Comments on: TNT Cigars – Alternative to Padron Anniversary

By: Gary

Gary — Mon, 22 Mar 2010 02:28:25 +0000

I don’t know how anyone could give this cigar anything more than a 0 rating. This isn’t anywhere near what a Padron is unless they were in a vehicle that passed by a cigar store that had real Padrons. The taste was probably the worse experience I have had in a cigar. The only positive thing I can say for it is that it burned quite well but if it tastes like crap who cares how it burns. Buyer beware if you actually consider trying this thing. It was like taking a kick in the mouth as far as taste.

By: William

William — Tue, 11 Aug 2009 18:49:47 +0000

I tried a bundle of these cigars due to the good review here. I have to say that every one of the cigars side burned unevenly, and most went out if you didn’t continuously draw very hard on them. I would not recommend them to anyone honestly. That is my experience with this TNT alternative. I also tried their Punch alternative with the same results, I don’t know if there is a problem with their humidity at the place or what, I smoke them as soon as I get them and they are not doing well. The Punch alternatives canoe badly and also crack quite easily and the wrapper peels off when I am trying to cut them, it’s dry and brittle.

By: Brad in buffalo

Brad in buffalo — Sun, 15 Mar 2009 19:48:47 +0000

a great alternative….

By: Dave Hanifan

Dave Hanifan — Sat, 21 Feb 2009 03:34:34 +0000

Whoa, crazy stuff. Maybe his wife made a deal with Padron.

By: Cigars

Cigars — Fri, 20 Feb 2009 22:56:20 +0000

Very interesting article here guys. It appears the owner of TNT Cigars went off the deep end.

http://www.myfoxphoenix.com/dpp/news/Phoenix_Murder_for_Hire_Arrest

By: Brad

Brad — Sat, 06 Dec 2008 20:39:11 +0000

By the way, what do the Padrons say about it all?

By: Brad

Brad — Sat, 06 Dec 2008 20:35:00 +0000

Great discussion!
I just finished a TNT ’64 alternative. On it’s own merit, I found it to be a good smoke. I did not think I was getting a cheap Padron, I thought I was getting an alternative Nicaraguan cigar. They came wrapped in plastic and without a band on them. To my mind there was no indication they had anything to do with Padrons. Had they labeled it similar to Padrons, much like the goof balls who put VW engines in Porches, that would be fraud and immoral.

TNT, et al might consider marketing their alternatives a little differently, but I doubt they are hurting the Padrons much.

Does Mr. Padron like and support Mr. Fidel? Does anyone have a link to information supporting this claim?
So what if he does? We were fighting a war in VietNam while tricky Dick was opening the door to China and selling wheat to the Soviet Union.

I like Padrons! I cannot justify spending the money on a ’64 or a ’26….personally, I prefer the 5000 series. When I purchase a cigar or single malt or a wine, I like to think I am supporting a family or certain individual and not a monolithic corporation. Not knowing who produces this particular cigar (how they pay and treat their growers, rollers and others) bothers me the most.

Because the alternative comes close, does that mean there is no cigar? No. It simply means there is an alternative…without the label, without the prestige and without the high price.

Quality?
If it doesn’t smoke well, no matter what you call it, it won’t sell.