jp1979 Posted November 15, 2015 Share Posted November 15, 2015 they aren't bad for under 2 bucks a sticks, perfect cigar if you know your going to have to pitch it before you are done Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
earthson Posted November 15, 2015 Share Posted November 15, 2015 Honestly, I have been unimpressed with Jose L Piedra as well as Quintero. Decent cigars, but I'll still stick with the PL and RG Panetelas, RyJ MF, and the Partagas cheapies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TonyAccardo Posted November 15, 2015 Share Posted November 15, 2015 Honestly, I have been unimpressed with Jose L Piedra as well as Quintero. Decent cigars, but I'll still stick with the PL and RG Panetelas, RyJ MF, and the Partagas cheapies. You're right in what you say. I think almost every cuban cigar smoker buys them at some point, usually early on in their smoking experiences. But for just a little more money, there are so many better, more enjoyable options. Like the Partagas Petit Corona Especiales. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheMonk Posted November 15, 2015 Share Posted November 15, 2015 I currently don't own any JLP, but they do make for a somewhat interesting smoke, although I actually prefer the Quintero Favoritos. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LGC Posted November 16, 2015 Share Posted November 16, 2015 Never have, and probably never will. Life's too short, and my smoking time seems to appear more sporadically these days. My last "cheapies" purchased were Cohiba Panatelas, Cohiba Minis, '90 La Corona PC's. I've also been fortunate to sample other MMs from the 70's, 80's, 90's,etc. In the end, none of them were ever more than "decent" cigars. Whenever I choose to light up, I expect the cigar to have a certain amount of enjoyable flavors, and good construction and draw. I don't try to "squeeze in" cigars, and I don't smoke when I'm really stressed out. I always want each smoking experience to have the greatest odds of being very enjoyable as possible. A 4-5 dollar long filler cigar is as cheap as I'll go these days. I'd rather light up one of my pipes, instead of smoking a cigar that simply produces "tobacco flavors." I will do some cheaper beer because it provides refreshment, but cheap cigars and liquor are a different story for me. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
polarbear Posted November 16, 2015 Share Posted November 16, 2015 Theyre a good fishing or poker cigar (something you smoke while doing something else) They're also a decent moocher stick (cigars you give your free loading mates at a BBQ) There is always a place in my humidors for a decent sub $5us stick Normally I keep either a bundle of JLPs or Quinteros in stock for occasions where I don't want to burn something that cost $10us+ (usually when i'm drunk and 3 cigars down in a night) It doesn't surprise me that theyre a seller Countries with high tobacco taxes would move a lot based solely on price point I'm actually surprised more retailers (other than Rob) don't carry them here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maplepie Posted November 16, 2015 Share Posted November 16, 2015 I loved them ever since I went into the back of my local cigar shoppe and found a bundle of Petit Cetros with 6 years of age on them. They had some falling apart wrappers but the tastes were spot on to my surprise. I really don't regret getting those cigars. Those fresh ones have that unique Cuban twang to them (some call it harshness, I sometimes search for that kind of assault on the lips) for a fraction of the price. There are days that I would choose a 1YO JLP over a fresh Cohiba Siglo I or II. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
treberty Posted November 16, 2015 Share Posted November 16, 2015 I just got back from a vacation in Varadero with the family. I was looking for cheap & cheerful cigars, small ring gauge cigars. The JLP Petit Cazadores was on my short list as I've always enjoyed it in the past. I was only authorized by the Council (my wife) to go to one store so I just went to Plaza America - first time there. I found everything I wanted except for the JLP! The ladies said that JLP were now more for export, which I thought was weird as I have seen them in most LCDH in Havana... maybe it's a new "business decision" by HSA. Maybe some FOHers who went to other parts of Cuba lately could confirm/infirm... There was plenty of La Flor de Cano Selectos (not seen in years in Cuban LCDH!), HdeM Palma Extra and Upmann Epicures... got a box of RASCC to complete the quatuor. Leaving the store I was disappointed that the JLP were not available as I would have purchased 2-3 bundles for sure. They are a great value for when I am not sure if I'll have time to smoke the whole cigar or when I feel like smoking a cigar but it's a bit windy outside. JLP are also perfect to give to friends who will not finish their cigar - those who just like to blow smoke once in a blue moon - or newbies. On a side note, there was plenty of beetles in that store, so I got to open all the boxes and they all went in the freezer... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NSXCIGAR Posted November 17, 2015 Share Posted November 17, 2015 I was only authorized by the Council (my wife) to go to one store so I just went to Plaza America - first time there. I found everything I wanted except for the JLP! The ladies said that JLP were now more for export, which I thought was weird as I have seen them in most LCDH in Havana... maybe it's a new "business decision" by HSA. Maybe some FOHers who went to other parts of Cuba lately could confirm/infirm... That's interesting. I believe I read somewhere that JLP had been considered the Cuban national brand for a long time and was particularly popular there. Perhaps their marketing strategy changed after the 1996 re-launch of JLP. