Don Rafael Nicaragua

Ok for the price. Some sticks gets difficult to draw toward the end and don’t burn evenly

I've smoked Don Rafael for years. This is the second time I have ordered this cigar and it is a great smoke. Wrapped well so the draw is smooth and I can smoke them down to the nub's and still a smooth taste and draw. Great cigar for the money.

Excellent, for the price! Light smoke, easy draw, good even burn right to the end. As good as many other higher priced cigars...

Good everyday smoke. Great

Great smoke

probably my new favorite and the box goes to grandson. draws moderate with stronger taste at a sane price.

Great draw and burn

Mild smoke. Right size.

Good cigar for the price

It's a very decent cigar for the price. I've smoked 2 so far and am fairly happy. The second smoke got really hot toward the end otherwise some very defined notes that make it very pleasant until it got close to the ring. Will continue to keep in stock in my humidor.

good smoke, even burn, good draw, great value

Slow even burn , great flavor will definitely be put on my list of cigars to buy again!

A perfect everyday cigar. Good construction, even burn, and satisfying flavor. Can’t beat these for the price!

Nice ash with a good draw and a clean taste. Good everyday smoke.

Mild and a nice burn

Too mild but good for the money

I really enjoyed these. Good flavor

Bought them for a friend, he was very satisfied with the cigar and he will be buying more. He couldn’t believe the great price!

Would rate it just OK. It's not bad for an everyday smoke. However, it didn't have a tremendous amount of flavor. More like just smoking tobacco. It's low cost, so for the price it's OK.

Nice even tight burn

A great cigar for the money

Me Likey A Lot

Nice mild good burn

I'm a writer who likes having a cigar in the afternoons as I sit outdoors with my computer. These Churchills are mild, flavorful, and remain consistently so all the way down to the nub. Which takes about two hours. Perfect.

They burn clean i was expecting a cheap poor quality smoke and I was surprised to find that these are a really good deal for the guy who is looking for a great every day cigar.

my new favorite after trying their sample pack

For the price hard to do much better. Never harsh and always good construction.

Nice burn and flavor

Very good

To put it plainly, you’re getting what you pay for. The cigars came well wrapped and had good draw. The flavor was mediocre. Could’ve had more flavor, but for a light cigar it’s what I expected. The cigar burned pretty evenly throughout the smoke. At times it would burn uneven, but with a quick relight you were back to an even burn. Was a descent light bodied cigar.

nice burn and flavor full. good buy.

a good cigar for the price.. not sure if when u light up that the cigar will burn evenly.. inside moisture level between 62 & 68 degrees..

I have my humidor set at 70% I purchased the Nicaragua blend. At first the cigars were difficult to draw. But I liked the taste. I cut about an inch off the top and inch off the bottom. Well now this cigar was the perfect smoke. I think the top and bottoms r wrapped too tightly. That is just my opinion. Will I buy again. Absolutely. Nice taste.

The price to flavor on these cigars is excellent. A good everyday cigar. The burn is pretty good, I will say a few of these have had some issues, whether it is the wrapper being cracked or the draw being a bit tight. However for the cost I think these cigars a good deal.

Love them will purchase them again

finally found a great cigar at a reasonable price. it is very well made, has a well balanced flavor and good draw. consistency is above average. would recommend to any budget conscious cigar smoker.

Great all around smoke

These are quality cigars at a fraction of the cost of high end cigars, I will definitely buy more.

They are just ok

I think they are a good everyday cigar. People should give them a try.

Milder than expected without a lot of flavor but the ash and burn was top notch. Held together we'll.

A great price for a cigar size I usually don't like to smoke. I usually smoke #77 size, but trimming the end worked perfectly. Burn was even. Been a fan of the Don Rafael Cigars for years. Rarely have I ever been disappointed with their cigars. I think its part of the Victor Sinclair line

Great cigar. Turning out to be a favorite

Like all the other Don Rafael cigars, the Nicaragua Toro, burns evenly, produces a long solid ash, never needs a re-light and is just an overall relaxing cigar to smoke with mild flavors. And it won't break the bank.

Very good every day cigar. Clean mild burn with hints of coffee and spices.

