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Our Customer Reviews for
Tesoro CigarsAbsolutely Disgusting Please, I'd rather die than smoke one of these again. At no point was this a pleasant smoke: nasty taste, uneven burn, poor construction. Don't waste your money here, go buy a coke instead.
This review was written about Tesoro Don by Ken of Kansas on October 9, 2008DisgustingTastes like smoking leaves from the forest. Horrid cigar. Cow Dung for a filler?
This review was written about Tesoro Gorda by Mike of Maryland on September 23, 2008Good taste, poor construction.This cigar is pretty consistent when it comes to construction. Most had a hard draw, all split while smoking and when the band was removed every one had wrapper damage from the glue. The taste was pretty good and enjoyable with coffee in the morning. If you buy any, use a Fletchman Tool® to clear the plug then smoke them to the band and toss.
This review was written about Tesoro Plumpo by tacHammer of hills of Arkansas on September 20, 2008mildnice mild smoke... if you don't like that pepper and spice taste, this is one to try.
This review was written about Tesoro Gorda by bw of delaware on September 4, 2008One horrible cigar!Won these at auction for 60 cents a stick, and overpayed by about 60 cents a stick. I only smoked one, which from the prelight smell I knew was going to be a mistake, and I was right. It's my own fault for trying to find a real "bargain". I can't even in good conscience return these for fear they'll be resold to some other poor soul. I'll do my part to protect others and throw these in the trash. (I may give them some time in the humidor, but I haven't really decided that - don't want to poison my humidor for any future storage.)
Based on my exhaustive research (enduring part of one of these cigars) I can say these would make a great smoking cessation product. I'm fairly certain if you were to smoke one of these a day for a few days you would never want another cigar.
For those of you who gave these positive reviews, you must've got lucky and got some from a different crop.
If you want a good value cigar, stay away from these and order the Flor de Oliva bundles instead. They are so far superior to these they really shouldn't be mentioned in the same posting.
This review was written about Tesoro Conquistador by RTS of Wyoming on July 16, 2008The worst cigar I have smokedI won this 5-pack for $6.00 + shipping cost. I just received them and walked across the street to the Federal Plaza to try one: I figured they were real cheap so what did I have to lose. This cigar had hints of licorice before being lit, afterward the wrapper virtually came apart and when lit it left a taste of green leaves on my tongue. At this point I am considering throwing them out or let them rest in my humidor for a couple of months. Frankly I don't think it will help these sticks. Well there you go you get what you pay for($6.00). They may be worth $6.00 but are surely not worth the additional $6.00 in shipping cost.
This review was written about Tesoro Don 5 Pack by James White of Chicago on July 1, 2008taste is very good and it is constructed well.Tesoro cigars are a good value.
This review was written about Tesoro Plumpo by Barry Pagano of IL on April 25, 2008Smelled like a skunkWon a bundle in an auction, only paid 15.00 for them and wish that I had not bid that much. The construction is OK at best, the burn was decent, the taste was close to smoking air, the aroma reminded me of a skunk with a bad attitude. Overall a very poor cigar that I don't even think time in a humidor would help. I will not be ordering this brand again nor would I give them away to a friend if I wanted to remain their friend.
This review was written about Tesoro Torpedo by Robert L. of Blue Springs on April 24, 2008Decent CigarI received one of these in a sampler and gave it a try the other night. I?ll have to admit, this is no Cohiba when it comes to bouquet, but for price and quality it would make a very good every day smoke.
This review was written about Tesoro Plumpo by Scot of Burlington, Kentucky on April 18, 2008Bland. Like my ol' lady's cookin'!Nice construction. The draw was nice and it burned evenly but, in my opinion, it lacked flavor. The aroma was not so pleasurable either. But it was still better than my wife's culinary prowess!
This review was written about Tesoro Plumpo by Sketch of Connecticut on April 2, 2008Not a bad smokeDespite reading a bad review, I bid on and won a 5 pack of these cigars, I left them in the humi for about 6 weeks. I was surprised to find them to be a mild, good tasting cigar with a nice burn. I have no qualms on bidding on more of these.
This review was written about Tesoro Don 5 Pack by Bluefly43 of Oregon on March 18, 2008DECENT SMOKE FOR .50 A STICKI FOUND THESE TO BE A GOOD LONG SMOKE FOR NOT ALOT OF MONEY. NICE WHEN OUTSIDE AND ENJOYING THE WEATHER OR LISTEN TO MUSIC. GOOD DRAW, BURNED EVENLY AND HAD A DECENT TASTE. WHAT MORE COULD YOU ASK FOR IN A .50 CENT CIGAR.
