“Got my brown bag last week and to my surprise there were some gems!! 5 Vegas, El mejor Emerald and Padilla Obsidien to name a few. There are a few "gas station" cigars in there but the overall bag is WELL worth the 20 sheckles. I'll be getting these with each order. Well done CI”
“I ordered the $10 cigar sampler pack that I saw on special. The Felipe alone was worth the entire cost of the package. This is an excellent cigar. Although I first started smoking Cuban-seed cigars in 1975, I have not smoked a cigar since 1978……until a month ago. This was, and is, the finest selection I have tried recently. You have a soon-to-be returning customer in me.”
“I ordered these ("Brown Bag" Sampler) on a whim and got a selection of great cigars. Some I've never heard of and are not in CI's catalog but are excellent cigars that I never would have tried otherwise. A good way to try something new at a great CI price.”
“I got the Brown Bag Sampler in yesterday (July 1). Got a few cigars I've been wanting to try. Just to tame a few; Gurkha Regent, El Mejor Emerald , Puros Indios Viejo. I can't wate to light theses up and the others. I'll be ordering this sampler with each of my orders. Thanks CI”
“Man, you guys at CI are great!! I've ordered this (Brown Bag Sampler) about three times now and EVERY time it has amazed me. The selection of smokes in here is fantastic. Worth a heckuva lot more than twenty bucks! Haven't found a dud yet. Keep it, guys! Oh, and please don't raise the price on my say so, just a figure of speech, hehehe.”
“Meh. If you like mystery and the 'christmasy' feeling of not knowing what you're ordering, then go for it. ('Brown Bag' Sampler) for 20 bucks plus 5 bucks shipping you get 25 bucks in cigars. a couple nice smokes and more than a couple poopy ones. i think next time, i'll go blow the money at my local shop on a cutter or lighter. thanks for the deal CI!”
“Please be advised that this is one of the most terrible $%%^&*())_ selection of cigars in my life that I have blind ordered..there..take my word for it...oh, by the by, did I mention that I am cannot taste, cannot smell or enjoy the sight of the cigars I did receive?.... JUMP ON IT...IT IS A FANTASTIC OFFER!!! I am a repeat offender with CI and they have never steered me wrong! If you are a former Marine (class of 73, myself) you will not be disappointed in the selection! Long Live Cigars International and Semper FI!!!!”
“this is awesome!!!(Brown Bag Sampler)”
“Top notch cigars ( "Brown Bag" Sampler) at rock bottom prices. Great way to sample quality smokes w/o paying a fortune.”
“Whoo...I got 40$ worth ("Brown Bag" Sampler) (even by ci prices)Perdomo 2, Cu Ava,Sherpa,Rocky Patel.YOU GUYS ROCK”
“WOW! i just received my package ("Brown Bag" Sampler) and wow was i amazed. Gurkha, Perdermo, 5Vega and much more. i am new to smoking and i have been looking at trying most in my Brown Bag deal. now i get to try those and more. i can't believe this was only 20 bucks. Thanks CI”
“As others have said, it really was like Christmas morning. WELL worth the $20 and then some. It was full of cigars I have been wanting to try as well as one or two that I hadn't heard of. I just finished smoking an "unknown" and was highly impressed. This is a great way to add smokes to your repertoire.”
“I like to try something new all the time. The brown bag ("Brown Bag" Sampler) gives me a chance not only to try something new, but even gave me a chance to try something thats really out of my price range. great value. I'll stick to buying these.”
“You can't beat this deal for the money. Every "Brown Bag" contains a little bit of everything from hearty Maduros to the mildest Dominicans. Try it you'll definitely come back for more!!!”
“I just got the brown bag sampler for the second time today and i would like to say that I was not disappointed. For twenty dollars i got a grab bag that included some of my favorite brands: Aristoff, Gurkha, Carlos Torano, 5 Vegas, Peterson, and Indian Tabac to name a few! I am very hapy with my purchase and would reccomend adding this to you next order because it is a great way to add variety to your humidor for a great price.”