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GraByaGaR Posted November 26, 2015 Share Posted November 26, 2015 Tried my first cazadore the other day and loved the flavours!..rookie rolled, kept going out but willing to give another a go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest gorob23 Posted November 29, 2015 Share Posted November 29, 2015 they aren't bad for under 2 bucks a sticks, perfect cigar if you know your going to have to pitch it before you are done Or to have for buddies that almost never smoke, unless they smoke your sticks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jp1979 Posted November 29, 2015 Share Posted November 29, 2015 Or to have for buddies that almost never smoke, unless they smoke your sticks This tooSent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G920A using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sepp Posted February 19, 2016 Share Posted February 19, 2016 As said earlier in this thread, a good moocher selection. The cazadores with a little age beat most NCS that poker and golf buddies smoke and are a hand out selection for when you know they are going to be pithed early by non cigar smokers when they mooch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corylax18 Posted February 19, 2016 Share Posted February 19, 2016 I currently have the remnants of two Conservas 5x5 packs in my Wineador. I received the first as a free gift from a vendor, 2011 box date. I was blown away. They certainly can't be beat at the $1.75 USD/stick price that I have since paid for them. In my opinion they're better then almost anything CC or NC that you can get for less than $5. As most have said they aren't going to be a 10/10 in any category, but they are always a 5-7/10 for me in every category, every time. I smoked an H Upmann mag 46 from a 2014 box the other day that was almost un smokable it was so harsh. It will need years to develop, if it does at all. I have never had a JLP like that, I've never had one be anything other than what they are, solid and dependable. No, you wont get much flavor/profile development as the cigar progresses. No, the construction isn't always perfect. But I have never had an over filled/plugged cigar. Only the occasional under fill or soft spot, nothing that prevented the cigar from being smoked. I laugh when I see people spending $25 and $30 a stick for the LE's. Are they really 10, 12, or 15 times better then a JLP? Not a chance. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NSXCIGAR Posted February 19, 2016 Share Posted February 19, 2016 Smoking through some 5x5 Brevas right now. OLE FEB 14 and LER SEP 13. The 13s are much better than the 14s. JLP definitely needs at least 2-3 years. Only 6 mos. between them but the 14s are noticeably more green and tannic than the 13s. The Petit Cetros I smoke regularly are much better than these Brevas. The PCs I've been going through are SAU JUN 13 USO JUL 13. I'm about to pick up some PCs with BLE DEC 11, OTA FEB 12 and LUT SEP 07 so I'm very interested to see how they smoke relative to each other. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luv2fly Posted February 19, 2016 Share Posted February 19, 2016 Smoke quite a bit of them years ago but have not had one in the last few years. I enjoyed them but just not in my wheel house as of now. May have to revisit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orion21 Posted February 19, 2016 Share Posted February 19, 2016 Smoked a few JLP Cazzie last year. Not sure of the production year, but from what I remember they were rough looking. the smoking experience on two was very pleasant. They had a very sweet profile to them that I enjoyed. The third was just bland. I think these would be great cigars for working in the garage or during an activity where you aren't just chilling. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Akela3rd Posted February 19, 2016 Share Posted February 19, 2016 I've got 5 Cazadores and 20 Conservas on the way just so's I've got an easy grab in my humi. The Conservas are a great no-brainer smoke when you're doing other stuff. It's amazing what gets done in the garden, even in February, when I fancy one of these. The cazzies I haven't tried yet but I'm interested to see how they pan out. I've got other cigars that cost way more (especially those bought here in the UK, ouch) that I smoke when it's more about the "cigar experience". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxcjs0101 Posted February 20, 2016 Share Posted February 20, 2016 I'm would prefer Quinteros than JLPs as i notice the favoritos has a less harsh taste if dry boxed properly prior to smoking. But at times i like a JLP Cazadores too especially when they come in nice oily dark wrappers. Those are the bomb. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NSXCIGAR Posted February 20, 2016 Share Posted February 20, 2016 I'm would prefer Quinteros than JLPs as i notice the favoritos has a less harsh taste if dry boxed properly prior to smoking. But at times i like a JLP Cazadores too especially when they come in nice oily dark wrappers. Those are the bomb. The Favoritos are a great bargain as well but for budget cigars like these, I like them small and really cheap. That's why I prefer the Petit Cetros and Petit Cazadores to the larger models. If I'm going to smoke a larger RG cigar, I prefer it to be a premium stick. Budget flavors can be good but they can get a bit grinding after about 45 mins. And the Favoritos are 50%+ more expensive than most of the JLP line. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Akela3rd Posted February 20, 2016 Share Posted February 20, 2016 Where to start? Mr Mailman's just been! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RijkdeGooier Posted March 5, 2016 Share Posted March 5, 2016 No JLP in my humidor. Have enjoyed the cigarillo though on occasion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terrantheman Posted March 6, 2016 Share Posted March 6, 2016 No thanks, waste of time. If I'm going to put time into a cigar I wanna have a legit cigar. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goose Posted March 6, 2016 Share Posted March 6, 2016 Would you buy them over a Vegueros ? I tried a 5 pack of the Entretiempos and they were more miss than hit and for sure were much pricier than a JLP. Considering the other competition in the lower spectrum of Habanos, JLP seems to be a pound for pound winner. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Napa_Smokes Posted April 8, 2016 Share Posted April 8, 2016 None in my humidor.If I am taking the time to relax and enjoy a cigar it will be a premium cigar. I don't smoke nearly as often as I once did so there is no need for a budget smoke for my circumstance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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