This review was written about Tesoro Conquistador by LEONARDKL of FARMINGDALE, L.I. on February 20, 2008cigarsgreat cigars for the money
and the tesoro plumpos are the best
cigars in the world
This review was written about Tesoro Plumpo by jimmy of ny. on February 15, 2008NICE FOR THE PRICEI found that I gor a nice 1 1/2 ash out of the 5 I won at auction. The taste was okay and I had no problem keeping them lit. Perhaps they have improved since you guys rated them. A good daily stick for cheap.
This review was written about Tesoro Torpedo by LEONARDKL of FARMINGDALE, L.I. on February 11, 2008NICE 5 INCH STOGIENICE 5 INCH STICK FOR QUICK LUNCH BREAK SMOKE. FAVOR COULD BE BETTER BUT FOR 50 CENTS CAN'T GO WRONG.
This review was written about Tesoro Plumpo 5 Pack by LEONARDKL of FARMINGDALE, N.Y. on November 12, 2007GOOD BUT A BIT MILDWas a very smooth,even burning cigar.It had a very good draw, and a decent appearance.Was just a little too mild for my taste,but think I will buy some to share at partys.Will go very well with a mixed drink or a beer.Not a bad smoke and at a good price too
This review was written about Tesoro Polo 5 Pack by Brian of Fairborn, Ohio on November 10, 2007Not bad.I recently bought at auction the Tesoro Torpedo 5 pack cigars. They are very mild and stays lit. The wrapper breaks easily if you are not careful. At $1.00 a stick they are reasonable enough. The length of the Torpedo keeps you smoking quite awhile. It is not likely they will become a favorite of mine.
This review was written about Tesoro Torpedo 5 Pack by Doug75 of Centennial, Colorado on November 5, 2007GOOD 50 CENT STICKWON THESE AT AUCTION. NOT BAD FOR THE PRICE, CONSTRUCTION,DRAW AND BURN WAS GOOD. BETTER THAN ANY DRUGSTORE CIGAR AT DRUGSTORE PRICING.PROBABLY BID ON AGAIN.
This review was written about Tesoro Don by LEONARDKL of FARMINGDALE, N.Y. on October 31, 2007NICE SMOOTH CIGARWON A FIVE PACK IN AUCTION. NICE SMOOTH SMOKE,GOOD DRAW,NICE EVEN BURN,NOT BAD FOR A 55 CENT CIGAR. WOULD BID ON THESE AGAIN.
This review was written about Tesoro Plumpo by LEONARDKL of FARMINGDALE, NEW YORK on October 15, 2007GOOD EVERYDAY SMOKEWON THESE AT AUCTION ALSO. LIKE THE MADURO WRAP BETTER BUT CAN'T BEAT THE PRICE FOR A GOOD BURN,DRAW AND TASTE EVERYDAY CIGAR.
This review was written about Tesoro Gorda 5 Pack by LEONARDKL of NY on September 8, 2007A decent cigarIt took me about an hour to smoke the Tesoro Don, but it was a good time. I enjoyed the smoke, and it drew well, and was well constructed.
This review was written about Tesoro Don 5 Pack by Don of Los Lunas, New Mexico on September 5, 2007NOT BAD FOR .40 A STICKWon these at auction 5 pack for 2.00, smoked better than White Owl or drug store stogies. Good everyday smoke. Burned evenly draw was acceptable.Would bid on these again at this price.
This review was written about Tesoro Conquistador 5 Pack by LEONARDKL of NY on September 3, 2007Poor Construction, Draw, & BurnTaste is OK if you can get the damn things to draw, burn or not fall apart in your mouth. I guess you could crumble them up and smoke them in a pipe. These cigars are below standard examples. Not to be taken seriously.
This review was written about Tesoro Gorda by Wacko of San Diego on August 13, 2007Nasty!These cigars are not worth any price! Your better off smoking rolled up tree bark!
This review was written about Tesoro Polo 5 Pack by Vistoso1 of Tucson on July 17, 2007MarginalFirst few puffs great taste. After that its all downhill. Lumps in cigars. Not only one but most of them. Will not purchase again.
This review was written about Tesoro Plumpo by Sam of Maryland on May 3, 2007Worth A Try!I recently won a five pack of Tesoro Torpedoes for just four bucks. You can never go wrong with a buck smoke no matter how bad it smokes. With that said, these smokes were pretty darn good. They had a mild flavor with hints of spice and cedar. These torpedoes are made of Dominican long fillers and finished with a Connecticut wrapper. They were well constructed and held an even burn all the way to the finger tips. Also, they did not leave an after taste. These smokes measure 6.5 x 52 and run $3.40 a stick. These are worth a try and make a great daily smoke.
