Comments on: Stogie Reviews: Guantanamera Compay (Cuban)

By: Stogie Guys Friday Sampler CXIV

Stogie Guys Friday Sampler CXIV — Fri, 22 Aug 2008 08:01:26 +0000

[...] 2) It was announced on Wednesday that new brands of machine-made Cubans will be introduced at the Havana International Fair in November. The expansion is in response to increased global demand for sticks like the Guantanamera Compay. [...]

By: Stogie Reviews: Partagas Petit Corona Especial (Cuban)

Stogie Reviews: Partagas Petit Corona Especial (Cuban) — Tue, 29 Apr 2008 06:00:37 +0000

[...] seams, this five and ¼ inch by 44 ring gauge Cuban puro has a rough look. It’s neater than Guantanamera – the other machine-made Cuban I reviewed last July – but that isn’t much of a standard. [...]

By: matthew cortez

matthew cortez — Thu, 12 Jul 2007 22:12:39 +0000

I ALWAYS WANT WHAT I CANT HAVE!

By: furious

furious — Thu, 12 Jul 2007 14:53:20 +0000

I would really like to be introduced to some fine Cuban tobacco. Damn that embargo!

By: Jerome L

Jerome L — Thu, 12 Jul 2007 14:47:45 +0000

I like reading your Cuban reviews, even if I can’t get my hands on any of the cigars. I guess I want to know what I’m missing — which, in this case, doesn’t sound like much.

By: Patrick A

Patrick A — Thu, 12 Jul 2007 12:53:55 +0000

Sungrown,

Thank you for your comment. It’s worth noting that my review is based on three Compays that were all very similar – but they were from the same box.

I suppose it’s entirely possible for someone to have the same cigar and come away with a completely different experience. That would be due to the inconsistencies you mentioned. The three I had, however, were all consistently poor.

As you point out, though, they are cheap. I suppose a new cigar enthusiast on a budget could find Guantanamera to be a decent introduction to Cuban tobacco.

By: sungrown

sungrown — Thu, 12 Jul 2007 11:45:40 +0000

Guantanamera is impossible to review after having just one. I've had dozens of these cigars, and couldn't tell you how many different smoking experiences I've received from this brand. It's machine made, with short filler. As you know, many short filler cigars are not blended, they are simply made with whatever is available. So, the one cigar may taste very different from the next. I've had some that were very good, and some that were very bad. Each smoked quickly, and burned very hot towards the end -a common characteristic among thin, short filler cigars. But, these can be had for as low as $36 for a box of 25, or $40 for a box of 30…making it an affordable smoke if you're not too picky.