Budget Cigarillos

[Old Smokey]

I always thought the Surrogates Cracker Crumbs were excellent little smokes. I think you can get 5pk tins for less than $15 and they are really enjoyable IMO. I don't know if Cbid carries them or not.

[chain_gang]

I always thought the Surrogates Cracker Crumbs were excellent little smokes. I think you can get 5pk tins for less than $15 and they are really enjoyable IMO. I don't know if Cbid carries them or not.

Ever had the L'Atelier Travailleurs? They look to be about the same size, and come in a five pack, and for the same price.

[Old Smokey]

Ever had the L'Atelier Travailleurs? They look to be about the same size, and come in a five pack, and for the same price.

I have not. But the Cracker Crumbs would be hard to beat.

[GilbertoMoncada]

Que excelente que podamos disfrutar de este foro, en lo que personal me gusta el Gran Reserva creo que es lo mejor

[CentralTimeSmoke]

Got three houseblend cigarillo-ish sized sticks on a trip to DC recently, and they turmed out great. Wish I woulda bought more or lived closer to the shop. Not much of a selection, if any, of houselblends around here.

I am in the same boat as Sean, and will probably start checking some of the tins out.
@CentralTimeSmoke did you find any good ones?

I swear, the winters here on the Great Plains just haven't been as bad the last couple years. I'm still enjoying the full-sized ones into January without much frost bite thus far. But I will say, I really enjoy the Man O' War Puro Authentico for quick smokes.

[CitizenZero]

Joya Red or Black. Also Swamp Thang or KFC are all available in tins.
A bit pricier for what they are, T52 and No 9 also come in cigarillo size in tins, but they are about $2.50 apiece in tins and I’m pretty sure they are short filler. Probably rolled with the trimmings from the regular sized cigars. I think DE offers quite a few options in cigarillo size.

I will definitely vouch for the T52 tin smokes. Short filler or no, they are worth every penny. I was especially harsh on the No 9 going so far as to call them “trash” but they aren’t, they just don’t even compare to the T52s, not even in the same ballpark flavor wise. The Joya Blacks on the other hand, are trash and you’d be better off smoking eleven $1 bills instead of spending them on the Joyas. I don’t know how you feel about fire cured but Parodi Ammezzatis are great dog walkers. Tin cigarillos are also a nice way to get a little sweet flavor action. I won’t really buy Java or Isla Del Sol full size sticks but I don’t mind picking up a tin for when I’m feeling freaky. The only other ones that come to mind are the Mark Twain Novellas and that’s only because CI has them 50 for $40, I’ve had them sitting in my cart forever and just can’t pull the trigger.


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[CitizenZero]

I'm a fan of the Fuente Gran Reserva Exquisitos when I don't have a lot of time. I especially like that they're available with either a cameroon or maduro wrapper for some variety.

I do love the Esquisitos but I can never get one that has a decent draw. They all pull like trying to suck a Blizzard through a straw.


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[CitizenZero]

Picked these up on recommendation from a couple bums...


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[AlanS]

Picked these up on recommendation from a couple bums...


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Have you tried one? I like that they require no humidification, you can leave them anywhere glovebox, golf bag, coat pocket


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[chain_gang]

Picked these up on recommendation from a couple bums...


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Been on the lookout for these. I'd appreciate a nice review when you get a chance.