“I've ordered this twice and there wasn't a cigar in the bunch that I didn't enjoy. Can't beat this deal.”
“Just received my sampler. Indian Tabac, Aristoff, Vegas...you guys have outdone yourselves. Truly a great bargain from CI International Thanks guys!!!”
“thanks for the chance to try some real champagne cigars on a beer budget ("Brown Bag" Sampler). i like having the chance to try it before i buy a box full of cigars that might not be my cuppa tea! it's one deal i'll always add to my order!!!”
“wow!! just got my "brown bag" today!! dont mean to name drop, but hey-gurkha, vegas 5, indian tabac, aristoff, plus some i often looked at,(but never ordered.) what a great way to test the waters at an awesome price!! thanks, this is not goin to be my last time for "brown bag!!" i think im goin golfing today!!”
“I JUST RECIEVED MY "BROWN BAG" SAMPLER IN THE MAIL AND I WAS AMAZED. I NOTICED THE ORANGE CELOPHANE OF A PERDOMO ESTATE CIGAR AS SOON AS I OPENED IT AND MAN WAS I HAPPY. THIS IS ALL THE FEEL OF CHRISTMAS, I WILL ALWAYS ADD A SAMPLER JUST TO TRY NEW CIGARS. I FOUND MY FAVORITE PERDOMO AND LOOK FOREWARD TO FINDING A NEW FAVORITE. ”
“You know...if you love a good smoke like I do, and not order one of these with every order you place as an additional treat....you're losing out my friends. It's like waking up Christmas morning and finding that Harley you always wanted under the tree! Thanks again CI...you guys rock!”
“I'm a believer! Twenty bucks for the Brown Bag Sampler is an amazing deal, and a terrific way to sample some top-rated cigars you've been meaning to try. My ten included Ghurka, Indian Tabac, 5 Vegas Gold, and Cuba Libre among others. Talk about value! They arrived in their own zip-lock bag with a humidifying "pillow" to keep 'em fresh. Like I said earlier I'm now a CI believer, and I won't be ordering from any of those other cigar companies again!”
“I am in love! I got my brown bag sampler, and needless to say, I am impressed. To drop a few names-- 5 Vegas Gold (already a fan), Padillia Obsidian (wanted to try for the longest time), El Mejor Emerald, NP 2004, Gurkha Expedition (after falling head over heels for the Doble Maduro, this was the next one to pillage on my ever-growing list of cigars to try)... ITC Natural, Astral, Connecticut Yankee by Victor Sinclair... I mean, that in itself is an all-star line up -- and for the $20 bucks shelled out to get those it's simply one hell of a deal. My only regret is allowing them to chill after their cross country expedition to my humidor.”
“What a fantastic idea and great way to try some new brands. (Brown Bag Sampler) Got mine today, the first I smoked was an Indian Tabac Fuerte, and apparently the first time is a charm, because I've found a new favorite smoke. Thanks CI, could you make it any easier or more pleasurable to shop with you?”
“I just got my brown bag sampler. In my opinion, you will not get anything outstanding, but what you get is well worth $2 a piece. I will buy more and post my selections. I advise other people to do so as well. 1) Puros Indios Viejo;2) Padilla Hybrid;3) Gurkha Class Regent; 4) 5 Vegas Classic;5) Nica Libre;6) El Mejor Emerald;7) Bahia Blu 8) Calle Ocho;9) Cu-ava Intenso;10) Indian Tabac”
“This deal is decent. 'Brown Bag' Sampler In the end it evens out really, though. I also hate that everyone of them has a few CI exclusives which really means, a few cigars a B&M wouldn't dare carry. Don't get me wrong i occasionally smoke a 5 vegas, but i prefer they make the selection a little better in these i mean read some reviews im not the only one to recieve a 5 vegas... everyone did!”
