So today while browsing at my tobacconist I was looking at the top shelves in his humidors. On both sides, all nice wooden boxes. On one side, Gurkha. On the other was a brand I haven't heard of. Bucanero. There were about 5-6 different kinds and the prices were about the same as the Gurka ones. anywhere from $7 to $25. So when I get home I come look on the site and....nothing. They aren't even listed. I search the forums and....nothing. Anybody here try them? Anybody else even heard of them? They seem to be relatively new and don't seem to be very widespread. Their website lists an ambassador program. They will send your tobacconist a sampler pack. If they place an order, you get a free 10 pack of any of their blends.

from what I can tell, they are a boutique brand that produces in small quantity.
the el Capitan Maduro (black band red pirate ship on the band) being their pride and joy with an astounding 97 rating from Smoke magazine. they have several blends, most of them in the lower 90s for a rating. the same family has b een running it for about the last decade....
heck just look at their site: Bucanerocigars.com


i have no personal experience with them but they look interesting. I may have to check em out.

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I bought last year after it was highly recommended by my old B&M. Haven't smoked it yet. He swore by them. Said it was along the lines of Padrons, Rockys, Olivas...so good quality. I trusted the guy on other smokes but I just haven't lit it up yet.

Hell I have not smoked in over a month...it's driving me crazy.

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Andy

'THe best minds are not in government. If they were, business would hire them away' R. Reagan

I'm gonna have to pick up one or two when I get paid again. Oddly enough, only the small tobacconist in town carries them. The really big one with the walk-in cooler doesn't have them.

Bad Andy:

I bought last year after it was highly recommended by my old B&M. Haven't smoked it yet. He swore by them. Said it was along the lines of Padrons, Rockys, Olivas...so good quality. I trusted the guy on other smokes but I just haven't lit it up yet.

Hell I have not smoked in over a month...it's driving me crazy.

Andy.. What is up with that!! And yet you come on here and discuss cigars, and listen to all these guys share their great smoking experiences.. that has to be cruel and unusual punishment. Take an hour, relax, and light one up.

Bucanero is a very small boutique brand. I personally have never had them but I know several others who enjoy the line. They like to market to small shops rather then larger ones so that isn't a surprise about the small B&M carrying them.

kaspera79:

Bad Andy:

I bought last year after it was highly recommended by my old B&M. Haven't smoked it yet. He swore by them. Said it was along the lines of Padrons, Rockys, Olivas...so good quality. I trusted the guy on other smokes but I just haven't lit it up yet.

Hell I have not smoked in over a month...it's driving me crazy.

Andy.. What is up with that!! And yet you come on here and discuss cigars, and listen to all these guys share their great smoking experiences.. that has to be cruel and unusual punishment. Take an hour, relax, and light one up.

Tell me about it. My new job has my schedules all jacked up. I Need To Smoke This Weekend. But the only good thing about not smoking is that the cigars are able to rest and age longer.

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Andy

'THe best minds are not in government. If they were, business would hire them away' R. Reagan

Bad Andy:

the only good thing about not smoking is that the cigars are able to rest and age longer.

thats exactly why just before winter starts i get a good order in. i can let them sit all winter in the humi so in the spring i can smoke a well rested stick.

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Kuzi's cigar catalog blending 101 developing your palate

I was at a local cigar bar last night and while browsing their large walk-in humidor, I spotted some bucaneros. I picked up an El Capitan (they also had the salsa, full sail, Z, and classico). All were priced at $8-10 a piece, which seems reasonable. While it wasn't the most complex smoke I've had, it was very enjoyable until the last inch and a half, to two inches. I don't know if I'd compare it to the high end padrons or the aniversarios, but some of the lower end padrons (3000 series), maybe. For the most part, this one played like a one note instrument. Not to say that was bad, because the dominant note was done well and very pleasant. Just not a very complex cigar. Just my two cents.

I'd say they're worth a try to satisfy your curiosity, but I wouldn't go in on a whole box unless I got a great price.