Cigarillo Recommendations

[Hardheaded]

I think its about time we got something going for cigarillo sized smokes. There are plenty of short smoke options, but I'm looking for something that fits that 15-30 minute commute. I know that might not be everyones preferred cigar, but sometimes you need something short and quick.

Have any favorites that fit that bill?

I enjoy Nat Sherman .5 Maduros when I have them on hand, but I could use something a bit more affordable.

[tmoran]

For cheapies I like Villiger Export Maduros and Parodi Kings. They both run about $1 a piece and are dry cured, so you don't have to worry about humidification. The Parodi's use fire cured tobacco, so if you're not a fan of that, you probably won't like them.

[zeebee]

I like the CAO Brazilia Cariocas and RP 1990 Juniors.

[Hardheaded]

I will see if any of those can be had around here and give them a shot.

Maybe I'll throw up some minute man reviews on them to balance out the big ring behemoths i'm stocking up on as well.

[MattyMatt]

Bandidos cheroots from CI aren't bad.

[Ilroy]

Bandidos cheroots from CI aren't bad.

I've sondered about those...the reviews are always good, but haven't jumped on them yet. Are they flavored, or straight tobacco tastes?

[MattyMatt]

I've sondered about those...the reviews are always good, but haven't jumped on them yet. Are they flavored, or straight tobacco tastes?

It has been a while, but I don't remember them being flavored or infused....just a little sweetness on the end probably from an additive in the "cigar glue" on the wrapper. They are a good buy.

As an added bonus, if you are going for the Clint Eastwood spaghetti western look, then it is a necessary addition.

[droy1958]

I bought two fivers of the MUWAT KFC Delfinas for $11.00 a fiver from CI a couple of weeks ago. Nice short (time wise) smoke. I went to order some more as I liked them, but the price doubled from the first ones I bought. Not sure why, but they were a decent two bones smoke. They priced me out of them for what you get. Must have been an unadvertised special when I got them?....

[Tobias Lutz]

I'm a big fan of CAO Mx2 Daggers when I need to keep it around 25 minutes.

[Old Smokey]

I have smoked a few Fuente Maduro Exquisitos and thought they were good. The are 4.5x33 and are a little over $2.

[bobajob]

If money no object then papas fritas are a great buy.
Otherwise, Arturo Fuente Equisitos maduro are HANDS DOWN the best cigarillo I've every had for the money.

[thechasm442]

Perdomo mini maduro. 7-15 minute smoke and pretty good.

[Engineer99]

The only time I purchased cigarillos was when i bought a tin of Excaliburs on a whim. I think there were 20 in a tin and they smoked quite nice with the premium cigar flavor in a small format. Villiger Exports are also pretty tasty and I like the way they're individually wrapped like little sticks of butter.

[WNYTONY]

I'm a big fan of CAO Mx2 Daggers when I need to keep it around 25 minutes.

Bought a tin at Famous over the summer and really like those. Lx2 Razors are pretty good as well.
I had gotten some CAO Cameroon tins (same 4x38) on closeout from Famous that were really good but they got discontinued

Also like the CAO Lx2 Bam for a little longer smoke.

[Branzig]

Also like the CAO Lx2 Bam for a little longer smoke.

Those are the ones for my money. Great flavor packed into those little suckers.

I have smoked them out on the course a time or 2 indeed.

[BryGuySC]

Tat Petite Cazadores
AF Exquisitos maduro
Viva Republica Guerilla Warfare Petite Corona
AF Don Carlos #4

[Tombstone]

If you enjoy flavored I liked the gurkha tins and the CAO Cherry bombs. DE Acid c-notes are enjoyable as well. If you like a little bigger the CAO Brazilia tins are great.

[LandonColby]

Bandidos cheroots from CI aren't bad.


I've sondered about those...the reviews are always good, but haven't jumped on them yet. Are they flavored, or straight tobacco tastes?


It has been a while, but I don't remember them being flavored or infused....just a little sweetness on the end probably from an additive in the "cigar glue" on the wrapper. They are a good buy.

As an added bonus, if you are going for the Clint Eastwood spaghetti western look, then it is a necessary addition.

+1 on Bandidos. If im correct they have both natural and sweet tip. I recommend the sweet tip even though I don't like flavored cigars, it's just a hint to smooth things out. Short smoke, big deep flavor, and a nice little nic kick for the size. Cheap too.

[Shaun]

I also have a 20-30 minute commute and occasionally like to bring a smoke for the drive home. One I like is the CI Cohiba Knock-Off. If you pick the bundle of 30 of the smallest size, they're around $1 apiece. I think they're about a 4 X 32 and they're a pretty decent little smoke for the commute.

[MattyMatt]

Tat Petite Cazadores
AF Exquisitos maduro
Viva Republica Guerilla Warfare Petite Corona
AF Don Carlos #4

How are the Tat Petite Cazadores? I have been thinking of grabbing some.

[LAN CERO]

For cheapies I like Villiger Export Maduros and Parodi Kings. They both run about $1 a piece and are dry cured, so you don't have to worry about humidification. The Parodi's use fire cured tobacco, so if your not a fan of that, you probably won't like them.

These.

[CamoSutra]

I buy AF Cubanitos now and then; pretty nice mild-medium sticks. Macanudo Ascots (I prefer the Robust) are good too. My favorites in this size and packaging are Romeo y Julieta, but my local store doesn't carry them regularly. All three brands come in tins of 10 cigarillos each, around 4.25"x32rg.

If you want mild and cheap -- like 60 cents apiece -- try the Old Fashioned Chicos from Mike's Cigars. These used to be marketed as Macanudo Ascot seconds, and perhaps they were at the time; now I think they're just cranked out to fill the demand, which apparently is considerable. The Connecticuts come close to Macanudo flavor, but the wrappers are wrinkled and not very pretty. The Cameroons are a bit tastier, just a skosh more powerful, and usually better looking. They come cello-wrapped, no bands, in a white cardboard box like half a carton of generic cigarettes, and you will find one or two that are so badly made you'll have to toss them; but at 50 sticks for around $30 plus shipping an occasional bad one isn't worth worrying about. I still buy them occasionally, they're actually tasty if you like Macanudos and good enough for a mosquito smokescreen while fishing.

[BryGuySC]

How are the Tat Petite Cazadores? I have been thinking of grabbing some.

Really good. Definitely put them on your "short list of short sticks!"

[steelman]

AF Exquisitos Natural and Maduro
CAO Brazillia tins

If you need a 10 minute puff the CAO Brazillia Minis are exceptional at $10 for 20 of them. Lots of flavour for the size.