CI Knock-Offs - Compare to Macanudo Sale

First time I've tried the KO. Impressed. Nice staple cigar at a great price. Medium smoke and stays lite.

Great daily smoke

This is a nice everyday cigar. It sure would be nice to be able to buy some again. What's up with the CI Knock-offs?

The cigars came right on time. Although they are not real Macanudo they are very good and are enjoyed when smoked.

Wow ! good for the price

A very good cigar and great smoke

Flavor is great, price is great. Construction is a little lacking. I find the ones I got, hard to draw...... Otherwise a great smoke.

A perfectly cigar for we daily cigar smokers. Sure is an economical way to enjoy a Mac at a price that is hard to beat.

The CI Knock-Offs never disappoint. Great cigar for your Saturday morning round of golf! Definitely buying these babies again.

Not as good as they used to be. I would buy the Puros Indios Churchill. The Puros Indios is a much better cigar and lot's of flavor!

Mild, flavorful, well constructed. A great daily smoke for golf and whenever.

Will definitely pick these up again. A smooth silky flavor with an easy draw. Great for 18 holes.

Smooth taste excellent draw great cigar for the money

Very close to Macanudo Cafe

These cigars are a smooth easy draw masterpiece.

Decent smoke. Quality of roll not at macanudo standards but u get what I pay for. Irregular burn and hard draw on about 10%.

Ultra-Mild, smooth enjoyment with every draw! I call these my "poker buddy" cigars! Sticks that you and your friends can light up in the garage while sitting at the poker table, and it won't get you chased outside! These also remind me of the Cusano M1 connecticuts, mild aroma, smooth amd tasty draws!

These cigars are really a great smoke and are mild with a good draw.

Great tasting cigars, good price as well.

I like em. Easy burn, good draw, and a mild taste.

Good cigar for price. Please keep in stock

Good draw, nice even burn, and a halfway decent flavor, but it's not a Macanudo. I plan to get a five pack of Macanudo Corona to 'supplement' these. Certainly a nice cigar for the price.

Good smoke

i would buy more if they were in stock

Could stand to be rolled a little tighter.

real good cigar n

The Rocky Patel Knock-off burned rather unevenly with a strong draw. It had a very mild taste and fairly fast burn! Overall, I would not pay much over a buck for this smoke!

There ok

Mild - good taste - easy draw - eceptional value

I usually like a little bolder stick, but this one is pretty good. About 20% of them have some uneven burn, but it is not a deal breaker. Give em a try

Great product for price

Loved em’

Quailty of the smoke was very good. The wrapper did not stay rapped though

Cheap alternative with a good price

Very good, taste and smoke the same from start to finish

They are good, but not as good as the CI knockoff Monticristos.

They are very mild with no after taste. I'm enjoying them.

Great cigar for the price.

Send me more!!!

Great cigar for the price, I smoke on average 3 cigars per day.

I buy these as my everyday kicking around smoke. They go great sitting in the garage in front of the wood stove with a book.

I want a decent everyday smoke for the end of the workday. This is it. Nothing fancy, but a good smoke and well made.

Great smoke for the price!!

For the price, I feel they are as good or better than the knockoffs. I have always felt Macanudo's and the like were not worth the price nor the hype.

I really like CI's knockoffs, and these Macanudo taste ali he's were pretty good.. THey were a bit softer than the real thing- definitely not as well constructed-but I'd buy them again.

Long lasting

I went for sale price and bought bundle of 20, tried the 1st one and threw the other 19 in garbage, they were terrible

Very surprised about how much I like these cigars. Nice everyday smoke. Burns pretty evenly, nice flavor, and pretty consistent flavor to almost the end. Def would buy again.

Will probably purchase again.

Decent smoke for the money.

i was very satisfied with my purchase.

Good feel in the hand, good feel in the month, good taste, smooth burning. Well worth the price.

Taste not too bad

I was a HUGE fan of the Casa De Garcia sticks. They were my foto everyday smoke. The last two batches were awful. This is my first bundle of these and they have a great flavor, mild through the entire stick. Wrapper stays together well, the cigar stays lit well, has a nice easy draw. A Macanudo it is not, but it is a really good cigar. If you take the price into account, it is an excellent cigar. Well done.

I really enjoy the knock off prices

You know the price is good, the flavor is fine, if you smoke these and then maybe smoke a nicer name brand you can tell the difference for sure because of the flavor. That said, for the deal these aren't bad.

NICE ,MELLOW CIGAR,SOME BURNT UNEVENLY,SOME UNRAVELED WHILE SMOKING...

Good cigar for the price

Nice smoke; even draw! Great for a round of golf!!Nice smoke; even draw! Great for a round of golf!!

Really good smoke, start to finish. Great golf course cigar.

Not as much flavor as your Montechristo knockoffs.

