A bit inconsistent in draw, and they sometimes run. Overall, though, these cigars are an amazing value at under a buck a stick. Even if two out of 20 are failures. I still come out way ahead. Honestly, the flavor of these cigars is better than many of the $8-$15 cigars I've smoked.

They were great. In fact, we’d like to have another box of them AND another box of Friscos Natural.

Loose and flimsy, didn’t even have to cut the cap to smoke. Cigar burned uneven with wrapper. Aroma is hay and cardboard

Great value for a mild, smooth smoke.

Very Good cigars!!

I asked for Churchills and got these instead

Nice cigar for the price thank you Thompson

Good "utility" cigar, easy to light, smooth draw, stays lit with no effort.

Good smoke

For an everyday smoke they are good

A great cigar at an affordable price for working in the garden, or the yard. An enjoyable mild cigar with an easy draw that stays lit even when I’m not concentrating on it.

Good smoke for the price.

Poor wrapper, does not burn well. The cigar does not burn well, so it’s a bad smoke.

The flavor is good (mild), but it is very hard to draw and won’t stay lit. I have to ream them 4 times, in order for them to continue to burn. This requires relighting every few minutes!

every stick burnt down the side

nothing good about this cigar

Very inconsistent. There is a surprise in every stick.

Great with a round of golf

Very bad experience

This isn't a bad cigar. It's a good, affordable, every day smoke. I use them on the golf course as my "regular" stick.

Would like to be credited for you this purchase before ordering from Thompson again

Good draw. Fairly consistent quality for a bargain price.

Excellent daily smoke for the price.

Not the greatest taste and uneven burn with loose tobacco.

I just finished a box of these and felt that warranted a review. Much to my surprise, I was able to smoke all 20 of those sticks without issue. I will say that giving them a good rest in the humi first will greatly improve the flavor, but they were smokable right off the truck. They were perfect for helping extend the life of my premium stash. I'm about to order another box.

Honestly these are best for the Not A lot Of Time occaisions . Great place to start your cigar journey. These are NOT $5 sticks...and that's ok!

Too many holes in the sides of the cigars, entire box not good

Good quality very happy

I mainly chew cigars and this cigar was and is one of my favorites. I recently purchases other products and they were no where near the quality of these cigars. The taste of the cigar is the selling point but the dryness of the cigar is a con.

It is a good smoke at a great price.

This is a nice cigar, good construction, easy draw, a smooth Medium cigar with a good hardy smoke, enjoyed the flavors but most of all the price can't be beat. I wouldn't put these in the class of premium cigars that I smoke but these are excellent everyday cigars to enjoy without breaking your wallet. I noticed a lot of complaints about the wrapper and quality of construction by other reviewers but I have found my first 4 cigars out of the box near perfect in every way! I would recommend these to anyone looking for a decent alternative when it comes to value.

This ones hard to beat for construction, enjoyment and pricing as an everyday smoke.

This is a good little cigar. I purchased it because I was looking for a decent smoke that I could complete on a break at work. At just 5", it fits the bill for a 20-25 minute smoke. My only real complaint is that the band (and the additional "habano" band)are too heavily glued and can make removal more of a pain. This cigar will probably be a regular until I retire!

I ordered this for a decent smoke for a 30 min work break. It's perfect for a decent short smoke. Good flavor. Good price. Good deal!

Very good short cigar

When compared to other Thompson cigars I have smoked I was very disappointed in this cigar.

the price is great for such a rich cigar

Good cigar at low price

I like the size and its a nice smoke

Overall I was very suprized at how good this cigar is for the price. This is not a good cigar for beginners because of the strong earthy flavors, but it does have a fast finish with no real aftertaste. Great morning cigar.

Great Every Day

Just great to light up and draw..

THROW MANY AWAY DUE TO POOR CONSTRUCTION

I enjoy sitting on my porch, relaxing, and watching TV while smoking my cigars.

good value and good cigar

I am a non smoker, how do I answer this forced response question

SMOOTH DRAW, AND THICK WHITE SMOKE. THE AROMA IS SO GOOD MY WIFE LETS ME SMOKE EM IN THE HOUSE. GREAT ALL AROUND STICK.

