"I'm very surprised by these negative reviews."
I find the Pancho Natural to be a consistently good tasting cigar. Yes, the one negative is its uneven burn--it never tunnels on me, though. It's a trade-off: the wrapper is thick and flavorful, so I think it retains a lot of moisture--causing the uneven burn. I wish more people would say if they are referring to the Maduro or the Natural. I like them right out of the package--no aging necessary.
Jerry in Connecticut
October 24, 2008
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"Inconsistently BAD TO WORSE!!"
Bought these thinking that it's time to try something new. BIG MISTAKE!! Tried one when I received the bundle, I may have been smoking paper. Set in the humidor for a month, not much better. Less harshness, but overall still bad. I will throw these out.
ijj0bom in Clearwater
June 19, 2008
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"Consistently good/tasty"
I also got the 2fer deal. The flavor, to me, is a less refined (more IN YOUR FACE!) version of the 2 or 3 Plascencia Organicas I have received in samplers. It is certainly full-flavored--but not harsh. I love the Natural wrappers--luscious, silky feel and taste. I compare these to the Fam. Nic. 3000, and I like the Floriditas better, except that the burn is sometimes uneven. If I could get them at these prices all the time, I would keep a constant supply.
Jerry in Connecticut
May 24, 2008
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"A nice spicy smoke!"
I've been searching for an economical substitute for my beloved Padron 2000 maduros, and I think I've found it! The La Floridita Pancho (Maduro) is a suprisingly satisfying cigar for the money. I'd dare say that the construction compares favorably to the Padron (and the caps are truly superior to Padrons) and the flavor is suprisingly complex and spicy. This smoke is too good to be a bundle cigar, but I won't complain, as the price is a steal. Try 'em, you'll like 'em!
Greg Danaher in OH
August 5, 2006
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"Oily Goodness, Super Price"
I recieved a 15 stick sampler thought this would be a stinker, was I wrong,great looking stick, very glossy. Used a punch and a poker the draw got better on the way down. Smoked it passed the wrapper. Bundle of Panchos will be in my next order. Thanks Famous....
Steve in Oxford N.J.
March 2, 2006
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"lousy cigar"
burned like a paper sack and had to use a drill to get it to draw.
charles k in kankakee il
October 9, 2005
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"Having difficulty adapting to the change"
I used to really like the Maduro Robusto and it's box pressed shape. I thought it had a good flavor and for the price was fairly consistent. I tried the Pancho and the Gigante. First off I notice they are round now. Nicaraguan cigars are my least favorite and so far, I have smoked most of the bundle of the Pancho, and found them to be inconsistent. I am smoking them just to get the opened bundle out of my humidor.
Bob W in New Jersey
June 29, 2004
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"OK, maybe I was a bit hasty"
Just smoked one of these the other night after not having one for a while. It had been aging nearly 5 months in my humidor. Much improved. Much smoother than even a couple of months ago. Leathery, with some chocolate notes. I would smoke this one almost everyday. If you are going to buy this one, let it rest in your humidor for quite a while for the best experience.
BD in Indianapolis
June 4, 2003
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"Decent construction, Great Burn, OK taste."
First off, for $21.95 a bundle, by no means do I feel ripped off. This cigar is fairly well made. I've noticed a few flaws, but nothing serious and certainly acceptable for a bundle brand. Wrapper is a little darker than the photos online. Nice reddish-brown color. Smoked about 10 so far and have had no problem with draw at all. Very even burn and very white ash. Ash is also solid, had one the other night go two inches before it fell off. You can tell they did not skimp on the quantity of tobacco used. Ash can be a bit flaky, though. Taste is another matter. Smooth is not a word I would use to describe this one. Very distinctive taste, kind of woody, but a bit rough in the back of my throat. Medium-to-full bodied flavor. Have let them age a bit in my humidor for a couple months and they have only improved slightly. This one is probably a good outdoor choice, but not sure I would want one everyday.
B.D. in Indianapolis
April 9, 2003
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