This review was written about Tesoro Torpedo 5 Pack by MonkeyDan of Chicago, Il on April 10, 2007Good CigarThe Tesoro Polo 5 pack I had all smoked just fine. Good draw, nice even burn with a silvery solid ash, had no problems with them staying lit. A tad milder than my usual smokes but a good tasty cigar with a good aftertaste. Liked 'em, will pick up a bundle next time.
This review was written about Tesoro Polo 5 Pack by Arcadia Point of 472.1LMR on April 3, 2007Had worse, these are not my "norm" smokeWell after reading the other reviews, I called a local farmer and had him get the mule ready. Based on other comments here, I figured kissing a mule's ass would get the taste out of my mouth from these smokes, but it was not needed. They are a little rough, but mild. Taste is a little harsh and I am an ACID and Natural by Drew Estate person, so these are way off the norm for me. I like the Value Line smokes and I enjoy a Bacarat every now and then, but these are way from any of those. Cost was less than $1 a stick even after shipping, so it was worth it.
This review was written about Tesoro Gorda by Dale of South Louisiana on March 14, 2007There are better cheaper cigarsI purchased a 5 pack to see what they were like. I've only smoked two so far and both exhibited the following properties: I have to agree with others that they start out not that great, get a little better maybe an inch into it, then bad again about midway. The burn was a little uneven at first (probably why neither would stay lit) and settled out after I kept rotating it. I had to draw on it more than normal to keep it lit as well. I could only smoke both about half way before I just couldn't take anymore. LOL These were kept in my humidor (68%) for several months before I even smoked the first one. I doubt I'll buy any more.
This review was written about Tesoro Torpedo by Charles of Atlanta, GA on March 14, 2007Below Average - tasteless - poor construction -Have tried several shapes & Sizes of this brand. There is a huge variation from bundle to Bundle. Not worth the gamble at any price. Avoid.
This review was written about Tesoro Polo by Waconda of San Diego, Ca. on January 18, 2007Don't waste your timeIf you fire up one of these at your "weekly card game" expect to be banished immediately, with rather blunt instructions from the guys to bring a real cigar next time. They have: no flavor, poor construction, and an unpleasant aroma. What they have: dirt cheap price which the unrefined smoker might find attractive, if price is what really matters most to them.
This review was written about Tesoro Don by Kevin of Austin, TX on December 10, 2006AvoidSmoking this was like trying to take a drag from a burning twig, and just as flavorful.
This review was written about Tesoro Plumpo by Jackson of Milwaukee on August 2, 2006nahI got a 5 pack maduro, 3 out of 5 were pretty good, the other 2 burned funny and tasted funny. I won't be buying any more.
This review was written about Tesoro Polo 5 Pack by Mark of Hicktown, MI on May 16, 2006nice burn, taste is desent,the burn was nice, taste wasn't very smooth but the draw was pretty good, but it does the job if your looking for an everyday smoke.
This review was written about Tesoro Plumpo by Dara of Virginia on February 1, 2006Good deal for a cheap smokeRecieved my bundle of these and upon inspection I found them to very consistant all the way thru the bundle. Smoked the first one, and although a little dry from the trip thru the UPS system. A good smoke for a good price. It's not a $6.00 smoke, but your smoking what you paid for it. I'd purchase again for a good cheap bundle.
This review was written about Tesoro Plumpo by Rusty of Tulsa on December 7, 2005Not bad at all for the priceI won a 5 pack in an auction for three dollars and for the price, I think these Tesoros are just fine. Drew well, I always sample various 5 packs, but for the price I could make this an everyday cigar. Nothing mind blowing, but for less than a buck a stick, I would sample again.
This review was written about Tesoro Polo by Brian of Somerset, NJ on October 11, 2005A cigar that is priced cheap but smokes rich!I just recieved a bundle and I really didn't know what to expect. After smoking three of these I can say I'm very happy. This cigar might be value priced but smokes like a four dollar stick. Smooth and consistent. I have found my everyday smoke.
