Mi Barrio El Billeteo

[danthebugman]

Went out last night to a local bar for some music and drinks. Aaron (HalloweenHarry31) met up with me and we enjoyed some cigars. I took this opportunity to try the Mi Barrio. This particular cigar is a Belicoso measuring 5 3/4 x 52. Removing the cigar from the cellophane I am greeted with a pleasing earthy aroma. The wrapper is oily and a medium brown color. The construction is of a high quality. My cutter clips off about 1/4" from the cap quickly and cleanly. Draw has just a touch of resistance...perfect. The cold draw carries flavors of tobacco and an unusual flavor that I can only describe as green bell pepper. The foot toasts easily under the flame from my Bic. Immediately I am greeted by that familiar Pepin pepper, but this soon dies away and is replaced by an earthy/nuttiness. I enjoyed the flavors a great deal. The burn wasn't razor sharp and needed a few touch ups, but was never a problem. The ash was a light gray color and held tightly for about 1 1/2 - 2" before falling. Other than some leather creeping in toward the nub, the flavors remained consistent for the duration of the cigar. Overall it was a great experience :thumbsup:. While these run a little on the high side (at least with my budget), I would definitely buy more.

Dan

 

[SkinsFanLarry]

Thanks for the review and pic's and for sharin' your smokin' experience.

Looks like you guys had a very enjoyable time!

....you actually find a place where you could smoke indoors?

 

[truckingtiger]

glad you enjoyed YOUR Mi Barrio.

 

[danthebugman]

....you actually find a place where you could smoke indoors?

Well here in Northern Okla...I mean Missouri :grin: we can still smoke in our bars :thumbsup:. But we were outside on the patio for the music. Little on the chilly side, but not too bad.

Dan

 

[hdroadglide]

great smoke. one of pepin's that flies under the radar. looks like a good time.

 

[SkinsFanLarry]

great smoke. one of pepin's that flies under the radar. looks like a good time.

Bob, I agree with that statement 100% and believe the reason why is because of the cost and I also don't believe it received as much publicity as alot of his other releases.

 

[BSBONO]

love these smokes as well. Check out Famous Smoke's as they are always running specials on this line. You can get these than less than $6 per stick with a box purchase. Check it out
http://www.famous-smoke.com/brand/mi+barrio+cigars

 

[Farani]

love these smokes as well. Check out Famous Smoke's as they are always running specials on this line. You can get these than less than $6 per stick with a box purchase. Check it out
http://www.famous-smoke.com/brand/mi+barrio+cigars

I got a box of these for $99 plus a my father sampler about 5 months ago from famous. Love this stick. I have 25+ resting. Nice choice!

 

[TreeFrog Frank]

I leave you all alone for one weekend, and go camping, and you're at the gay bar, in town, together!! Dammit, guys! I mean, you must have been at the PlayMor, because look at those pretty butterfly stamps on your hands!!

 

[njstone]

I love the Mi Barrio, and I agree that this is one of The Don's most unsung hits.