Showing posts with label Miami. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Miami. Show all posts

Wednesday, September 21, 2011

Cremo Classic Intrepidus

I got a cigar made by Cremo, which is a new company due to launch January next year. Luckily I got to review their smoke.

This cigar was made with a Habano wrapper, the binder is Nicaraguan, and the filler is Dominican and Nicaraguan. As a fun note, the cigar is American. Made in Miami at El Titan de Bronze cigar factory.

This cigar started out with almost a sweet cream flavor. This was accompanied by an almond/walnut tone, a hint of straw, and a subtle spice. After the first fourth things began to change. The cream was not as sweet, but not bitter either. The amount of cream increased, bringing with it subtle notes of toasted nuts and a little pepper. The last third of the smoke had the almonds and walnut come back, keeping with it the creamy flavors. The aftertaste of this smoke was of a sweet cream and butter. At times I could have sworn it tasted a little like peanut butter.

This cigar was very well made. The wrapper was tight and very even. Some veins here and there, but nothing out of the ordinary. The wrapper felt like a soft velvet or a suede. No soft spots, even after it warmed up. The draw is a little firm but produces a decent smoke and there is no lack in flavor. The burn was even and needed no correction and the ash was very nice.

I had the Intrepidus sized cigar (52 x 6) which lasted me a good 45 minutes to an hour. This smoke will run between $10-$12. Very nice prices for this smoke. This mild to medium smoke provided very complex flavors, and was very pleasant to smoke. Wonderfully made and great flavors. I suggest this cigar to anyone that sees it.

Final Grade: A+

NOTES: I found out on their website, when you register, you sign up for the chance to get a free box of Robusto cigars. They are only giving away one, so I already put in my e-mail for it. Best way to get info is through their Facebook page. Also, since my camera is broken they provided me with a picture of their cigar. Exactly like mine.

Tuesday, March 1, 2011

Cuba Aliados Miami Edition

I saw this company on Facebook, but never saw their cigars much. So, I decided to try them out.

This cigar is made with a Habano wrapper, Dominican Republic binder, and Nicaraguan filler. The wrapper was like a fine velvet and there were no soft spots. This cigar was made in Miami, Florida as well.

This cigar had a nice cedar flavor to it, accompanied with a nice spicy walnut flavor. A nice nutty flavor came into play as well. These flavors were very consistent and balanced. All of them had a nice peppery undertone to them, and hints of leather, and cocoa. At times you could get hints of a light coffee flavor. The aftertaste is nutty as well. It stays very even, and it just has a nice mild tone to it.

The burn was decent. Had to correct it a few times, but I was outside and the wind picked up, so I will let that one slide. The thing that bothered me was the ash. It looked terrible and all split up. The draw was a little firm, but you could still get a nice smoke.

This cigar (I had the robusto) runs about $7. It is $8 for a toro and $9 for a Churchill. For a nice 30 minute smoke, that is not bad. This cigar did not pop out as anything special, but it is unique in the flavoring and how even it stays. I would say give this one a try. Goes great with a nice cup of tea (heavier teas may overpower it, so keep it more medium strength), or a nice medium blend cup of coffee.

Final Grade: A-

Thank you to Reyes Family Cigars for sending me a sample.