This is a good every day smoke at a great price.

they are ok for a quick smoke

everyday smoke for everyday events my kids loved the box holds up well slightly uneven burn

I smoke one everyday after work.They taste good and are affordable to smoke.

I smoke maybe once a week or once evey two weeks.like the rap, draw back But it Burns unevenly ,not all of them just a few,taste between fair and good,one that i would give away .

Inconsistent construction resulted in highly irregular burn and difficulty keeping lit. If you purchase this product, be sure to order some extra propane - you'll need it.

Very surprsed at the quality.

dailey, ok cigar to chew on, falls apart

Can't beat the price for the good product. Wrappers come unraveled too easily though

did not like my cigars

I smoke 1 or 2 aday. I love smoking these cigars as I take my 2-dogs for a walk. Very good in the cold Cleveland weather.

over all a good simple everyday cigar. the kind of smoke you want to enjoy after a long day at work. pairs good with coffie or even scotch; the wrapper I found to be a bit problimatic as it would unravel on some cigars.

I use these for a daily smoke. Aside from some wrapper imperfections and slight flavor inconsistencies, these are a great value for an everyday smoke!

Great buy for the smoker on a budget.

Good every day smoker

These broke me of buying Thompson brand cigars, love the R/P and many others.

I smoke 2 or 3 cigars a day and was looking for a low cost cigar to fill in between my more expensive ones. You know the old saying " you get what you pay for"? Well, the cheap price is because these are horrible. Very tough draw, wrapper peels right off, and cigar smolders when you light it. The one that I did get lit tasted horrible! The positive reviews for this cigar must be from Thompson staff looking to get rid of the junk. BEWARE!

Many have poor binders that burn black and interfere with the the entire cigar burning. The binder doesn't burn and has to be broken off. The maker insults the Thompson name with these cigars.Would not recommend. Will not buy Explorer again.

I bought these based on the reviews and its the first time I was dissapointed with a thompson product. I have only tried to smoke two of these and each time it was very difficult to get an even burn. Both times the ash was lit on only one side and I had to constantly puff with vigor to keep it lighted. I would not buy these again or reccomend them for a friend. Spend a few more dollars and get a better quality product.

These were firmly packed fillers very tight. I needed to run a stiff wire up the center to get a decent draw.

When ever I go to costume conventions with my sons, I always take a bunch of budget cigars with me to share with other like-minded folks. But this time I wasn't as free with the Thompson Explorer Robusto as I had been with other brands. In fact, I found myself wanting be sure I had several left over to enjoy at home. This time I ordered the Explorer Robusto 2-fer, 40 cigars. Problem solved.

I bought 2 boxes. 1 box of the Robusto and 1 box of the Toro. The Robusto size has been very inconsistent in draw, burn (uneven and tunneling), and flavor (somewhat harsh) resulting in a unpleasant experience. Suprisingly though, the Toro size has been an enjoyable, consistent, flavorfull smoke that I would recommend.

a great slow smoke with ferinds for any time of the day

This may be the best cheap stick I've found.....very creamy with hints of chocolate & oak...great start, builds immidately..consistantly creamy and smooth.. never bites....awesome for under a buck ...this will be my new everyday stick!!!!!

I'm a one a day smoker and I find the Thompson Explorer to be a relaxing smoke. Goes good with a cold beer after working in the yard or with a good book in my favorite chair. Can't ask for more for the price.

Good inexpensive cigar. Good firm draw and slow burn.

this one sounded like a 80 year old woman getting off of the couch when lit

good for a 40 min ride.

This is an inexpensive cigar. When you get a good one it is a good cigar. After 2 boxes, only 2 out of 3 were good smokes. Hard draw is a common issue. Cap often falls off leaving you with annoying bits (Short filler) of tobacco in your mouth. Does not stay lit.

Good taste, nice 40 min. smoke

Good smoke for that 45 min comuit

"This is a great every day smoke. Hands down better buy for the money than stale drug store cigars."

My friends love it.

a good cigar ,i found the wrapper to be dried

very dry

this is a decent everyday cigar. Got them dirt cheap and for the price, they lived up to my expectations. Would not give them to any of my friends, they already think I'm a tightwad, but at less than a buck a piece they are not bad. Band is way too big and must be removed.

Good enough for the price. Will keep searching for a better every day cigar.

