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.

-Patrick S

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