Belinda,Quintero & others

[smokum]

Re-arranging my little end table in anticipation of some presents on the way. I consolidated about 20 sticks of the above mentioned machine mades. I bought these out of Germany 6 years ago from a frien stationed there in the military. Fonseca Delicias, Quintero Londres Extra, Belinda ???. RJ ??? Bolivar??? These are all small ring gage cello cigars except for the Quintero which was not cello wrapped. All boxed in 2000. I smoked a Quintero Londres Extra tonight and to my delight...these are tasty little smokes !!! I admit I haven't really smoked a Havana that I didn't like in one way or another. Anyone have an opinion on keeping and aging these little "everyman" Havanas ? I wouldn't mind picking up 5 more boxes if they are going to age well.

[El Presidente]

I can't stomach Belinda so I will leave them out of the equation.

The better machine mades (Quintero/Boli/Por Larranaga) all age relatively well but I have not found an increase in complexity or smoking utility past the 4 year mark.

Enjoy them now ;-)

[smokum]

» I can't stomach Belinda so I will leave them out of the equation.

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» The better machine mades (Quintero/Boli/Por Larranaga) all age relatively

» well but I have not found an increase in complexity or smoking utility

» past the 4 year mark.

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» Enjoy them now ;-)

:-D The Belindas were the worst..I give those away to all my friends who don't smoke but feel the need to ask for one when they see the humi !!!!

[Black Plague]

Quintero gets a big thumbs-up from me....and get yourself some Por Larranaga Montecarlos and/or Panetelas to keep them company in your humi! :-)

[bassman]

1996 Los Staos Brevas taste surprisingly good for the (small) price.