Candela- The forgotten wrapper?

[d_day]

Originally Posted by Emjaysmash

Cigar: Camacho Candela Monarca
Size: 5 x 50
Wrapper: Candela
Binder: Honduran
Filler: Honduran
Body: Mild-Med.
Appearence: This jolly green giant has a silky smooth wrapper that is very well constructed. Very few veins can be seen and its all topped off with a bright green cap. Other than the color (which reminds me of brussel sprouts) this is a beautifully made cigar.
Pre-light: I used a punch cut on this guy; I found the draw to be extremely loose. I know I would have to smoke this thing slowly in order to prevent “hot boxing” it. The dry taste was that of parsley.
Flavors: To sum it up in a word: bitter. The honduran tobacco ( which, to my taste is a slightly mted tobacco flavor and tends to be a bit boring) was over powered by the taste of a bitter, leafy sort of flavor. Reminded me of eating grass or leaves (don’t ask.) Honestly, it tasted like this cigar was picked too early from it’s blossoming cigar tree. (Ah if only cigars grew on trees…)
Overall: It being my first Candela cigar, the Camacho Monarca didn’t go over that well. Unless you like eating fresh leaves, grass, and happen to be a goat, then this cigar is probably not for you.

I see you started with my least favorite! I really hope the others are more to your liking.

[pmp]

I smoked a few of those camacho candelas several years back. I remember them being boring as well but they didn't taste like grass at all to me.

[DBCcigar]

There are a few floating around.... Camacho (Comes out for St. Patrick's Day), Don Thomas, and Baccarat. Way TOO mild.

[Emjaysmash]

Originally Posted by DBCcigar

There are a few floating around.... Camacho (Comes out for St. Patrick's Day), Don Thomas, and Baccarat. Way TOO mild.

I still have a few more from d_day, so I will be sure to smoke them in thier proper time and post the reviews in the thread.

[Mr. Randy Watson]

When I first started smoking cigars way back when, I smoked whatever AF it is with the greenish wrapper.

After I was finished, I felt like a cow had dropped a big grassy deuce directly into my mouth. I haven't smoked one since.

I don't know, though, I only gave it one try. I might be missing out on something really amazing.

[d_day]

Originally Posted by Mr. Randy Watson

When I first started smoking cigars way back when, I smoked whatever AF it is with the greenish wrapper.

There are a bunch of candela AFs. Curly head, seleccion privada #1, spanish lonsdale, 8-5-8, and churchill all come in green.

[CptGutz]

I want to try it now, and this is the first I've heard of it.... an unstoppable compulsion.

[Maduro_Scotty]

I've had the AF, Thompson's Iguana, and Don Tomas candelas. It's like smoking starch if you ask me. I got a hoot out of one publication which tried to sell candelas by saying that a bundle of candela leaves was forgotten in the back of a warehouse for years. The simple fact of the matter is that it doesn't matter how long you let them sit, they will always be mild due to the fact that the aging process was pre-empted. It's kind of like taking a dog you got neutered and trying to sell him five years later saying that after five years, he might be able to stud and get results.

[hornitosmonster]

I have one in my collection...might smoke it one day. Maybe for St. Patrick's day...Green Beer and a Green smoke..

[Architeuthis]

Squid® has never had a *GOOD* cigar with a candella wrapper. Something better than the stuff available in recent years. Does anybody know of a really good candella cigar? Don't say that Fuente either because it's no good... Oh, I almost forgot to add: I don't mean to be an ass but... < G >

[Emjaysmash]

Originally Posted by Architeuthis

Squid® has never had a *GOOD* cigar with a candella wrapper. Something better than the stuff available in recent years. Does anybody know of a really good candella cigar? Don't say that Fuente either because it's no good... Oh, I almost forgot to add: I don't mean to be an ass but... < G >

From what I can tell, d_day is the man to ask.

[d_day]

Originally Posted by Architeuthis

Squid® has never had a *GOOD* cigar with a candella wrapper. Something better than the stuff available in recent years. Does anybody know of a really good candella cigar? Don't say that Fuente either because it's no good... Oh, I almost forgot to add: I don't mean to be an ass but... < G >

Honestly, if you don't like the Fuentes, you probably won't like any of the others. But, if you insist on trying one, my current favorite is the Hoyo de Monterrey. It really is a fantastic smoke if you like candelas.

Originally Posted by Emjaysmash

From what I can tell, d_day is the man to ask.

I do smoke more than anyone I know.

[6clicks]

I smokes a bunch of Garcis Vegas with candella wrappers about 30 years ago but I haven't had one yet in a fine cigar. I do intend to give a couple a try though.

[liljohn]

Smoked a Bacarat candela last night. Very smoooth. I like it

[hotreds]

I like candelas- but no more or less than any other wrapper. Comes down to the individual cigar, frankly.