Guyman1966 Posted May 2, 2014 Share Posted May 2, 2014 Looking for something to have on hand to offer non-smokers when they want to partake Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lotusguy Posted May 2, 2014 Share Posted May 2, 2014 There are three pages of threads when you do a simple search for "favoritos" - I suggest reading through some of those. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guyman1966 Posted May 2, 2014 Author Share Posted May 2, 2014 Thanks. Not a ton of info... but put me on the right track Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptainQuintero Posted May 2, 2014 Share Posted May 2, 2014 Decent little cigars, good value too. I prefer the panetela but still they are enjoyable and fill a role. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoubleDD Posted May 2, 2014 Share Posted May 2, 2014 I've found them boring and lackluster. Then again for the price, you can't expect much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
asmartbull Posted May 2, 2014 Share Posted May 2, 2014 Look to JPL Cazadore's or Cremas....my buddies love these Sent while mobile... 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oliverdst Posted May 2, 2014 Share Posted May 2, 2014 I have a bundle of the first release (dezember 11) and they are really good. But to offer to non-smokers I wouldn't go with them. Maybe a thinner cigar would be more fitable and cheap. At the moment I suggest PL Panetela. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garbandz Posted May 2, 2014 Share Posted May 2, 2014 Favoritos are the poorest of a poor marca.Piedra outshines them for me.......... 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wallbright Posted May 2, 2014 Share Posted May 2, 2014 I really enjoy them for what they are, a $3 cigar. I have given them to many of my non-smoking friends and they have loved them. I've only smoked 2012s but they are smoking well right now. They are a no frills smoke but to me that is what I look for in a $3 stick where I don't have to pay as much attention to the cigar smoking experience (such as doing yard work, fishing, etc.). 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smallclub Posted May 2, 2014 Share Posted May 2, 2014 Favoritos are the poorest of a poor marca.Piedra outshines them for me.......... I just love these definitive statements… I don't dislike Piedras, but the Favoritos is 10x richer than any Piedra… there is a reason this cigar is a global success (at least in old Europe). 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
finecigar Posted May 2, 2014 Share Posted May 2, 2014 The favoritos is a consistent smoke that I've really enjoyed since it's release. Wonderful fresh low commitment cigars that are cost effective and full of classic cuban flavor. I've gone through many boxes of 25 already and only a few have been dissapointments. But for the price you really can't go wrong... 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stogieninja Posted May 4, 2014 Share Posted May 4, 2014 Hands down the best yardgar I've found. Great for handouts too, everyone I've given one to has enjoyed it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cigcars Posted May 4, 2014 Share Posted May 4, 2014 I quickly yanked up a 5 pack sampler upon their first release and found them tasting VERY underfilled, and full of air. It's as if they put the same amount of tobacco from their usual Brevas, Nacionales, etc. into a larger ring gauge size. I found it actually helped to just make a "V" cut across the cap rather than my usual guillotine cut. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrunkenMonkey Posted May 4, 2014 Share Posted May 4, 2014 I quickly yanked up a 5 pack sampler upon their first release and found them tasting VERY underfilled, and full of air. It's as if they put the same amount of tobacco from their usual Brevas, Nacionales, etc. into a larger ring gauge size. I found it actually helped to just make a "V" cut across the cap rather than my usual guillotine cut. I've had a few underfilled ones too, and it kind of makes sense that it would be hard to get the draw right with short filler cigars. But when the draw is right, as it seems to be most of the time, I like these a lot. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garbandz Posted May 4, 2014 Share Posted May 4, 2014 garbandz, on 02 May 2014 - 10:25 AM, said: Favoritos are the poorest of a poor marca.Piedra outshines them for me.......... I just love these definitive statements… I don't dislike Piedras, but the Favoritos is 10x richer than any Piedra… there is a reason this cigar is a global success (at least in old Europe). RIGHT,RIGHT.what was I thinking.................... Never try to teach a pig to whistle.............it makes you look foolish,and annoys the pig............... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smallclub Posted May 4, 2014 Share Posted May 4, 2014 Never try to teach a pig to quote adequately… 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mk05 Posted May 5, 2014 Share Posted May 5, 2014 Favoritos are the poorest of a poor marca.Piedra outshines them for me.......... It sounds like you haven't had the rich, satisfying smoke that is the Guantanamera Puritos. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kwsaw63 Posted May 5, 2014 Share Posted May 5, 2014 Personally I like both Quinteros and JLPs - just depends on the mood I'm in as to which I'll reach for. The Favoritos are a decent smoke but I feel that the Nacionales is better value. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guyman1966 Posted May 5, 2014 Author Share Posted May 5, 2014 Thank you everyone for your helpful comments! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan Posted May 5, 2014 Share Posted May 5, 2014 I've enjoyed favoritos recently. Didn't like them much when they first came out. They seem to have calmed down, at least the ones I have. Whenever Habanos releases a sub $3 or 3 cigar, I'm very willing to give it a go. Same goes for the JLP Petit Casadores and the RG Perla, and I'll get at least a box of 16 of the new Vegueros, whenever they come out. In any case my opinion is only that, an opinion. We're all entitled to them and we can all keep it nice. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sw15825 Posted May 5, 2014 Share Posted May 5, 2014 Looking for something to have on hand to offer non-smokers when they want to partake Yes I think they would like them. I have a box of 2013s, just under a year old and lit one today. Rich and sweet not strong with nicotine. I think one of the richest cheaper tiered/TC cigars I've smoked. Good for all imo. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoubleDD Posted June 22, 2014 Share Posted June 22, 2014 I've found them boring and lackluster. Then again for the price, you can't expect much. Ok, so I guess I owe an apology. Over the last several weeks I've smoked more and more of these. Although they aren't complex, I've been impressed by my new batch. They are very flavorful. I retract my previous statement above. Very good budget smoke as long as this batch isn't a fluke. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cigcars Posted June 22, 2014 Share Posted June 22, 2014 I make it a point to keep Jose`L. Piedras on hand, as they are a very satisfying Habana smoke when I just want an "ordinary" quick smoke as opposed to the real premiums. The Quintero Favoritos are IMHO a sort of fad anamoly or faze, and I'd just as soon have a regular Brevas or Nacionales Quintero instead. My 2 cents. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stogieninja Posted June 22, 2014 Share Posted June 22, 2014 I haven't tried the other Quinteros, but I've found the Favoritos to be an inexpensive shareable stick that most smokers enjoy. JLP is mild and nice for those who aren't usually smokers. The Quintero seems to satisfy the guys who do smoke more often. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ksblazer Posted June 23, 2014 Share Posted June 23, 2014 Quintero Brevas and Favoritos are my favorites of their line up Just got turned onto them a couple of years ago. Good smoke for the $$. Like others here I have gifted (Brevas & Favoritos) them and so far have gotten positive feedback. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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