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SD_Stack
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Review Cigar #16 - Oak
CPUserName: oak
CigarNumber: 16
16. Leoninos by La Aurora #4 5.5x42 $2.50
Appearance: Fair
AppearanceNotes
The wrapper had 3-4 large veins and was very mottled... bordered on poor in initial appearance.
Construction: Fair
ConstructionNotes
Better constructed than it looked, fairly consistent feel except at the head - which felt overtight and gave the cigar an odd center of gravity. Felt tight, and I expected a tight draw...
Burn: Very Even
Problems: None Found
AshColor: Light Grey
AshStructure: Typical
Draw: Tight
Aroma: Fair
Smoked_To: To the Band
Strength: Mild
Recommended: No
Scale: Ho-Hum
Class: Regular
TasteNotes
The taste was a little woody here and there and slightly grassy, but not much else that made it stand-out in my mind. Consistent from end to end. Tasted like medium level tobacco to me.
OverallNotes
This was an interesting cigar, though not a very good one, IMO. At first, I thought it might be a young cuban due to some of the initial tannic flavor, but within an a half inch - I felt that it was just a less expensive dominican that actually had a few years of age on it to smooth out some of the harshness. Overall, tasted like a well-cared for cheap cigar with a few years on it - at least to me. I would guess I was smoking a Cuesta Rey or something similar. 2-3 dollar smoke, maybe cheaper. I have a suspicion I may be way off though, as the burn was perfect (razor straight) - and the draw, although a little tight, was very nice with a good amount of smoke. I wanted to give my honest opinion, but I suspect I'll be eating crow by reviewing a better cigar poorly... but this is what I tasted...
The Manufacturer Said: A delicious Dominican beauty from the folks at La Aurora.
Leoninos is quality, well known line grown and rolled by La Aurora, the oldest cigar factory in the Dominican Republic. Known for their super mild and smooth La Aurora Preferidos, Leoninos was created to satisfy those that enjoy a heartier, more robust smoke. Featuring a thick Dominican-grown Corojo wrapper, hiding a healthy portion of Dominican leaves, your taste buds will be dancing with delight. Complex in flavor, these smokes gradually increases in strength as they burn to your fingertips. Good from first to last puff, the La Aurora factory has another winner for their strong following, with this tasty medium to full bodied treat.
From SD: Great Review. Thanks!
Review Cigar #16 - Oak
CPUserName: oak
CigarNumber: 16
16. Leoninos by La Aurora #4 5.5x42 $2.50
Appearance: Fair
AppearanceNotes
The wrapper had 3-4 large veins and was very mottled... bordered on poor in initial appearance.
Construction: Fair
ConstructionNotes
Better constructed than it looked, fairly consistent feel except at the head - which felt overtight and gave the cigar an odd center of gravity. Felt tight, and I expected a tight draw...
Burn: Very Even
Problems: None Found
AshColor: Light Grey
AshStructure: Typical
Draw: Tight
Aroma: Fair
Smoked_To: To the Band
Strength: Mild
Recommended: No
Scale: Ho-Hum
Class: Regular
TasteNotes
The taste was a little woody here and there and slightly grassy, but not much else that made it stand-out in my mind. Consistent from end to end. Tasted like medium level tobacco to me.
OverallNotes
This was an interesting cigar, though not a very good one, IMO. At first, I thought it might be a young cuban due to some of the initial tannic flavor, but within an a half inch - I felt that it was just a less expensive dominican that actually had a few years of age on it to smooth out some of the harshness. Overall, tasted like a well-cared for cheap cigar with a few years on it - at least to me. I would guess I was smoking a Cuesta Rey or something similar. 2-3 dollar smoke, maybe cheaper. I have a suspicion I may be way off though, as the burn was perfect (razor straight) - and the draw, although a little tight, was very nice with a good amount of smoke. I wanted to give my honest opinion, but I suspect I'll be eating crow by reviewing a better cigar poorly... but this is what I tasted...
