Old post, I know, but I just returned from the Philippines and was actually tempted to buy these cigars, but opted for a box of Flor de Filipinas Corona Sumatras.

I am not familiar with Philippine cigars, so I asked around (relatives and locals) and the Flor de Filipinas was the one highly recommended.

From the sound of your review, it seems I made the right choice (crossing fingers).

I have not tried them yet, as the box is sitting in my coolidor (will be for a few weeks) to get acclimated to my personal specifications. The conditions the cigars were kept in when I bought them, were not that stellar. Boxes were out in the open, no humidification or temperature regulation.

What I can tell from the exterior is, the cigars are well rolled, dark and oily, and a good tobacco smell to them. I hope they smoke as good as they look.

Will update with a new post when I get to finally try them.

Andrew