Needs more flavor

A really good cigar. mild and smooth

great price

These are now my go to cigars. I am retired and on a fixed income so these are now my favorite cigars for the price.

Great cigars for the price. You can’t go wrong with this purchase.

Tasty and Smooth. Love this cigar, burns well to the end.

My favorite every day cigar

These are a great cigar, good even burn, I recommend you try them!

I don't know if CI reads these, but I really hope they do. I am a musician and have played guitar for many years. I own two very expensive Martin Guitars. Oh I didn't pay what the folks who I play with did, You see, I travel a lot and visit many pawn shops. The people who i play with have admired my guitars as well as those who i play for. My Martins cost me a small fraction of what the folks who I play with, payed for their guitars because I bought them in pawn shops. The folks at CI worked very hard to make a cigar taste like much more expensive cigars , such as this Macanudo knockoff and they got it right. I have smoked many cigars in my time including the Macanudo and I can tell you that this is a fine cigar and taste almost exactly like the Macanodu. If pride has prevented you from trying this fine stick, swallow it. You will be quite surprised.

Great everyday cigar

If not better. Well constructed, smooth draw and decent flavor. I thought I would give these a try since I have already tried the Montecristo knock offs and really enjoyed them. Glad to see a consistency with these so far.

For the price a great smoke.

Great mild cigars ! I really enjoy them

My new every day smoke

One of the best smokes for the price

Very good cigar

Great service and cigars

Smooth and tasty it feels like a Macanudo. I recommend it.

A flavorful, well constructed cigar....great value!

An ever present pleasurable smoke that is smooth and affordable to enjoy as I conquer that ever present list of weekend projects

Great cigars

Very good for the price.

Not bad

Now if you could just make a Don Rafael gold knock off would be in heaven

Great cigar for the $$$. Good for working on outdoor projects, mowing lawn, etc.

I bought these to try out. I had constantly been looking for a cigar that was inexpensive and on the mild side and a fairly quick smoke. These will do it. Thanks CI!

Smooth and nice flavor! Excellent choice for the price ….. recommended !!!

ci knock offs never let you down, great price, great taste.

These were not great, but they were OK, especially for the price. They were consistently rolled and had a reasonable draw. None were unsmokeable. Will order them again.

These cigars are smooth smoking and great tasting - better than most namebrand cigars that are 5 times the cost!

hey, i smoke cigars on a regular basis, and these knock-offs are as good as any.

I bought these cigars specifically to test the quality and "smokability" of the CI Knock Offs. I certainly was not disappointed as they are much better than I ever would have anticipated. They are now one of my favorite cigars!

They are ok. Nothing special. Just something different.

They're very good. Love the taste and really enjoy the price!!

good smoke,will buy them again over macanudo

Bought these to try specifically since they are more mild and, of course, incredibly inexpensive. Tried one upon receipt and it was good. For the past 2 weeks I've had them sitting in a cedar lined cigar box with a dram of Auchentoshan Triple Wood and a hygrometer/thermometer... 71F & 75% humidity (hard to adjust down w/ the open dram of scotch) and they look, feel and smell incredible. Waiting for a guy's night out next week to smoke but from other people who have tried these knock offs, they're the perfect ones for a project like this.

Awesome cigar

They burn a little faster than the regular ones

These are a Great Smoke at price no drop off from the real ones !!!

GOOD CIGAR WISH I HAD MORE

On price vs quality they are simply the best I've found. Mild, always a good draw, never a bad cigar in a bunch, ever.

The CIs exceeded my expectations they are a smooth smoke with very little aftertaste. Great Cigar for the price.

This cigar couldn't be better. Great taste yet mild. You can't go wrong with this one. Burns evenly and stays lit. Your friends will truly enjoy it.

Good deal

very good

Some of the cigars were amazing but some or blah but for the price I can't complain to much and that being said if you just looking for an everyday smoke here you go

Good! Thanks

Pretty good, pretty close to the real thing

The cigars were ok, but not at all like Macanudo cigars

Love this place. thank you!

Very good

great mild smokes at a reasonable price

I found these cigars to be very pleasing. They burn well have great taste and I thoroughly enjoyed them

you can`t go wrong with this price.

Smooth and tasty. Great with coffee in the morning, burbon in the evening.

Awesome!

I consider this smoke to be a 4 star value, primarily based on the price. Medium flavor and burns very well on the golf course. There is minor concern about the wrapper coming loose in the wind, but at this price, repurchase is assured.

Very pleased with the CI knock-offs. Unlike many knock-offs the wrapper stays strong. Be careful on wider rimmed knock-offs. Cannot beat the value versus Macanudo.

Love it! Not bad at all! wish it could last longer!

Great wanted to order more but forgot which ones I ordered. Age setting in.lol

a nice smooth cigar with a good price.

I have tried several knock offs,for the price you can't beat them always pleased with the Macanudo knock offs.

