I do believe that the name is indeed a joke that goes along with all of this Pre-Embargo scam and fake Cuban stuff that has been hitting the market.
As far as having a truck load of them. I don't believe that is true. When I called in my order, I wanted something along the lines of a Churchhill but I was told they were out of everything except the Gourmet Figurado's.
I was bummed out but thought what the heck I'll give it a shot.
When I opened the box I didn't know what to expect, but, was pleasantly supprised by the smell and the construction. When I opened the free issue of Cigar Magazine I was very happy to see that this exact cigar had been rated and ranked #1 for the full bodied cigars.
I got home to late to fire one up, but will do so tonight and will give a review.
I noticed on Mikes web site that they seem have recieved another shipment and have most of the sizes in stock now.
While checking around the web today, it seems that these Figurados rate higher than the other sizes and shapes.
At a $1.40 a stick they beat out cigars costing five times as much in the Full Bodied review.
It is easy to find great cigars for $10.00 or more a pop, but if these are as good as I've read, they will be quite a bargain.
I'll let you guys know after I smoke one tonight. Hope the RH% on these is 65%-70%