Looking for a cheap, short (<30 min) smoke

[bc8436]

I like to have a cigar when I take the dog for a walk, which normally lasts around 20-45 minutes, depending on the weather. I have some an assortment of cheap NCs for this purpose, but came across the Partagas Chicos Cellos on the Czar site today. Does anybody have some experience with these? Any other small, machine-made cigars that I should look into?

Thanks for the help

[Puros Y Vino]

I like to have a cigar when I take the dog for a walk, which normally lasts around 20-45 minutes, depending on the weather. I have some an assortment of cheap NCs for this purpose, but came across the Partagas Chicos Cellos on the Czar site today. Does anybody have some experience with these? Any other small, machine-made cigars that I should look into?

Thanks for the help

Panatellas: Be it Por Larranaga, Quintero, Rafael Gonzalez...etc. Cheaper than Siglo I's or Trini Reyes, which are also good for a 1/2 hour but much more costly per stick.

Fonseca Delicias are good too.

[cigcars]

*Depending upon your quality preferences, and since you want it cheap and quick, are you alright with Jose`L. Piedras? Quick. Cheap. And not that bad in habana flavor.

[anacostiakat]

The Chicos are a good cheap smoke if they are not underfilled.

[Torontonian]

The Por Larranaga Montecarlo is a wonderful little machine-assisted number.

[Lotusguy]

The Por Larranaga Montecarlo is a wonderful little machine-assisted number.

It's handmade since 2002

[redlir]

It's handmade since 2002

Well he said 'assisted' It's hand 'finished', not completely hand made.

[tucomapache]

Panatellas: Be it Por Larranaga, Quintero, Rafael Gonzalez...etc. Cheaper than Siglo I's or Trini Reyes, which are also good for a 1/2 hour but much more costly per stick.

Fonseca Delicias are good too.

I second the Fonsecas...

[redlir]

I have both a box of PL and RG on hand, the PL's are great, caramel.. light nutty. The RG's are too wet at the moment to get a good sample from. Nutty, and a little stronger.

I had 1 Reyes out of a sampler from the Czar and it was probably one of the best smoked I've ever had. If money is no issue, Reyes all the way.

[JY0]

I have both a box of PL and RG on hand, the PL's are great, caramel.. light nutty. The RG's are too wet at the moment to get a good sample from. Nutty, and a little stronger.

I had 1 Reyes out of a sampler from the Czar and it was probably one of the best smoked I've ever had. If money is no issue, Reyes all the way.

I agree. Trinidad Reyes packs amazing flavors in a short smoke, but it's not cheap. Have you tried Partagas Shorts? That is another great short smoke and it's a good value in my opinion.

[bc8436]

I'm really looking for cheap, machine-made cigars because I don't want to feel too bad if I accidentally drop the cigar or if it's windy out.

Lots of great suggestions here. I'll look into the PL Monte Carlos, Fonseca and Jose Piedras.

[Lotusguy]

Well he said 'assisted' It's hand 'finished', not completely hand made.

Well, my box from June 2010 says "totalmente al mano" on it...

[gigabyte056]

It is cheaper to make handmade cigars now days then machine made and hand finished.

the machines are old and as far as I know are no longer used.

Brands like JLP and some other cheap brands use short filler but hand made.

[cigarros]

MC5, JLP, Quintero, PL Montecarlos - my choice while I walking with my dog Dolly

And closer to fall waiting for a Half Corona from HUpi - very good stogie, I tried some from last FdH, and hope they will not expensive

[CBL]

Been looking for a cheap everyday cigar as well. Anyone have anything good to say about H. Upmann Regalias?

[semery74]

Nothing beats a Le Hoyo Du Maire. Flavor bombs in the smallest possible format, very well packed lasting up to 45min to an hour.

[jnt]

Por Larranaga Panatela. Cheap, quick, and good.