The Manufacturer Said: A delicious Dominican beauty from the folks at La Aurora.
Leoninos is quality, well known line grown and rolled by La Aurora, the oldest cigar factory in the Dominican Republic. Known for their super mild and smooth La Aurora Preferidos, Leoninos was created to satisfy those that enjoy a heartier, more robust smoke. Featuring a thick Dominican-grown Corojo wrapper, hiding a healthy portion of Dominican leaves, your taste buds will be dancing with delight. Complex in flavor, these smokes gradually increases in strength as they burn to your fingertips. Good from first to last puff, the La Aurora factory has another winner for their strong following, with this tasty medium to full bodied treat.
From SD: Great Review. Thanks!
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I had my wife pick one out of my coolerdor for me to smoke. I just had to participate in this experiment. This is the only way I knew to do it.
Review Cigar #xx - SD_Stack
CPUserName: SD_Stack
CigarNumber: xx
La Aurora 1903 Edicion Preferidos #2 Platinum 5.00 x 54 $11.90
Appearance: Perfect
AppearanceNotes
This thing is pointed on both ends... Like a Perfecto. It looks really good. I see one vein in it and a couple of white spots. Whatever they are... This is a perfectly constructed cigar. Beeee- U-Tiful!!!! After smoking it... This is definately a La Aurora. It has to be.
Construction: Outstanding
ConstructionNotes
This stick was made really well. I found only one soft spot in it. The draw was perfect. A Professional rolled this one guys!!!
Burn: Very Even
Problems: None Found
AshColor: Light Grey
AshStructure: Typical
Draw: Perfect
Aroma: Good
Smoked_To: To the Band
Strength: Medium
Recommended: Yes
Scale: Great Smoke
Class: Premium
TasteNotes
I am not good at tasting things 'cause I smoke cigarettes. This stick has a sweet taste to it. I am enjoying it. The aroma is sweet too. Not like a Swisher but candy like. I don't taste wood or oak or earth. I don't know how to describe it but it is good to me. I am trying really hard to describe the sweet smell. The closest I can come to it is cotton candy. It has an Ultra-Sweet smell. I love the smell. The taste... Not "give you a hard-on good" but more than descent. I enjoyed it.
OverallNotes
This cigar is made really well. It looks great and is constructed very strong. The taste is pleasant. I give it an A. It won't put your cock in your watch pocket but it is money well spent. I'd give a hard-earned 5-6 bucks for this one and be happy.
The Manufacturer Said: The Preferidos line was the first cigar manufactured in the Dominican Republic back in 1903. Its beautiful, unique shape was designed to offer a perfect smoke of varying intensities. Preferidos, the cigar that established the cigar-making tradition of the Dominican Republic, is now rolled in limited quantities. This time-tested, super-premium cigar offers rich Cameroon wrappers and Dominican fillers.
I had my wife pick one out of my coolerdor for me to smoke. I just had to participate in this experiment. This is the only way I knew to do it.
Review Cigar #xx - SD_Stack
CPUserName: SD_Stack
CigarNumber: xx
La Aurora 1903 Edicion Preferidos #2 Platinum 5.00 x 54 $11.90
Appearance: Perfect
AppearanceNotes
This thing is pointed on both ends... Like a Perfecto. It looks really good. I see one vein in it and a couple of white spots. Whatever they are... This is a perfectly constructed cigar. Beeee- U-Tiful!!!! After smoking it... This is definately a La Aurora. It has to be.
Construction: Outstanding
ConstructionNotes
This stick was made really well. I found only one soft spot in it. The draw was perfect. A Professional rolled this one guys!!!
Burn: Very Even
Problems: None Found
AshColor: Light Grey
AshStructure: Typical
Draw: Perfect
Aroma: Good
Smoked_To: To the Band
Strength: Medium
Recommended: Yes
Scale: Great Smoke
Class: Premium
TasteNotes
I am not good at tasting things 'cause I smoke cigarettes. This stick has a sweet taste to it. I am enjoying it. The aroma is sweet too. Not like a Swisher but candy like. I don't taste wood or oak or earth. I don't know how to describe it but it is good to me. I am trying really hard to describe the sweet smell. The closest I can come to it is cotton candy. It has an Ultra-Sweet smell. I love the smell. The taste... Not "give you a hard-on good" but more than descent. I enjoyed it.
