Montecristo (Cuba) Joyitas

The exterior build quality of these tiny sticks is impeccible, bearing all the traits of a true Montecristo, however, this does not make up for the way its terrible smoke.

For the first third of the cigar it is very difficult to draw any smoke at all, and any smoke which does make it out of the other end has no real taste, strength or character, utterly bland.

The middle third sees the volume of smoke increase to near acceptale levels and also some Monte character coming through but again, it lacks strength of flavour - anything consumed with this cigar will overpower it, even a normal coffee.

The last third burns nicely but by this stage the smoothness of the cigar has been lost and the smoke is hot and slightly ashy in taste and still mediocre in flavour.

Overall this cigar is overpriced and lack any discerning qualities with respect to taste, strength, flavour or contrusction. With sheer tightness of draw being hte overwhelming factor that will kill any brief moment of pleasure.

Stay well clear.

Great Monte flavor in a small firecracker. Leather and nuts with direct access to lots of smoke for a small sized cigar.

The price per stick up there people said they paid is currently 2 bucks. At 2 bucks, this is a ravingly good treat, but the ones I've seen have cost as much as good PCs, making it a difficult decision to buy the smaller joyitas. The ones that I have had have been 8+ years old, and the little guys pack an incredible amount of flavor into a small cigar.

Definitely the best mini I've had to date! From '96, this aged cigar still packed a whallop of power and flavor, and made the roof of my mouth tingle. A touch of honey sweeteness did not detract from the twang...look forward to my next one.

Very interesting. Good flavor, just couldn't get used to the feel though. Had to relight. Maybe I need to smoke a couple more.

Lots of flavor in a small package! very good

Best mini I've tried yet, packed with flavor wish it was a churchill!