El Rico Habano Torpedo Maduro Review

[singlguy9]

I just got a few of these in a trade and was dying to try one. The natural version of this cigar usually doesn't disappoint and I was expecting a sweeter/milder version with the maduro......it was definitely sweeter, I wouldn't classify it as milder.

Construction and appearance...........9+ out of 10..........perfectly banded, no flaws of any kind. Wrapper dark with a wonderful appearance.

Pre-light draw/aroma...........7 out of 10......draw was a little firm after cutting......I cut another 1/8 inch or so which corrected the problem. Aroma IMHO was straight tobacco, nothing more.

Draw/Flavor.............8.5 out of 10..........once I re-cut the cigar, the draw was perfect and it generated large volumes of smoke (which I like!). It burned evenly and did not need correction (for a large ring cigar this was a major plus for me). It held an ash as long as I wanted; it did not want to fall off! The cigar still posessed the high power liergo of its natural cousin; however, as I anticipated, the maduro wrapper added a sweetness. Whether it's the blend or wrapper, this cigar was more complex, I noted hints mocha/cocoa. This cigar still isn't very complex.......but it's not meant to be; these are supposed to be powerhouses.

I would classify this cigar as starting mild to medium, but quickly building to full......with a substantial kick.....overall rating for me 8.5+ out of 10.

If you like the natural line of this cigar, I would recommend this cigar.

I'm smoking another when I get off work this evening.

[miketafc]

Very Nice Review. Have not tried this one, but it sounds good.

[singlguy9]

UPDATE..........

I've smoked a few of these and I detected a familiar profile hidden beneath the power...........something I'd had before and couldn't put my finger on it. It was driving me crazy.

Then it downed on me.........these have a VERY similar flavor (IMHO) as the Henry Clay Broadleaf line.

If you liked the Henry Clay Broadleafs and like a little more UUUUMMMMPPPHHH!!, then you'll love the El Rico Habano Maduro Torpedo.

To me, the flavor profile was identical except more power.

Overall, very good cigar.