Comments on: Habanos Torres – Mesa, Arizona

By: Jimmy Flores

Jimmy Flores — Wed, 13 Apr 2011 17:27:39 +0000

I had the pleasure of metting Mr. Torres back in Feb’11. I was in town on business and had to do some gift shopping on my last day. I stumbled upon his shop by chance and I must say that, in my opinion, it was the most authentic cigar experience I have ever had. Mr. Torres was very well educated in his craft and extremely friendly. Most shops I have been to, tend to be a bit snobby, but not this one. I left that day with one of his 20 year olds and a cap. My only regret is that I live so far away. God Bless Tim Torres, El Mero Xingon del los Habanos.

By: Joe Verbrugge

Joe Verbrugge — Mon, 24 Aug 2009 19:33:27 +0000

Stopped in here last weekend for the first time. This guy makes great cigars for a fair price. It’s that simple. The article above nails the atmosphere…

By: Steve

Steve — Fri, 21 Aug 2009 14:55:35 +0000

I have been smoking cigars for roughly 7 years… Padron, Monticristo, Cohiba (havana), Fuente, you name it, I’ve likely tried it.

I was introduced to Tim by a fellow smoker a couple of weeks ago. My first “Tim” cigar was a mild rolled with 15 year tobacco. The draw, flavor, and smoothness alone in this $15 cigar was better than just about anything I ever smoked. My second for the evening, was a darker, rum-infused rolled with 30 year old tobacco… and there’s nothing I can compare it to. It simply was the BEST cigar I’ve ever had the pleasure of smoking.

Since that trip, only a couple of weeks ago, I’ve visited Tim twice and pick up at least 2 cigars each trip. I’ve also introduced a few friends, who really appreciate a good smoke, to Tim’s and their experiences have been just as great.

Can’t say enough good things about Tim and his cigars! I’m just upset that I’ve missed out for so long!

By: Big Tom

Big Tom — Sat, 11 Jul 2009 04:55:39 +0000

I re-visted Tim’s shop today and he made me a couple more of the “Ugly Sticks.” These are actually made with tobacco that has been aged 30 years! I was also given the opportunity to purchase a cigar made with tobacco that has been aged 50 years! I could not resist. I can not recommned these cigars and Tim’s shop highly enough. This is a truly unique experience for any cigar lover.

By: Mike

Mike — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 23:47:12 +0000

Disagree strongly with “The Critic”-I would put one of Tim’s custom made “Ugly Sticks” in a catagory well above some of the known commercial greats such as the Cohiba Siglo VI or a Padron 1926 #9. The only thing better than the cigars was the service and that is saying a lot.

By: Big Tom

Big Tom — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 14:18:51 +0000

Tim made me what he calls “an ugly stick.” It was a large 60 gauge maduro torpedo. All of the tobacco (filler, binder, and wrapper) were aged at least 10 years. It was the BEST smoke I have ever had, and I have had them all! I have smoked every Cuban there is as well as all of the rest. Nothing compares to this cigar!! The burn, construction, taste, and draw can not be beat. There really is no comparrison.

By: The Critic

The Critic — Tue, 19 May 2009 00:51:41 +0000

Hey Tim,

I think this may be an issue of personal taste. I went to Tim’s a few times for individual sticks then ended up picking up about ten to sample. All I got was burn issues and no complexities or flavor. But like I said, it’s a personal opinion. I still really like what Tim does over in Mesa.

By: Tim Cigars

Tim Cigars — Mon, 18 May 2009 21:15:39 +0000

Critic,
You are out of your mind. He makes some of the finest cigars on the face of the planet. You need to put down the swisher sweets and get a man’s cigar over there. I have had cigars from all over and I’ve been smoking for over 20 years. He has some of the best cigars made. I think you should go back and try something else.

“…a $25 stick best enjoyed while mowing the lawn.” Really, man??

By: The Critic

The Critic — Mon, 20 Apr 2009 17:58:21 +0000

I really like Timothy and the store he has. The thing I really don’t like is his cigars. If you want to see how cigars are made and the process behind them, it’s a fun trip. But don’t expect anything more than a $25 stick that is best enjoyed while mowing the lawn.