Quote Originally Posted by herman View Post
Went to a shop as a first time customer and the owner told me he and his family had been rolling cigars for several generations.
Seeing they had several blends and their price ranged from $4 - $8 mostly respect to size, I thought I would try one.

He picked a couple out for me and told me how good they were and assured me I'd be back for more.
I grabbed a couple and asked if they needed to be aged but was instructed to smoke them fresh.

Lit one up and found it to be mediocre. I good smoke for the price, but a little disappointed knowing for a couple more bucks I could have walked out with a name brand. I understand comparing them to well known names with a reputation is quite a standard to compete against but with all the hype
he gave, it made me wonder if anyone has had any luck with house cigars.

Anyone ever been surprised by one?
Nazareths in Beverly Hills has their own RyJ line rolled in Honduras that is simply fantastic. I did hear they had stopped production some time back but I haven't been back to confirm.