J.R.'s and Chateau Reals

Turboknat · 01/17/2010 11:05 AM

J.R.'s, until I believe it is January 30, is selling all of their Chateau Real Maduro (Boxes of 25), no matter what the size, for $59.00 each box. These are really good cigars, one of my favorites, although I admit I like the claro more. But, a great deal. It is offered on their website, as well as at the store in person. Drove up there yesterday, and bought a box of the Lord Tennyson size, and they threw in a three count Partegas Decade sampler.

wescat · 01/17/2010 01:46 PM

QuoteTurboknat - 1/17/2010 11:05 AM

J.R.'s, until I believe it is January 30, is selling all of their Chateau Real Maduro (Boxes of 25), no matter what the size, for $59.00 each box. These are really good cigars, one of my favorites, although I admit I like the claro more. But, a great deal. It is offered on their website, as well as at the store in person. Drove up there yesterday, and bought a box of the Lord Tennyson size, and they threw in a three count Partegas Decade sampler.

Turboknat, Is this cigar listed in the review data base? If so, exactly how is it listed?
Could you compare this cigar to a couple of others with a similar taste profile?

Thank you!

dwig · 01/17/2010 02:12 PM

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Chateau Real by Drew Estate

BlackIrish · 01/17/2010 02:33 PM

QuoteTurboknat - 1/17/2010 12:05 PM

J.R.'s, until I believe it is January 30, is selling all of their Chateau Real Maduro (Boxes of 25), no matter what the size, for $59.00 each box. These are really good cigars, one of my favorites, although I admit I like the claro more. But, a great deal. It is offered on their website, as well as at the store in person. Drove up there yesterday, and bought a box of the Lord Tennyson size, and they threw in a three count Partegas Decade sampler.

I've picked up a couple of boxes of the cristales deluxe in the past, and they were surprisingly good in terms of flavor and quality. I think I like the claro more, but just by a nose.

Turboknat · 01/17/2010 03:42 PM

Same with me. I like the claro more, but just more. I think they both are great.

wescat · 01/17/2010 04:48 PM

dwiq, Blackirish, Turboknat, thanks for the info.

Hot Stuff x · 01/17/2010 07:11 PM

QuoteTurboknat - 1/17/2010 4:05 AM Drove up there yesterday, and bought a box of the Lord Tennyson size, and they threw in a three count Partegas Decade sampler.

Fifty-nine bucks and they throw in the Decadas sampler? That's a hell of a deal. Those samplers are normally $35 each.

Turboknat · 01/17/2010 07:16 PM

Yeah, I didn't even realize that came with it. I also bought a five cigar sampler of the El Rey Del Mundo Oscuro Robusto's in the white tissue paper wrapper. I tell you that is a fun store to go shopping for cigars and cigar items.

nwb · 01/17/2010 07:21 PM

I've heard some very good things about Chateau Reals. Since I have one in the humi, I might have to spark it up soon to see if I want to get the deal. Anyone know how long they are $59?

nwb

Turboknat · 01/17/2010 07:23 PM

I read until January 20th, so not much more time.

nwb · 01/17/2010 07:41 PM

QuoteTurboknat - 1/17/2010 10:23 PM

I read until January 20th, so not much more time.

Thanks!

nwb

Hot Stuff x · 01/18/2010 12:22 AM

I too have some of these resting. I looked at my previous review and it says the one I tried before had construcion issues. I know I've smoked some naturals since then and they were fine. I will try the maduro (Noble, 5.25 x 54) again tonight and update my review. If it's good I'll probaby buy a box of these.

Jackal · 01/18/2010 08:22 AM

I have had the madurps, and they taste great for the price. I, too, have experienced issues with construction (badly made heads, the cigar unwrapping); these could be because the ones that I have had came to me in passes and they may be sensitive to the tribulations of shipping.

Hot Stuff x · 01/18/2010 09:44 PM

I decided to pass on this offer. I had a Chateau Real Noble (robusto) Maduro today, and like the one I had previously, the wrapper was very thin and brittle. Flavor was decent (opening notes of light pepper, followed by earthy maduro flavor with some leather notes), but I think I would get bored with this cigar if it was larger than a robusto. If I didn't have a ton of cigars already I might buy these, as the price is still damn good. But the thin, brittle wrapper is the real dealbreaker for me. I don't like bits of wrapper peeling off in my mouth as I smoke.

See my review update here

nwb · 01/19/2010 04:54 AM

Thanks for the update Les. It makes my decision to pass on this deal a little easier

nwb

southernpacifico · 01/19/2010 06:46 AM

You BOTL's,

Went to JR's and
PULLED THE TRIGGGGGGER