Palo Prieto

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Rain
Rain Everyone, Registered Users Posts: 8,761
Anybody had these, and if so what are your thoughts? I've had two and thought they were great smokes, plus the price is good. Add that to some upper middle class packaging and I feel like these are real winners.image

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  • jgibv
    jgibv Everyone, Registered Users Posts: 5,996
    Vinny bombed me one a month or so back....been eying it ever since, that gold sleeve and blue band really "pop"

    Might fire it up this weekend if time allows. I'll let you know when I do, thanks for the input Randy.
  • Jetmech_63
    Jetmech_63 Everyone, Registered Users Posts: 3,384
    I think i sent one to Randy as well. Solid smokes! Kinda one note all the way through but it's a good consistent flavor.
  • Bigshizza
    Bigshizza Everyone, Registered Users Posts: 10,949
    I thought it was a solid mild cigar that would pair great with coffee, very little bitterness which was nice with good flavor
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  • Gray4lines
    Gray4lines Everyone, Registered Users Posts: 3,439
    Haven't seen these before. Looks like a good one to try!
  • Alex Svenson
    Alex Svenson BlogAdministrator, Everyone, ForumsAdministrator, Moderator, Owners, Registered Users Posts: 1,204
    The guy who makes these is a real diamond in the rough. Huge heritage in cigars and relatively undiscovered. He blended Padillas 68 once upon a time and can work tobacco like no one I have ever met. I have seen him turn third grade tobacco into to AAA leaf. Palo is a great smoke and one that is is made in honor of his lineage. Highly recommend, especially for the price. Not saying he uses third grade tobacco, just speaking to his talent. Pali uses good stuff but he still works it like a maestro!
  • Bigshizza
    Bigshizza Everyone, Registered Users Posts: 10,949
    I got a box for like $20 if anyone wants to try one just let me know.
  • Gray4lines
    Gray4lines Everyone, Registered Users Posts: 3,439
    Bigshizza:
    I got a box for like $20 if anyone wants to try one just let me know.
    Jim, would love to trade for a few.
  • Bigshizza
    Bigshizza Everyone, Registered Users Posts: 10,949
    Gray4lines:
    Bigshizza:
    I got a box for like $20 if anyone wants to try one just let me know.
    Jim, would love to trade for a few.
    I will get a few out to you next week
  • Gray4lines
    Gray4lines Everyone, Registered Users Posts: 3,439
    Thanks, youll have a few coming too.
  • Bigshizza
    Bigshizza Everyone, Registered Users Posts: 10,949
    Bigshizza:
    Gray4lines:
    Bigshizza:
    I got a box for like $20 if anyone wants to try one just let me know.
    Jim, would love to trade for a few.
    I will get a few out to you next week
    On it's way to Gray and Wayne!!
  • Gray4lines
    Gray4lines Everyone, Registered Users Posts: 3,439
  • Gray4lines
    Gray4lines Everyone, Registered Users Posts: 3,439
    photo 20140710_143637_zpsimlh1fbd.jpgWhat I expected:

    What I got: photo 20140710_143824_zpsohduk06w.jpg Thank you, Jim! All new to me. I hope you enjoy your end too.
  • Bigshizza
    Bigshizza Everyone, Registered Users Posts: 10,949
    Gotta make it interesting, right? Enjoy!
  • jgibv
    jgibv Everyone, Registered Users Posts: 5,996
    Gray, you've been around long enough you should know better coming from Jim. Always have to be on high alert with the Shizz and expect maximum damage from the start like pic #2 LOL!!!!
    Nicely done Jim.


    Still haven't put fire to mine ....
    Moved it to the the top row of the glass top humi so I don't keep "passing it by".
    If I get time for a smoke in this weekend .... it will meet a fiery demise.
  • Gray4lines
    Gray4lines Everyone, Registered Users Posts: 3,439
    jgibv:
    Gray, you've been around long enough you should know better coming from Jim. Always have to be on high alert with the Shizz and expect maximum damage from the start like pic #2 LOL!!!!
    Nicely done Jim.


    Still haven't put fire to mine ....
    Moved it to the the top row of the glass top humi so I don't keep "passing it by".
    If I get time for a smoke in this weekend .... it will meet a fiery demise.
    I figured with my time here, Jim should know not to play games with me. Jim, I know youre outta school for the summer, but I am teaching you a lesson.
  • Amos Umwhat
    Amos Umwhat Everyone, Registered Users Posts: 2,523
    Just tried the one from COTM last month. Didn't really give it enough rest time, HUGE ring gauge didn't suit me well, but the tobacco was very nice. An unusual background flavor I can't quite name, but very nice indeed. I foresee trying some more, as long as they come in other sizes. Gonna go check, now.
  • matkn293
    matkn293 Everyone, Registered Users Posts: 1,277
    Glad I read this, I will wait to fire mine.
  • Puff_Dougie
    Puff_Dougie Everyone, Registered Users Posts: 3,182
    Amos Umwhat:
    Just tried the one from COTM last month. Didn't really give it enough rest time, HUGE ring gauge didn't suit me well, but the tobacco was very nice. An unusual background flavor I can't quite name, but very nice indeed. I foresee trying some more, as long as they come in other sizes. Gonna go check, now.
    I picked up a fiver from CCOM awhile back. Nice flavor, but the ring gauge is much bigger than I like.
  • ChuckD
    ChuckD Everyone, Registered Users Posts: 1
    I recently tried a COTM-provided Palo Prieto, thought it was excellent, (i love big gauges) picked up two boxes on heavy discount. They seemed glue-minty, so I removed the sleeves & let them rest in the humidor a month. Tried one, still a mintyish flavor, like kindergarten paste. Gonna give it a few more months.
  • Gray4lines
    Gray4lines Everyone, Registered Users Posts: 3,439
    ChuckD:
    I recently tried a COTM-provided Palo Prieto, thought it was excellent, (i love big gauges) picked up two boxes on heavy discount. They seemed glue-minty, so I removed the sleeves & let them rest in the humidor a month. Tried one, still a mintyish flavor, like kindergarten paste. Gonna give it a few more months.
    I noticed this too!! I will have to remove the sleeve.