smoking Astrals

Had a box of Prefeccions and all of them smoked beautifully and tasted very nice. They did have sort of a quick smoke time. Then I bought a box of 7.5/50 and I've had them in my humidor for over a month. Smoked six of them and only one smoked right. All the others burned down the side and left a trash fire taste in my mouth. I'll try another one in a couple of weeks. Maybe I should wait a couple of months.

This review was written about Astral Grandee by Bill Byerly of Redlands, CA on September 13, 2002

One of my favorites! A great smoke.

Nice presentation with a good draw. Mild flavor all the way to the end. A real relaxing smoke and a great value for the bucks!.

This review was written about Astral Beso by Ron Downing of Davison, Michigan on May 30, 2002

all-around winner

Fantastic cigar. Beautiful ash, fantastic burn and draw, a pipe-tobacco type aroma and a fantastic tase all the way down to the band. I put this cigar up against any other in the same price range.

This review was written about Astral Beso by dave m of CONNECTICUT on May 27, 2002

Nice light smoke

I got this one in a sampler. I think the draw is nice and smooth. Good ash, with slow burn. Nice aroma. This one is a keeper. If you get a chance try one. Little mild, but a good overall cigar.

This review was written about Astral Perfeccion by Dan Elam of Searcy, AR on February 8, 2002

Not Impressed

Picked up the Astral Maestro for a day at the golf course. Couldn't get it to stay lit and the draw was very tight. Flavor wasn't that great, either. I was not impressed.

This review was written about Astral Maestro by Chris Moore of Easton, PA on September 13, 2001

one of my favorites

One of my favorite cigars: stronger than a Baccarat but milder than a Punch. Most distinctive feature: more apt to give a pleasant, light-headed feeling than just about any cigar I have had. Great taste too.

This review was written about Astral Grandee by Jason P Sorens of New Haven, CT on June 4, 2000

Astral Grandee Natural

Good mild cigar! Draw was nice and easy. One of my favorite brands. Taste was consistent. Suggest those who have tried and didn't like to buy one from Famous Smoke Shop!

This review was written about Astral Grandee by C. Hayward of Illnois on May 29, 2000

My favorite cigar anytime!

Excellent cigar with a mellow flavor. Perfect after meals, or just relaxing. I rate it a solid 8.5 for flavor and 8.0 for construction.

This review was written about Astral Lujo by AJ Guida, MD of calif on May 2, 2000

Astral - Never Again

Picked up an Astral on a recommendation. Mistake. Burn and draw were good, construction was good as well. Taste and aroma were quite bad. Couldn't finish it - what a waste.

This review was written about Astral Beso by K. David of New Jersey on November 13, 1999

Beautiful, smooth, mellow smoke

A very pleasant surprise! Golden wrapper, excellent construction and even burn. Medium in body, with a creamy, butter-like taste. I smoked this one down to the nub and the great taste never let up. Now one of my favorites! I'll buy again...