Will continue to buy these, recommended them to another guy yesterday. Very good value, my favorite lawn mowing cigar

Smooth consistent draw, good flavor.

Nice!

I was happy with product

Very good for the price will buy again

As good as it gets for a knockoff

I've tried CI's macanudo knockoffs and monte Cristo knockoffs, and love them both. These are a favorite among the guys at work, too. Every once in a while you might have to re-stick the wrapper a little after you cut it, or once in a blue moon you might get one with a tough draw. But overall these macanudo knockoffs smoke very well and have a great, mild flavor far beyond their humble price. (My co-workers and I prefer keeping them a little "soft" in the humidor.)

Very good smoke for a good price

i am no expert ,but these are really good cigars and at a good price.

Ok

Great taste and value!!

I have bought knock-offs before and have only been mildly satisfied. These CI knock-offs have all been a smooth even smoke right to the nub. I would buy these again!

These are indeed my favorites along with the Fresh Rolled Rosado Cuban Wheels. I built my own humidor and developed a very stable humidification "system". After a year in the box, these cigars are just terrific. Wait for a sale on them.

Very comparable. A great value smoke

good smoke but doesn't burn evenly after 1/2 way point

Very good. To me they taste the same.

I enjoyed the cigars and found them very satisfying.

The taste is just short of the real thing, couldn't be happier with these knockoffs.

They're as good as real macanudos for much less

Recently tried them for the first time. Very smooth mild to medium cigar at a great price.Good everyday cigar

very mild

Mild and flavorful cigar. It burns evenly and holds a decent ash. Can't beat them for the price!

My last 2 orders were the Macanudo KO's with the proper length 7.0. They draw perfectly. The previous 5 orders were the supposedly the same but the length was 7.5. To make these draw properly you had to stick an ice pick down the middle!

Loosely packed cigar. Needs way more filler. You can squish it with your index finger and thumb down to 3/8 inch as you are smoking it. Nothing like a Macanudo.

I am a beginner and I smoke a cigar a week. This is my favorite stick I have bought. My friends loved it and I did too. Would definitely buy again and would recommend to mild cigar smokers. Nice smooth flavor.

Not the best I've ever had. However, it's a great value for everyday smoke. I will buy again.

Doesn't compare to Macanudo at all. The first five out of the twenty were not good. I would feel bad giving these away. Maybe a little aging in the humidor might help the remaining 15. Save your money.

Mild, smooth burning with great aroma and taste. Knock-off but I cannot tell the difference. Just like a Macanudo without premium prices. It is my daily cigar and enjoy them very much.

Very glad I bought these cigars! Excellent value, great smoke!

Okay everyday smoke. I don't care for the start of the cigar, but the last half is good. Easy draw, stays lite most of the time and good smoke clouds

Pretty good for the price! Nothing close to the real thing!

Excellent comparison but not as tightly rolled or some loose binders give poor draw and too much heat; otherwise, worth the savings.

Very good smoke for the price. The only reason I didn't give them a five star rating is due to a slight inconsistency in draw. Even with this small flaw I have reordered these cigars several times. They are a great everyday smoke!

One knockoff was good 4 stars. Other was a little harsh.

They were good

Good value. , flavor is a little too mild

Light and tasty ,wrap unravels a little, but Bryan's that not a bad smoke.

These are smoking evenly with a smooth draw and pleasant taste

Pretty smooth, but burn a bit fast. Would definitely buy again as they are pretty good for the price.

Very good cigar. Smoked great! Mild and flavorful. They are well made and smoke evenly. Great value.

Great value. Well wrapped but a little mild for my tastes.

I enjoy the taste. They are smooth

I seldom / never spend more than $2 on a cigar so I am always looking for a decent cigar at a moderate / cheap .price . These knock offs fulfil both criteria. There as good as any $5 cigar that I've ever smoked . I buy cigars for my enjoyment and not to impress others.

Not bad tasting but burn is very uneven.

Not exactly the quality of real Macanudos but for the price they are great. A special occasion smoke at an everyday smoke price.

Not a bad smoke for the price. A few were a little harsh with a rough draw but all in all will order again for the price and value.

I have tried the other CI knockoffs, but found them mostly harsh. These are generally mild but with plenty of flavor. One of my favorites.

They are quality smokes not to be compared directly to Macanudo but generally, mild, flavorful, well constructed and a price bargain. They are fresh and worthy of sharing with your buddies and associates.

Worst quality cigar I ever bought from CI. Cigars are unraveling and some seem old. Save you money and pick something else.

Good smoke, they burn even and have a good flavor. They burn a bit quicker but for the price you can't go wrong.

Great smoke!