This review was written about Tesoro Plumpo by Robert Williamson of Oswego, Kansas on August 13, 2005A PIECE OF CRAP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!I got a won a couple of 5 packs from the auction site because they were pretty cheap(I thought what did I have to lose). When I got them, I fired one up and found out why they were so cheap. I would compare it to a dog turd, it stunk! It kept on going out unless I puffed on it constantly(why I lit it back up is beyond me) and came completely unwrapped after about half way though. Wow it was bad! So I let them sit awhile and tried another one, this wasn't bad. The next one I couldn't even draw through it to get it lit. I tried another and boy it was worse then the first one. What to do with the rest? Two of them are hard as rock(I'm not joking). My advice to you is; If you are daring or just love a great deal or love punishment or need something to break up concrete................YOU HAVE FOUND YOURSELF A CIGAR
This review was written about Tesoro Don 5 Pack by Steve of IOWA on November 23, 2004Not much of a cigarI bought a 5-pack of the Dons in the auction just to try. Burn, construction, and draw were fine. The problem is the taste. There is very little taste but what taste there is is harsh with a paper aftertaste.
This review was written about Tesoro Don by JP of Herndon, Virginia on November 19, 2004Pleasantly SurprisedI won a 5 pack of the Polos off the CigarAuctioneer page. I figured that at $3 for the lot I couldn't go wrong, but after reading all the reviews off this page I had second thoughts. ;>)
I didn't experience any of the bad things the other guys had. The burn stayed consistant throughout the smoke as did the mild flavor.
My only beef is that the construction is horrible. About a 1/3 of the way down a crack developed just above the foot and it made it somewhat difficult to draw.
The cigar wasn't near being the best one I ever smoked, but on the other hand it wasn't the worst. For the price it seems like a decent smoke for when you're doing yard duty or walking the dog.
This review was written about Tesoro Polo by Gene of Staten Island, New York on October 27, 2004SupriseI've been smoking Romeo Y Julieta's and an occasional Punch 6x50's size. No longer wanting to pay $80 to $100 for a box every three weeks, I am sampling various bundles. This cigar was my first sample. Keep in mind I'm comparing to the cigars I've been smoking at over twice the price. I also found this cigar burned uneven through out the smoke, BUT so does Rom Y Jul & Punch. The draw was consistently good. Only slightly effected when the burn was uneven. The taste was consistent and a step above what I've been smoking. Maybe I have bad taste in cigars. I have two more to smoke before I make a final desision. The uneven burn,if it gets worse, may be the deciding factor.
This review was written about Tesoro Torpedo by Bob of Palm Desert Ca on October 7, 2004One of the worse smokes I've had in a long time.They say you get what you pay for but it shouldn't be this bad! The draw was ok but the taste started bad got a little better then fell off to worse. Not a good choice if your looking for a cheep cigar.
This review was written about Tesoro Torpedo by Terry Cummings of Elgin Illinois on October 5, 2004Ok cigarI won this cigar on the auction site. I got the 5-pack for a couple of bucks off selling price. They are ok. They have a weak draw and two of the five I tossed out about 2/3 through. For the price, they are good everyday smokes, but nothing spectacular.
This review was written about Tesoro Gorda 5 Pack by Jason Estes of Elma, Wa on August 31, 2004A good everyday smokeI have been smoking this brand for awhile now. After reading all the bad reviews, I hesitate to make a positive remark about this cigar. But, I think this is the best budget cigar I have ever smoked. Sure, some have bad spots that you couldn't burn with flowing lava, but I realise that with cheap cigars. I throw away the 10% of these cigars that are unsmokeable and lite up another. The other 90% are as good, actually I think better, than the La Unica 200s I smoke in public.
This review was written about Tesoro Conquistador by jason of georgia on February 26, 2004Make friends - get rid of 'em by giving 'em away.I am a BIG fan of famous-smoke.com. I've gotten some great smokes at low prices, often because of the ratings. But something is amiss with the Gigante. The numbers were VERY high - 8's and 9's and for just over $1 per stick, pretty amazing. Well, I ordered some. While awaiting shipment I went back to read the actual typed reviews. ALL of them said the smoke was lousy. How then, did it get high numbers on the ratings? Beats me, but something doesn't add up.
Anyway, as for the smoke - I'm giving 'em away. Each is guilty of canoe burning. The draw is way too light. The smoke doesn't get acceptable until about half way down and then just barely.
I can't recommend them at all except for use as a gag gift for someone who doesn't know cigars.
This review was written about Tesoro Gigante by Donald Ingerski of Sterling, VA on February 23, 2004Good - rich - cigarSmoke well, white ash, rich taste, good cigar for a lot less cost than most premimums.
This review was written about Tesoro Gigante by Mac of Arizona on January 14, 2004roll corn silk insteadWorst cigar I have bought. I will use the rest of the box for starting fires in my fireplace.