OverallNotes
This cigar is made really well. It looks great and is constructed very strong. The taste is pleasant. I give it an A. It won't put your cock in your watch pocket but it is money well spent. I'd give a hard-earned 5-6 bucks for this one and be happy.
The Manufacturer Said: The Preferidos line was the first cigar manufactured in the Dominican Republic back in 1903. Its beautiful, unique shape was designed to offer a perfect smoke of varying intensities. Preferidos, the cigar that established the cigar-making tradition of the Dominican Republic, is now rolled in limited quantities. This time-tested, super-premium cigar offers rich Cameroon wrappers and Dominican fillers.
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yea!
package arrived this morning!
thanks SD, will get these smoked over the next few days.
:thumbs:
package arrived this morning!
thanks SD, will get these smoked over the next few days.
:thumbs:
Mine were waiting for me when I got home last night at midnight. Won't be able to get to them until Monday at the earliest, but they're resting quietly.
I like the 'suspension' packaging, Steve; they came thru unscathed.
Steve must have gritted his teeth when he pulled one of these babies out of the humi; never seen anything quite like it before.
I like the 'suspension' packaging, Steve; they came thru unscathed.
Steve must have gritted his teeth when he pulled one of these babies out of the humi; never seen anything quite like it before.
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Cigars 20 and 27 have arrived in good shape. Will rest them one day and begin smoking them. :thumbs: :thumbs:
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Review Cigar #28 - Lumberg
CPUserName: Lumberg
CigarNumber: 28
Romeo y Julieta Churchill Dominican 7x50 $4.00
Appearance: Poor
Appearance Notes
Flaking apart at foot and wrapper starting to peel near head. A flake has come off near the head and you can see binder. Tan, approximately Churchill size. Wrapper very thin, and the veins are actually greenish. Smells good. Filler is in an S-shape.
Construction: Good
Construction Notes
Other than the peeling wrapper (which as Steve told me had to do with him getting the band off) the construction seemed fine.
Burn: Very Even
Problems: None Found
AshColor: Light Grey
AshStructure: Typical
Draw: Perfect
Aroma: Good
Smoked_To: To the Band
Strength: Mild
Recommended: No
Scale: Ho-Hum
Class: Low End ISOM
TasteNotes
When I first lit this up I was predisposed to not like it and the first 3/4" were meh. This is a cigar I would border on puttign down. But once it got going it hit its stride. The taste was sweetish and quite subtle. I didn't detect hints of this or that. I did seem to detect some of what I call "the classic Cuban flavor."
OverallNotes
I's just like to add that I used a punch and there was plenty of smoke. Draw was just right. I actually re-lit it twice as I was smokign it while working on my bike. Second time was like 2 hours after it went out while I was cleaning up and the taste was just as good. This cigar was very quixotic. I don't know dick about Cubans but for some reason the impression it gave me was of "sick" ISOM. I'm not positive that it is Cuban, that's just my guess. I like my humble pie served warm, thanks.
The Manufacturer Said: Romeo y Julieta was regretfully one of the landmark brands that suffered greatly during the recent cigar boom, due to scarce tobacco and overproduction. Thankfully, the last two years have allowed Altadis to return this blend to its roots. It's back to being an excellent, medium-bodied blend with flavors of oak and coffee and an entrancing aroma. If you haven't smoked this cigar recently, you really should make a point of doing so.
Review Cigar #28 - Lumberg
CPUserName: Lumberg
CigarNumber: 28
Romeo y Julieta Churchill Dominican 7x50 $4.00
Appearance: Poor
Appearance Notes
Flaking apart at foot and wrapper starting to peel near head. A flake has come off near the head and you can see binder. Tan, approximately Churchill size. Wrapper very thin, and the veins are actually greenish. Smells good. Filler is in an S-shape.
