Your experiences with “El Credito”

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Kayslay Marevas

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A friend of mine returned from the island about a month ago. He gave me a single “El credito”. He told me that these are what the Cuban people smoke- a bundle of them costs $1 US/ 1 CUC. 
 

In my opinion, these cheap local sticks are a testament to the overall quality of Cuban tobacco. I may get teased, but I found the ugly little cigar to be very enjoyable- I would venture to say better than some regular production i’ve smoked. Maybe I got the one good stick out of the bundle. The first 1/8 and last 1/3 of the cigar were pretty bitter and funky though. But for 4 cents, that is to be suspected. 
 

Any members of the forum have experience with this stick. Your thoughts?
 

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medzikone Marevas

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Probably many of us had a chance to smoke El Credito, Secretos, Reloba.

For that price, they are very good. I smoked few but they were decent. I could compare them to JLP which cost at least $1 per stick.

I got El Coloso from our host. Size of petit edmundo but looks amazing.

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Kayslay Marevas

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  On 3/23/2020 at 3:14 PM, medzikone said:

Probably many of us had a chance to smoke El Credito, Secretos, Reloba.

For that price, they are very good. I smoked few but they were decent. I could compare them to JLP which cost at least $1 per stick.

I got El Coloso from our host. Size of petit edmundo but looks amazing.

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I’m sure there isn’t much of a market on them outside of the island, but I would be interested at even inflated prices. 

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  On 3/23/2020 at 2:25 PM, Kayslay said:

Any members of the forum have experience with this stick. Your thoughts?

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Nice! I smoked a few peso cigars when I was on the island back in 2015. I don't remember the brand, but they were the ones that come in little white paper bags. I had pretty much the same opinion of them that you describe - a little rough around the edges, but unmistakably Cuban tobacco. And hard to beat for 4 cents!

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I desire anything that I read about but aren't readily available to me. I would buy bundles of pesos than a Belinda or similar cheap offerings available to most of us. Each region seems to have their own line.

Johnny-O sent me a few Selectos from Holguin. I would smoke again. If anyone is grabbing these when visiting, hit me up. I'd trade for a bundle.39883f5693166ab2962a284b9cc9fa7a.jpg

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I highly doubt these cigars are rolled from the premium grade leaves grown in Pinar Del Rio. Does anyone know? Most likely from other areas on the island like tobacco for cigarettes.

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  On 3/23/2020 at 2:25 PM, Kayslay said:

 

Any members of the forum have experience with this stick. Your thoughts?
 

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       :2thumbs:  YES!!! And not only El Credito but another Island smoke with the same blue band, Bauza. And yes - they were incredulously delicious and enjoyable - MUCH more so than many Cuban Fonsecas I've sampled. And mine were also courtesy of a very nice forum member here! 

Kayslay Marevas

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  On 3/23/2020 at 6:01 PM, CaptainQuintero said:

You want to search out the magic that is BOUZA! Cuban peso cigars

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  On 3/23/2020 at 7:59 PM, cigcars said:

       :2thumbs:  YES!!! And not only El Credito but another Island smoke with the same blue band, Bauza. And yes - they were incredulously delicious and enjoyable - MUCH more so than many Cuban Fonsecas I've sampled. And mine were also courtesy of a very nice forum member here! 

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Oh Man. The search will be on!

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Viva Vegas Marevas

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I have only tried to selectos  that I purchased in Havana, they are a good smoke, I always bring some home.They do get better with age, 6 months in the humidor  I have found them better.

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At  home I have El Credito, Relobo, Nacional, Selectos, Cacique (I think on that last one, off the top of my head), some have 10yrs of age just because I keep them for others to try.

Great example of the difference between export and what the local get.

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Kayslay Marevas

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  On 3/24/2020 at 12:40 AM, 1LegLance said:

At  home I have El Credito, Relobo, Nacional, Selectos, Cacique (I think on that last one, off the top of my head), some have 10yrs of age just because I keep them for others to try.

Great example of the difference between export and what the local get.

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Wanna be best friends?

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  On 3/24/2020 at 12:45 AM, Kayslay said:

Wanna be best friends?

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message your address and I will send a priority mail pkg

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Viva Vegas Marevas

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They are not easy to find ,but look in small shops in non tourist areas. Ask around the shop owners( workers)will point you in the right direction 

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  On 3/24/2020 at 12:40 AM, 1LegLance said:

At  home I have El Credito, Relobo, Nacional, Selectos, Cacique (I think on that last one, off the top of my head), some have 10yrs of age just because I keep them for others to try.

Great example of the difference between export and what the local get.

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Hey Lance!

Still have the Relobo you brought when you visited. Will light it up this week!

Fired up a Selectos after starting to read the thread. 

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Not a bad late night smoke.

 

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Edward7 Marevas

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Is it at all possible to get them without asking a local to buy for you?
How do these compare to rustic farm rolls from the places you can visit out in piñar del rio? I grabbed some when I went and I totally enjoy these rough and tumble sticks. I’m down to be pleased by a $0.04 cigar rather than let down by a $15 cc.

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  On 3/29/2020 at 5:04 AM, Edward7 said:

Is it at all possible to get them without asking a local to buy for you?
How do these compare to rustic farm rolls from the places you can visit out in piñar del rio? I grabbed some when I went and I totally enjoy these rough and tumble sticks. I’m down to be pleased by a $0.04 cigar rather than let down by a $15 cc.

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Yes, it is helpful to know a local or someone in the know and have some CUPs in your pocket, If your Spanish is good and you find yourself in the right place ti may work out.

Comparison between peso cigars and farm rolls is night and day. Most farmies I've found are 6-10 CUC or less....

 

Edward7 Marevas

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  On 3/29/2020 at 6:01 AM, Habana Mike said:

Yes, it is helpful to know a local or someone in the know and have some CUPs in your pocket, If your Spanish is good and you find yourself in the right place ti may work out.

Comparison between peso cigars and farm rolls is night and day. Most farmies I've found are 6-10 CUC or less....

 

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Meaning farm rolls are far superior?

Viva Vegas Marevas

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Anyone can but peso cigars, it not that  hard once you find a store that sells them, I speak 0 Spanish too.

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  On 3/29/2020 at 6:09 AM, Edward7 said:

Meaning farm rolls are far superior?

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For sure. 

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Kayslay Marevas

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Peso cigars aren’t PdR?

  On 3/29/2020 at 11:56 PM, helix said:

JLP gets you close. Not PdR tobacco either . Taxi drivers are a good source for local type items.

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