Nice even burn and easy draw, consistently good cigars

Let me be clear - I very seldom get a chance to actually smoke a cigar. But I do spend a lot of time chewing on them. I love the taste of Connecticut wrappers and I thought that these might be a cheap way for me to indulge my habit. The problem with these is that the filler leaf used is very short and choppy. I spend all afternoon spitting out pieces of the filler. I am 100% sure that these sticks would be just fine if I were a normal person and just smoked the damn things, but that's not what I bought these for.

For a budget cigar and a nice smoke with friends, you can't beat these cigars for price and a quality smoke.

These cigars smoke great, very much like the KO -- compare Monte cigars.

Excellent value and great taste

excellent cigars for the money. they are a constant order for me

I've been smoking the Monte Cristo knock-offs on a regular basis. Recently I ordered the Macanudo Torpedo knock-offs. These are great smokes for the price. After a few weeks in the humi, they taste great, have an even burn, and he'll I go for them quite often. Too bad for the name brands, just keep supplying me with those generics!

Smoked my first one today and thoroughly enjoyed it.

Very good!

Very smooth and flavorful

Honestly, the knock off Macs start out well then come apart like chocolate in the sun.

Not as good as the original.

I have smoked many of the CI Knock-Offs. Everyone of them was great all the way down to the snub. I recommend these cigars to everyone I talk to. For the price they can't be beat.

great value!

These are really good, and it does have a Macanudo-ish taste to it. Not bad at all.

Nice and smooth, slow and even smoke!

I have found both the Churchill and Torpedo sizes to be well constructed with a medium strength, good smoke and flavor. It has been rare toget one too tightly rolled to smoke . I prefer the Connecticut wrappers.

The CI Knock-Offs are outstanding...give them a shot and you will be surprised!

Very pleased with th draw and mild taste of the Macanudo knockoffs Thanks.

OK for the price but nothing to write home about

Everyone has there own taste so I won't say there bad but ill leave it at....not for me!

Great cigar for a good price. Smooth smoaking start to finish.

Good but like a little fatter round. My fault

Great value

These are a great cigar, for the price I don't feel guilty having one everyday.

Not bad for the price

I order my cigars the first week of every month. From now on I will be ordering a bundle of the CI Knock-Offs every time I order. I have tried the Macanudo P. Philip and the Montecristo. I loved both of them. I highly recommend these for an everyday cigar.

I buy these to hand out to my buddies on the weekend golf trips. These are nice sticks which have a great taste and a even draw. You wont be disappointed!

Almost as good as original. For the occasional cigar smoker great choice.

I expected something like a cafe. It was too strong.

Great Cigars

smooth smoke for a great price.

They are pretty good. The only thing is, sometimes I "chew" on them for a few moments while working around the place, and if I cut too much of the tip off after that, the tobacco tends to leak out. Just a personal habit but other than that, ok by me.

Bought these only because Mistakes coronal are out of stock

No brainer well built cigar from start to finish

Good taste, draw and burn

As close as you can get without spending $$$.

Was very surprised with the similarity of the 2. Will definitely order again

I like them.

Every single one is well constructed, draws well, and tastes great. Definitely recommended. I am buying more.

I tried the CI Macanudo Knock offs and thought they were great for the price.

Regardless of size, I rarely get a poorly constructed cigar. I favor Torpedo and Churchill sizes.

I am a repeat customer for the Macanudos Knock-Offs. There is no better cigar for the price.

Inconsistent burn

Try these CI Knock Offs and share them with your golf buddy's.

I have been buying these for some time now. I feel they are a great value. My only negatives are the draw can be it tough at time and requires the use of a draw poker and the wrapper is inconsistent. Overall good enough to continue to purchase.

Your Macanudo knockoffs are excellent - smooth, flavorful and the price is right!

These knock offs are as close as you can get without buying the real thing.

Very good cigar for the money!

It's a great read a smoke

Tasteful but loosely packed. After clipping end off a lot of tobacco spills out when taking a drag.

Excellent cigars for the price. The Macanudo is very mild, good wrap and burns evenly.

Smooth and light flavor at a budget price. A long time daily Smoke.

The knockout were awful take them off the market

5 Star, they were very good!!

Great smokes.

Burns great. Good draw. Def. not a Macanudo . For the price it's a good cigar. I would definitely buy again.

Great prices

Only smoked 2 so far & were great. Hope rest are the same

This stick burns even and is a very good everyday smoke. Would recommend and by again.

They weren't bad but a bit dry.

very nice mild smoke, so far every cigar has burned perfect

Good smokes, taste spot on and for the money ya can't beat them.

Great smoke for the money...excellent burn

Best smoke dollar for dollar. I enjoy the big brands to but for an awesome every day evening smoke you can't beat the CI Macanudo knock offs

very good value

Great deal.... good smoke for reasonable coin.

Not the best wrapped too loosely

The taste of these cigars is fairly consistent. Not quite the flavor of the Hyde Park but close enough for a $2 smoke.

Smooth and very mild knock off..