Construction: Good
Construction Notes
Other than the peeling wrapper (which as Steve told me had to do with him getting the band off) the construction seemed fine.
Burn: Very Even
Problems: None Found
AshColor: Light Grey
AshStructure: Typical
Draw: Perfect
Aroma: Good
Smoked_To: To the Band
Strength: Mild
Recommended: No
Scale: Ho-Hum
Class: Low End ISOM
TasteNotes
When I first lit this up I was predisposed to not like it and the first 3/4" were meh. This is a cigar I would border on puttign down. But once it got going it hit its stride. The taste was sweetish and quite subtle. I didn't detect hints of this or that. I did seem to detect some of what I call "the classic Cuban flavor."
OverallNotes
I's just like to add that I used a punch and there was plenty of smoke. Draw was just right. I actually re-lit it twice as I was smokign it while working on my bike. Second time was like 2 hours after it went out while I was cleaning up and the taste was just as good. This cigar was very quixotic. I don't know dick about Cubans but for some reason the impression it gave me was of "sick" ISOM. I'm not positive that it is Cuban, that's just my guess. I like my humble pie served warm, thanks.
The Manufacturer Said: Romeo y Julieta was regretfully one of the landmark brands that suffered greatly during the recent cigar boom, due to scarce tobacco and overproduction. Thankfully, the last two years have allowed Altadis to return this blend to its roots. It's back to being an excellent, medium-bodied blend with flavors of oak and coffee and an entrancing aroma. If you haven't smoked this cigar recently, you really should make a point of doing so.
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Review Cigar #03 - Wascal
CPUserName: Wascal
CigarNumber: 03
Indian Tabac Cuban Corojo Warrior 6.0 x 52 $2.50
Appearance: Good
Appearance Notes
Light brown wrapper, a couple small veins, and a few bumps.
Construction: Good
Construction Notes
Firm even roll, no soft spots.Cap evenly applied.
Burn: Even
Problems: None Found
AshColor: Dark Grey
AshStructure: Typical
Draw: Perfect
Aroma: Fair
Smoked_To: Less than Half Smoked
Strength: Mild
Recommended: No
Scale: Ho-Hum
Class: Bundled Cigar
TasteNotes
This cigar had a grassy flavor I notice in a lot of dominican cigars. Did notice some hints of cinamon, and nutmeg, but just a hint. The grassy flavor dominated.
OverallNotes
This was not a good cigar for me to sample as it was very mild. I have a hard time tasting mild cigars. However, the grassy taste wasn't hard to notice. Someone that likes mild cigars may have noticed more flavors in this stick. I'd have to say this was a $2.00 to $3.00 cigar. I don't have a clue as to brand.
The Manufacturer Said: A cornucopia of flavors abound in this new, Nestor Plasencia-made Corojo. The new Cuban Corojo from Indian Tabac is a special cigar that offers a very different taste and level of complexity than other IT blends. Superbly crafted by Nestor Plasencia, cigar maestro behind some of the biggest brands in the business, these tasty treats are built from complex Cuban-seed, Honduran Corojo wrapper that hugs a medium-bodied blend of vintage Nicaraguan and Costa Rican long-fillers. It actually starts out sort of mild and light - tricking you into letting your guard down - just before the complexity kicks in. It's certainly not overpowering, but begins to develop a medium-full flavor with mind-boggling complexity slowly but surely. In fact, I get all kinds of flavors from this cigar: an intricate, medium-bodied, savory blend with a sweet woody finish.
SD Said: Wascal, you nailed the price. Sorry you didn't enjoy it. I thought Corojo's were suppose to be med-full flavored. ??? Great review! :thumbs:
Review Cigar #03 - Wascal
CPUserName: Wascal
CigarNumber: 03
Indian Tabac Cuban Corojo Warrior 6.0 x 52 $2.50
Appearance: Good
Appearance Notes
Light brown wrapper, a couple small veins, and a few bumps.
