Genuine Counterfeit Cuban Robusto

[SamplerMan]

I've been smoking these for about 2 months now and I am about halfway into my box of 25 I got from JR Cigars. So I feel it's about time I weigh in with my impression of these smokes.

First off, these cigars are a square-pressed brand that I initially thought were only available from JR, but that turns out not to be the case. They can be had at a multitude of on-line shops. This is the blurb from JR's site about them...

"The Genuine Counterfeit Cuban Cigar is a blend of potent Esteli, Nicaraguan Ligero and Viso from the Perez Plantation, mixed with a base of Cuban-seed Seco. Bound with an Ecuadorian binder and rich, silky rosado Ecudorian Sumatran wrapper, this cuadrado-pressed cigar offers the smoker a velvety-soft smoking experience with a distinct spicy bite."

Now, what do I think about them? I LOVE THESE SMOKES!!! The taste profile is intense right off the bat with an aroma to match it. The first puff makes my nose hairs stand straight up and my ears start ringing. After the initial assault, my senses get acclimated and I can settle down to savor the flavors. In this case, I would say it's a woody and dense, maybe leathery taste. But what I absolutely love about these is around the halfway point these babies really take off with the finish lingering in the mouth forever. And, that flavor always makes me think of anise (black licorice) - and, so far, that has never failed. I love it because you two distinct components to the experience - the initial taste explosion of smoke coming in and then the fine aftertaste once the smoke departs. The burn always tends to go off course a bit on these, but it's no big deal since it doesn't detract from the enjoyment. I am definitely going to be buying some more and probably the coronas to see if they burn a little more evenly and to see if the taste opens up even more.

Once again, I LOVE 'EM!

[CheapCigarLover]

I have been smoking these since they were first introduced at JR. They have been suprisingly consistent and cheap enough to toss if you get the occasional clunker. I have zeroed in on teh corona size as my favoorite after smoking all the sizes.

Mike

[Kenyth]

Huh? So they're good? Any other reviews of these? I've avoided buying them so far because of bad/mediocre reviews.

[bigpoppapuff]

if you like them,enjoy....they're a cheaply made cigar by perdomo.....average at best,imho..

[Kenyth]

if you like them,enjoy....they're a cheaply made cigar by perdomo.....average at best,imho..

Yeah, that's what I keep hearing. IT makes a lot of good smokes for around the same price. I generally buy those.

[SamplerMan]

Yeah, that's what I keep hearing. IT makes a lot of good smokes for around the same price. I generally buy those.

Who's IT? I'm always trying to find other sources for cigars.

I don't know - I just like the way these taste. And the price as well. I have been looking for other reviews of these cigars but have come up empty-handed. Could you provide a link or two to some different reviews?

[Kenyth]

Who's IT? I'm always trying to find other sources for cigars.

I don't know - I just like the way these taste. And the price as well. I have been looking for other reviews of these cigars but have come up empty-handed. Could you provide a link or two to some different reviews?

IT=Indian Tabac cigars. The best place to usually get them is Cigars International or Cigarbid.

I like the Super Fuerte Maduros, the Cameroon Legend, and the Corojo's. They had another cigar called "Fire" that I liked in the Maduro wrapper, but I havn't seen them around in forever. The Fire Corojo's just aren't the same.

[SamplerMan]

Those are the brand from Rocky Patel, right? I've been meaning to pick up a five-pack of those for some time now. I HAVE seen reviews of those and they've all been positive.

[Kenyth]

Those are the brand from Rocky Patel, right? I've been meaning to pick up a five-pack of those for some time now. I HAVE seen reviews of those and they've all been positive.

Yup! You got it! I like the RP Vintage cigars, but with all the hype, prices are just too high.

[heftysmokes]

RP makes The Edge as well. I think this is a pretty great cigar in either the corojo (sp?) or maduro, and the price is a lot more agreeable than the Vintage, probably midway between the Vintage and the IT classic in price.