Quick Smoke: Pirates Gold Rothschild Maduro
30 Jun 2007
Each Saturday and Sunday we’ll post a Quick Smoke: not quite a full review, just our brief take on a single cigar.
Available at around $1 per stick, Pirates Gold is a cheap cigar that has the potential to be a fantastic bargain. A light (for a maduro) veiny wrapper surrounds this Honduran robusto that’s made by veteran cigar man Rolando Reyes. After lighting up I noticed distinct acidic notes that reminded me of orange peel in this spongy, medium-bodied smoke. The burn was even and draw was manageable and firm. But the bitter and acidic flavors mean that I can’t enthusiastically recommend this Pirates Gold, even at its rock-bottom price.
Verdict = Hold.
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Patrick Ashby
Co-Founder & Editor in Chief
Patrick Semmens
Co-Founder & Publisher
George Edmonson
Tampa Bureau Chief
The number of decent cigars in the $1/stick range is severely limited, in my mind to Pirates Gold or the "Ammo Box" from La Finca. If anyone has a favorite in that price range for a medium/full stick, please let's hear about it. BTW: try the PG natural instead of the maduro.
I have to disagree with the above review. Pirates Gold cigars are a really good cigar and rivals those that cost $7 and up. I have been smoking cigars for 40 years so I know what I am talking about. I understand all too well that people have different tastes and not all smokers like a complex tasting cigar,,,you will get that with this cigar. My other advice is to age these for at least 6 months and you will see a huge difference.