Construction: Good
Construction Notes
Firm even roll, no soft spots.Cap evenly applied.
Burn: Even
Problems: None Found
AshColor: Dark Grey
AshStructure: Typical
Draw: Perfect
Aroma: Fair
Smoked_To: Less than Half Smoked
Strength: Mild
Recommended: No
Scale: Ho-Hum
Class: Bundled Cigar
TasteNotes
This cigar had a grassy flavor I notice in a lot of dominican cigars. Did notice some hints of cinamon, and nutmeg, but just a hint. The grassy flavor dominated.
OverallNotes
This was not a good cigar for me to sample as it was very mild. I have a hard time tasting mild cigars. However, the grassy taste wasn't hard to notice. Someone that likes mild cigars may have noticed more flavors in this stick. I'd have to say this was a $2.00 to $3.00 cigar. I don't have a clue as to brand.
The Manufacturer Said: A cornucopia of flavors abound in this new, Nestor Plasencia-made Corojo. The new Cuban Corojo from Indian Tabac is a special cigar that offers a very different taste and level of complexity than other IT blends. Superbly crafted by Nestor Plasencia, cigar maestro behind some of the biggest brands in the business, these tasty treats are built from complex Cuban-seed, Honduran Corojo wrapper that hugs a medium-bodied blend of vintage Nicaraguan and Costa Rican long-fillers. It actually starts out sort of mild and light - tricking you into letting your guard down - just before the complexity kicks in. It's certainly not overpowering, but begins to develop a medium-full flavor with mind-boggling complexity slowly but surely. In fact, I get all kinds of flavors from this cigar: an intricate, medium-bodied, savory blend with a sweet woody finish.
SD Said: Wascal, you nailed the price. Sorry you didn't enjoy it. I thought Corojo's were suppose to be med-full flavored. ??? Great review! :thumbs:
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Review Cigar #08 - Wascal
CPUserName: Wascal
CigarNumber: 08
Perdomo Reserve #4 Maduro 5.7x54 $4.00
Appearance: Good
Appearance Notes
dark brown with a bit of color variation. 2 small defects in the wrapper, appear to be sun spots. small viens, smooth.
Construction: Good
Construction Notes
appears well made firm to the touch prelight. cap is straight. slightly box pressed. tapered foot; ie perfecto
Burn: Uneven
Problems: Got Soft
AshColor: Light Grey
AshStructure: Typical
Draw: Easy
Aroma: Good
Smoked_To: Less than Half Smoked
Strength: Medium
Recommended: No
Scale: Ho-Hum
Class: Regular
TasteNotes
strong coffee taste, somewhat harsh, medium strength. Harshness probably due to stick being wet. Had to puff 3 or 4 times each time to get desired amount of smoke. Should have let this one rest a bit longer.
OverallNotes
Cigar had a nice apperance, rounded head and tapered foot, slight box press. Mottled brown wrapper. Firn prelight, got soft as it burned. Full coffee taste, couldn't really find anything else. If this cigar had been a bit dryier I probably would have enjoyed it more. Having to puff 3 or 4 times to get a volume of smoke made it harsh. Due to size (4.75 x 50) and tapered foot I believe this is a GPECC Figurado. Recommendation is due to this stick being wet or young. Have smoked some of these with some age that are good. Scale is also based on this stick being wet.
The Manufacturer Said: This rich, full-flavored and slightly sweet Nicaraguan is gorgeous.
SD Said: Good review Bro. Did I mislabel your cigar or did you measure it wrong?
That is not the size I have listed. I wonder why it was so wet. ??? Thanks for the review. :thumbs:
Review Cigar #08 - Wascal
CPUserName: Wascal
CigarNumber: 08
Perdomo Reserve #4 Maduro 5.7x54 $4.00
Appearance: Good
Appearance Notes
dark brown with a bit of color variation. 2 small defects in the wrapper, appear to be sun spots. small viens, smooth.
