I met one of the sales people, guy by the name of Dana, at Davidoff's on Madison when they were doing their tasting event. I'd never heard of them, but picked up a few for $6 and lit one in the store. I was suprised at how good it was.
I've been trying to get more, but I can't find a retailer. I've been emailing the company and they confirmed that they don't have a retailer on Long Island. I'd like to keep a supply of them on hand. They're not the best cigar I've ever smoked, but they're one of the best in the $6 range. It could easily sell for a couple dollars more if they wanted to.
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Doc, was that the maduro or natural? I did smoke a Dona flor double corona this year in a local big smoke event. My notes say it looked pretty nice, burnt even, draw was good, and tasted alright - but wished taste was a little better.
Mine was maduro. And like I said, it was good, but I felt it needed more a little more taste and flavor.
On that same event Garo was personally presenting his cigars. The Garo Habano Maduro line uses Brasilian wrapper, as Dona Flor (though in Dona Flor maduro's filler and binder are also Brasilian). Garos were a lot better, actually they were excellent maduros.
I just had a Dona Flor although they were called Alfonzo Menendez? They said they would be changing they name or labels in the next run. I really didn't plan to have any that day but I was really impressed. The rep set me up with two or three greebies that I now have in the humidor. I look forward to another one soon.
"If I cannot smoke cigars in heaven, I shall not go!" Mark Twain -The cigar in my avatar has hints of nutty flavor!
I believe the owner is a member on here and goes by l0venpeace. Maybe she can chime in?
We do carry them, but they are on back order for another several weeks on the manufacturer's end. Seems being mentioned in CA increased their demand so much they couldn't keep up!
Originally posted by Stogie Mcgee: I just had a Dona Flor although they were called Alfonzo Menendez? They said they would be changing they name or labels in the next run. I really didn't plan to have any that day but I was really impressed. The rep set me up with two or three greebies that I now have in the humidor. I look forward to another one soon.
Alonso Menedez is a different line they carry. Refer to their webpage at cigarsofbrazil.com
