Beneath the Band: El Rey Del Mundo Demi Tasse

[El Presidente]

 

This series to explore whether a particular cigar is humidor worthy. Cost these days is an issue for many so let's see if we can highlight some absolute standouts. This should particularly assist those new to the cigar world.  

To be fair, most of the cigars we have featured to date have scored exceptionally well. Surprisingly well! 

Scoring is: 1-3 (Poor)   4-6 (Average to good)   7-10  (very good to excellent)  Use the Poll. 

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Once upon a time in the late 90's and into the 2000's there was a huge choice of smaller format Cuban cigars. Small format? Think Small Panetela and the like. I would go through box after box of Bolivar Regentes 34 × 125 mm (4⅞″) and Ramon Allones Ramonitas 26 × 121 mm (4¾″). They were good, cheap and that fact that up to 1/4 may not draw, didn't bother you. Of course I was still in my grunge phase (I still am!!!) and the new Habanos management was introducing some wicked Edicion Limitada at reasonable prices. Stock was plentiful, prices cheap, trips to Cuba plentiful and fun with new gun house rollers like Hamlet making a name for themselves. My vision was largely limited to spending as much time with cigar loving clients and friends from around the world. I was having a hell of a good time getting into and out of trouble.  

 

When I saw the El Rey Del Mundo Demi Tasse up today, it took me back to those days. Excellent cigar, 30 × 100 mm (3⅞″) with a huge personality. Not a blow you out of your chair cigar, but a cigar of remarkable flavour for its size. I am not sure how this El Rey survived the bean counter purge that took most of the others. I am glad it is still here!

 

El Rey Del Mundo Demi Tasse...Let's kick off the discussion 

 

[Lucas Buck]

Love this cigar and love ERDM. Their blends age so gracefully. This particular diminutive short smoke has been a reliable, rich full flavored smoke for me. 

[Habanoschris]

I currently have one box that is aging and has been hit or miss so im resting them. My past experience & experience with HDM Le Hoyo Du Maire make me confident these can be special.  

[Gubbins]

I think these are superb, fantastic flavours and really come into their stride after a couple of years. The only down side for me is the price, weight to £ they are quite hard to justify, a bit like the Monte Joyitas. However I will probably still keep an eye out for a box when this one runs out. When you only have 20 minutes I don’t think there’s anything better.

[Fugu]

For me, this little gem represents the best of the remaining Entreactos (all three are good cigars, and all three are overly expensive today). Actually, if I only have 20 min I grab a Puritos, Shorts or perhaps a tasty Punch Mini. An Entreactos today (or a Laguito No. 3, for that matter), I reach for when I find myself in a more relaxed setting.

[Ford2112]

I would rather smoke a Chicos. Cheapos.

[Çnote]

I once gave a gentleman who smoked cigars regularly one of these. For the next month he complained I spoiled him as nothing else tasted as good. I honestly think he might have quit smoking cigars.