review: La Gloria Cubana Serie R, No. 7 Maduro [7″x58]
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This one is easily my favorite, and although I haven’t had the luxury of indulging lately, I believe this weekend I might relax with one of these and a few studies. I promise, there are many more posts on the way. Beating the stress about the face and neck with a keyboard seems to be in order; once that’s out of the way so will be my block, I’d wager.
Dominican: Handmade
Wrapper: Ecuador Sumatran [Maduro]
Binder: Dominican
Filler: Dominican/Nicaraguan
smoke time: 1′45″
This is hands-down one of the best cigars I’ve ever had the pleasure of experiencing. A full-bodied, rich, spicy, and complex smoke. Probably the most silken non-Habano I’ve had. The bouquet is mouth-wateringly sweet and pungent, and the smoke itself is far from coarse. A robust smoke every time, consistent high-quality texture, and an even burn. Can take from an hour and fifteen minutes to two and a half hours to smoke, depending; enjoy this when it’s just you and Jesus, or with a good book, or with a trusted friend.
The first inch or so is sweet, and fairly light compared to what you might expect of such a prodigious stick. Spices, including subtle coffee and dark chocolate flavors as well as the signature punch of any quality smoke, build near the middle in such a remarkably smooth progression it might as well be layers of tiramisu*! It finishes strong but not harsh, powerful and smooth down to the last inch.
* [I know I’m betraying my love of coffee and espresso-based desserts here; if you’re not a big fan of that taste, though, I don’t mean to mislead you into thinking that it’s a very prominent feature of the cigar–only that it’s the closest, most enjoyable flavor with which I can compare it.]
Anyone else had these, and did you enjoy or dislike them? Please suggest some sticks if you know of any that are strong and rich like this one.
God bless,
Michael
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ThinkBlog » Blog Archive » Cigar Review: Padrón Anniversary 1964 Series Monarca Maduro Says:
May 11th, 2006 at 06:07:17[…] Scoring a solid 90 according to Cigar Aficionado Magazine, this stick measures a solid 6.5″ (16.5 cm) and 46 ring size. Binder, filler, and wrapper are all Nicaraguan. Box pressed and designed to draw, taste, and feel like silk. It’s medium-to-full-bodied, rich with hints of cocoa and sweet anise, and with a nice finish. It can easily be a two-hour, conversational cigar. The only drawback is the price; but even for $13 US, it’s worth it if you’re up for a bit of vacation. (A bit more subtle flavor than the La Gloria Cubana Serie R, No. 7 Maduro. If you liked that one, though, you’ll be most impressed.) […]
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Rey Says:
December 10th, 2006 at 17:05:07Easily my favorite. I keep this one for Friday nights. Sits in my humidor with the La Flor Dominicana Double Ligueros and Rocky Pattel the edge.
May 11th, 2006 at 06:07:17
[…] Scoring a solid 90 according to Cigar Aficionado Magazine, this stick measures a solid 6.5″ (16.5 cm) and 46 ring size. Binder, filler, and wrapper are all Nicaraguan. Box pressed and designed to draw, taste, and feel like silk. It’s medium-to-full-bodied, rich with hints of cocoa and sweet anise, and with a nice finish. It can easily be a two-hour, conversational cigar. The only drawback is the price; but even for $13 US, it’s worth it if you’re up for a bit of vacation. (A bit more subtle flavor than the La Gloria Cubana Serie R, No. 7 Maduro. If you liked that one, though, you’ll be most impressed.) […]
December 10th, 2006 at 17:05:07
Easily my favorite. I keep this one for Friday nights. Sits in my humidor with the La Flor Dominicana Double Ligueros and Rocky Pattel the edge.