"Best Cigar I've Found for Around $1 per Stick"
When my first bundle arrived, I loaded them into the humidor, lit one, and thought to myself, "not bad...". It was well constructed, burned fairly evenly, and had an acceptable flavor. The only negative was that the draw was slightly harder than I normally like, but some of that may be attributable to the small ring size (42).
A few weeks later, I was smoking one on my 30 mile commute to work and it struck me that the flavor was becoming noticeably better - nice!
After a few more weeks and getting the environment in my humidor under control, I realized that, in terms of taste, the General #10 was on a par with cigars that typically cost 3x or 4x more than the $1.30 or so per stick that Famous charges for these. My sense of taste has more or less gone south in the last ten years, so I can't extol the virtues of flavor like other reviewers ("subtle undertone of eastern Washington grown bing cherries along with summer-picked Sumatran coffee beans'), but I can still tell the difference in taste between a quality cigar and the tobacco wrapped medical waste that predominates in the buck a stick market niche. This is one fine cigar that is rapidly becoming one of my favorites. In fact, I like it so well, I just ordered four more bundles.
Terry in Redmond, WA
August 16, 2009
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"PUNCH-OUT S-CHIP!!!"
Tastes just like a Punch maduro,SERIOUSLY!If you need the bands and boxes to impress someone look elsewhere.But,if you're looking at the bundle section and reading this you,like me, are not rich but love a good cigar.This tax thing blows and this is the way to beat it!They don't look the best, but taste FANTASTIC.Try 'em!
Ampdrum in Vista,CA
April 27, 2009
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"Rich, maduro flavor on the cheap"
Rich, sweet flavor. Medium body. The wrapper is not perfect in appearance, but the draw and burn is fine. The flavor profile didn't seem to develop much if at all through the burn, as you might find with a more expensive cigar, but the taste remained good; never turning bitter. Towards the very end, a slightly menthol effect on the lips. Very nice for the price.
Madrok in Virginia
April 16, 2009
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"Excellent Smoke - Excellent Price!"
Great cigar! I have purchased a couple of bundles and have been very satisfied! With the exception of a few that have been hard to draw, the remaining were very good. Construction good, burns even and tastes somewhat like a Hoyo Corona with a rich flavor and a hint of spice. This is now my nightly smoke while winding down before bed! Gonna buy a few more bundles so that they may "rest" in the humidor a while.
R Jones in Loveland, CO
April 3, 2008
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"Will Buy Again"
Nice feel, good construction, long, white & tight ash, nice flavor, even burn. Firm, enjoy when playing poker for a quick smoke about 15 to 20 mins. I am ordering more today.
Dan in Arlington, Tn
March 21, 2008
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"I love these cigars!!"
I love these cigars! I've bought several bundles (from Famous-Smoke and local stores). With very few exceptions, all have burned well and I love the spicy taste and aroma. They have become my favorite "everyday" smoke, and I prefer them to a number of much costlier cigars I've tried. Really a good, low cost maduro.
Scott in Hawaii
July 30, 2006
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