The El Mejor Espresso toro is just as good as the Churchill. Great bang for the buck, easy draw, satisfying strength, flavor reminiscent of Oliva Series G maduro, Graycliff Espresso, and 5 Vegas Cask Strength II.
Yes, I said Oliva. Yes, Graycliff. Just as good as those venerable brands? Of course not. But drink a couple beers, squint, and hum a few bars of "Hail to the Chief" and you might convince yourself you're the King of Siam through the hazy smoke and nicotine delirium.
El Mejor kicks butt. Period. It is one of those mythological 2 dollar cigars that taste good at first light, get stronger in the middle, and keep it up to the nub if you can stomach that much strength. The holy grail of on-your-ass cheapies. The value-buyer's Shangri-la. The unicorn of the tightwad. The Emerald City at the end of the yellow brick road, after you've tried a dozen crappy slumdogs that were overhyped by the wordsmiths at Cigars International. No, Dorothy, it's not a dream.
If you want a strong, cheap cigar that tastes good for at least 3 inches before turning rancid, buy these before the prices go up or flying monkeys swoop in and grab them all.
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I have had a few of these and after reading your blog for over two years, I was kind of surprised that you gave these such high marks. I found these to be pretty bland. My favorite cheapie the Perdomo Slow Aged.
Sticks.
Ok, I was a little overcaffeinated when I wrote the review. Sure there are other good cheapies like the Perdomo Slow Aged and my all time bargain favorite, the Indian Tabac Super Fuerte robusto.
My point is the El Mejor Espresso has substantial body and flavor for a cheapie. Whether the flavor is your cup of tea, no reviewer can predict.
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