Hoyo EL 2007 Regalos.

[HabanoSy]

Gimeno right on La Ramblas, it has one of the best walk in humidors I've ever been in underneath the shop which you have to be invited down to, packed floor to ceiling with every cuban.

I opted for a box of 10 Spain RE Vegas Robaina (as in my avatar), wish I'd bought a box of each now.

Ah! Gimenos, (he says, leaning back in his chair and going all starry eyed) I was there in June on a stag weekend, I also bought a 10 box of the RE Vegas Maestros, I also bought the RE Ramon Allones and a bundle of Piedras - to cheap to pass up on.

I didn't see the LE's though, but I was like a kid in a candy store, couldn't take it all in quick enough and didn't know what to look at/pick up next!!!

Like you I am kicking myself that I didn't pick up more, and I think your right I can't see a place like that selling fakes...

Cheers, HabanoSy

[whisky77]

Twice that.

Whiskey, do you mind me asking how much the box cost you?

I've only smoke one of these babies, a single I bought from a cigar shop here in Belfast and loved it, I'm beginning to prefer a 44/46 ring guage rather than the usual robusto size of 50.

Anyway the reason I ask about the price is because when I was in Barcelona in March a cigar shop was doing a box of these or the R&J 2007 RE for 100 Euro each, a good price I thought and probably a little cheaper than here, unfortunately I'm an idiot and didn't pull the trigger on a box then, think I will shortly tho!

Gary, I paid more than twice that for them if I remember rightly.I also have the R&J Escudos and they were more expensive than the Regalos again, so it sounds like an unbelievable deal you passed up on mate.

I have never seen them anywhere even near that price Gary to be honest, and if I did then I would be looking at purchasing a couple of boxes for myself.

I will be purchasing another box of Regalos for the humi next week and will be looking at $280 to $320 for the box.

[Gary]

Well that is true about the odd fake box doing the rounds in Spain, but then again the same could be true about any country, plus I'd be surprised if this shop had any fake boxes, it was called Gimeno right on La Ramblas, it has one of the best walk in humidors I've ever been in underneath the shop which you have to be invited down to, packed floor to ceiling with every cuban.

I opted for a box of 10 Spain RE Vegas Robaina (as in my avatar), wish I'd bought a box of each now or at least knew of someone heading off to Barcelona , ah well will just have to treat myself to some good non cubans when away on my hols later this year.

[HabanoSy]

The reason I ask about the price is because when I was in Barcelona in March a cigar shop was doing a box of these or the R&J 2007 RE for 100 Euro each, a good price I thought...!?!

Damn!!! That is F****N cheap - 100 Euros for a box, sounds to good to be true...!?!

The only thing with Spain though is even the registered retailers let the odd FAKE box slip through...

Gotta have your wits about you, HabanoSy

[Gary]

Whiskey, do you mind me asking how much the box cost you?

I've only smoke one of these babies, a single I bought from a cigar shop here in Belfast and loved it, I'm beginning to prefer a 44/46 ring guage rather than the usual robusto size of 50.

Anyway the reason I ask about the price is because when I was in Barcelona in March a cigar shop was doing a box of these or the R&J 2007 RE for 100 Euro each, a good price I thought and probably a little cheaper than here, unfortunately I'm an idiot and didn't pull the trigger on a box then, think I will shortly tho!

[TJCoro]

Surely you jest.

Maybe the fact that I have abstained from smoking for the last month makes the palate more receptive TJ, I honestly don`t know.

What I do know is that it`s a hell of a good smoke.

You may be right about obstaining whisky77. But that would equate to "cold turkey" for me. I smoke at least one puro a day durng the week and up to four a day on weekends and holidays.

What the hell would I do instead...bang me birds

Oooops! Sorry gentlemen! That was the old TJ talking. He's so old school and sighned off the hizzy last night. The new TJ would never say something so crass and off-topic.

Hello! My name is TJ, TJCoro, and I'm all grown up now.

[Deano]

I need me some of those babies.

[whisky77]

Abstain.

I sparked one up tonight solely based on the above posts. One of my favorite morning puros, but I still can't quite distinguish the subtle nuances as senor Wisk. Wish my palate was more sensitive.

Names TJ, TJCoro, and I know a fine puro when I smoke it.

Maybe the fact that I have abstained from smoking for the last month makes the palate more receptive TJ, I honestly don`t know.

What I do know is that it`s a hell of a good smoke.

[TJCoro]

Less talkin', more tokin'!

I sparked one up tonight solely based on the above posts. One of my favorite morning puros, but I still can't quite distinguish the subtle nuances as senor Wisk. Wish my palate was more sensitive.

Names TJ, TJCoro, and I know a fine puro when I smoke it.

[SteveGriff]

My favourite LE. I'd kill for another one of those. Beautiful smoke. Oh how I yearn for one

[whisky77]

Rotate the Regalos!!!!!!!!!!!!

Like your style Craig.

I see your 'rotating' elsewhere on here again mate Keeps the wheels moving?

Might even rotate a few the Regalos once i have confirmed another box mate.

Keep your eyes peeled, your arse up, head down, and your ear to the gound CJ.
Remember first come, first served.

[cj121]

Like your style Craig.

I see your 'rotating' elsewhere on here again mate Keeps the wheels moving?

[whisky77]

Another box.

Already planning to purchase another box CJ, just in case they prove hard to purchase in a few months time, although there are a few retailers still carrying them.

[cj121]

Hey Craig,

Great write up mate. I bought one (one!..prat) of these back from the motherland in January and now I know how it smoked a while back!

[TJCoro]

A Way With Words!

Very nice review, senor whisky. This puro has long been a favorite of mine and flying under aficionados' radar, as ELs go, for some time -sort of a sleeper stogie - until now, senor wordsmith! .


Names TJ, TJCoro, and it's a good thing I stocked up on these babies before you posted your review!