Consuegra #9 Maduro

Consuegra are the bundled segundos and production overruns made at the Villazon factory in Honduras - the makers of Punch, Hoyo de Monterrey, Excalibur, El Rey del Mundo, JR Ultimates, etc. They average about $1 a stick, a VERY reasonable price for a hand rolled stogie. I generally dont plug retailers, but I have founf that the best place to find these cigars is at JR Cigars. While I have enjoyed several of the sizes, I would have to say that (like many other cigarophiles) like the #9 Rothchild Maduro the Best. And that is the cigar I review tonight.

This cigar is of fairly amazing quality considering its less than drug store machine made price. While it does look a little rough, it was had a rich dark tone to it and the stogie smelled terrific. This particular cigar also seemed feirm and devoid of soft spots (which will occasionally occur in these bundles, as well as less than perfect rolls, or minor color variations. Practice rolled cigars perhaps?). It lit easily, the draw was nice, and it produced a good amount of smoke (sometime because of the fill the draw can be uneven, because of the fill, but in a bundle of "seconds" this should be occasionally expected). This cigar has pretty decent straightforward maduro taste, notes of leather, cedar, dark chocolate, and leather. A little tang mixed in there as well. It really doesnt develop much beyond the basic "maduro" flavor, but it really isnt expected. Straightforward and satisfying.

In general, If you are looking for an "everyday" or budget smoke, I suggest trying this one. In the hit or miss world of budget cigars, this brand is definately a hit. And you cant complain about the price $1.15 per stick delivered. A staple in my humidor, for sure.


TomC