Opinions on Pinar del Rio Oscuro Torpedo

[rick12string]

I was wondering if anyone has any thoughts on these. I had one a while back and it was the same new blend with the blue band on the foot. I believe it was a good smoke but can’t remember specifically. I’ve seen some conflicting reviews that left me unsure (maybe some were on the old blend). Joe Cigar has a 2-fer today, 20 cigars for $39.99. I don’t really have a cigar budget right now but it seems like a good deal and I’m trying to decide whether to pull the trigger or not. Is it just a budget stick? Any comments on these sticks and this deal would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks,
Rick

http://www.joecigar.com/

 

[javajunkie]

clean and rich, maybe lacks some depth, but if you like oscuro, $2 a pop is silly. do it, they make good smokes.

 

[strife]

I like the old blend better, the levels of flavor are more distinguishable and richer, but out of all of the re-blends the Oscuro IMHO is the best, especially with a little time on them. At that price it's a no brainer, they're still a really good smoke.

 

[Burning Man]

PDRs are solid all around and that's a good price. Give them a try.

 

[AmericanSoldier1989]

Stay away!! Leave them all for me!:gangfire:

 

[rick12string]

Stay away!! Leave them all for me!:gangfire:

Would you dispose of them properly? :smokingbo

 

[rick12string]

Thanks guys. I have a bunch of cigars in my stash that I like and others I have yet to try so I’m not hurting for smokes. I’m just trying to determine if these are good enough to justify buying more smokes now or wait and see if this deal pops up again in the future. As I said, I really don’t have a cigar budget right now and shouldn’t be spending ANY money on cigars (even $40) buuuut………… Decisions Decisions Decisions!

:devil: :scratchhe:angel:

Thanks for the input.

 

[javajunkie]

yes you should be able to find a similar deal eventually. not even that far between actually. are they worth buying: yes. are they worth stretching your budget: only if you actually needed smokes.

 

[GoingPostal]

Oscuro is the best of the new blends. It's not the most complex smoke on the block but i consider it a hidden gem. Smoke good out of the box and get better with some age. at $2 a stick it's a steal

 

[SSimp]

Wouldn't touch em with a 10' pole! Now where did you say you saw them again?:rofl:

 

[strife]

Thanks guys. I have a bunch of cigars in my stash that I like and others I have yet to try so I’m not hurting for smokes. I’m just trying to determine if these are good enough to justify buying more smokes now or wait and see if this deal pops up again in the future. As I said, I really don’t have a cigar budget right now and shouldn’t be spending ANY money on cigars (even $40) buuuut………… Decisions Decisions Decisions!

:devil: :scratchhe:angel:

Thanks for the input.

Rick you can catch these on the cheap almost on a regular basis albeit most times packaged with their Classico and Sun Grown brethren. Shoot me a pm and I'll be more than happy to send you a sampler so you can judge for yourself the next time they pop up.

 

[rick12string]

Rick you can catch these on the cheap almost on a regular basis albeit most times packaged with their Classico and Sun Grown brethren. Shoot me a pm and I'll be more than happy to send you a sampler so you can judge for yourself the next time they pop up.

Mike,

I appreciate your offer but no need to trouble yourself. I’m pretty sure a buddy of mine has a fiver or two of these that he’s been letting sit for a few months. We’re always tossing sticks back and forth to try so I’ll probably get to smoke one soon. Problem is I won’t see him until at least the weekend and I’m just deciding whether to jump on this deal today or not.
Since it sounds like you can get a good deal on these frequently, I may hold off a bit since I have plenty of other smokes right now. MAYBE:stretchgr

Thanks again for your very generous offer.

 

[Cigar Cowboy]

I have never smoked an Oscuro that I liked. This includes the PDR Oscuro. I gave all my PDR Oscuros away.

 

[danthebugman]

They're okay, the Oscuro are my least favorite of the PDR I've tried. They come up for fairly cheap quite frequently so finding a good deal again isn't something you should worry about. I'd probably pass on the Oscuro if it were me...not if it was the Sun Grown, that's a different story :grin:.

Dan

 

[USCG Cigar Newb]

The OSCURO is one of my go to cigars actually. THey are on cigarbid for 10-15 bucks for a 5er alot. As was said it isnt complex, but it is consistent and smooth.

 

[strife]

I have never smoked an Oscuro that I liked. This includes the PDR Oscuro. I gave all my PDR Oscuros away.

Blasphemer! I can count on one hand the number of true oscuros that I didn't like.