Solid budget smoke with good burn. May need a few weeks of rest.

Good cigar for the price! The burn is mostly even throughout the whole smoke, it has a nice mild and rich oak flavor when the cigar is fully warmed up! It’s easy to draw from it! It’s a nice cigar if you are not into full bodies!

Most time the draw is smooth. The construction seem to unravel at smoking tip. The burn, most of the time are consistent.

Surprised by the beautiful construction and flavor. My new go to.

Good cigar for the camp .

Perfect

Easy draw, mild to medium flavor.

A smooth and relaxing smoke at an affordable price. I enjoy them while hoofing it around the golf course.

looking to shake up my nightly cigar routine with a toro-I've had most success with torpedos (don't know why-great question if I ever meet someone smart enough to explain) but this cigar has stood up. Really gets tasty and smooth about 1/2 way in.

Good all-around cigar for the price

A dependable standby in the humidor.

Cigar is mild, very good & good price

The best this Don has to offer. Great smoke for the money. Flavorful but never harsh. Construction is almost always on. Great for around the yard or on the course.

Good burn

Burns well smooth smoke great draw excellent burn.This stick is a great cigar and for the price I’m stoking my humidor . Don’t hesitate stock up.

This is not a champagne cigar. It’s just a cigar that works and at this price I would keep buying.

Great smoke

Great every day smoke!

More like 3 1/2 stars. Pretty tasty but not overly flavorful, Very earthy, if dry, straw like taste.

Great cigar would buy again.

Smooth

Good cigars , nice price

A good smoke for around 2 dollars. Has a golden wrapper. Mild and smooth. Well rolled good draw. Burned slow cool and even. Nice flavors of coffee, nuts and toasty bread. CI runs great deals and I got a beautiful 12 cigar international Churchill sampler as a promo along with my box. I shop around and they have some of the best deals right here at CI.

I smoke about 25 cigars a week. It’s had to smoke a good quality cigar without going broke. So I buy supplement my quality cigars with bundles. The Don Rafael Nicaragua is a 5 star smoke at a bundle price. Excellent stick! 👍⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Nice firm cigar with a pleasing taste and aroma. Will certainly buy again when they become available.

Good smoke for the money

Good flavor and a consistent draw. Not my favorite but better than a lot I've had at this price range.

Great smoke

I like them, I was surprised at the flavor, toasty, hint of coffee, pretty good. Worth the money to get these

D R was a mild smoke good tasting cigar , I plan on buying again .

Enjoyable

I enjoy anything Don Rafael makes. For the money it's hard to beat these cigars. Taste great. Burns even. Easy draw. Love them.

Mild smoke, same throughout except for a little harsh at the end. Hard to beat the flavor for that price.

this is a very fine cigar at a budget price-- flavorful and smooth

The only comentarios is that the comer sedas a bit Dr y and tus italianos pelas easily

Didn’t get the ones I ordered they were returned without any explanation

Overall I like these. I would buy again. I have had better boxes than this one but considering the price I am still good with these.

Much better than cornsilk rolled in newspaper. Still, not sure why it was represented as Medium-Full flavor, as it didn't have very much. Sorta disappointing.

Hate to rate a cigar I like. Others try it and then I either can't afford it or its backordered. So with that being said this cigar is really "terrible".

my size for cigars. look good. good packaging. but find them dry. outer wrap keeps peeling away so very disappointed at this purchase.

Good smoke burns evenly, not strong but a good medium taste. Very likeable as I smoke one or two a day.

Some cigars burned uneven and some went out halfway down.

I have enjoyed these cigars in the past as my every day smoke, and have sung their praises for some time.... however, it seems they no longer have a "Quality Control", as the last four boxes I have purchased seem to have every third or forth stick plugged tighter than a frogs ass in huricane. I sent back 2/3 of a box back last month, and have had six (so far) out of this current box. Save yourself the frustration, and choose another brand !!!

I thought the draw was a bit hard and flavor lacking but my friends like them . They thought the cigar had good flavor.They actually want to order more. I guess it is me.My friends recommend them.