I generally enjoy anything by Padron and Brick House, however these bargain cigars are fine for a quick pre dinner smoke with a dark beer.

A bit bland, uneven burn. I will try them again.

Ilike the products very much but I ordered a $19.95 package and did not get the gilatine cutter and lighter. Thompson lady I talked to was very rude and almost called me a liar. They say there is no lighter is the package and I did not order a gilitine cutter. Read this. I purchased this package and it came in with no cutter and no lighter. I got the box and cigars and I am delighted with them But I want my lighter and cutter. This is the second time I have written you about this. Please respond back to me or I will have to take my business some where else. Bill Grissom Administrator Wildflowers Christian Ministry From: Cigars Sent: Tuesday, November 22, 2011 5:28 PM To: [email protected] Subject: The whole cigar lover's package for just $19.95! I purchased this package and it came in with no cutter and no lighter. I got the box and cigars and I am delighted with them But I want my lighter and cutter. This is the second time I have written you about this. Please respond back to me or I will have to take my business some where else. Bill Grissom Administrator Wildflowers Christian Ministry From: Cigars Sent: Tuesday, November 22, 2011 5:28 PM To: [email protected] Subject: The whole cigar lover's package for just $19.95! I purchased this package and it came in with no cutter and no lighter. I got the box and cigars and I am delighted with them But I want my lighter and cutter. This is the second time I have written you about this. Please respond back to me or I will have to take my business some where else. Bill Grissom Administrator Wildflowers Christian Ministry From: Cigars Sent: Tuesday, November 22, 2011 5:28 PM To: [email protected] Subject: The whole cigar lover's package for just $19.95! I purchased this package and it came in with no cutter and no lighter. I got the box and cigars and I am delighted with them But I want my lighter and cutter. This is the second time I have written you about this. Please respond back to me or I will have to take my business some where else. Bill Grissom Administrator Wildflowers Christian Ministry From: Cigars Sent: Tuesday, November 22, 2011 5:28 PM To: [email protected] Subject: The whole cigar lover's package for just $19.95! I purchased this package and it came in with no cutter and no lighter. I got the box and cigars and I am delighted with them But I want my lighter and cutter. This is the second time I have written you about this. Please respond back to me or I will have to take my business some where else. Bill Grissom Administrator Wildflowers Christian Ministry From: Cigars Sent: Tuesday, November 22, 2011 5:28 PM To: [email protected] Subject: The whole cigar lover's package for just $19.95!

very good smoke for the money.nice box and bands

I've purchased several bundles of these this year and each time I have to throw several away due to construction that is too tight. Next time I'll try something different.

This is a nicely priced product, but you are definitely getting what you pay for. The biggest issue I have had has been with construction. I've had a couple so far that literally fell apart as I smoked them, and one that had significant draw issues.

Consistent draw & flavor, have smoked a whole box of these and they were all good.

Good tasting smokes, that look pretrty good. The box that I ordered was very neat to look at and the band on the cigars have turned a few heads. I over all enjoy these cigars.

This cigar is very enjoyable while watching the setting sun. It's rich flavor is very relaxing and enhances the warmth of the setting sun.

For the money I was very pleased,I bought one box for my son to hand out at his wedding and another box for myself for everyday smokes.The taste was what I expected,no comparison to more expensive cigars but like I mentioned,for less than $1.00 per cigar they were nice.I had a few issues with the wrapper coming apart and the tips not being sealed correctly but other than that I will be buying more soon.

I found that the taste is acceptable to good. It is a tad bitter but again acceptable.

Thompson Explorer brand(s) are a great value, this allows you to try different cigars without risking much...I haven't been disappointed with any I've tried though the Robusto & Lonsdale are my favorites.

The Thompson Explorer brand is great, I especially like the Robusto & Lonsdale. Can't beat the value.

There are a lot better inexpensive cigars out there!

An excellent everyday cigar. Only 2 in box were wrapped too tight and draw was difficult even with draw poker use. Very good flavor and held good ash up to 1+ inch. I will definitely order again at this price for this quality.