“I was absolutely blown away by what came in the Brown Bag special. Vintage Gurkha, Don Tomas, 5 Vegas Gold, and much more. Well worth the 20 bucks - I plan to throw one into every purchase.”
“This deal is awesome ('Brown Bag' Sampler). It's a great way to try new sticks, and it's exciting because you never know what you're going to get! 5 of the 10 cigars were $5 sticks... Do the math. It's WELL worth it!”
“I just ordered the CI Brown Bag Sampler Pack yesterday, and it was just delivered today (how's that for service)! Upon opening the box, I was like a kid on Christmas morning...I couldn't tear into that box fast enough. When I finally reached the prize, I spread out the ten juicy cigars on my countertop...I couldn't believe my eyes! All were premium hand made blends...and every single one I've been wanting to try! Thank you CI for your superb service, and as always, your superb products!”
“If you dont add this to your order ('Brown Bag' Sampler) you will miss out on a great deal.For 20 bucks you cant go wrong! Take $20 to your local shop and tell them you want 10 cigars watch how quick they show you the door. Thanks C.I. you are the best.”
“Abviously you would think that you wouldn't be receiving the best cigars when you purchase a brown bag sampler. But I was trully surprised at a few of the gems in here a nice Gurkha, Padilla, Indian Tabac and a Puro Indios Viejos. The other guys arnt that bad either and will be an interesting smoke. If your looking for a great journey on a budget then this is where you can't go wrong. Keep up the stimulis CI!”
“love the brownbag special! great selection great price .you cant go wrong..”
“I recieved one of the "Brown Bag Samplers" for my birthday and loved it! There was a nice mix of cigars to suit any need, be it mild, medium or full bodied. As I enjoy a myriad of cigars this was perfect. For the $20 that was spent on this I may have been able to buy three, four, maybe even 5 cigars at my local shop but NEVER could have gotten 10. I can't wait to try this again as it was an excellent surprise not to mention a wonderful treat.”
“well worth the 20 dollars spent. simply put. thank you CI,”
“This is a nice deal if you like to sample a variety of cigars. I've been tacking on one or two of these with every order. While there are no "great" smokes in here the value always exceeds the two buck price tag. I do have two complaints, however. The selection is pretty much always the same, although sizes may vary, and one or more stogies are often damaged. These are always the longer ones. It appears that the damage comes from careless packing as they are almost always bent from stuffing the "protective" packing material down on top of the plastic bag holding the selection. I'll keep ordering, as I like the selection, and I guess I'll just keep cutting the Churchills down to robusto size.”
“Got this sampler pack this past Wednesday and was surprised. There were some really good sticks, a couple of so-so sticks, and some I had never seen before. I was really impressed to see a Gurkha Box Pressed Torpedo in the mix. I have never seen these at my local shop. I WILL BE PURCHASING AGAIN! Shipping took about 48 hours after leaving the warehouse. Expect another order soon.”
“Some great brands (Gurkha, 5-Vegas, Indian Tabac) and some that I'd never even heard of. That said, I smoked one of the "unknowns" right off and it was great! Looking forward to trying out the rest. I've smoked since college (mostly Swisher Sweets and the like) but have only been 'serious' for about two years so am always looking for ways to try out new brands and ring sizes without having to commit to a whole box. A great deal and a great price. CI does it again!”
“The Brown Bag Sampler never disappoints. No where else can you get top-quality, brand name cigars at such great prices! I was glad to see the "limit" has been raised from one per customer, to two. That said, be advised you won't be getting 20 different cigars if you opt for two samplers, but, instead, the same sampler twice. In the end, though, this is still the best deal out there. I am always amazed at how brands such as Puros Indios Viejos, Bahia, Cu-Avana, Gurkha, and so much more, can be included for such a steal!”
“Easily worth more then twenty bucks.”
“Great sampler, But the second time I ordered it, 3 month difference, I received the same cigars as I did the first time. I would recommend these for a first timer. Great cigars inside. I was looking for some 'new' ones when I placed the second order.”