It burns

Fantastic cigar, well made, long ash, burns smoothly and evenly. CI is a great company, prompt, always in stock (not like another on line cigar site), great "diversity"of choices, good prices, rapid delivery. Highly recco. and that from a long time loyal consumer. Keep up the great work.

Good smoke light crisp okay taste nice cigar would like a stronger leather taste then this would be a great cigar

Great cigar for the price!

Good every day smoke. Burns well, holds a good ash, medium body flavor all the way to the end.

Nice mild

The Don is a Excellent cigar a very smooth taste to the pallet, I would recommend all to experience the Don Raphael 👌🏾

These are a decent smoke, price point be darned. As a fan of Nicaraguan cigars, the low cost brought me in to see if I could use them as a "daily". They more than fill the bill! Zesty and subtle at the same time, spice is undeniable with loads of flavor. The construction is on point, burning evenly, and really billows clouds of smoke. Quite the charmer! Top shelf to impress your friends? Nah. Sit back after a day at work with your feet up? Yeah.

I have now ordered three boxes of Don Raphael because, for me, they are a great everyday smoke. They meet my budget and they are a good smooth smoke!

I've been buying the Don Rafael Maduro for years, so I decided to try the Nicaragua #97. It's fantastic, and the Gordo size is perfect !

Try Don Rafael Nicaragua #87

A quality robusto, which you would expect to pay much more for, this corona offers a wholesome wrapper that is semi-oily and slightly veiny. Cap and wrapper are of good construction and do not unravel when cut or while smoking; the somewhat large label comes off easily as well. The cigar is just right to the touch, not too hard nor soft, and the ash indicates it to be a quality smoke. The burn is neither too fast nor slow and happily, the cigar never requires re-lighting, but rather it provides a steady draw all the way through, with light and even smoke. It is definitely a full-bodied cigar, very peppery, which someone may construe as somewhat harsh. It has nuances of leather and cocoa and I would recommend it to those who enjoy a stronger smoke. Definitely a good bargain.

I bought two 20-pack samplers of Don Rafael smokes earlier this year. While the Gold churchills are my favorite of the bunch. (Love the sweetened tip - which is a style used in Western Cuba, in the Pinar del Rio area.) and the Connecticuts are a straight down the middle mild and tasty smoke, these black label Nicaraguan were bitter. I gave up after smoking several of them half way thru. Construction is fine: All of these offer a loose construction, and fast draw to compliments their consistent taste. Two stars for price and consistency, but I'd never buy the black label Nicaraguans by themselves.

They are good

Good smoke for everyday. I usually smoke 2 or 3 during work. I guess that's the benefit for working outside.

excellent cigar for the money

They were a little stronger than I thought they would be

Most horrible smoke, they go out all the time.

Great great great smoke

Bonus cigars were dry and peeling

nicaraguan flavor without being too strong, a must try!

For the money, it does not get any better than this!!!

Nice smoking cigarettes. I like the mildness throughout the whole cigar. Doesn't burn or get hot at end.

I was hesitant to purchase based on the price but am very bappy with this cigar. Very nice draw and smooth

Very good every day stick. One of my favorite lower priced cigars. I will by more when they are available again.

As with all the Don Rafael cigars these sticks are very well made. Consistent long ash and smooth clean draw with a pleasant smoke with no bitter after taste. Definitely recommend these for an everyday cigar. The Nicaragua's are nicely packaged and the label is first class.

The first thing you notice is the gleeming black wooden box... nice presentation. The contructions is exactly what you expect from a high quality Puro.... A rich Nicaraguain taste with an even burn from start to finish. A very enjoyable cigar; so much that you will need that old roach clip to finish it off.... it's that good !

Smooth, consistent taste, and seclusionary friend that helps with the days passing by. And a great way to bring the friends and family together for a smoke and a spirit! Like I say; I've been as fan!!!

Good cigar. Enjoyed it. It's a little stronger than I am accustomed to but it's not overbearing. 6/50. Will order again.

Not a bad cigar. Pretty good for an everyday smoke and good price too.

Nope….made in Hondurus

Nice easy draw, not hot at the very end, will purchase again

Very good tasting cigar. Worth the money, only issue was one out of five had a hard draw.

