“Yes! I scored a box of these for under 40 bucks. How do I get away with that sort of thing? Built like a churchill that goes to the gym a lot, I can't call this thing a 'stick' - it's a branch. And it's a tasty branch: very smooth and mellow, but still flavorful. The draw was just right, and it burned even from front to ... still front .. middle... almost back .. back. It's like watching Spaceball 1 fly by. Buy some, and smoke it with someone you can stand hanging out with for an hour and half or more.”
“What a beautiful smoke! Perfect construction, draw and burn.”
“This Mark Twain cigar seems like a gimmick, but it isn't. This cigar is the real deal Holyfield. For about $3.00, you get a very good mild-medium bodied cigar with excellent construction, nice burn, real tobacco flavor with hints of cedar and wood, and a clean smooth finish. Samuel Clements would be proud!”
“3 boxes in and I can safely say this is one of the most flavorful, consistent tasting mild cigars I've smoked in the last few years. Leave your "price = quality" attitudes at the door, this cigar is a keeper!”
“Honestly, I was skeptical about these. I only ordered them since they were the daily deal and my entire order shipped free with it. I figured even if I didn't like them, I got them for next to nothing and could hand them out while I smoked the "good" cigars. Boy was I wrong about these babies. They are smooth, creamy, ashes well, and keeps me on the porch - and out of my wife's hair - for about an hour. My 2nd order has been sitting in my humi for a week. If you like it mild and mellow and have some time, these are it!”
“Right out of the box this is a pleasure. Nice construction, good solid burn, plenty of smoke, and a nice taste on the palate. I smoke med-full usually but this is a great change up. I'll always have some in the humidor.”
“I smoke mild/medium and don't have a good taste for nuances. I found this stick (#3) mild but harsh at the same time if that makes any sense. This was right out of the box so I'll give the rest some time to age and hope they improve.”
“I bought a box of the #3s (the biggest ones) and I'm definitely going to buy these again from now on. I was working my way through all the top selling mild cigars here at CI, but after trying 5 Vegas Gold (which I found too strong) then trying Mark Twain, and after finding them to be mild, mellow and even tasting until the last 2 1/2" or so, I see no reason to test others. You have to set aside at least a good 90 minutes to smoke one.”
“good construction,easy draw,even burn. mild smooth smoke. a real cigar.”
“creamy smooth and mellow (just the way I like my gars). and big churchills to boot (another way I like my gars). the twains are my everyday cigar. I've found a home with the twains or maybe the twains found a home with me I should say.”
“Everything about this cigar is top notch. When I first got them in from the UPS man I took two out and gave one to a friend. We sat down and enjoyed an hour and a half of great smoke and commented on how good these were right out of the box.”
“This is an inexpensive cigar, but it's a good cigar. I got the churchill and --once it's done its time in the humidor--it's about an hour-and-a-half time committment. So, make sure you grab a couple craft brews and good buddy to smoke with you as the women-folk stay inside while you puff these on the patio. For a mild cigar, these really do have a lot of taste. I got toast, a hint of pepper, and tobacco flavors. This is a consistent cigar from foot to nub, and I didn't get a bad stick in the box. Worth the money? Heck to the yes! They're also good to share with guys that can handle a long smoke, but might not be quite ready to appreciate your more expensive stogies. Get a box!”
“These arent half bad for the price. If kept in the right condition, they burn pretty even and have a good flavor for a mild cigar. They're way cheap too. I scored a 10 pack at auction for 13 bucks. Not the best, but would buy again...just maybe not a whole box.”
“Smoked the No.2 and No.3 size in this line up. Great breakfast cigar or anytime cigar for price. Good natural tobacco taste and goes good with coffee. I have this cigar and Vegas Gold as morning lineup before work. Highly suggest for the price and the sticks burn for a long time!”
“Having read the reviews, and I thank all of those who write them and wished more would write. This is the way I find out about cigars, and if it is worth the risk of purchasing them. As bad as I disklike saying this, and it goes against all of the other reviews. The first cigar I opend, cracked the cap when I went to cut it. The second one burned up to two inchces longer than the other side, and the flavor was less than enjoyable. I may have received a bad batch, and will leave in the humidor for a long period of time before trying another one. I ordered the 7.5 X 24, but if I had it to do over again, I would order the 54 rings size with the 8 inches in length. I'm only one who is not happy with the condition of the cigars, but again these may have come from a bad lot. When I smoke another one, if it acts the way the first two have I will send them back to CI.”
“I didn't have the experience that SA had when I opened one of these right off the truck. It was so fragile, flavor lacking, and burned hot and fast. After putting it in my humi for a few days, it turned around 100%, and I enjoyed it all the way down to my fingers. Pretty good even burn, and an enjoyable mild with loads of flavor cigar. If I had it to do over again, instead of ordering the 7.5 X 52, I would have chosen the one with an 8 X 54 ring size, due to the length needs something a little bigger in rings size. Will buy more of these, but strongly recomend you put them in the humidor a few days prior to smoking.”
“Just a great kick back cigar. Perfect for a relaxing evening with a tall glass of rum and coke. The No.2 are perfect for the price and I can't wait to order a box of No.3.”
“Right out of the box great smoke. NO. 3 box purchase was well worth it. This cigar smoked very smooth. Burn was even and ash held for over 2 1/2 inches which is nice. Not much maintence needed. Smoke was extremly smooth and aroma was divine. Definatly just a light and enjoy, and for 3 bucks a stick, I cant see a better alternative. These have replaced my CI Mistakes, and Acid Kuba Kubas as my regulars.”
“I am a novice and this is the cigar experience I was looking for. Immediately after I lit it, I realized why. This is very similar to what my sicilian uncle, a WWII tank vet, smoked in his barber shop. Most particularly, the aroma and how the smoke hangs in the air. What I like most is the mild finish as I don't like a strong flavor lingering on my palate. My ONLY complaint is the difficulty I had unsticking the label from the outer leaf. That one more inch was worth the effort. An excellent long cigar for beginners.”
“This is an inconsistent cigar. When you get a good one, it's very good but it's a real hit and miss. Aging helps but you still get some that have bad draw and harsh flavor. An OK cigar but there are other comparably priced cigars that are superior.”
“I got a 7x52 in a sampler pack and the first few inches were a little harsh and left a bad taste in my mouth. but it did get better as I smoked more. I will leave the other 3 in the humidor a while to see if they improves.”
“Well, I got 5 of the #1 in a sampler. I smoked one right out of the gate and I was not impressed it was like blah. I did however leave the others in the humidor for about three weeks and WOW that made a world of difference. It smokes great, no relight good ash and great flavor. I will buy some again but I will leave them mellow for awhile.”
“A nice, smooth smoke! And like Mark Twain, I will enjoy several while rolling down the Mississippi River this summer on the American Queen!”
“Smooth broomstick. My only complaint was the rings were a little tough to remove, but that had nothing to do with the great taste.”