CI Knock Offs and 2nds

[Shaun]

One BOTL sent me one of the 4.2" X 34 "Pequeno" size Cohiba Knock-offs in a sampler pack awhile back. I've since purchased a couple of the bundles of 30. They're not exactly the same, but similar to the Red Dots. A nice quick smoke for the price.

[rodwha]

I have the Red Dot version on my list as those little cigars can be had for under $2 in bulk, and I've figured going smaller may be better than going cheaper (but also for a quick smoke), but some have mentioned they were ho-hum and so I'm not as inclined as I was.

I do have the CAO Karats on my list to try next month as I know I like the Gold Robustos. But the Red Dots are actually a little bit cheaper in the small cigars but more expensive in the larger cigars...

[droy1958]

Just my opinion; CI has a massive offering of very nice low priced sticks. The 2nds and knockoffs are a waste of time, I've tried a bunch of them. Stuff like Schizo, Obsidian, and Legado De Pepin are available at very cheap prices, and are a a good deal better in every aspect.

And for what it's worth, most 2nds are not as advertised, they are not $8 cigars with a sun spot on the wrapper. They are not close to the real deal most of the time.

Those Legado de Pepin's are a good Corojo wrapped cigar. I picked up a box for around $50 on the devil site...