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This review was written about Tesoro Gigante by Mac of Arizona on January 14, 2004Sooooo Bad!! So Bad!!Ordered a bundle of the 6X50 size. Probably the worst cigar I ever "tried" to smoke. Could not smoke most of them without constant nursing. Some wouldn't even smoke. Surprisingly one was really good even though I had to mash it almost flat to smoke it. Cut one of them open and found only tiny bits of leaves with colors ranging from black to pale brown (?). Very much surprized that Famous still offers this, much less says anything good about it. It did not improve with age.
This review was written about Tesoro Churchill by Bill Byerly of Manteca, CA on August 25, 2003Very BadFor a buck and a half there are many good smokes, not this one. This tastes lousy, burns poorly. One of mine swelled and cracked and I recall being relieved to put both of us out of our misery. Any reccommendation of this brand is from someone who didn't smoke one.
This review was written about Tesoro Mimosa by Phil of New Jersey on August 7, 2003Nice after mowing the lawnGreat smoke to share with friends. Easy light and draw. Mellow taste. If youre looking for something else with a heartier flavor buy some thing mild to medium with a nutty or woodsy taste. This cigar burnt well and slow. I smoke one after my chores are done. Will recommend.
This review was written about Tesoro Big Boy by Casper of Lawton, OK on June 23, 2003skip the 'great value' and get somthing worthwhilethis smoke has absolutely no flavor. a big ring but no commitment.
This review was written about Tesoro Gigante by jsn of fc, pa on June 6, 2003TastelessTried the 6x50 Natural. Draw is poor and cigar is tasteless.
This review was written about Tesoro Polo by Ken Ealy of California on May 30, 2003Waste of timeGood taste but (Couldn't Get The Damn Things To Smoke) "none of them"
This review was written about Tesoro Gorda by David of Memphis on April 1, 2002Find AnotherThis cigar had construction faults from the get go. Fell apart about an inch of the way up. Awful taste - find something else.
This review was written about Tesoro Don by Jamie F. of Franklin, TN on May 20, 2001So-so cigarBought a few Tesoro Churchill maduros on sale. They are a reasonably decent cigar. Draw is OK and burn is so-so, taste is absent/blah. Seeing as they're only $30 per bundle, I'd say it's a decent deal if you want to put something smoking in your mouth. If you're looking for something to get excited over, this ain't it. You want a good maduro bundle from Famous for a few bucks more? Try Andros.
This review was written about Tesoro Churchill by Joe Barta of Cleveland, OH on March 29, 2001A terrible smoke.I called Famous smoke and asked one of their representatives for an everyday smoke that you can smoke on a drive or for a quick smoke.
This terrible smoke is what they recommended. The draw was so bad that I lost my breath several times. If you did not puff within seconds the burn went out. I guess you get what you pay for, however I was extremely dissappointed that this cigar was recommended by Famous.
This review was written about Tesoro Gorda by michael potocki of new fairfield, ct on March 12, 2001I like this cigar. Tastes great, smokes well.This is a real good buy. I think the bad reviews this cigar gets is from people who want to hog them for themselves. It smokes evenly, draws nicely, and has good aroma, and tastes great. I have gotten more good comments from others on the good aroma of this cigar than on any others.
This review was written about Tesoro Plumpo by Dennis O. of Atlanta, GA on November 3, 2000DISAPPOINTING Two associates and I recently divided up a bundle of Gordas. If you want to keep your friends, I strongly suggest you don't do this. Disappointing in all categories except for the lighter.
This review was written about Tesoro Gorda by STEVE MATLAGA of WILMINGTON, DELAWARE on July 17, 2000Can't say I would get these again.The first few cigars were actually nice. But for some reason they seemed to peter out. Even in a humidor they seemed to dry out and start leaving a bad after taste.
This review was written about Tesoro Baby Perfecto by E. Genlte of Germany on June 15, 2000There are other options at FSS in this range.If one is in search of a bundle in this price range I would default to the Andros Lonsdale(M).My smoke is the OLAR Lonsdale(M) and the Andros gives it a great run for the price.
This review was written about Tesoro Mimosa by Jack Flanagan of Concord MA on February 18, 2000Resonable smokeA fair smoke during lunch break; starts out nice but peters out. Burns even.
This review was written about Tesoro Torpedo Sumatra by Elias Leon of Seattle on February 3, 2000I Expected More From A Conn. Wrapper CigarFirst couple from this bundle tasted earthy, nutty and smooth, not bad at all. The next several declined and included a very dry and dull after-taste. Inconsistant, the Connecticut wrapper salvaged the taste of some. Folks, I've removed them from my humidor. Live & learn.
This review was written about Tesoro Polo by MG of NEW HAMPSHIRE on January 7, 2000 |
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