Machine Made Habanos

[Black Dog]

I haven't tried many machine made habanos. What mm's have you all tried? Have you found some you liked enough to keep around for an inexpensive quick smoke, yard 'gar or in your regular rotation?

 

[stogies&hoagies]

I found that for a quick smoke, I prefer the mini or club size cigars over the larger machine mades.
That's just me though.

 

[David]

Por Larranaga Lolas en Cedro.

 

[Kingston]

H Upmann Regalias.
Cheap, good, and relatively easy to find with age.
I've had a couple of draw problems, but these are MM after all.

 

[Sheik Ur Bootie]

The absolute best MM is the Bolivar Chico, followed closely by the Partagas Chico. Stunning flavors and excellent strength. I'm able to get 20-25 min out of them. Slightly bigger than a cigarette, but the flavors are old school.

H.Upmann Regalis are OK. I have a couple of boxes from 94. Very tight draw. Decent flavors.

La Corona. Again decent, but not stunning.

Partagas Culebras are very nice.

Partagas Aristocrats. Average.

Go with the Chicos, they'll rock your world. Perfect for handouts too.

 

[sunivy]

Only one I've tried so far is the Quinteros, so I really can't offer any comparisons. If you've never tried one shoot me a PM and I'll send a few your way.

 

[mark5]

Partagas delux a/t and the mill fluer also the RYJ mill fluer.

 

[owljones]

Try the Rafael Gonzalez Panatelas Extra. My favorite MM.

 

[Mr.OneNineDoubleDeuce]

RyJ and Partagas Perfectos. If you can find them with a little age, they are great.

Early 90's La Corona's. Straightforward tobacco taste.

 

[jckposter]

Punch Exquisitos1987M.MUS$111
Belinda, Belvederes 1989M.MUS$85
Cabanas, Chiquitos 1990M.MUS$94
Rey del Mundo, Demi-tasse1990H.MUS$111
La Corona, Panatelas1991M.MUS$84
La Corona, Petit Coronas1992M.MUS$94
Upmann Belvederes1992M.MUS$103
Quintero, Londres Extra1993M.MUS$103
Upmann Regalias1994M.MUS$111
Punch Palmas Reales1995M.MUS$111
Punch, Margaritas1995H.MUS$132
Romeo y Julieta Belvederes1996M.MUS$111
Upmann Aromaticos1997M.MUS$103
Belinda, Princess 1998M.MUS$84
Belinda, Superfinos 1998M.MUS$84
Hoyo, Palmas extra1998M.MUS$111
La Flor de Cano, Selectos1998M.MUS$77
Montecristo, Joyitas1998H.MUS$150
Quintero, Londres Extra1998M.MUS$94
Quintero, Nacionales1998M.MUS$94
Romeo y Julieta Perfectos1998M.MUS$111
Romeo y Julieta Sport Largos1998M.MUS$81
Upmann H. Kings1998M.MUS$103
Upmann H. Majestics1999M.MUS$103

 

[althekillr]

I agree on the boli chico's. damn good smokes. especially now that I am finding I don't have more than a half hour most times. the regalias are very good, but I like the 98's much better than the 94's. upman belvederes are also very good. the only problem with the regalias, is that the price range puts them in the range of many handmade tpc's and minutos. And I'd rather have a party short or rascc for a bit more anyday.

 

[Bruce5]

This is a great post.
High end are the Punch Margs and the Monte Joyitas.
Still good are the Party Chicos, Boli Chicos and RA Bits of Havana.
.

 

[dmoby]

You can never go wrong with the Bolivar or the Partagas MM, But the other day I had a La Corona PC MM from 91 and it was fantastic also.

 

[MoTheMan]

Can't disagree with anybody here.
Tried the majority of the ones mentioned here.

 

[Wasch_24]

The only machine made I've had is the Por Larranga Panetela. I've had quite a few of them and have been impressed thus far.


Question, is it still considered machine made if it is machine bunched and hand rolled?

 

[Bruce5]

The only machine made I've had is the Por Larranga Panetela. I've had quite a few of them and have been impressed thus far.


Question, is it still considered machine made if it is machine bunched and hand rolled?

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YES.....

 

[Black Dog]

Thanks for all the input! Wow, my "to try" list just got a lot longer. I'd kind of overlooked the mm's at first. Sounds like there's some good stuff out there.

 

[jordon]

This is a great post.

Still good are the Party Chicos, Boli Chicos and RA Bits of Havana.
.

Funny - I just ordered this exactly. I have heard the RA Bits are good.

I have also tried the RG Panetelas Extra - very good.

 

[sunivy]

Couple to try headed your way

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[Black Dog]

Couple to try headed your way

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Cool,Thanks!