Caf? Cr?me (don't kill me)

[jamesmids]

The "Acid C-Notes" should also get a mention as mini's go. As you'd expect with acid they are a bit different but not over the top like the normal acid range can be.
It's a nice light draw with a slight spicy taste to them which can leave a nice tingle on the lips.
It's a mini adventure!

I like the sound of this adventure

[skyhigh]

we've all been there, been awhile since i last partook of them though.

[davidruddell]

other Minis?

Cohiba
RYJ
Monte
Partagas
Acid (never knew that)

any others of note?

[daverave999]

I dabble in the minis from time to time, but I usually end up wishing I hadn't bothered. Reminds me too much of 'feeding an addiction' rather than enjoyment for the taste. They are useful when out drinking with cigarette smokers in cold weather though.

[Dencappo]

Hi folks. I just want to add that I brought a few hundred Caf? Cr?mes back from Spain and put them all in a humidor, minus tins.

I am quite surprised to note how they've changed over a month or so. They have mellowed slightly, the draws have firmed up a bit and the flavour has improved dramatically.

To be honest, they are easily as enjoyable as anything of this size I've smoked; Cuban minis included.

Shock! Horror!

Seriously, they have ceased being acceptable and have become delightful.

Why not buy a tin and give it a go for yourselves if you remain unconvinced.



These have truly become a bargain everyday short smoke for me.

[tippexx]

Cohiba
RYJ
Monte
Partagas
Acid (never knew that)

any others of note?

Only a few Cubans.

HdM Mini
H. Upmann Mini
J L Piedra Mini
Quintero Mini
LGC Mini

and the Holy Grail .... Punch Reserva Minis.

And not forgetting in NC's 2 or 3 Davidoff's and the odd Zino. Oh, and Macanudo.

[daverave999]

I've had a tin each of the LE Cafe Creme in my NC tub for a few months now. Might be time to give them a go!

[watcher-in-the-woods]

i've heard great things about the cafe creme!

[Styler]

They are probably my favourite newsagent smoke. As was said before, I only get them when out drinking with cigarette smoking mates so I can join in + feel superior

I've had the Cohiba minis which I would say are better that CCs but not sure if the extra cost is justified. If CCs age well though then maybe the cuban minis would age even better.

I'd quite like to try the Partagas minis. For anyone who has tried them and the Cohibas, was there much difference?

[tippexx]

They are probably my favourite newsagent smoke. As was said before, I only get them when out drinking with cigarette smoking mates so I can join in + feel superior

I've had the Cohiba minis which I would say are better that CCs but not sure if the extra cost is justified. If CCs age well though then maybe the cuban minis would age even better.

I'd quite like to try the Partagas minis. For anyone who has tried them and the Cohibas, was there much difference?

Unless you can find the Limited Edition Cafe Creams that were on sale earlier this year forget any comparison with Cuban mini's .... the Cafe Cream smoke 'dry' .... the moister Cuban tobacco is far superior.

There is a difference between the Partagas and Cohiba. It's all a matter of taste but I prefer the Partagas. Best Price: Here. http://www.mysmokingshop.co.uk

Best all round price on Cuban mini's is currently Tesco. 10 x Montecristo at ?4.50. Fortunately my Supermarket sells loads so the stock is always fresh and smoke really well. I personally rate the Monte's, they're slightly sweeter than the Partagas.

[Styler]

Thanks Tippexx,

I've not seen any supermarkets around here stocking cuban mini's but I'll have to order some online to try them out.

When I tried the cohiba mini's they were from a mate who bought them "for a laugh" and had no ideas about cigars. I think they'd been sitting in his jacket pocket for a month so they may not have been a great representation!

[tippexx]

Thanks Tippexx,

I've not seen any supermarkets around here stocking cuban mini's but I'll have to order some online to try them out.

Waitrose:
Cohiba Mini
Monte Puritos
Cuban Tubos
La Paz (NC) Minis (Better than Cafe Cream).

Tesco:
Monte Mini

Asda:
No Cuban Mini's but some Cuban Tubos

Morrison:
No Cuban Minis

[Styler]

Sad to say we don't have a Waitrose in Aberdeen (that I know of) but I'll have to shout at staff in Asda and Tescos as to why they don't stock minis or tubos when other branches do.

[watcher-in-the-woods]

i love the cafe creme coffee creamer they have at the 7-11! great stuff!

[Dencappo]

...forget any comparison with Cuban mini's .... the Cafe Cream smoke 'dry' .... the moister Cuban tobacco is far superior.

Although dry-cured, I've stored Cafe Cremes in my humidor, which seemed to moisten them up a bit and, in my opinion, improved them. Although they are 'dry-cured' I've also had Cafe Cremes that seemed spongey-fresh straight out the tin. I think it really boils down to how long they've been on the newsagent's shelf, although the dry-curing process is supposed to make this a non-issue.

Come to think of it, Cuban minis are rarely seen in humidors (airport, tesco, etc), so I'm assuming they're 'dry-cured' too (Not sure if someone can confirm this?), which would suggest that their being more moist in your opinion is down to something other than being Cuban or of a higher quality.

As for the 'quality of tobacco' argument I see people, including me in the past, often using? Well, nowadays I'm unconvinced that the tobacco used in Cafe Cremes is of a lower quality than some (maybe all) of the Cuban Minis. The Cuban Minis might taste better to some of us, but I think much of it is subjective.

Smoke what you like and like what you smoke.

Works for me every time.