Construction: Good
Construction Notes
appears well made firm to the touch prelight. cap is straight. slightly box pressed. tapered foot; ie perfecto
Burn: Uneven
Problems: Got Soft
AshColor: Light Grey
AshStructure: Typical
Draw: Easy
Aroma: Good
Smoked_To: Less than Half Smoked
Strength: Medium
Recommended: No
Scale: Ho-Hum
Class: Regular
TasteNotes
strong coffee taste, somewhat harsh, medium strength. Harshness probably due to stick being wet. Had to puff 3 or 4 times each time to get desired amount of smoke. Should have let this one rest a bit longer.
OverallNotes
Cigar had a nice apperance, rounded head and tapered foot, slight box press. Mottled brown wrapper. Firn prelight, got soft as it burned. Full coffee taste, couldn't really find anything else. If this cigar had been a bit dryier I probably would have enjoyed it more. Having to puff 3 or 4 times to get a volume of smoke made it harsh. Due to size (4.75 x 50) and tapered foot I believe this is a GPECC Figurado. Recommendation is due to this stick being wet or young. Have smoked some of these with some age that are good. Scale is also based on this stick being wet.
The Manufacturer Said: This rich, full-flavored and slightly sweet Nicaraguan is gorgeous.
SD Said: Good review Bro. Did I mislabel your cigar or did you measure it wrong?
That is not the size I have listed. I wonder why it was so wet. ??? Thanks for the review. :thumbs:Hey, I don't want you guys thinking I've forgotten about this. I'm going to be a little delayed for a couple of reasons. First, I'm fighting a cold and I can't taste anything, let alone a decent cigar. Second, I'm going out of town for a long weekend. I'll bring my travel humidor along for the weekend, but unless I make a quick turnaround and start feeling better, I wouldn't want to waste the cigars.
I'll post more when I return.
Dave ???
I'll post more when I return.
Dave ???
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Okay Guys. This going great. We have a few reviews in now. I hope you have enjoyed reading them. Below is a summary of what's been smoked and whether the reviewer would recommend the cigar to a friend.
Name -------- Recommended Yes/No
La Gloria Cubana Gloria Maduro 5.50x43 Cost= - NO
La Gloria Cubana Serie R #4 Maduro 4.88x52 Cost = - YES
Punch Gran Puro Pico Bonito 6.00x50 - NO
Leoninos by La Aurora #4 5.5x42 - NO
La Aurora 1903 Edicion Preferidos #2 Platinum 5.00 x 54 - YES
Romeo y Julieta Churchill Dominican 7x50 - NO
Indian Tabac Cuban Corojo Warrior 6.0 x 52 - NO
Perdomo Reserve #4 Maduro 5.7x54 - NO
Only 2 out of 8 have been recommended. Those aren't the best names out there. Maybe better ones are to come. We've gotta find something we like. Ya'll are all Fuente and Padron Ho's I guess. 
Great going guys. Keep 'um coming.
Name -------- Recommended Yes/No
La Gloria Cubana Gloria Maduro 5.50x43 Cost= - NO
La Gloria Cubana Serie R #4 Maduro 4.88x52 Cost = - YES
Punch Gran Puro Pico Bonito 6.00x50 - NO
Leoninos by La Aurora #4 5.5x42 - NO
La Aurora 1903 Edicion Preferidos #2 Platinum 5.00 x 54 - YES
Romeo y Julieta Churchill Dominican 7x50 - NO
Indian Tabac Cuban Corojo Warrior 6.0 x 52 - NO
Perdomo Reserve #4 Maduro 5.7x54 - NO
Only 2 out of 8 have been recommended. Those aren't the best names out there. Maybe better ones are to come. We've gotta find something we like.
Ya'll are all Fuente and Padron Ho's I guess. Great going guys. Keep 'um coming.
