Grand Habano

[CgarDan]

This is a torpedo shaped cigar and a beauty to say the least. Orignally comes in a cedar wrap with Silver embroided letters

Once the cedar is removed you are looking at a beautifull silky smooth oily maduro - oscuro like wrapper with a few tiny veins. Smelling the foot I sense earthy woody tones. And the construction lookes nothing less than superb

Cutting the top with my Palio I take a prelight pull which is perfect. the cigar takes to light quite nicelly and the first flavor that hits the mouth is of white pepper. In a few puffs the cigar mellows and produces an interesting mix of sweet maduro wrapper with a peppery finish. The ash is light grey and the burn is crisp

By about half way mark the cigar is smooth. Perhaps medium in strength with a nice complexity and silky creamy smoke on everty puff. THis stays true all the way to the end.

I know this was a limited edition but these still can be found for about $6 or so and for that price they are well worth the experience

 

[andrewhac]

Nice picture taken. Nice ash. I have heard mixed reviews about the V.L version. Glad that you enjoyed yours. I had a box of the gran robusto purchased a while back. Guess it is time to break out the seal and taste the cigar. I hope my upcoming smoking experience will be as enjoyable as yours !

 

[Michal]

Nice review!

How can You compare it to GH #3 or #5 ?

 

[AVB]

I've liked the VL series and am a big fan of the Gran Habano #5. Good smokes for a very reasonable price.

 

[NorcalMark]

A very nice cigar and review. Do try the GH tres siglo.

I don't think you will be disappointed.

 

[sack]

Love the #5's so i'll have to give the VL a try, thanks for the review.

 

[MiamiCubano]

I agree with most of the other comments on this stick. I have found that with all sticks in this line, some down time in the humi is absolutely essential. Once they sleep for a while (3 months, minimum), they are stellar.

Thanks for the great review and pics. :thumbs: