Has anyone smoked a good cheroot?

[criollo]

I had seen cheroots advertized in catalogs, and I was intrigued by their history more than anything else. (For those who do not know, a cheroot is a tightly packed cigar that originated in East Asia long before anyone in the Americas was rolling cigars) And one day I was in a parlor and noticed they had two-packs of Parodi's for sale, so I gave them a try.

They were so-so. The finish had some spice, but there wasn't much body. I felt as if I was at a burger place and was eating a bun loaded with condiments but no burger. Still, I at least satisfied my curiosity and had my chance to "experience history". And the price was dirt cheap. lol

Does anyone have a brand of cheroot that they recommend?

If nothing else, they look cool!

 

[gibbleguts]

LFD Cheroot from Empire

 

[iCraig]

Nope, but definitely curious to hear the responses. I've heard of them before as well, but never had one.

 

[danthebugman]

LFD Cheroot from Empire

The only cheroot I've had and quite good :thumbsup:. I think they were a limited run, but I'm sure you can find some from a BOTL.

Dan

 

[TreeFrog Frank]

Hey, Dan... you didn't have the LFD... you had the My Father El Picador. (I mean, I don't think you have.) But I've heard exquisite things about the LFD's!!

 

[VillageIdiot]

The LFD is awesome.

 

[thegoldenmackid]

LFD, My Father & J. Fuego Origen

 

[danthebugman]

Hey, Dan... you didn't have the LFD... you had the My Father El Picador. (I mean, I don't think you have.) But I've heard exquisite things about the LFD's!!

Yeah I have. I got one a while back...from Marty I believe.

Dan

 

[TreeFrog Frank]

Yeah I have. I got one a while back...from Marty I believe.

Dan

Oops! My bad, then. Sorry, Dan. Didn't mean to second-guess you. I just knew that you had the Picadors, too.

 

[BrooksW]

LFD, My Father & J. Fuego Origen

Yep, all of them are VERY Different, but very good in their own way...

~brooks

 

[tmoney2007]

Parodi's use cured tobacco IIRC. The smell terrible... I won't let my roommate smoke them in the house, haha.

 

[Docbp87]

Where can I find the Origen Originals? Preferably online... I can't seem to find them other than in bricks of 12 packs.

 

[krulos]

Where can I find the Origen Originals? Preferably online... I can't seem to find them other than in bricks of 12 packs.

Atlantic has them, but you have to call - 1 (800) 887-7877

 

[Ranger_B]

The LFD from empire was great. It has been a few months since I have been in there are they no longer making them? I know the El Picador is newer in the store and have yet to try it but that LFD was a great little smoke.

 

[ciggy]

LFD Cheroot from Empire

X2....Ditto....What he said!! :tiphat:

 

[smokinghole]

The Origens are good. It's a 12 package box of 5 packs. I like keeping them around for a quick strong smoke.

 

[SkinsFanLarry]

The LFD from empire was great. It has been a few months since I have been in there are they no longer making them? I know the El Picador is newer in the store and have yet to try it but that LFD was a great little smoke.

A few months....a few months, you better get your butt back up there Ranger. Yes, LFD is still making the Cheroot for Empire Cigars. I personally prefer the My Father "El Picador" myself. :cbig:

 

[Zen Cigar Man]

Huge fan of the LFD Cheroot. My favorite all time short smoke.

My review of it:

http://zencigar.com/2008/10/23/the-cheroot-by-la-flor-dominicana/

 

[Ranger_B]

A few months....a few months, you better get your butt back up there Ranger. Yes, LFD is still making the Cheroot for Empire Cigars. I personally prefer the My Father "El Picador" myself. :cbig:

Get off my back its a long drive.... Now I am going to have to get up there and try this new My Father. I hear rumors of a Palio event next friday so I hope to get up there then.

 

[criollo]

Wow, here I thought I was asking about something really obscure. But leave it to BOTL's to really know their stuff when it comes to cigars.

thanks for the feedback, everyone