Ok I would be tougher on this review but,..the price is right so who's complaining. The flavor is very mild and very light, you could inhale this cigar like a cigarette, but it is just a bit stronger than that(a bit). The wrapper construction is not too bad in fact in my box of 20 I only saw one cigar with a wrapper issue. The cap however is as thin as acid paper, but if you cut this cigar right it is not too bad. All in all for the price this a pretty good cigar, I would like to see this cigar with a chisel end or a torpedo just to cut out the cheesy cap, but other than that it is a pretty good every day cigar. Surprisingly this cigar was good with a chardonnay.

Just what the Dr. order for watching football or NASCAR racing

These Cigars have a great taste and when they smoke correctly thet're awesome. Problem is that most of them needed a little help with a sod staple down the middle to open them up or the wrapper would be falling apart.

Good size as a casual smoke at the end of day's motorcycle ride.

Nice flavor, great little price for a complete box. Cant go wrong

I found the flavour a bit stale. After 6 weeks in a humidor they still cracked and unraveled during smoke. People around me did not enjoy the experience either.

i gave some to my friends who are all cigar smokers and they all liked how smoothe it was....and trust me when i say ..this is a group of MEN that smoke....all n all its a good cigar with great taste..i would have paid more.

I bought these for the price and for the golf course, but was very disappointed when I started and when I was finished. No flavor, dry wrapper(even though they were in my humidor for a week and a half) but for the price I guess I got what I paid for.

It was with great trepidation that I ordered these. Actually, I ordered them to try in preparation of ordering a much larger quantity. I'm sooo glad I took that route! The first 16 of these went into the trash after being able to smoke only � way. Trying to get any smoke was literally giving me a headache. Ultimately, I simply forgot about the remaining 4. I started smoking my other cigars for the next 3 weeks or so. Getting towards the end of the month, my humidor was looking pretty bare so I started including an "Explorer" here and there. I have to admit, after aging nearly a month, they were actually not a terrible cigar. Still had some draw issues but they burned fairly evenly and had a decent taste. Draw issues might go away completely with time, who knows. So, if you buy these because of the low price, make sure you have some other sticks on hand so these can age for 4-6 weeks. Otherwise, they wind up being more expensive than your other stogies by virtue of the number you have to pitch!

Over, over dry and almost unusable.

I am a very casual smoker and therefore try to avoid spending big bucks so these (at the sale price) quickly caught my eye. They have a very smooth flavor and were perfect after a rough day at work. I will definitely grab these again if they go back on sale.

I bought a box on sale so these Robustos cost me under a buck a piece. I know they say don't smoke right away, but i did as soon as the box got to me. To my suprise, it was a wonderful thing. Easy to light, nice draw, burn and the aroma is very pleasing. No issues here, would buy again. As with most of my cigars, they compliment a coffee hand in hand.

I smoke a couple of times a week, and this cigar is good for a relaxing time with your special drink out on the deck. The flavor packs a nice punch for a heavy cigar, and the draw is very easy. If you like large ring, robust cigars this one is for you...The only issue I have and it is being resolved is a construction flaw issue with one of the cigars in the box.

The Thompson Explorer is a great everyday cigar. It has a mild flavor, so it's perfect for an afternoon smoke, or after dinner. It's a good cigar for new beginners to try and they're priced right too. The only negative thing that I encountered was they wouldn't stay lit, so keep your lighter handy. I prefer a long fill cigar, but I bought these to use as a daily smoke; I wasn't disappointed and I don't think you will be either.

I had doubts with the low cost but was surpprised on the aroma and the cigar as a whole. No issues so far.

They're a good buy at the sale price. I wouldn't pay full price for them. Like most Thompson products I've ordered they arrive pretty dry but after a week in the humidor they turn out okay. The first cigar I tried split the full length of the cigar when I lit it. I don't believe in wasting a cigar so I smoked it as long as I could. I was pleasantly surprised by how smooth it was and the aroma it gave off.

EVENING SMOKE ON THE BACK DECK

I SMOKE THESE CIGARS AFTER DINNER WHILE WATCHING TV OR READING THE LATES THOMPSOM CATELOGE. There is so much to chose from that it take me days to make a decision on what to buy. Very enjoyable reading.

Saw these on special and decided to give them a try. I didn't expect much due to the price. I was pleasantly suprised after the first try. A mild smooth cigar. I use a punch to cut the end and this was a small issue. The end wrap is a little messy when punching. Will order these again though.

some of the cigars were coming unwrapped but over all good cigar for the money!