D & S Cigar reviews

[Hugh Jorgan]

Zemis - This was a Torp, and was a nice looking cigar with a nice prelight aroma. The draw was a bit tight on first cut but I again snipped slightly lower and it opened up nicely. The flavor was what I might expect from a $1 - $2 smoke and at $9 for a pack of 6 they would be worth the money. Slightly nutty with a floral hint. The finish was short with a note of overly roasted coffee bean. I will be ordering some of these soon as I rather liked them

Cubanito - This was more of a churchill size I think, and the draw was tight, so I cut further and never actually got a good draw. There was very little smoke volume due to a draw that made my cheeks ache. I tossed it after about an inch or two. I would never say no to a cigar after trying only one as I can see how there could be duds from time to time and I do have the Luck of my Irish Ancestry. So if I see them in a local shop, I may try another to see, as the flavor did seam to have some potential.

Fuma Dominicana Especial - This one certainly surprised me, at about $1 a piece I expected a $1 cigar, but found this one quite enjoyable, to the nub no less. I will also be ordering some of these. I detected floral and citrus, with a long finish that tasted of Walnut.

Ciboney - Sweet tipped, Medium filler with a taste that was too much like Road Tar for me to get any enjoyment out of it. And sweetened tips turn me off anyway.

Mojo - Acid, nuff said, no thanks

I was hoping to find in this line a rash of passable cigars that I could use in a capacity to resell on my local Gas Station counter (to compete with Swisher and White Owl). I only found however, 2 of the bunch that I want to smoke and neither of which I would try to sell for more than what the manufacturer charges. So I am back to drawing board on the Business end of it.

Rick, I certain;y appreciate you letting me try the cigars, the Colita Tin with the chocolates, while not something I would normally have chosen, are giving me a nice little smoke for a quickie. My wife has already claimed the tin when it is empty. The Punch cutter is nice as well. I look forward to ordering some of the Zemis and FDEs from you in the near future.

Don't count on ever seeing an order from PuroMooch, D&S.

The verbal reach around given to your products was a nice touch though by PB.

[jaewing]

I picked this one up last night. I really wanted to like this one because it looked so good with a dark wrapper with few if any veins/flaws. The prelight aroma was nice but not the greatest. With a quick snip of the cutter I found that the draw was near perfect. This was however where the good part of this cigar ended. I lit this one up and the first few puffs were almost intollerable with a very bad taste. My wife even commented on the smell of the cigar once the smoke wafted her way. I tried to get through it thinking that it might get better but I had to chuck this after an inch or so.

I was really dissappointed with this one mainly because after looking at it, feeling it in my hand and the pleasant pre-light aroma I held out high hopes for this to be a cheap and good everyday smoke.

Another dud . . . sorry D&S.

I think I will try the Zemis next. More to come here.