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Well, this is my second cigar review. In order to really test my abilities at this stuff, I didn't read up on the smoke until after I'd written my review. I was glad to find out that other reviews were right in line with mine. Maybe I do have a decent pallate afterall.
Anyways, to the review.
Don Pepin Garcia - Blue Label Invictos
6x50 Toro
Nicaraguan Puro
Wrapper: Nicaraguan Corojo
Filler: Nicaraguan Criollo
Binder: Nicaraguan Criollo and Corojo
Rolled in Miami, Fl USA
Storage Notes: This entered my humidor on 8/6/2007 and has been stored at 70 degrees and 63% humidity.
Beverage: This smoke was paired with 3 fingers of A.H. Hirsch 16yo bourbon on ice.
This cigar was very complex. I would say that this smoke is a medium full to full flavor. The flavors were constantly changing until the last 2 inches where it flat lined into a pleasant tobacco finish.
The prelight had a nose of tobacco, sugar, and earch. The light brought a white pepper and licorice flavor that was earth and had a sweet finish..
Within a few minutes cedar and dark chocolate flavors prevailed with a leather finish. The construction is notes as being good with a semi loose ash. The burn is going good with a slight imperfection in the first inch.
The cigar moves on into leather and wood with a very aromatic almost perfume like aroma.
At the end of the first 1/3 this smoke is all leather. There’s a burn issue that doesn’t appear to be too bad. This is a really good smoke. (don't mind the undershirt, I was bummin on the back patio)
Moving into the last third of the smoke the aroma is wonderful. The burn problem is fixed and the smoke is getting warm. The flavor is now leathery with a VERY nutty finish after a purge.
The last third has cooled down a bit. Leather and tobacco are the dominant flavors, but tobacco is starting to become the most pronounced. My herfin buddy wants some too!
The last couple inches are all tobacco. Purging brings back the woody and leather flavors for a couple of puffs, but then back to tobacco.
The smoke is pretty much all tobacco now.. Its time to set it down and let it rest in peace.
Overall, this was a great smoke!
I gave the following ratings.
Look and feel: 90
Flavor and aroma: 92
Burn: 88
The grand total on this smoke is a 90, but would have been a 91 or 92 if it had burned a little better.
And here's a review I found on the smoke that someone else made. Its pretty obvious we smoked the same stick. Its nice to know that I'm starting to get to the point where I can identify the neuances of a good smoke.
http://www.stogieguys.com/2007/05/05092007...-generosos.html
The Don Pepin Garcia blue (which retails for around $8 per stick) is a Nicuraguan puro that features a corojo wrapper, a criollo binder, and a mix of criollo and corojo in the filler. The cinnamon brown corojo wrapper – wrapped into a Cuban-style triple cap – was silky to the touch despite appearing a bit veiny.
After cutting the head and toasting the foot, I took a puff to experience this very full-bodied cigar. In terms of taste, the cigar compares with the Joya de Nicuragua Antaño, but this cigar was anything but one-dimensional.
The 6 inch by 50 toro featured a cornucopia of flavor. Pepper, leather, clove, coffee, cedar, and earth were all apparent in the Generosos. Adding to the complex blend was a bitter-sweet chocolate finish.
The burn was a bit uneven, but the draw was easy and the light gray ash was sturdy. This cigar produced an abundant amount of aromatic smoke.
After the blockbuster start, I found myself thinking that if this cigar got any more full-flavored, then I might have to put it down (and I have a palate that thoroughly enjoys a potent smoke). Fortunately – as if predicting this reaction – instead of getting stronger or harsh, the Pepin Garcia Blue gained a sweet and creamy edge as it progressed. With this new smooth quality added to an already very complex array of flavors, I proceeded to smoke this cigar down to its nub.
Anyways, to the review.
Don Pepin Garcia - Blue Label Invictos
6x50 Toro
Nicaraguan Puro
Wrapper: Nicaraguan Corojo
Filler: Nicaraguan Criollo
Binder: Nicaraguan Criollo and Corojo
Rolled in Miami, Fl USA
Storage Notes: This entered my humidor on 8/6/2007 and has been stored at 70 degrees and 63% humidity.
Beverage: This smoke was paired with 3 fingers of A.H. Hirsch 16yo bourbon on ice.
This cigar was very complex. I would say that this smoke is a medium full to full flavor. The flavors were constantly changing until the last 2 inches where it flat lined into a pleasant tobacco finish.
The prelight had a nose of tobacco, sugar, and earch. The light brought a white pepper and licorice flavor that was earth and had a sweet finish..
Within a few minutes cedar and dark chocolate flavors prevailed with a leather finish. The construction is notes as being good with a semi loose ash. The burn is going good with a slight imperfection in the first inch.
The cigar moves on into leather and wood with a very aromatic almost perfume like aroma.
At the end of the first 1/3 this smoke is all leather. There’s a burn issue that doesn’t appear to be too bad. This is a really good smoke. (don't mind the undershirt, I was bummin on the back patio)
Moving into the last third of the smoke the aroma is wonderful. The burn problem is fixed and the smoke is getting warm. The flavor is now leathery with a VERY nutty finish after a purge.
The last third has cooled down a bit. Leather and tobacco are the dominant flavors, but tobacco is starting to become the most pronounced. My herfin buddy wants some too!
The last couple inches are all tobacco. Purging brings back the woody and leather flavors for a couple of puffs, but then back to tobacco.
The smoke is pretty much all tobacco now.. Its time to set it down and let it rest in peace.
Overall, this was a great smoke!
I gave the following ratings.
Look and feel: 90
Flavor and aroma: 92
Burn: 88
The grand total on this smoke is a 90, but would have been a 91 or 92 if it had burned a little better.
And here's a review I found on the smoke that someone else made. Its pretty obvious we smoked the same stick. Its nice to know that I'm starting to get to the point where I can identify the neuances of a good smoke.
http://www.stogieguys.com/2007/05/05092007...-generosos.html
The Don Pepin Garcia blue (which retails for around $8 per stick) is a Nicuraguan puro that features a corojo wrapper, a criollo binder, and a mix of criollo and corojo in the filler. The cinnamon brown corojo wrapper – wrapped into a Cuban-style triple cap – was silky to the touch despite appearing a bit veiny.
After cutting the head and toasting the foot, I took a puff to experience this very full-bodied cigar. In terms of taste, the cigar compares with the Joya de Nicuragua Antaño, but this cigar was anything but one-dimensional.
The 6 inch by 50 toro featured a cornucopia of flavor. Pepper, leather, clove, coffee, cedar, and earth were all apparent in the Generosos. Adding to the complex blend was a bitter-sweet chocolate finish.
The burn was a bit uneven, but the draw was easy and the light gray ash was sturdy. This cigar produced an abundant amount of aromatic smoke.
After the blockbuster start, I found myself thinking that if this cigar got any more full-flavored, then I might have to put it down (and I have a palate that thoroughly enjoys a potent smoke). Fortunately – as if predicting this reaction – instead of getting stronger or harsh, the Pepin Garcia Blue gained a sweet and creamy edge as it progressed. With this new smooth quality added to an already very complex array of flavors, I proceeded to smoke this cigar down to its nub.
