I received one of these in a trade a while back, and finally decided to pull the trigger over my lunch break today.

These are an interesting little smoke - a 3x50 mini-robusto, with a long twisted "fuse" forming the cap.

The smoke opens with intense pepper, then quickly settles into a nice blend of cedar and coffee notes as it warms up. The pepper plays with you - receding into the background, then re-appearing.

The finish is soft, almost like velvet, and it lingers - I'm still enjoying it as I type.

The draw is easy and the smoke is plentiful and cool. The ash is medium-gray and firm, holding for about an inch and a half.

My opinion? This is a great short smoke - about 30 minutes - but I wish it was longer. The flavor was really beginning to develop at the point where I had to set it aside or risk serious damage to the moustache...

This is a great smoke for lunchtime or a walk around the block, and the price is right as well - $99 per box at Two Guys Smoke Shop.

I think I'm going to add a box to my next shopping list.

Nice review. Most people don't know about this stick.

I think Two Guys has an exclusive on it...true?

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Originally posted by Extensioncord:
Nice review. Most people don't know about this stick.

I think Two Guys has an exclusive on it...true?

I've not seen them anywhere else, so that may be.

EDIT: Yep, I confirmed that this is exclusive to the Two Guys Smoke Shop

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Only Blue label I had was an Imperiales. I thoroughly enjoyed it.

Famous smokes has a good deal on the blues. In their 5 pack frenzy, they usually end up cheaper than by box.

Nice review Poet.
This would be a great morning drive to work smoke.
I'll grab some.

Well CrazyPoet, I had to buy a box of these. I have been wanting to try the DPG line and love a short smoke for the drive home from work. Looks like a great combo!

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Originally posted by CrazyPoet:

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Originally posted by Extensioncord:
Nice review. Most people don't know about this stick.

I think Two Guys has an exclusive on it...true?

I've not seen them anywhere else, so that may be.

EDIT: Yep, I confirmed that this is exclusive to the Two Guys Smoke Shop

My B&M (not Two Guys) always has a few boxes of these around.

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Originally posted by SteveSur:
My B&M (not Two Guys) always has a few boxes of these around.

Thanks for the update! It's quite possible that the information I found online is out-of-date.

That was a great review, thanks for the notes and info on a unique cigar.

I would like to see an in-depth review of this cigar compared to the AF Short Story, and see what would be a better short smoke. I LOVE the Short Story, so to see one great short smoke compared to another in a BATTLE OF THE SHORTS would be a cool little review

Little Review?

Pun intended?

The main difference between the SS and the firecracker is that the firecracker is much more of a full-bodied smoke, with a lot more spice.

I'll have to try a side-by-side, and see if I can get a bit more detailed than that...

The Firecracker is way stronger than the Short Story.

The last time I smoked a Firecracker (x-mas of 07), the last half (when smoked with a toothpick) was power-house category.

I've smoked quite a few and I've noticed some are stronger than others.

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Originally posted by SteveSur:
The Firecracker is way stronger than the Short Story.

Yep.

What he said.

Oh yes there was Pun intended. Which cigar of these two would all of you prefer?

Both are equals, it just depends on your mood and whether you want a Dominican (SS) or Nicaraguan (DPG) smoke.

There's also the Oliva Serie G Special G which is almost in the same size/class.

Wow for the price, those Olivia's I bet are great. I saw a 5-pack sampler of them for $11.99. That is awesome!