Found these to be milder than they looked which was a pleasant suprise.

Smooth, good smoke.

This is my everyday cigar. I have purchased many different brands from CI and this cigar is easy, and burns great.

This review is on the robusto version. As another wrote, this cigar ROTT tends to be a bit more mellow than a medium strength rating IMHO. Construction was a bit weaker than other Don Rafael's I've had, but not bad. On a good note, the burn was fairly even all the way through, without need to relight. Flavor increased the longer the smoke went on. Smoke volume was good and the draw was right where it should be. Aroma is what I would describe as being "neutral" - not offensive or extra pleasing. Of interesting note, the box for these is a nice step up in construction from previous Don Rafaels - so they will arrive nice and secure. I will be saving these for days I want a slightly smoother smoke.

good smooth burning , nice flavor.

Taste is a little weaker than I usually like but it smokes evenly and smoothly. Decent smoke for the money. I will buy them again.

Good for the price

Nicely crafted and mild.

Tasty,mild and slow burning!

Mild. Easy somking

Good cigar!

Great value on this smoke. Even burn all the way to the finger tips and tastey.. I am buying more for sure.

This is a nice cigars to take with you golfing for your cigar mooching friends and is not too bad for you while you play a round or two.

Burns slow and even, nice draw. Great Day cigar.

The gold are the best, but out of stock

Enjoy them very much. Nice cigar to start the day.

Hey C.I. This is the new addition to the D.R. lineup. Was pleasantly surprised with this cigar,,,have had the D.R. before but never this one it is new in their lineup. This is a wonderful addition to their lineup,,great construction,,,,burns evenly all the way to the nub,,,,and has a medium to full flavor. The price is also at a level that I can smoke one most every day without breaking the bank. This cigar will only improve with time in the humidor,,,tobacco a bit young,,,,needs some time,,,but can be smoked now. Will order again,,,and put some away for long term aging. Ted M. Ohio

Cigar has a great flavor and burns well. A few of the cigars wrappers peeled back while smoking. Overall a good cigar for the price.

This cigar was very salty, lacked in any taste. I'm going to set them aside and let them age for awhile. I was not happy nor impressed with this cigar. The box smells of glue and another very unpleasant smell.

You won't be disappointed doing with CI

Not a bad everyday smoke but after five or so of them I prefer the Don Rafael Maduro much better for an everyday stick.

Have been ordering from CI for years. They never have the correct address information and it's always a conflict. Love the cigars, however, their phone ordering process stinks.

I had better, but not bad, a little too peppery for my palate.

You really can't beat this cigar for the price. I've ordered boxes to never be disappointed with a bad burn, loose pack or too mild. By the end of this cigar, you have just enough of a good buzz going to be done and ready for bed. Luckily, this cigar lets you sleep.

Expected more from Don Raphael, even at this price point. I've experienced some so loosely packed, they were hard to keep lit; uneven burning; and lack of consistency.

The cigar of the month club selects the best cigs to try

Great buy

This is a smooth class act cigar. Nice labels, good burn/ash. Packed just right with lots of flavor to boot. Yes the wrappers can be a bit delicate and sometimes look a little discolored, but...This new Don is a wallet and pallete pleaser.

Good product for the price.

It is everything you expect from a Don Rafael. The Nicaragua line is fantastic. As the smoke goes. the taste is kind of nutty and a little coffee.

They have a great burn, Very mild, came in a nice box and no damage not at all dry. Good Buy

I promise you your friends will not know the difference between this cigar and a Macanudo. This is great cigar and your friends will enjoy it and think they are smoking a high dollar stogie.

Great smoke and even better ash. A solid smoke with a great taste and good draw.

very good if you're an everyday smoker on a budget, or looking for a better yard gar. For the dough, very good.

Great price, a few were not up to par on the looks from splits. The burn was surprisingly even from the 3 I have smoked. Nice taste. May buy again.

Wouldnt buy again not my kind of cigar

It's a good everyday cigar, cosistant burn, good ash... I've has 2 split and flake, but the others were fine,no problems 3 outta 5 stars

this was an good every day smoke

Excellent cigar both in price, quality & taste !!