“Just received the latest “brown bag” sampler. I was certainly skeptical of what might be in it. I must say that I was certainly surprised at what I received. There were four nice premiums that were well worth the cost of the whole sampler. The rest I will use to give to moochy cigar friends or smoke on the boat. Bring on the next “brown bag”. CI rules !”
“A must buy & try. I love to try different cigars and this offer does not disappoint. Easily worth more than the price paid. ”
“Out of the ten, 7 were well over the 2 buck tag. I got two that were a little beat up, but all in all a good buy.”
“I was very happy with the selection I received..no junk.”
“I was very pleased with this sampler. I am new into the cigar world and I figured this would be a great way to get my feet wet and boy was I right. I would recommend this to anyone new to cigars it was a great buy.”
“first order I got I was very satisfied with the selection (Calle Ocho, Bahia Maduro, El Mejor Emerald, Nica Libre 1990, 5 Vegas Classic, Padilla Hybrid, Cu-Avana Intensus, Puros Indios Viejo Limited, Gurkha Copper Label, Indian Tabac Natural)! Very nice set for someone trying to expand their dossier without killing your wallet! Just received second batch a few minutes ago...unfortunately it was the exact same batch. Definitely not a bad thing, but I was hoping for a little variation...oh well. Still well worth the money, and I will probably order another one anyways, just in case.”
“love this combo! I've ordered twice, and got the same set twice (not a bad thing though!) I will definitely order another, but I hope to get a different variety next time!”
“Ordered two of the samplers and got some decent sticks but was a little disappointed that both samplers had the exact same sticks in them. I will also say that both were ordered at the same time so that might have something to do with it but it did take away from the fun of a "brown bag" sampler.”
“Got my Brown Bag today and I'd say I got quite the bounty. 6 out of the 10 are various brands of $2 cigars. Indian Tabac Classic, Pirate Gold, ect. I've had a couple of them in the past and a few are new to me, so it gives me some new budget brands to try. I also got a Nica Libre, a brand I love. And I finally there were two gems in that bag, a Padilla Artemis (sales for $11) and a massive Gurkha, another $10+ cigar. When I saw those, my initial thought was that someone at the warehouse screwed up. So yeah, I'm pretty happy with this order. Can't wait to order again and see what other surprises turn up.”
“Nice little buy. 5 Vegas, Dominico Torano, Padilla Artemis, Pirates Gold, Gurkha, Calle Ocho, Cu Avana, Nica Libre, Bahia Maduro and an Indian Tabac Classic. I would buy again. I like the mystery of not knowing what you might get. Good way to try different sticks.”
“I was REALLY pleased with this sampler...surprised to get a Diesel Unholy cocktail in the mix...absolutely loved it. Would love to pick up some more to enjoy. Nice mix of stoggies in the sampler...had the Diesel (that I LOVED), 5 Vegas Classic, a Gurkha and a couple of others that I really enjoyed. I'm really fortunate that the shop is only a short drive away.”
“I went ahead and bought the brown bag sampler for the first time. I received a Gurkha and Padilla Artemis. I think those two were the best of the lot. The other eight were ok, I guess. I feel like I received a good deal. For around $20 I probably received $40 or more worth of cigars. I would buy the sampler brown bag again.”
“Well worth the $20. Good mix of strength's each time. I always enjoy opening the box to see what variety I will get.”
“Love the mix. Always a surprise”
“Package arrived safe and in a timely manner. Like everyone else says, it was just like Christmas. I ordered two Brown Bags and both of them had exactly the same thing in them, and exactly what was pictured in one of the pics. Not that I'm complaining though. The Padilla Artemis' are worth $11 apiece! A handful of $2 cigars, but that is after all essentially what we're paying here. All in all this is the best way to sample new things without committing to a whole box. I am very excited to try ALL of these. I'll try the Infused Brown Bag next.”
“Not bad...out of 10..5 where worth the money ”