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Review Cigar #33 - wk-mang
CPUserName: wk-mang
CigarNumber: 33
Camacho Corojo 11/18 $7.50
Appearance: Good
Appearance Notes
This cigar was a perfecto shape with the middle section fatter than the head or foot. This distinct size belongs to the Camacho 11/18... LOL! The wrapper was a medium brown, fine veins and nice sheen. It was unfortunate that the wrapper was cracked in the middle of the cigar but it was still smokable.
Construction: Good
Construction Notes
Except for the crack in the middle of the cigar the construction was good. A solid feel to the cigar.
Burn: Even
Problems: None Found
AshColor: Dark Grey
AshStructure: Typical
Draw: Easy
Aroma: Good
Smoked_To: To the Band
Strength: Medium
Recommended: No
Scale: Blah...
Class: Premium
Taste Notes
From the first puff there was a noticable bitterness to this cigar. I had hoped that the bitterness would disappear but it stayed throughout the length of the cigar. This cigar wasn't very complex... straight forward honduran flavor, some spice, some earthiness, minty flavors and a lot of bitterness that wasn't enjoyable.
Overall Notes
Having smoked other Camacho 11/18s previously, I'll say that this was the worst one I've had to date. I had hoped that once I got past the cracked area of the cigar that it would improve but this wasn't the case. Overall, it's a neat shape and with the exception of the crack it was rolled well. A nice wrapper and good draw but the flavor just wasn't to my liking at all.
The Manufacturer Said: The Camacho Corojo is the Worlds Only Authentic Corojo Cigar. These truly superb, fully aged cigars are revered by cigar aficionados around the world. The specially selected vintage tobaccos give them their truly distinctive and amazing flavor. These tobaccos are grown in the Jamastran Valley of Honduras, a region where perfect soil and ideal climate compare to Cuba's renowned Vuelta Abajo Region.
SD Said: Wade! You nailed the stick Bro. You guys have way too much experience. LOL You should have liked this one. Maybe the five-day trip to the big island made it taste bad. ??? Hopefully you will like the next one after it rests a bit.
CPUserName: wk-mang
CigarNumber: 33
Camacho Corojo 11/18 $7.50
Appearance: Good
Appearance Notes
This cigar was a perfecto shape with the middle section fatter than the head or foot. This distinct size belongs to the Camacho 11/18... LOL! The wrapper was a medium brown, fine veins and nice sheen. It was unfortunate that the wrapper was cracked in the middle of the cigar but it was still smokable.
Construction: Good
Construction Notes
Except for the crack in the middle of the cigar the construction was good. A solid feel to the cigar.
Burn: Even
Problems: None Found
AshColor: Dark Grey
AshStructure: Typical
Draw: Easy
Aroma: Good
Smoked_To: To the Band
Strength: Medium
Recommended: No
Scale: Blah...
Class: Premium
Taste Notes
From the first puff there was a noticable bitterness to this cigar. I had hoped that the bitterness would disappear but it stayed throughout the length of the cigar. This cigar wasn't very complex... straight forward honduran flavor, some spice, some earthiness, minty flavors and a lot of bitterness that wasn't enjoyable.
Overall Notes
Having smoked other Camacho 11/18s previously, I'll say that this was the worst one I've had to date. I had hoped that once I got past the cracked area of the cigar that it would improve but this wasn't the case. Overall, it's a neat shape and with the exception of the crack it was rolled well. A nice wrapper and good draw but the flavor just wasn't to my liking at all.
The Manufacturer Said: The Camacho Corojo is the Worlds Only Authentic Corojo Cigar. These truly superb, fully aged cigars are revered by cigar aficionados around the world. The specially selected vintage tobaccos give them their truly distinctive and amazing flavor. These tobaccos are grown in the Jamastran Valley of Honduras, a region where perfect soil and ideal climate compare to Cuba's renowned Vuelta Abajo Region.
SD Said: Wade! You nailed the stick Bro. You guys have way too much experience. LOL You should have liked this one. Maybe the five-day trip to the big island made it taste bad. ??? Hopefully you will like the next one after it rests a bit.